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More than a transaction: Product thinking in modern retail We’re back with another evening of product thinking, real talk, and good company. This month, ProductTank Dubai brings leaders from the Chalhoub Group to explore how product discipline is reshaping modern retail — from omnichannel experience design to the role of e-commerce in luxury. Whether you’re a PM, designer, engineer, or retail enthusiast, this is a conversation worth showing up for. **AGENDA** Thursday 21st May • 6:30PM: Doors open, Drinks & Networking • 7:00 PM: Introduction & Welcome • 7:15 PM: Panel: More than a transaction — Product thinking in modern retail • 7:45 PM: Interactive Q&A • 8:00 PM: Networking until late **SPEAKERS** •Kimberley Roditi — VP of Product Management and Design, Chalhoub Group •Ruairi McVeigh — Omnichannel Product Director, Chalhoub Group •Darine El Sabbagh — GM of E-commerce & Omnichannel, Chalhoub Group **LOCATION & LOGISTICS** Venue: Reform, Social Bar and Grill — The Lakes Address: https://share.google/xlSAP2ybLx6BKSUON Parking: Free limited parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We strongly encourage arriving by taxi or Careem to ensure a smooth arrival. **ABOUT OUR SPONSOR** Discovered is the region’s leading digital and technology talent solutions provider. Since 2016, they have been at the forefront of the industry, helping to turn start-ups into unicorns and supporting the hyper-growth of the biggest names in the world. Their expertise spans Product Management, Design, Engineering, and beyond.

Join us for an exclusive High Tea Networking Party hosted for entrepreneurs, business owners, startup founders, and professionals looking to connect, collaborate, and grow. This elegant meetup brings together innovative minds from different industries in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where you can expand your network, share ideas, explore business opportunities, and build meaningful partnerships over delightful tea, refreshments, and conversations. Whether you are launching a startup, growing your company, or simply looking to meet like-minded professionals, we warmly welcome you to be part of this inspiring business gathering.

What if your next level does not require more force… But a clearer signal? Many people are trying to create change while operating from overwhelm: scattered thoughts, emotional overload, and nervous system dysregulation. Then wonder why life feels unclear or out of alignment. Join us for Signal Upgrade, an immersive breathwork and binaural beats experience with internationally renowned speaker Dr. Carol Talbot, PhD, in collaboration with PhiloLife Wellbeing Education Center. 🗓 Thursday, 21 May 🕢 7:30 PM 📍 Dubai An evening designed to help you experience coherence through: • Breathwork • Binaural Beats • Nervous System Alignment • Stillness & Frequency Awareness Because transformation is not only about effort. It is also about the state your system is operating in. ✨ If you have been feeling the gap between what you know and what you truly embody, this evening may help bring them into alignment. Limited slots available - RSVP here. or on WhatsApp: +971 54 363 0990

In many teams across Dubai and the UAE, research still isn’t a given. Sometimes it’s not done at all. Sometimes it’s done quickly by product managers or founders. Sometimes designers are expected to focus purely on delivery. And even when research *does* happen… It often struggles to influence decisions. Insights get lost. Teams move forward without clarity. So the question isn’t just how to do more research. It’s what actually makes research matter. This **[HCD UAE Meetup](https://www.hcd.ae/ "https://www.hcd.ae/")** explores what needs to change. From **research craft** to **ResearchOps** to **AI**, we’ll unpack the real gap between insight and impact through a live panel discussion. Expect honest perspectives, practical experiences, and an open conversation with the community. This session is co-hosted with the [Dubai User Experience Research (UXR) community](https://www.meetup.com/dubai-user-research/ "https://www.meetup.com/dubai-user-research/"), bringing together designers, researchers, and product teams in the same room to share perspectives and learn from each other. Stay tuned as we reveal the panel over the coming weeks. The session will be hosted by [Jonathan Steingiesser](https://www.steingiesser.design/ "https://www.steingiesser.design/"), who has worked across design, research, and innovation, including as Principal Design Researcher at MYOB in Australia. If you work in design, research, product, or leadership and have ever wondered why research doesn’t always land, this conversation is for you. 📍 Building A5, Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis 🗓 Thursday, 21 May ⏰ 6.30PM ## Drinks Join us after for drinks at the Radisson Red rooftop pool. ## Hosted by **Human Centred Design UAE Meetup** ## Venue Partner **Dtec – Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus** One of the largest tech startup campuses in the region. ## Sponsor Proudly supported by **aspexx.** ## Join Us Whether you are a designer, researcher, product manager, founder, or simply curious about the future of design, this will be a fantastic evening of learning, conversation, and connection.

