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\*Speed business Networking\*.. \*Lets grow your business together\* * 2 min with everyone and then shift, You can connect to all different people within a short period of time of 1 hour (If 25-30 People there), so you can find/meet contact of your interest you need most * Followed by 30 min Networking * Bring your Business Card \*Date\*:- \***Every Friday**\* \*Time\*:- \***07:00pm**\* to \***08:30pm**\* (PLEASE, BE ON TIME!) \***Location**\*:- Vida Residence Restaurant, Yacht Club Next to Horizon Tower DMCC Metro Marina Side \***Location - Google Map**\*:\***https://goo.gl/maps/Mzd9WBRhohZoWJoM6**\* RTA Parking available \***Register:-**\* it \***by joining whatsup group https://chat.whatsapp.com/ICW4LS2Bh2C2Zt5KK6gqUN**\* \***Contact Whatsup**\*: +971 524982943 (Dushyant) +971 561186716 (Mona)

This is an event for deep thinkers who enjoy deep discussions. No prior knowledge of philosophy is required. In the first segment of this event, we shall have a group discussion on randomly selected topics. In the second segment of the event, we shall discuss a short philosophical article after reading it. Please note that this event has a fee of AED 30.

Learn from Scratch with our twice a week Sessions, Learn the foundations of Salsa with Awesome Weekly Salsa Sessions at Moov Dance and Fitness, JLT Dubai Join the Salsa Vibes in Dubai. SCHEDULE Tuesdays 7PM and Saturdays 7PM PRICE Per Class 80 AED 8 Classes 500 AED RSVP Required. Book Via wa.me/971522766397 FOR DETAILS ON CLASSES PRICES AND SCHEDULE WhatsApp wa.me/971522766397

A chill hangout for deep thinkers, curious minds, and lovers of raw, real conversations—with or without a drink in hand. No strict rules, no set topics—just a bunch of interesting people talking about life, beliefs, and everything in between. **Event flow:** - Ice breaker - one-on-one discussions - group discussion - short activity 💵 Fee: AED 30 - pay by [clicking here](https://pay.ziina.com/dsh/e73sWOArW) For details message us at [+971 50 355 1536](https://wa.me/+971503551536) **Who shows up?** Open-minded folks from all walks of life—no racists, no sexists, no judgmental vibes. Expect friendly debates, weird tangents, occasional cranks, and surprisingly smart convos. **Quick etiquette tip:** Disagree freely, but respectfully. We’re here to learn from each other—not win arguments.

