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📣 **Meetup Event Downtown Chapter)** **🏷️ Title:** *Dubai Syndicate · Downtown Chapter (Free Entry)* RSVP https://wa.me/971557133786?text=Hello%20Sir%2FMam%2C%20I%20am%20%5BYour%20Name%5D%2C%20Owner%2FDecision%20Maker%20of%20%5BYour%20Company%5D.%20I%E2%80%99d%20like%20to%20join%20Dubai%20Syndicate%20to%20network%20with%20other%20business%20owners%2C%20share%20leads%20and%20references%2C%20and%20help%20one%20another%C2%A0grow%C2%A0together. www.dubaisyndicate.ae **📍 When & Where** ⏰ **Time:** **5:00 PM – 7:00 PM** *(🚪 doors open **4:30 PM** — check-in & early intros)* 🏢 **Venue:** Al Murooj Complex - opp. Dubai Mall - Trade Center Second - Downtown Dubai - Dubai 🗺️ **Google Maps:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/45G4RAxS67ASQtrr5 **👥 Who:** Entrepreneurs • Investors • Deal-makers • Service Providers **✨ Why come ):** ✅ **Real intros, not speed networking** — you’ll leave **knowing everyone** in the room. 🤝 **Peer introductions** — returning members introduce people they already know; 🌟 **new attendees** introduce themselves. 🎯 **Warm, curated connections** — meet partners, clients, and collaborators. **🧭 Flow** 🕟 **4:30–5:00** — Doors open, check-in, name tags 🕔 **5:00–5:30** — Peer introductions + new attendee intros *(Offer & Ask)* 🔗 **5:30–6:45** — Open networking & curated matches 📝 **6:45–7:00** — Wrap-ups & next steps **🧾 Bring:** 🪪 Business cards • ✍️ 1 clear **Offer** • 🎯 1 clear **Ask** **👔 Dress:** Smart casual **💸 Fees:** **Free entry** *(☕🍵🥤🍽️ Buy your own tea/coffee/Drinks /Food if you like)* **📝 RSVP (Required):** 🟢 On Meetup: tap **Attend** 💬 Or in WhatsApp Community: post **“ATTENDING – Name \| Company \| Offer \| Ask”** **📲 Stay connected (always include these):** 👉 **WhatsApp Community:** https://wa.me/971557133786 📸 **Instagram:** [https://www.instagram.com/dubaisyndicate](https://www.instagram.com/dubaisyndicateoffical) **⚖️ House rules:** 🤝 Give-first • 🚫 No hard selling • 🔒 Share contacts only with consent

Welcome to one of Dubai’s most trusted **business networking circles**! 🌸 📍 **Location:** Hamstead Bakery, Sharjah – Al Jadaa, Boulevard 📅 **Day:** Every Monday 🕔 **Time:** 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 🅿️ **Parking:** Free parking available opposite side of the road 🤝 Meet like-minded entrepreneurs, professionals, and investors in a relaxed yet focused environment. ✅ Activities include: ✨ "Know Your Syndicate" networking round ✨ Guest introductions ✨ Business referrals & collaborations ✨ Star Rating system & member recognition ✨ Real relationship-building — beyond just exchanging cards! 🎯 **Goal:** To create a consistent, trustworthy space where business minds connect, grow, and build lasting value together. 📲 Invite guests to earn Star Ratings & exclusive titles like: 🧲 Network Initiator \| 🔗 Connector of Circles \| 👑 Syndicate Ambassador 📸 Video recaps & highlights shared after each session! Let’s grow together — one powerful connection at a time 💼🔥 #DubaiSyndicate #SharjahMeetup #WomenEntrepreneurs #KnowYourSyndicate

