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**[Registration Link](https://dyc-events.vercel.app/events/da4bea8e-c65b-4302-98c4-de68f752f50a)** **DYC Dance Workshop** DYC is back with the most FUN dance workshop with Coach @⁨Rishab Totlani, and this one’s all about letting go, feeling the music & dancing your heart out! 💃🕺 ✨ **Beginner-friendly** – whether you want to learn, groove, or just sweat it out! Bollywood Choreo 👑 (Yes… Bollywood magic is taking over!) Join our [WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DTwYqIV0LpiBiiHeBzTOjy?mode=gi_t) to know more about the workshop, or to block your spot.

Meet amazing people, practice languages, and have conversations that go beyond small talk 💬🤝 Register and get more details! No late confirmation **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)** Join us for a fun and relaxed evening where language lovers come together to mingle and learn from one another. * 💬 Practice languages through real conversations 🌍 Meet people from different cultures and backgrounds 🎲 Play Taboo and other interactive speaking games ✨ Learn new words, expressions, and cultural insights Practice 🇬🇧 English, 🇫🇷 French, 🇪🇸 Spanish, 🇷🇺 Russian, 🇮🇹 Italian, 🇩🇪 German, 🇦🇪 Arabic, 🇹🇷 Turkish, 🌍 And many more! Register and get more details! No late confirmation **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)** Each session brings together native speakers and learners to practice, improve your confidence, and learn from real conversations. * 🤝 Make new friends and meaningful connections ☕ Enjoy great conversations in a friendly atmosphere 🎉 Have fun in a relaxed, social setting 🌎 Expand your social and professional circle Just friendly people, great conversations, and a welcoming environment where everyone helps each other learn and connect. Register and get more details! No late confirmation **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)** Don't be surprised if you leave with new friends, future coffee plans, language partners, and unforgettable memories ☕✨

**Table Talk: Table Hop** **This Saturday | 8:00 PM | Mr Toad’s, Jaddaf** **(Nearest metro: Al Jaddaf)** **A different kind of night out.** **No awkward networking. No forced small talk. Just fast, interesting conversations with strangers who actually want to talk.** **You’ll move through a series of short, guided interactions that shift naturally from one person to the next, opening up unexpected ideas, perspectives, and connections.** **We start intimate, expand into group discussions, and end the night with a light, shared game to wrap everything together.** **Just show up with curiosity and a few random thoughts-you’ll meet the rest of the room along the way.**

Dubai Investors Meetup Fundraising Friday Pre Registration and confirmation are compulsory. Every Friday 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Location White Worth Consultants Latifa Tower, East Wing - Office 2602 Sheikh Zayed Road - Trade Center First - Dubai A curated community of investors, founders, and business advisors connecting in Dubai. The objective is clear - to create meaningful conversations around investment opportunities, venture growth, and strategic partnerships. Inside this community, we focus on: Investment insights Founder and investor connections Business strategy discussions Trusted, high-value networking This is a structured and serious environment. No spam. No random promotions. No mass pitching. Only relevant discussions with the right people. Join WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L3TXuTKI4Ad22dW8Ti4NXd Pre Registration and confirmation are compulsory. WhatsApp: +971 54 2006121 Email: mahesh@thewhiteworth.com Website: www.thewhiteworth.com

**AFC Smashers**, a sub-group of the Active Fitness Community (AFC), caters exclusively to passionate badminton players. Created to promote physical fitness and provide an avenue for sporting activity, this group ensures members can enjoy the game. Let's come together to master the art of smashing! AFC Smashers is an exclusive community dedicated to badminton queuing and tournaments. 📍 **Location:** Pearl Wisdom School, Abu Hail. [Google Maps](https://goo.gl/maps/EkN8MGnpmyWsE2wC9) **Note:** Players who have reserved their slots are expected to honor their commitment, as the court has already been booked. A court fee share will be charged for unattended reserved slots. Please ensure you come prepared with your gear and an extra T-shirt for changing. **Court Fee:** 30 AED/Person (Includes drinking water) **Join the AFC Badminton WhatsApp group to reserve your slot:** https://chat.whatsapp.com/DWRVYSewNsYEwIxfsIqlwF **Stay updated by following us on:** * **Instagram:** https://instagram.com/afcsmashers * **Facebook:**https://www.facebook.com/groups/718165822041621/?ref=share ***