### **Where Dubai’s AI Innovators, Operators, and Talent Meet to Build the Future** Are you building in AI? Launching a tech startup? Exploring how AI can transform your business or job? Or looking to join the next big thing in AI? Join **AI Builders & Business Connect**, a **founder-first, operator-focused meetup** for Dubai’s tech and AI community. This isn’t your typical networking mixer—it’s a room full of **people building**, **people hiring**, and **people looking to grow**. *** ## **🗓️ Event Details** **When: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Sharp) - Every Thursday** **Where:** Coffee & Sundries, First Floor (Above Carrefour), DIFC, Dubai **Entry: FREE**— we just ask that you support the venue by purchasing a coffee or some food. *** ## **🚀 What to Expect** This is for **doers, decision-makers, and tech talent ready to build:** ### **🔹 AI 60-Second Spotlight** Founders, job seekers, and partners get **60 seconds to introduce themselves**—no slides, no fluff. ### **🔹 Speed Collaboration Rounds** Quick, curated connections between **builders, investors, operators, and AI talent**. ### **🔹 Real Conversations, Real Opportunities** Whether you’re hiring, raising, building, or job hunting—this is where partnerships start. ### **🔹 Dubai & UAE Playbook** Hear practical tips from locals on how to **launch, hire, and scale tech ventures in the region.** *** ### 📋 Agenda * **7:30 – 8:00 PM** Introductions * **8:00 – 8:45 PM** Market research using different AI tools * **8:45 – 9:15 PM** Prototyping session on one selected idea * **9:15 PM onward** Networking ## **💡 Who Should Attend?** * **AI Founders & Startup Builders** * **Tech Entrepreneurs & SaaS Leaders** * **Investors scouting AI deals** * **Engineers, Developers & Product Leaders working in AI** * **Job Seekers & Operators looking to join AI and tech startups** * **Enterprise Innovators exploring AI use cases** *** ## **⚠️ Important** * **Your RSVP is a commitment**—let us know 24 hours in advance if plans change * **Doors close at 7:30 PM sharp**—no late entries *** ## **🌍 Hosted by Pradeep Valat** Startup advisor, investor, and AI business strategist helping founders unlock growth. LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/ivallat](https://linkedin.com/in/ivallat) WhatsApp: +971 529503315 *** ## **🔥 Why This Event?** Dubai’s AI and tech scene is booming—but it’s still about **who you know and who you build with.** This is where **startups meet talent, investors meet ideas, and builders find partners.** **Spots are limited. If you’re serious about AI, this is your room.** **By participating in AI Builders & Business Connect \| events\, you consent to the use of photos and videos captured during the event for promotional purposes\.**

### 🧠 Strengthening Focus & Emotional Control **May 21 \| 7:00 – 8:00 PM \| Free** Master your mind under pressure. Learn practical tools to stay focused, manage emotions, and build real mental resilience in your daily life. **Secure your spot today.**

Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link : **Reserve** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-dubai-online-tickets-1318580262059?aff=meetup **QUESTIONS ?** Pls Reach out to; Ridhi - [+971504724873](http://wa.me/971504724873) ( WhatsApp Only)