Hi, I’m Patrik 👋 This is a spontaneous experiment born from a crazy idea and a long-standing **passion** for blockchain. 🚀 Working in a Leadership Role in a large AI Platform Company, I’m exploring what a next role in the blockchain industry and corporate use cases could look like – and how blockchain can seriously reshape real-world business processes, not just live in whitepapers.​ At the same time, AI is already disrupting how projects get delivered: small, sharp teams are starting to outperform big legacy players with ultra‑efficient, AI-augmented services. ⚙️🤖 That collision of Blockchain × AI × Project Delivery is exactly the space I want to think, debate, and brainstorm in – together with people who feel the same pull.​ If you’re curious, ambitious, and up for an honest, no‑BS conversation in a small group, this meetup is for you. 💬🔥 Bring your ideas, questions, and half-baked thoughts – let’s see what we can build from them. Join our Whatsapp Group to get more details and the location: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CH47tTQqCwv7pZ3eBgpF5K

**🌴✨ Nouvel An à Dubaï 🇦🇪 (+ extension Qatar 🇶🇦 possible) ✨🌴** Hello les girls ✨ Cette année, je vous propose de fêter le Nouvel An ensemble… à Dubaï 🎆🌴 ! Au programme : du soleil en plein hiver ☀️, des paysages incroyables 🏜️, des soirées magiques 🎡 et surtout de super moments entre nous 👩‍🤝‍👩💫 ⸻ **💸 Formule obligatoire : 100€** Ce que comprend la formule : • ✨ Un safari dans le désert (4h) avec : 🚙 Rallye en 4x4 dans les dunes 🏂 Sandboard sur les dunes 🐪 Balade à dos de chameau 🦅 Photo souvenir avec un faucon 📸 Arrêts photos dans le désert ✨ L’entrée au Global Village : un lieu féerique incontournable à Dubaï avec spectacles 🎭, concerts 🎶, pavillons du monde entier 🌍 et une ambiance magique illuminée chaque soir ✨. • 👩‍💻 Frais d’organisation, coordination et de participation Disclaimer : Petit rappel important : l’inscription à l’événement ne vaut pas réservation. La participation est validée uniquement après réception du paiement (par virement bancaire). L’accès au groupe WhatsApp est réservé aux participantes ayant confirmé leur inscription par paiement. Si vous avez des questions, je suis disponible en message privé. Merci de votre compréhension ! ⸻ 📅 Programme du séjour ⚠️ Disclaimer: Dates d'arrivées / dépats flexibles en fonction de votre budget, les jours minimums obligatoires pour partciper au séjour sont le 30 & le 31 décembre 🌸 **Dimanche 28 décembre – Arrivée à Dubaï 🇦🇪** • Installation et première balade découverte ✨ • 🌆 Soir : spectacle des fontaines dansantes au pied du Burj Khalifa **lundi 29 décembre – Abu Dhabi 🕌 & soirée immersive** • Matin : visite de la Mosquée Sheikh Zayed (Abu Dhabi) • 🌃 Soir : balade libre dans la ville de Dubaï **Mardi 30 décembre – Journée aventure 🔥** 🚙 Rallye en 4x4 dans les dunes 🏂 Sandboard sur les dunes 🐪 Balade à dos de chameau 🦅 Photo souvenir avec un faucon 📸 Arrêts photos dans le désert 🎡 Soirée : immersion au Global Village **Mercredi 31 décembre – Nouvel An 🎆** • Journée libre + préparatifs • 🍴 Repas simple & convivial (organisé ensemble, pas de grosses réservations hors budget 💶) • 🎇 Soir : grand feu d’artifice du Nouvel An (vue à définir ensemble : Burj Khalifa ou JBR Beach) **Jeudi 1er janvier – Journée chill 🌴** • Journée libre (plage, shopping, détente…) • 🌸 Optionnel : soirée au Dubai Miracle Garden (facultatif pour celles qui souhaitent profiter du jardin floral ✨) **Vendredi / Samedi 2 – Fin du séjour ✈️** • 🌴 Quartier libre en journée • ✈️ Retour à Paris pour celles qui terminent ici • 🇶🇦 OU départ pour l’extension au Qatar pour celles qui continuent l’aventure 🎉 ⸻ **✈️ Extension optionnelle – Qatar 🇶🇦 (1-2 au 6 janvier)** • 🛫 Vol rapide Dubaï → Doha (1h seulement) • 🌍 Séjour totalement libre → chacune choisit ses activités (musées, souk, corniche, plages, désert, shopping…) • 🏨 Logement et activités à réserver à votre rythme • 🎆 Retour en France depuis Doha (souvent plus économique 💶) ⸻ **☕ Cafés-Rencontres avant le départ** Un moment convivial pour se rencontrer avant le voyage 🌸 : • 🤝 Faire connaissance • ❓ Poser toutes vos questions • 💡 Partager quelques tips pratiques avant le départ • 😍 Créer l’ambiance du groupe dès Paris ⸻ **⚠️ Infos pratiques & conditions** • ✈️ Transport & hébergement : non inclus, chacune réserve son vol & logement. • 🍽️ Repas libres (sauf dîner-spectacle du safari). • 📌 Autonomie indispensable : chaque participante gère son organisation personnelle 💼✈️. • 🎟️ Activités incluses : uniquement celles de la formule (Global Village, Safari ). • 🌸 Miracle Garden : activité facultative, réserver selon vos envies. • 🌴 Quartier libre pour toutes les autres journées → liberté totale pour vos envies 🛍️🏖️🍹. • 💶 Inscription confirmée uniquement après paiement (100€). • 🔒 Formule non remboursable une fois réservée 🚫💸. • 👩‍🤝‍👩 Ambiance conviviale, bienveillance & bonne humeur 💖✨. • ☕ Café-Rencontre obligatoire avant le départ pour poser les bases et créer l’esprit du groupe 💬🌸. ⸻ ✨ Une parenthèse magique pour finir l’année en beauté et commencer 2026 sous le soleil de Dubaï 🇦🇪 (et pourquoi pas du Qatar 🇶🇦 !) ✨ **⚠️ L’inscription via le formulaire ci-dessous est indispensable pour avoir accès au groupe du voyage et au **Café-Rencontre ☕👩‍🤝‍👩**, qui aura lieu pour se rencontrer et échanger 🤳🌸** Formulaire :https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1royFyRyjMiD3bDhKt7kpvqAF_aWDV-UEtk34AVH2KQ4/viewform ⚠️ L’inscription via ce formulaire est indispensable pour avoir accès au groupe du voyage et au **Café-Rencontre ☕👩‍🤝‍👩** : *soon* Et ici le whatsapp du groupe principal sorties entre gurls pour échanger sur des activites, cafe, restau, bar… des nouvelles adresses sympas qui pourront etre mises en événement 😉 : 📸 Page instagram du groupe toute récente ou on peut voir toutes les sorties meetup qu’on a testé avec des feed-back 💬 : https://instagram.com/sortiesentregirls_?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr A très vite ! Lara🌸