**New participants are required to contact WhatsApp at 0501497147 before signing up for the event to confirm their slot.** Friday Badminton @ Sprigdale School Al Quoz 8-10 PM Badminton Active group plying every Friday at 7-9 pm Cleopatra sports academy Al quoz 4.( Springdale School ) Cost will be AED 40/- Per person including court rent , premium feather shuttle and average 8 games will get every plyers. New plyers confirm your slots through WhatsApp ( Rensin +971501497147) Payment is applicable once confirmed the slot and no cancellation on game day. Join WhatsApp Group ; https://chat.whatsapp.com/GUlBTloYtkrGVLb2ljK1ZV

ZERO to HERO Excellent Opportunity to learn Technical Tricks with Coach Talat. Class Charges AED 60/ person. 1. Make sure your grip is correct! You want to have a neutral grip that allows you to hit both the forehand and backhand from the same grip. There should be a V shape that runs between your thumb and forefinger. Your forefinger should extend up the shaft of the racket giving you extra control of the racket head. 2. Lift your racket up on the way to the ball. As soon as you know which side the ball is going, take your racket head back so that by the time you arrive you are ready and in position to hit the ball. You will be amazed by how much time you have and the options you can create. 3. Keep your shoulders facing the side wall at the point of impact on both the forehand and backhand side. If you over rotate and end up facing the front wall you’ll most likely drag the ball into the middle of the court. 4. Link your movement to your shot. You want to step and hit so that your swing starts just as your foot plants in the lunge position. This helps create a balanced, stable position where a transfer of weight takes place through the shot. 5. Give yourself the best possible chance and don’t let the first game slip by as a result of not warming up properly. Hit the ground running and get yourself match ready for the word go. Download our extensive guide to warming up and see your performance improve dramatically! 6. Make sure your serve hits the side wall. If you’re able to hit a high serve that hits the side wall before dropping into the back corner, you will cause your opponent lots of problems. The backhand volley is one of the most difficult shots in the game and serve gives you a real chance to put your opponent under lots of pressure from the first shot of the rally. 7. Try to play from in front of your opponent! If you can hit the ball into the back corners and take charge of the T zone you’ll find the game much easier than if you are always behind. Think about using height to get the ball into the back corners and then push forward towards the T zone so that you’re ready for the next shot. 8. Volley more! Volleying takes time away from your opponent and allows you to stay closer to the T. Learn to volley and try to take the opportunities whenever you can. 9. Hit the open space! If you can hit the ball where your opponent isn’t then you’re going to make them run! Avoid hitting the ball back to your opponent but also be aware that a poor shot into open court can leave you exposed. 10. Learn to hit a good straight drive! If you can hit the ball straight into the back corners from all areas of the court then you will limit your opponent’s chances to volley and give yourself the chance to get in front and apply pressure. 11. Learn how to return serve properly. Start with an open stance facing the front wall and watch your opponent whilst standing approximately 1 racket length away from the corner of the service box. This starting position allows you to watch where the ball is going and then transfer weight into the shot. 12. Play with the right ball for your level! There are different balls that bounce to varying degrees. The pro ball should only be played with when you can hit it hard enough to warm it up and make it bounce properly.

**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** **Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎** **Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic.** **The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌** **📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?** **Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the** [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdjwVxcf2EO6vcLWUhaIdk?mode=ems_copy_c)**, along with jump-off points to get the conversation going.** **General Meeting Agenda** **Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline:** ***3:30-3:45- People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the official start.*** ***3:45-3:55 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines.* *** 3:55-5:20 - Participants share their general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them.** *** 5:20-5:30 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions, organizer then concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo.** *** 5:30 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other.** **🧧PRICING?** **Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just request that that you buy a beverage or food item as our venue requires it to give us a private room.** **💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** **🗣*** *“I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam** **🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel** **🤓 FAQ** *** What will we talk about? What's the topic?** **The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our** [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdjwVxcf2EO6vcLWUhaIdk?mode=ems_copy_c)**.** ***Do I need to study or read anything to attend?** **No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required.** *** Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?** **The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school.** *** Is it mostly men that attend?** **Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms.** *** Can I come alone?** **Of course you can, we encourage it :)** *** Can I be late?** **Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation.** *** Where do you meet?** **The location is posted in Meetup and our **[Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdjwVxcf2EO6vcLWUhaIdk?mode=ems_copy_c)** group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our **[website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/)**.** **🤝POLICY** **To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately.) Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful environment.** **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY CLUB - Making Philosophy Available To All ✨** **Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 20 countries, including Canada, Spain, Qatar, KSA, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️** ****************\*****\*****\***************** **Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdjwVxcf2EO6vcLWUhaIdk?mode=ems_copy_c) 👈** **Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈** **Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈**