Sierre Leone and Freetown, Liberia and Monrovia - **freedom country and freedom town** \- two destinations where slavery and emancipation take on a whole new meaning\, with one being the site of **African resettlement from Europe and the other from America**, these are lands of searing heritage. Sierre Leone’s Freetown, with its vast beaches along the peninsula, lively surfing culture, chimpanzee sanctuary among the rainforests, and nearby islands with decaying slave fortresses, or another with butterfly colonies and pygmy hippos! **Bunce Island**, where trading in gold, ivory, cane wood, and slaves in the tens of thousands was launched from a fortress all the way across the Atlantic to the Americas, where the vast majority of the slaves of the Antebellum south came from. Today it’s a ruin of old stone and rusty cannons but the memories of this place continue to haunt. Just a little bit American and kind of West African, **Liberia is unlike anywhere** you’ve been before, with mountains to climb, world’s most beautiful beaches to surf and swim, vast parks full of untouched wildlife, city scenes out of the American south, and founded as the homeland of freed American slaves, it’s a step off the map into Africa’s last frontier! Monrovia is a scene of stately ruins, like the **Hotel Ducor and it’s famous swimming pool**, or the Masonic Temple’s peeling paint, broad streets of plantation-style mansions and Antebellum architecture, a marked contrast to Freetown’s Portuguese influence. You’ll even find a few speakers of “Pidgin” English, if you listen carefully! **Let’s go!!** **Day 1 :: Arrival + Firestone, The Rubber Tree Forests** Liberia is the only country that has **never been either a colony or a protectorate**; it was founded by Krio, freed slaves who returned to Africa from the US, hence the name "**Liberia: the country of freemen"**. Krio make up 5% of the population and control a large part of the economy and politics; they are considered the creators of the nation and the modern economy. 80% of the population speaks the Krio language, which is a form of "Pidgin" English. Immigration clearance and proceed to on a rough road through a spectacular **rubber plantation forest called Firestone**, the largest contiguous rubber plantation in the world, located in Harbel, Liberia, which first opened in 1926. In the mid-1990s, former Liberian President Charles Taylor's soldiers, many of whom were children, raided the Firestone plantation for fuel and supplies. Firestone pulled its executives out and left the plantation, and many of the company's Liberian workers were later killed. After the civil war, the company revived its operations and is now back on track. After a tour of the plantation and the surroundings, head to our ecolodge for overnight stay. **Day 2 :: Libassa + Monrovia** Leisure morning in tropical idyll setting. For curious, exploration of the site in a **search for Pangolins** \- live a dream of Liberia's wild and unspoilt nature\. Later in a day\, its time to head to Monrovia city\. Check in to hotel, start exploring Monrovia, we’ll pass by many curiosities including the **Temple of Masonic Lodge**, the most significant symbol of the Krio culture and the abandoned **Ducor Palace Hotel** (or what remains of it), a former luxurious hotel with a swimming pool overlooking the ocean. We ll also learn about the Mende people and the Bundu Mask in the forests outside the city. Head back to our hotel in the evening for dinner and rest. **Day 3 :: Crossing to Sierra + Tiwai or Gola NP** Check out from hotel and head to Sierra Leone on slightly better roads towards the border. **Bye bye Liberia!** Further on the boats to Tiwai Island for some **monkey jumping, bird calls, and maybe a crocodile** or two. If we’re really lucky, we’ll spot the elusive Pygmy Hippo! \*On this day we may opt for Gola Rainforest National Park instead. **Day 4 :: Tacugama via Bo** After binch beans and some coffee, we’ll head out to the second capital of Sierre Leone, the bustling Bo before moving on to **Tacugama Chimp Sanctuary**, home to many chimpanzees who have become injured and need help returning to the wild. We’ll drive into the hills for a panorama of the city and charming sunset. **Day 5 :: Bunce and Tasso Island** Bunce Island, made famous for being the last stop on the slave trade before being sent off to the Americas. The island was declared a national monument in 1948. A major European commercial fort was built here during the slave trading era, serving as a meeting place for European traders and African merchants. Over 50,000 slaves—women, children, and aged men—were transited to the Americas. The trading of slaves, gold, ivory, and cane wood was prevalent during the 1800s, and many slaves sent to South Carolina and Georgia were traded on this island. See and feel the island by touching the history yourself. **Day 6 :: Banana island + Freetown City Tour** Morning set out towards Kent for Banana Island, where we spend half day **swimming and getting to know the local community**, explore the Portuguese influence, and learn the ways of the Krios peoples of this former slave island. After lunch, return to the city, start with visiting the National Museum and the Big Market, which operates daily. It is a covered market selling a range of crafts, bric-a-brac, traditional medicines, and mystical items. **Day 7 :: Crossing to Conakry** **Bye-bye Sierra Leone!** Early in the morning crossing to Guinea Conakry, check in to hotel, city tour. **Day 8 :: Isles de Los** We will end up our trip with idyllic escape to Iles de Los, tropical paradise of 3 islands, for some swimming, relaxing or just playing beach football with the kids. **Day 9 :: Departure back to Dubai** Its time to head to airport for return flight home, Bye Bye West Africa! **Grade:** Easy - available for everyone. **Activities:** Trekking, boating, swimming, sightseeing. **Accommodation & meals:** hotels and eco lodges - double sharing, meals excluded. **Cost: 8,900 AED** excl. flights. Cost valid until MAR 05. **Flights, approx. 5000 AED:** Day 1 DXB-ROB Ethiopian Day 9 CKY-DXB Emirates **Specifically excluded:** flights, visas, restaurant meals, single room supplement. **Visas:** **Sierra Leone:** E-visa 85 USD **Liberia:** Pre-arranged visa 110 USD **Guinea Conakry:** E-visa 85 USD See yah in West Africa x Trekkup Crew [Whatsapp 050 4848238](https://wa.me/971504848238) Find all trekkups at [linktr.ee/trekkup](https://linktr.ee/trekkup)

**New participants are required to contact WhatsApp at 0501497147 before signing up for the event to confirm their slot.** Badminton Active group plying every Wednesday at 7-9 pm baseline sports academy Al quoz 4. Cost will be AED 45/- 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