LIVE IMPLEMENTATION MASTER CLASS 🔥 Introducing: Dubai Growth Lab A hands-on, in-person experience where you'll learn how to attract leads, convert customers, optimize delivery, and create repeatable growth systems — all in just ONE day. This is not a passive seminar or theory workshop. Participants will build real business systems live using [Poliversia](https://www.poliversia.com/): funnels, automation workflows, lead capture systems, webinar registration flows, consultation systems, branded communication assets, and revenue operations. The objective is simple: leave the room with a fully structured revenue engine ready for deployment. 👉HOME: https://dubaigrowthlab.com/ 👉PROGRAM: https://dubaigrowthlab.com/events/dubaigrowthprogram 📍 Venue: Arjaan by Rotana – Dubai Media City 🗓 Date: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 🎤 Format: Live, hands-on masterclass 🎓 Includes Official Certificate ☕ Buffet + Coffee Breaks Included 👥 Limited to ONLY 100 seats 💡 What You'll Learn: ✅ How to build a revenue system that converts ✅ Lead generation & conversion frameworks ✅ Client acquisition strategies ✅ Sales optimization systems ✅ Growth & retention mechanics ✅ Automation + performance measurement 🎟 Ticket Tiers: 🐦 Starter — 350 AED 🎫 General Admission — 650 AED 💎 Premium — 1,000 AED 👑 VIP Elite — 1,500 AED ⚠️ Seats are limited and expected to sell out early. Hour-by-Hour Program 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Welcome & Revenue System Architecture Introduction to the Dubai Growth LAB framework, implementation objectives, business positioning, conversion systems, and the complete Poliversia revenue architecture: traffic, lead capture, automation, sales activation, monetization, and long-term follow-up strategy. 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Sales Funnels, Business Models & Conversion Systems Breakdown of modern revenue funnels, client acquisition systems, digital offer structures, webinar monetization, paid consultation models, audience segmentation, and scalable automation systems that increase conversion and operational efficiency. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Funnel Strategy Workshop & Revenue Mapping Participants map their business ecosystem: offers, audiences, acquisition channels, funnel structure, sales process, conversion stages, and automation opportunities before live implementation begins. 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Automation Infrastructure & Funnel Planning Technical overview of workflow architecture, CRM behavior, audience tagging, trigger systems, email automation, behavioral segmentation, and funnel deployment strategy. 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM International Buffet Break Premium networking lunch experience with founders, entrepreneurs, consultants, operators, and implementation teams. 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Funnel 1 & 2 Live Implementation: Lead Capture + Event Registration Systems Build landing pages, lead capture forms, event registration funnels, waiting lists, pop-up systems, thank-you pages, automated confirmations, attendee reminders, and follow-up sequences. 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Funnel 3, 4, 5 & 6 Live Implementation: Consultation, Webinar, Offer & Automation Funnels Build consultation booking funnels, webinar registration systems, replay-access workflows, paid offer funnels, checkout logic, buyer/non-buyer segmentation, email automation sequences, CTA routing, trigger conditions, audience movement, and post-event nurturing systems. 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Sales Masterclass with Ramez Helou Advanced sales training focused on: lead conversion, objection handling, sales psychology, discovery questions, high-ticket conversations, follow-up discipline, confidence in closing, and converting funnels into revenue-producing systems. 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Closing Networking & Certification Final implementation review, official certification, strategic networking, photos, and ecosystem growth opportunities. For more details, refer https://dubaigrowthlab.com/events/dubaigrowthprogram https://www.poliversia.com/

Hi tech entrepreneurs! Let's meet up over morning coffee at Cafiene 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

\***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)

\*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)

**What this is about?** This is a meetup group focused on AI. We meet every Saturday evening. Usually there are up to 30 people from different backgrounds, such as AI programmers, rocket engineers, physicists, marketing, designers, investors... But it's also meant for people who have no background in AI and are looking for more insight. This is a very casual group for everyone, no presentations, you can pitch your AI business idea or discuss your favorite Terminator movie. The group is free and there is no requirement to buy anything. There is free wifi. There's a cafeteria nearby if you're hungry. 📣 WhatsApp group for event updates (only mods can post): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjrVIJyxHbe9fUWoGLaJsZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JjrVIJyxHbe9fUWoGLaJsZ) 📍To get there: This is the location for the meetup Zentral Building - https://share.google/yVPmWdmL5SDQSbbAx (near the Metro station) 🚇 Metro Station: World Trade Centre Metro Station is your stop - it's a 3 minute walk from the there. 🚗 Parking Options: It's a paid parking lot near the location. Near Sheikh Rashid Tower Parking Building. 💡 **Note**: *You might see a few other Meetup pages with similar names - this one’s run by the folks actually hosting the weekly meetups and building the in-person community you’ve seen.* *PS: We occasionally take group photos to capture good vibes and community spirit, by attending you're comfortable with casual group photos - feel free to step aside if you don't wish to be in them*