10 Things You Should Do For a Successful Game of Squash 1. Use different speeds and direction while serving 2. Put your opponent on the defense by volleying your serve 3. Hit the ball far and wide and utilize the cross court 4. Volley the ball wherever you can 5. Hit the ball to the corners to get your opponent to run and leave the “T” 6. Try to hit the ball as soon as possible while your opponent is out of position 7. Try to upset your opponents rhythm by hitting the ball at varying times 8. Get back to the “T” as quickly as soon as you can after hitting the ball. 9. Hit the ball away from your opponent to keep them running and tire them out 10. Vary your shots to avoid predictability and keep your opponent guessing

10 Things You Should Do For a Successful Game of Squash 1. Use different speeds and direction while serving 2. Put your opponent on the defense by volleying your serve 3. Hit the ball far and wide and utilize the cross court 4. Volley the ball wherever you can 5. Hit the ball to the corners to get your opponent to run and leave the “T” 6. Try to hit the ball as soon as possible while your opponent is out of position 7. Try to upset your opponents rhythm by hitting the ball at varying times 8. Get back to the “T” as quickly as soon as you can after hitting the ball. 9. Hit the ball away from your opponent to keep them running and tire them out 10. Vary your shots to avoid predictability and keep your opponent guessing

Join Dubai Offroaders for an unforgettable weekend of camping, off-roading, and Jeep adventure in the Dubai desert! This event is perfect for off-road enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to advanced drivers. Get ready to explore the stunning desert landscape, tackle challenging terrains, and have fun with like-minded adventurers. Experience the thrill of driving your 4x4 through the sandy dunes, enjoy a BBQ under the starlit sky, and connect with fellow expats in Dubai who share your passion for off-road activities. Whether you're a seasoned off-roader or a newbie looking to learn, this weekend trip promises an exciting blend of off-road driving, camping under the stars, and making unforgettable memories in the great outdoors. Don't miss out on this ultimate Dubai Offroaders experience!

**THE ART OF WARSTRATEGY SESSION** **A closed-room HUMEIN discussion on timing, power, and strategic judgment.** **For the first time, HUMEIN privately convenes a small group for The Art of War Strategy Session, a half-day in-person discussion for people who want to study strategy as a practical craft.** **For more than two thousand years, The Art of War has endured because its subject was never simply war. It was judgment.** **In modern life, the battlefield has changed but the questions have not.** **Leaders still need to decide which battles deserve attention. Founders still need to position before they compete. Executives still need to negotiate before conditions harden. Teams still need to make decisions under pressure, uncertainty, and limited information.** **This session will move through Sun Tzu’s 13 chapters and examine how his ideas apply to modern leadership, competition, negotiation, and decision-making.** **The Room Will Center on Three Questions** **Diplomacy** **How do you win before the fight begins?** **Strategy begins before confrontation. We will examine how positioning, perception, restraint, and influence can shape outcomes before conflict becomes visible.** **Picking Your Battles** **How do you decide which fights are worth taking?** **Not every challenge deserves your energy. We will explore how to distinguish between meaningful conflict, distracting conflict, and battles that are better won by not entering them at all.** **The Perfect Timing** **When does a plan become a result?** **Good strategy is not only about what to do. It is about when to move. We will explore timing, readiness, pressure, momentum, and the conditions that turn intention into outcome.** **What Participants Will Leave With** **Participants will leave with practical frameworks they can carry into situations that matter.** **You will gain a clearer understanding of The Art of War and how its principles apply to modern leadership, negotiation, competition, and decision-making.** **You will leave with a framework for deciding which battles are worth fighting and which are best avoided.** **You will develop better judgment around timing, positioning, and strategic decision-making under pressure.** **You will also leave with a set of mental models that can be applied to business, politics, leadership, and personal negotiations.** **Tech Takeaway** **AI will be used as a strategic extension of the session.** **Participants will learn how to create a personal strategic advisory board using AI, giving them a practical way to pressure-test ideas, decisions, risks, and scenarios long after the room ends.** **Schedule** **10:00 AM** **Welcome coffee and arrival** **10:30 AM** **The Art of War Strategy Session begins** **12:00 PM** **Lunch** **1:00 PM** **Strategy session continues** **3:00 PM** **Networking and closing conversations** **4:00 PM** **End** **Admission** **Seats are deliberately limited.** **The value of the room depends on the caliber of the people in it, the seriousness of the discussion, and the willingness of participants to think with discipline.** **This is a private HUMEIN session for a small group of people who want to study strategy not as theory, but as a way of seeing, deciding, and acting with greater precision.** **Included** **✅ A personal copy of The Art of War** **✅ Access to a curated room of strategic thinkers** **✅ Valet parking** **✅ Lunch** **✅ Two coffee breaks** **To refer someone or yourself to the room, please reach out directly at hello@saturdaydubai.com** **Registration link (approval basis)** **https://luma.com/HUMEIN-artofwar** **If you can’t make it this time, you’re welcome to join our Whatsapp announcements group** **https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ee0QXOWf3187HAgdWNAHJo?s=hd&p=i&mlu=3&amv=1**