📍 **Venue:** Sportsbay - karama We play badminton here every Friday 11 PM - 01 AM [Al Karama Venue - Google Map](https://maps.app.goo.gl/d6qg4XS22zk4WBcb9) **From Burjuman Metro Station - Exit 2** **Join our whatsApp group:** [Badminton for All - Deira/Quasis](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DCHMx6hAx3wEWDE93YTeJQ?mode=hqrc) **👋 First time joining?** [Click here to WhatsApp Sarfaraz (+971551899547)](https://wa.me/971551899547?text=Hey%20Sarfaraz!%20This%20is%20my%20first%20time%20joining%20Badminton%20For%20All%2C%20Dubai.) and confirm your slot. **📝 Key Info** This is a group open for players of all levels, nationalities, genders and races. Cost per session: 40 AED *Duration: Each session lasts 2 hours* *Equipment: We use feather shuttlecocks; please bring your own racket* *Slots: Booked on a first-come, first-served basis* *Play: Players will be rotated around multiple courts and will get games similar to their level of play* **Late Backout & No-Show Policy** **We strictly enforce our late backout and no-show rules to ensure smooth operations.** Organising replacements on short notice is difficult and disruptive, especially as our organisers have day jobs. Please be mindful of our policy: * **RSVP Policy:** Please RSVP for sessions exclusively through the Meetup app. WhatsApp is mainly for regular updates on attendance, timings and last-minute changes. Any requests made via WhatsApp might not be considered for session sign-ups. * **Late Backouts:** Backing out within 9 hours of the session is considered a late backout. You will be required to pay the session fee in full, even if a replacement is found. * **No-Shows:** If you fail to show up without notice, you must still pay for the session. * **Respect for the Organisers:** Our organisers finalise the list the night before or early morning. Last-minute changes mean they need to leave their work to arrange replacements. This affects not just the organisers but the overall experience of the players. * **Waitlist Responsibility:** If you're on the waitlist and no longer wish to attend, it’s your responsibility to remove your name. We assume that anyone on the waitlist still wants to join the session if a spot opens up. * **First-Come, First-Serve Basis:** We ensure fairness by adhering to a first-come, first-serve system. Please do not ask for special treatment or last-minute slots outside of this. **Note: Players may cancel without penalty up to 9 hours before the session. After this time, the session fee applies regardless of waitlist status. Please book and cancel responsibly to avoid disruptions for everyone involved.**

\***Business Meetup - Discover New worldwide business opportunity**\*.. \*Date\*:- \***Every Saturday\***\* \*Time\*:- \***1pm to 3pm**\* \***Location**\*:- \***AL Barsha**\* 1st floor, 105 Hassanicor building, Roche Bobbis Showroom Downstair, \***Near to Mashreq Metro & Mall of Emirate**\* \***Google Location** - **Map**\*:\***https://goo.gl/maps/p574x1xF2Jkk5on89**\* \***Register:-**\* it \***by joining whatsup group (Its Free) https://chat.whatsapp.com/EbaFL5U81r9A2dewfzHJCS**\* \*Contact Whatsup\*: +971 524982943 (Dushyant) +971 561186716 (Mona)

A social meetup in a beautiful Dubai location for people who love atmosphere, great drinks, new friends, English conversations, and effortless networking.

**Introduce your business and Networking - Meetup**.. * Introduce you and your business - 1 min * Networking with everyone - 30min * Be on Time and Bring your Business Card Place is calm to interact. **Date**:- Every Sunday\* **Time**:- 1pm to 2.30pm **Location**:- AL Barsha 1st floor, 105 Hassanicor building, Roche Bobbis Showroom Downstair, Near to Mashreq Metro & Mall of Emirate **Google Location** \- Map:https://goo\.gl/maps/p574x1xF2Jkk5on89 **Register**:- it by joining **whatsup group (Its Free)** **https://chat.whatsapp.com/ICW4LS2Bh2C2Zt5KK6gqUN** **Contact Whatsup**: +971 524982943

\*Healthy Morning Startup - Walk and Yoga\* \***Date**\*: Morning Time:- \***06:00 AM (Every Satruday, Sunday, Monday)**\* \***Location**\*:- DMCC Metro Marina Side Garden Next to Horizon Tower and Yacht Club \***Location - Google map**\* : \***https://goo.gl/maps/Mzd9WBRhohZoWJoM6**\* \***Register:-**\* it \***by joining whatsup group https://chat.whatsapp.com/JOFPV4e9MmG3i6carEOgzr**\* \***Contact Whatsup**\*: +971 524982943 (Dushyant) +971 561186716 (Mona) \***WHAT TO BRING**\* • Water • Yoga mat (optional)