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Join us for our second ever meetup for the Dubai Entrepreneur Circle. Meet fellow like-minded entrepreneurs, share stories, learn what has worked for some and what hasn't for others. Brainstorm, share ideas on how to get new clients and much much more. We are meeting in JLT at the Black Sheep British gastropub. Let's see how they do for the Sunday roast. Or feel free to just have a drink instead.

Hi tech entrepreneurs! Let's meet up over morning coffee at Cafeine Club, Cluster R, Lake level, JLT. There's plenty of parking nearby. You are welcome whether you are an established entrepreneur, a beginner or an entrepreneur-in-waiting. Join in, bring your learnings and see what you can learn from others. The mission of these events is to help create a community of entrepreneurs. To share information, advice, fresh ideas, tips and tricks, solutions and to build connections with like-minded entrepreneurs. This is a casual, pitch-free hangout. Please, no sales pitches. The event starts from 9.30 and goes on till 12. You are welcome to join at your comfortable time. +++ As an entrepreneur one of the biggest challenges we have is to build connections with others in the game. To freely share the problems and ideas and get the perspective of our peers. To connect and build long-term friendships and partnerships with people who truly get what we are doing and why we are doing it. This is the group that hopes to give you that. COMMUNITY: Please join this WhatsApp Community and introduce yourself if you have never attended our event before. Click here https://chat.whatsapp.com/CRkTSixWuLIBSok2dHH6S3