PLEASE REGISTER HERE, TO JOIN THIS EVENT, https://dubaioffroaders.com/web/ Checklist: a) Fully functional 4x4 vehicle with full tank of fuel. b) Air compressor in working condition. c) Recovery rope / strap. d) Compatible radio pre-programmed to DO frequencies. e) Refreshments for you and your passengers (if you have them). f) Offroad flag attached to vehicle. Etiquette: 1) Registering and not coming along may stop others from joining and is easily avoidable - so please be courteous and withdraw if you can't make it. 2) Be punctual. 3) Avoid bringing along unregistered participants without prior permission. Thank you for taking the time to read this and prepare properly - see you on the sand!

To confirm your booking, RSVP here and send a WhatsApp confirmation on **+971 55 284 9303** with your full name. Step into a calm, creative space where your hands do the talking, and your mind gets a break. This engaging and hands-on workshop is designed for both beginners and seasoned stitchers eager to explore the intricate world of embroidery. Participants will be guided through various techniques, from basic stitches to more advanced designs, enabling them to transform simple threads into stunning works of art. Our experienced instructors will provide personalized attention, ensuring everyone leaves with newfound skills and confidence. Beyond learning technical skills, this workshop is an opportunity to express your creativity, relax, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Come join us and discover how embroidery can be a rewarding outlet for your artistic flair! ✨ **What to Expect:** * A cozy, judgment-free zone where you can relax, unwind, and just be. * Supportive, guided learning—I'm here to make sure you feel welcomed, encouraged, and safe to create at your own pace. * A warm group of like-minded people (new friends included!). * In this beginner-friendly session, you’ll learn **5** unique stitches. 🧵 **Why Embroidery?** * It’s therapeutic (goodbye, stress). * It sharpens focus and patience. * It builds confidence, stitch by stitch. * And hey, your walls will thank you for the art you’re about to make. 🧶 **All Materials Provided:** * Needle & thread * Embroidery hoop * Pre-sketched fabric Don't miss this opportunity to explore the rich tradition of embroidery with a hint of the modern expression of art and craft something beautiful. **Investment: AED 150/-** 📅 **Pre-booking is required!** To confirm your booking, RSVP here and send a WhatsApp confirmation on **+971 55 284 9303** with your full name. **\*IMP NOTICE: No walk-ins or on-the-spot payment allowed. Only those who have pre-booked will be considered as confirmed participants\*** **Location: Brunch & Cake, Jumeirah 1** Let’s stitch and share a few laughs. Can’t wait to see you there!

You can sleep in on the Sesquicentennial (observed), we’re shifting to the following Friday. But join the local UX community for a chat and some biscuits to catch up. If you were in CA for Figma Config, tell us all the lines and you can tell me how I can animate an SVG without coding it by hand, and why I’d even want to. Thanks to the team at Nationwide of supporting the group.

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

Most people use LLMs by feel: ask a question, read the answer, decide whether it “seems good,” and move on. That works for casual use. It does not work when you are building software, automating workflows, writing important documents, or relying on AI for anything that needs to be repeatable. In this talk, we’ll look at how to improve and evaluate the inputs and outputs of LLMs using practical measurement techniques. We’ll cover how prompt changes affect results, how to compare outputs, how to build simple evaluation sets, and how math-based methods like similarity scoring can help you move beyond guesswork. This will be beginner-friendly, so even if you don't know anything about AI, you should get something out of it. However, this will be a little more technical than our intro talks. You do not need to be an AI researcher, but programmers and technically curious attendees will get a lot out of it. We’ll cover: * Why “it looks good” is not enough * How to improve prompts by changing the input, context, and constraints * How to compare LLM outputs more systematically * Basic evaluation techniques for accuracy, consistency, and usefulness * How embeddings, cosine similarity, and scoring can help evaluate results * Where automated evaluation works — and where humans still need to stay in the loop By the end, you’ll have a practical mental model for treating LLMs less like magic and more like systems you can test, measure, and improve. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

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Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!