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La Tertulia de don Rodrigo: Spanish Conversation, Music and Paella!๐ฆ๐๐ฅ
**HOLA!** ๐น**Do you love the SPANISH Language and Culture?** ๐ **Looking for real-life conversational Spanish?** ๐ Join **don Rodrigo** EVERY FRIDAY to ๐ฅsavour authentic **Spanish food**, and discuss **interesting topics** in a true **Spanish atmosphere**! Olรฉ! ๐น๐๐ป๐๐ฅ๐ท๐ต Prior knowledge of Spanish is **NOT required**.
๐ฃ**Absolute BEGINNERS learn!**
๐ฆ**ADVANCED Learners practise!**
๐ค **NATIVE Spanish speakers socialise!**
ALL WELCOME!
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EVERY FRIDAY**
**โฐ 7:30 PM โ 9:30 PM**
**๐ [Seville's Spanish Restaurant, Wafi Mall](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zTYKE5cq8b4Hp3LZ8)**
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ฟ๏ธ **Free VALET Parking**
โ๏ธ **RSVP** **058-208-4392 (don Rodrigo)**
๐ฐ **Ticket: AED 150 (Natives AED 140)**
๐ **CASH payment is required *ON ARRIVAL***
๐ฅ Includes **one paella**
๐ต Additional consumption is NOT included in the Ticket, so please **bring sufficient cash!**
๐ **EXCLUSIVE FEATURES**
๐ค NATIVE Spanish speakers to start applying your skills immediately
๐ง BRAIN-FRIENDLY and PRACTICAL learning methods
๐ค Exclusive NETWORKING opportunities with Hispanics
๐๐ปโโ๏ธ **ABOUT THE HOST**
The meeting is led by **Mr. Rodrigo Vรกsquez**, MPhil (Cantab), a **Spanish/Guatemalan** educator, entrepreneur, and business networker. **Rodrigo** is a graduate of the **University of Cambridge (UK)** and **Alcalรก University (Spain)**. He is the founder of Vine & Fig Tree Real Estate, LLC and Vine & Fig Tree Tours (FZE). He speaks **10 languages**.
๐จ๐ปโ๐ณ **ABOUT SEVILLE'S SPANISH RESTAURANT**
๐ฐ๏ธ Oldest Spanish restaurant in UAE (25 yrs old)
๐ Winner of the Restaurant of the Year Award for the Best Casual Dining category at the Middle East F&B Excellence Awards 2025.
Hatha Yoga
๐งโโ๏ธ **Hatha Yoga at Metrofitt Studio** โ DAFZA W8 Building
Find your balance, strength, and calm.
Join us for a rejuvenating Hatha Yoga session at Metrofitt Studio, located in the W8 Building, DAFZA.
This class focuses on gentle postures, mindful breathing, and alignment โ perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners who want to release tension, improve flexibility, and center their mind after a long day at work.
๐ฟ What to Expect:
โข Guided Hatha flow combining posture and breathwork
โข Relaxing studio environment inside Metrofitt Gym
โข Certified instructor and supportive community
โข Great for relieving stress and improving focus
๐งโโ๏ธ Open to: All fitness levels (beginners welcome!)
Join our Whatsapp Group for Quick Updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BZPGSXZUhvg1oMKqdeIDXG?mode=hqrt3
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Game night ๐๐ฒ (WhatsApp booking only)
โข45 AED including one DRINK ๐ต/๐ธ
โขUnlimited time and games
โขFree parking
Admin:
โขFarah: 0555778561
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Mamma Mia, Eritrea! | Weekend in Asmara + Massawa, Eritrea
**Historically intriguing, culturally compelling, and scenically magical,** Eritrea stands as one of the most fascinating countries in Africa, often regarded as one of the **most enigmatic destinations on the continent**. The country offers a unique blend of natural beauty, diverse heritage, and spirit of resilience. With its varied landscapes ranging from majestic highlands to serene coastal areas, Eritrea is an array of experiences for explorers seeking authenticity and wonder. Despite facing certain challenges in its development, Eritrea's potential shines through in its welcoming communities and breathtaking vistas, inviting travelers to discover its hidden gems and create lasting memories.
Eritrea boasts a rich history that spans millennia, with evidence of **human settlement dating back to around 6000 BC**. The name Eritrea originates from the Greek word erythraios, meaning red, in reference to the Red Sea that borders the country.
A notable historical landmark is the Masjid as Sahaba, or Mosque of the Companions, located in Massawa, which **dates to the** **early 7th century and is believed by some to be the first mosque built in Africa**, constructed by companions of the Prophet Muhammad who sought refuge in the region. During the late 19th century, Eritrea came under Italian colonial rule starting in 1885, serving as a strategic base for Italy's ambitions in Africa. Following Italy's defeat in World War II, the territory was administered by Britain until 1952, when it was federated with Ethiopia under a United Nations resolution. Tensions arose, leading to a prolonged struggle for self determination that culminated in Eritrea achieving independence in 1993 after a referendum, marking the birth of the modern nation and its ongoing journey toward progress and stability.