Investors Chat \| Exclusive for Founders & Business Owners 1-1 Meeting With Investors **Reserve Below** https://meetangeldubai.eventbrite.com Meet Investors : [https://mytablon.com/join-club/](https://mytablon.com/join-club/**) * Choose the best investor from [the list](https://mytablon.com/join-club/) * After payment we will book your meeting. * You can meet 1-1 with investor for 30mins. * If investor likes your idea; all follow-up meetings will be free. Meet with Investors 1-1 **Questions:** +971 54 721 4861 (WhatsApp Only Pls) Amna

Investors Chat \| Exclusive for Founders & Business Owners 1-1 Meeting With Investors **Reserve Below** https://meetangeldubai.eventbrite.com Meet Investors : [https://mytablon.com/join-club/](https://mytablon.com/join-club/**) * Choose the best investor from [the list ](https://mytablon.com/join-club/) * After payment we will book your meeting. * You can meet 1-1 with investor for 30mins. * If investor likes your idea; all follow-up meetings will be free. Meet with Investors 1-1 **Questions:** +971 54 721 4861 (WhatsApp Only Pls) Amna

Dubai Syndicate – Al Nahda 1 Chapter www.dubaisyndicate.ae RSVP https://wa.me/971557133786?text=Hello%20Sir%2FMam%2C%20I%20am%20%5BYour%20Name%5D%2C%20Owner%2FDecision%20Maker%20of%20%5BYour%20Company%5D.%20I%E2%80%99d%20like%20to%20join%20Dubai%20Syndicate%20to%20network%20with%20other%20business%20owners%2C%20share%20leads%20and%20references%2C%20and%20help%20one%20another%C2%A0grow%C2%A0together. When: Every Wednesday, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Where: Shahi Delight Restaurant , Mai tower , Al Nahda 1 Who: Entrepreneurs • Investors • Deal-makers • Service Providers Format 4.30-5.00 - Volunteers Arrive by this time. 5:00–5:15 — Check-in & introductions (30-sec intros) 5:15–6:15 — Open networking & deal matching 6:15–6:45 — Member spotlights / quick pitches 6:45–7:00 — Wrap-ups & action exchanges Bring: Business cards \| 1 clear ask \| 1 offer to help Dress: Smart casual Fees: Free (buy your own tea/coffee if you like) Location tip: Shahi Delight Restaurant RSVP (WhatsApp): Name — Company — What you offer — What you’re looking for WhatsApp ‪+971557133786 INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/dubaisyndicate

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**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

First attempt at this. If it's good, we'll do it again. If it sucks, we tried. (Event photo is from a recent trip to Flagstaff. Stock photos of fake people drinking coffee are the worst.) **Why I'm doing this:** You're the average of the people you spend the most time with. Running a business solo means I've been spending most of my time with myself. And AI tools, which are great for thinking through business problems, but terrible for actual human connection. I want to raise that average. Looking for people who want real conversations. Not networking, not pitches, just the kind of talk that makes you think differently about what you're building and why. If we all end up making a few friends along the way, even better. **What to expect:** Coffee. Conversation. No pitches, no elevator speeches, no going around the table introducing ourselves like it's a corporate icebreaker. Just show up and talk like a normal human. **Ground rules:** * No pitching your business * No recruiting * No MLM talk * No hustle porn **RSVP cap:** 6 people max so it doesn't turn into a crowd. **Location:** Transcend Coffee & Roastery in Grove City **Time:** Friday, January 16th at 11 AM. See you there!