\***Business Meetup - Present your business and Networking**\*.. * **Present your business - 5-8 Presenter 7min** * **Networking with everyone - 30min** * Be on Time and Bring your Business Card \*Date\*:- \***Every Saturday\***\* \*Time\*:- \***10.30am to 1pm**\* \***Location**\*:- \***AL Barsha**\* 1st floor, 105 Hassanicor building, Roche Bobbis Showroom Downstair, \***Near to Mashreq Metro & Mall of Emirate**\* \***Google Location** - **Map**\*:\***https://goo.gl/maps/p574x1xF2Jkk5on89**\* \***Register:-**\* it \***by joining whatsup group (Its Free)** **https://chat.whatsapp.com/ICW4LS2Bh2C2Zt5KK6gqUN**\* \*Contact Whatsup\*: +971 524982943 (Dushyant) +971 561186716 (Mona)

Have you ever dreamed of being part of the early dot-com energy — when ideas were raw, ambitious, and conversations could spark entire movements? Welcome to House of Thinking Big: Ideas × Coffee — inspired by the spirit of early founder circles, when bold ideas spoke louder than decks. We gather a small circle of creative and tech leaders who think beyond borders, value authenticity and intelligent dialogue, and believe that growth begins with people and their ideas. ☕ When: 4 PM 📍 Where: Webizz Business Center 🎙️ Host: Kate Adiyak — Founder of House of Thinking Big & Mohammad Pishgouy - Founder & Managing Partner, ReBexus In collaboration with Webizz

\*Healthy Morning Startup - Walk and Yoga\* \***Date**\*: Morning Time:- \***06:00 AM (Every Satruday, Sunday, Monday)**\* \***Location**\*:- DMCC Metro Marina Side Garden Next to Horizon Tower and Yacht Club \***Location - Google map**\* : \***https://goo.gl/maps/Mzd9WBRhohZoWJoM6**\* \***Register:-**\* it \***by joining whatsup group https://chat.whatsapp.com/JOFPV4e9MmG3i6carEOgzr**\* \***Contact Whatsup**\*: +971 524982943 (Dushyant) +971 561186716 (Mona) \***WHAT TO BRING**\* • Water • Yoga mat (optional)

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Columbus City Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new restaurants in your city, together. \* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

Free at Bexley Library Adventures in Ecological Horticulture with Rebecca McMackin Wednesday, March 18 1:00pm - 2:30pm Gone are the days when a garden could be ornamental alone. We now recognize the impact that our land care practices have on the ecosystems around us, and can see the importance of encouraging biodiversity. Thankfully, we do not need to sacrifice beauty when we invite butterflies and songbirds into our gardens. Rebecca McMackin has cultivated gorgeous landscapes in the toughest environments possible: urban parks, school playgrounds, and the sidewalks of New York City. She will take lessons from her work at Brooklyn Bridge Park, the Brooklyn Museum, and decades of research to share how those of us who are fortunate enough to care for land, can do it beautifully and ecologically. Rebecca McMackin is an ecologically obsessed horticulturist and garden designer. She writes, lectures, and teaches on ecological landscape management and pollination ecology, as well as designs the rare public garden. She is currently Lead Horticulturist for the American Horticultural Society, an Associate with the Harvard Divinity School’s Thinking with Plants and Fungi Initiative, and Consulting Arboretum Curator for Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, NY. Rebecca spent a decade as Director of Horticulture of Brooklyn Bridge Park, where she managed 85 acres of diverse parkland organically. Their research into cultivating urban biodiversity and ethical management strategies has influenced thousands of people and entire urban parks systems to adopt similar approaches. She has been published by and featured in the New York Times, Gardens Illustrated, on NPR and PBS. Her garden for the Brooklyn Museum recently won the PPA’s Award of Excellence and her TED Talk has been viewed over a million times. She holds M.Sc. from Columbia University and University of Victoria in landscape design and biology and recently completed the Loeb Fellowship at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. This program is presented in partnership with Rooted in Bexley and generously funded by the Bexley Community Foundation and Bexley Community Author Series Fund.

Let’s meet and discuss this fun but moving collection of wildly creative short stories. (Photo credit: TimesNowNews.com)

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.