For a relatively small country, Eritrea impresses with incredible scenery that is perfect for road trips, from the **plateaus and soaring peaks of the Abyssinian Highlands** to the Filfil Rainforest and the deserted white sand beaches of the Red Sea coast. Culturally, it is a melting pot, home to an array of ethnic groups, and boasting a delicious cuisine familiar to fans of Ethiopian food.
A walk through the old town of Massawa is like stepping back in time, its streets lined with gently crumbling Ottoman buildings and home to the oldest mosque in Africa. The highlight is Asmara, Eritreas scenic capital full of striking and **whimsical Art Deco architecture**.
Clip [https://vimeo.com/211172658](https://vimeo.com/211172658)
**Letโs go!**
**DAY 1 :: Friday //** **Arrival in the Capital**
Meeting at Terminal 2 at 17:00 for a flight at 19:25. Arrival at Asmara International Airport and immigration clearance, then we will check into our hotel in the city and get some rest.
**DAY 2 :: Saturday // Journey to the Coast**
After breakfast we travel towards Massawa, descending from the highlands to sea level as we drive through Eritreas famed Green Belt, across 3 climate zones. A small pocket of greenery is the Filfil Rainforest, the most northerly rainforest in all of Africa, home to deciduous trees as well as olive and cedar trees. If the government regulations allow, we will stop by hot springs famous for their healing properties for ailments such as rheumatism. Continuing the journey, we will pass through desert plains before reaching the port city of Massawa.
**Massawas old town features a blend of Turkish and Italian architecture**, a reminder of the countrys Ottoman and Italian colonial history. We will stroll the run down but peaceful streets and take a look at the old Turkish Palace and the more modern port built by the Italians at the turn of the 20th century. Another highlight is a structure that has been standing for more than 800 years: Masjid as Sahaba (Mosque of the Companions), dating to the 7th century and believed to be the first mosque built in Africa.
Later we will head to Gurgusum Beach, a beautiful stretch of sand on the Red Sea, to enjoy an afternoon of sunbathing and swimming.
Overnight in Massawa.
**DAY 3 :: Sunday // Return to the Highlands + Asmara**
An early start to make the drive back to Asmara. This time we are gradually ascending back into the highlands, passing through a number of villages and experiencing three climates in just over two hours drive.
On the way we will visit a part of the Eritrean Railway built by the Italians between 1887 and 1932, which includes a notable four arched bridge along its route. We will take a quick look at the four arched bridge and water storage tanks, constructed during the Italian colonial era to supply water for the steam locomotives that operated on the line.
Located at an altitude of 2400 masl, Asmara is the capital of Eritrea and a place of significant history and heritage. A unique feature attracts photographers and architecture enthusiasts from around the world: an African Italian crossover resulting in one of the **worlds greatest collections of early 20th century experimental architecture**.
Under Italian rule, there was an overhaul of the built environment of Asmara in the 1930s, with architects given free rein to realize their most experimental designs. The quiet colonial town was transformed into Africas most modern metropolis, the **Little Rome at the center of Italys planned African empire.**
Today, Asmara is still home to more than **400 Art Deco, Futurist and Modernist buildings**, and has been officially recognized as a **UNESCO World Heritage site**. We will explore the streets and visit the most intriguing examples throughout the city, ranging from cathedrals and gas stations to cinemas.
Later, we will venture to another unique landmark of Asmara: **a tank graveyard**, where piles of mangled and decommissioned tanks, trucks, buses and more have been piled high and left to the elements. It is a place ideal for photographs!
In the evening, return to the airport for a flight back home.
**Level of difficulty:** easy, available for everyone
**Activities:** sightseeing and getting amazed with Afro-European Art Deco.
**Accommodation & meals:** 4 star in Asmara, 3 star in Mussawa - double sharing, restaurant meals excluded.
**Cost: AED 3,950** excluding flights until JAN 24.
**Specifically excluded:**
* Visa - to be obtained in consulate prior to travel. We can support you throughout the process but you ll **need to visit Consulate in Dubai.**
* insurance,
See yah in Eritrea x
Trekkup Crew
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Kizomba - L1 (Into Kiz)
Try out this stunning fusion style of smooth sensual moves and funky transitions in an easy-to-follow dance exercised to classic & modern tunes.
Kizomba is one of the most popular genres of dance and music originating from Angola, reshaped in Portugal & France. It is a derivative of semba, with a mix of Kilapanda and Angolan Merengue. New styles derived from the traditional kizomba were developed in Europe such as urban Kiz and Tarraxinha. Danced to sensual music, happy folklore or electronic trance and fuelled by passion; kizomba is one of the most versatile genres that will help you express your deepest emotions!
AED 89 /1 class
AED 599 /8 classes (monthly package!)