At *Energize and Elevate*, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.

Evolve exists to connect women entrepreneurs connect with one another, serve one another, and help one another overcome challenges in marketing, sales, networking, and professional development. **[Add to Calendar](https://www.evolvewomensnetwork.com/columbus-oh.html)** **What to Expect:** \~ Welcome team to greet you, introduce you to others, and make sure you feel a part of the group from your very first meeting \~ Welcome & Introductions: 15 second introductions \~ 15 Minute Speaker Spotlight: Member speaker who shares a bit of her story, how she got to doing what she does, and a tangible tip she uses to gain success in her business. No hard selling...no expectations. Simply giving the group an opportunity to get to know her and her journey. \~ 20 Minute Break Out Sessions: Small groups is where we connect best. Extroverted and Introverted alike get the opportunity to share on a deeper level and learn from one another. \~ Take Aways: Hear what the other groups talked about and share resources to grow yourself and your business \~ Grow Time!: Do you need a specific connection to a person, company, or industry? Share it with us! We love to open our networks to one another and grow together! Guests are always welcome. Please contact Mentor Director Donna Schomer at Donna@EvolveWomensNetwork.com for more information. We'd love to meet you!

Step into 2026 with intention, clarity, and a creative practice designed to help you see yourself more clearly. In this special Confidence Lab session, we’ll explore confidence as something you can curate - through the choices you make, the qualities you amplify, and the story you choose to step into. We’ll start with a short guided reflection to surface the traits, habits, and energies you want to nurture in the coming year. Then, using collage materials selected specifically for this workshop, you’ll translate those insights into a visual composition that represents the version of yourself you’re ready to grow toward. This isn’t about resolutions or perfection. It’s about crafting a grounded, imaginative vision of your next chapter - one that feels honest, energizing, and fully yours. All materials are provided. Just bring yourself (and a friend) and a willingness to explore what confidence can look like for you in 2026. **Featured Partner: Columbus Collage Collective** The Columbus Collage Collective was started in August of 2023 by Emily Morgan (aka Lovely But Dead) and Douglas Cuckler (aka Wonder Doug) as a place for collage enthusiasts to gather and create art together. The collective has since become a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to hold free or low-cost collage events across central Ohio. The CCC welcomes all artists of all backgrounds and skill levels and encourages folks to take this time to step away from everyday existence and create art with people who share a love for this dynamic art form. All materials—magazines, scissors, craft knives, glue, paper, cardboard, and more—are provided, so there's no need to bring anything at all (though you're welcome to bring a friend or a favorite tool if you'd like!). We also encourage folks to take home magazines and materials from our events to support continued creativity! Find us on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/columbuscollagecollective/](https://www.instagram.com/columbuscollagecollective/) Register or sign up for the newsletter at [https://www.columbuscollagecollective.com/](https://www.columbuscollagecollective.com/) **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Evolve exists to connect women entrepreneurs connect with one another, serve one another, and help one another overcome challenges in marketing, sales, networking, and professional development. [Add to Calendar](evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com) What to Expect: \~ Welcome team to greet you, introduce you to others, and make sure you feel a part of the group from your very first meeting \~ Welcome & Introductions: 15 second introductions \~ 15 Minute Speaker Spotlight: Member speaker who shares a bit of her story, how she got to doing what she does, and a tangible tip she uses to gain success in her business. No hard selling...no expectations. Simply giving the group an opportunity to get to know her and her journey. \~ 20 Minute Break Out Sessions: Small groups is where we connect best. Extroverted and Introverted alike get the opportunity to share on a deeper level and learn from one another. \~ Take Aways: Hear what the other groups talked about and share resources to grow yourself and your business \~ Grow Time!: Do you need a specific connection to a person, company, or industry? Share it with us! We love to open our networks to one another and grow together! Guests are always welcome. Please contact Mentor Director Donna Schomer at Donna@EvolveWomensNetwork.com for more information. We'd love to meet you!

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