It's Not What You Know, It's Who You Know or so they say ... your network matters. Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)** Join us for Speed Business Networking and get matched for quick one to one conversations for accelerated business growth. **Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more …** Every round is about 4 minutes long where each talks for 2 minutes introducing yourself, your business and how you can help and exchange contacts or business cards. Once you hear the bell ring, you move to the next partner for a new round. New partner, new conversation. It’s fast and fun. Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/business-connect-meetup)** This is the most efficient networking where you get to meet the highest number of business people in the shortest time possible and explore further ways to collaborate. Continue to speed network with new matches, and build as many authentic connections as you please 🕺 **Important notes:** * Please plan to reach at least 15 mins early as we start sharp. * Allocate time for parking, walking to the venue and finding us. * People arriving late may not be able to join as it messes up the flow and transitions. **[=== <<< REGISTER NOW >>> ===](https://jo.my/speed-networking-meetup)** **Business Connect is a great platform, where you can:** * Grow your network and business. * Have great conversations and make new friends. * Meet your next client, partner, vendor, investor, and more. **Who should attend?** * Business owners. * Business Leaders. * Industry experts. *PS. Humble excuse from JOB Seekers.* **Registration** ✅ RSVP on Meetup. ✅ [Complete your registration HERE](https://jo.my/speed-networking-meetup) *Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.* Happy Networking 😊

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** Like it or not, AI agents are now capable of turning a quickly written paragraph of requirements into a pull request that is ready to be integrated into real-world production applications and it's now our responsibility to make sure AI doesn't go rogue and take down prod - or corrupt our data by misunderstanding the requirements or our existing schemas. In this session we'll explore strategies to protect our codebases through unit and integration testing, documentation, and code review along with additional ways of providing context and guard rails to our AI agents as they carry out the work we've assigned them to do. By the time we're done, you'll have a firm grasp of the problem and understand some helpful options for protecting your codebase from vibe coding mishaps getting YOLOed into prod. **YouTube Link** TBD

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.

**Welcome to Drunken Philosophy** a casual, curious social discussion **Optional topic for this meetup: What's up with all the AI hate?** A recent survey found that 74% of Americans have a negative view of AI, and I want to know why. Come out and debate whether AI is good or bad. My hot take: a labor-saving tool that could potentially help cure cancer gets called dangerous because it might raise unemployment or cause a speculative investment bubble, that tells you a lot more about capitalism and the economic system we live under than it does about the tool itself. As a computer programmer, I think AI is a wonderful tool that has increased my productivity by at least an order of magnitude. I'd go so far as to say Claude Code is the best tool I have ever used. Debate me and name a better one. Is AI potentially dangerous? Yes, but so are a lot of tools. Chainsaws. Steam engines (early ones would occasionally explode and kill everyone in the room). Do you think cavemen sat around debating whether fire could be used as a weapon or for self-harm, and decided not to discover it? I have two friends who hate AI for opposite reasons: one thinks it's a fad and not useful, and the other thinks it's going to take over everything and cause human extinction. Come out tonight, have a friendly debate, and make some friends. No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it's fun.

Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations. 
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that. We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus. 
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn. 
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play. 
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders… 
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords… 
IMPORTANT: 
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for. 
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

We will have our certified mediums available and you can receive 3 10-minute readings for $20. To keep you safe, we will be following all CDC and Health Dept. guidelines at our psychic fair today. Sitters and readers required to wear a mask. We will maintain a minimum of 6 foot physical distance during readings. Please, if you can, bring your own portable chair to use during your readings. Please note that we are at our wonderful new home at Unity of Columbus, 4211 Maize Road, Columbus, OH

Summer Session, Thursdays, June 4 - July 23, 2026, from 6 to 8:30pm ET **NAMI Family-to-Family** is a free, eight-week program for family members, caregivers, and partners of individuals living with mental illness. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. Other topics covered include communication, problem solving, treatment, and recovery.