AED 899 /16 classes (monthly package!)
Book your spot NOW!
8 classes
https://moovnation.zbni.co/u/pabEn
16 classes
https://moovnation.zbni.co/u/w7hbw
For enquiries
call/text 055 803 4003
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Bachata Beginners - L1
Experience a sensational blend of smooth motion and fun expression while creating beautiful lines with easy-to-follow steps.
Bachata is a lyrical latin dance style originated in the Dominican Republic, expanded in Spain and grew to become one of the most popular dance styles worldwide. Offering an outlet for rhythmic expression and flowing sensual movement, bachata incorporates a number of different styles, techniques and expressions.
AED 89 /1 class
AED 599 /8 classes (monthly package)
Join us on this new journey of wellness and discovery!
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https://moovnation.zbni.co/u/DcCwA
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๐ Startup Accelerator For Women | ๐ผ Donโt Quit Your Job | ๐ eseek.app
Weโre pivoting toward **social business networking**.
Inside our women-only network, explore our startup ideas or propose your own. You can add these ideas to your business profile, connect with women who share the same interests, and meet in person to explore them further.
If you decide to move forward, we help you launch fast. Our team can build a lightweight MVP for youโwebsite, app, and paymentsโso you can test without quitting your job or taking on major financial risk.
You then market your MVP directly within our women-only community, where you get real traction and real feedback. We also provide insights on how your business card performs (views, likes, engagement) so you can understand what resonates and where to focus your time.
This model lets you keep your day job while building a startup on the side, teaming up with other women, reducing risk, and preserving the upside.
Free English Speaking Community
A supportive, easy-going community for socializing, open discussion and cultural exchange - **all in English**.
Our **Speak Together Community** brings together people from different backgrounds to connect, share ideas, and enjoy meaningful conversations at **English Way** campus in Dubai Knowledge Park, with complimentary hot drinks to make you feel at home.
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Free English Speaking Club in JVC - Camelot English School
Hi all!
My name is Lance, I am a fully qualified English teacher from the UK and have moved to Dubai.
I run a speaking club in Camelot English School every other Saturday for free in JVC.
It is a great chance to improve your English and meet some new friends in a fantastic location.
Hope to see you all there!
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Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings.
This Month's Presentation:
Nothing yet. (You should volunteer).
What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)?
CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics.
What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)?
BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend.
Presentations!
Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website.
To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter.
Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/
What Causes Your Roller Coasters in Life?
Do you sometimes feel like you do well in life then something happens and you slide back, never quite getting ahead.
At this Meetup you'll find out how to identify what actually causes the lows, the highs and everything in between. More importantly youโll get the secret of how to gain control over your life so the highs are higher and the lows go away.
Wouldnโt it be nice to stop the wild roller coaster ride for good? Or at least make it a fun roller coaster ride, with more ups and downs.
There is a hidden factor that will be going over and youโre going to be quite surprised what it is and how much it affects your life.
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is hosted at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center.
Columbus Code & Coffee 83 @ Improving
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**
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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!
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
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. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio.
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."
Azure CBUS February: Build Your Own MCP Server
### Tools in your AI's Toolbox : An introduction to MCP Servers
The generative AI revolution has unlocked unprecedented capabilities, but the next frontier is agency: empowering models to interact with, query, and act upon the world. The current challenge is the โN x M integration problem,โ where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesnโt scale. How can we give an AI access to our sales leads, code repositories, or IoT devices in a standardized, secure, and reusable way?
This session introduces Anthropicโs Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connectorโthe USB-C portโfor AI. MCP standardizes how AI models discover and use external tools, moving beyond simple function-calling to a robust, client-server architecture. We will dive into how this open protocol is creating a new ecosystem for building powerful, context-aware AI agents.
Join this session for a developer-focused introduction where you will learn how to:
Understand the core concepts of the open-source Model Context Protocol and its architecture.
Utilize pre-built, open-source MCP servers to instantly connect AI to tools like Git, Slack, and databases.
Build a custom MCP server to securely expose your own proprietary data and APIs as tools for any compliant AI.
Move beyond bespoke integrations and contribute to a standardized, collaborative, and open ecosystem.
Stop building one-off connectors and start building intelligent agents. This session will give you the practical knowledge to leverage MCP and create the next generation of AI that doesnโt just talk, but does.
Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!!
[https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/](https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/)
The Power of the Subconscious Mind - Free Lecture
**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!**
Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way.
Youโll gain insights into:
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The true definition of the subconscious
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How it generates unwanted emotions
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Its real purpose and function
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What determines the pressure it exerts on you
And the most important topic:
**How do you take control of your subconscious!**
But this isnโt just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. Itโs interactive and engagingโyou can ask questions at any time.
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Reserve your spot now!
Seats are limited, so donโt wait too long to sign up.
Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215
Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**New Dojo Location!**
**Draft Day Columbus**
1130 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43215
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)





















