SPAEN hosts networking session in Dubai for Sahebaan professionals, entrepreneurs
Dubai, UAE: The Sahebaan Professional & Entrepreneurial Network (SPAEN) recently held an engaging networking event at Novotel Hotel, Barsha, bringing together professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from the Sahebaan community.
The evening began with self-introductions that helped set a friendly and collaborative tone. A major highlight of the event was a fireside chat featuring Sahebaan entrepreneurs Nasir Syed, Afroz Assadi, and Mohammed Akram, who shared their personal business journeys and insights on building successful ventures.
Expert speakers also addressed the gathering. CA Ajmal M. K. gave an informative session on corporate taxation in the UAE, while Danish Farid Iqbal shared his knowledge on real estate investments in the region. Representatives from Petrosolutions presented their experience in managing back-office operations in India for their UAE-based trading business.
The event also featured a talk by young innovator Alhaan Ahmed, who spoke about startup culture and shared tips on how to pitch ideas to investors effectively.
Entrepreneurial ideas took centre stage as Mohammed Arif, CEO and Founder of Instachef, and Suhaib Ahmed, Founder of Asiantec Engineering Services, delivered short business pitches showcasing their ventures and future plans.
The session saw participation from well-known business figures from the UAE and Muscat, including K. M. Rakeem Ahmed, K. M. Azeem, and Faisal Ahmed, highlighting the regional impact of the gathering.
The event was organised by SPAEN members Afroz Assadi, Althaf M. S., Althaf Khalife, Samiullaha M. H., Mohd Akram, Ajmal Mohd, Suhail Kudroli, and Asif M. Husain, with support from Mohammed Mohsin. It was sponsored by Northern Insurance Brokers.
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Deputy CM Shivakumar announces property ownership drive in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced a major property ownership drive here aimed at correcting and regularising property records, saying the government had already rectified 23 lakh Khatas and enabled citizens to download their documents online.
Shivakumar, who also holds the Bengaluru Development portfolio, said the state government had begun converting B-Khatas into A-Khatas and would organise special Khata camps every Saturday across corporation limits from May 16 to help citizens secure their property documents.
A Khata is a legal document in Bengaluru certifying that a property complies with all local by-laws, regulations and has paid property taxes to the civic body.
“We have already corrected 23 lakh khatas and provided an opportunity for people to download them,” he said.
Shivakumar explained that the major campaign has been undertaken in Bengaluru to streamline property documentation.
The Deputy Chief Minister said between five and 10 centres would be set up in every corporation area as part of the “Khata Andolana” programme and urged citizens to participate in large numbers.
“I appeal to people to safeguard their property documents. We have created an opportunity for all citizens,” he said.
Calling it a "people-centric" initiative, Shivakumar said the government was working to ensure citizens received proper ownership documentation for their properties.
Shivakumar further claimed that the initiative had drawn national attention and said the Union government had recognised Karnataka with an award for the programme.
“Your Khata is your right. Obtain your Khata and protect yourself from fraud,” he said, while urging people to take advantage of the scheme.
