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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Woman dies after falling off crowded local train in Thane district
Thane (PTI): A 28-year-old woman died after falling off a crowded suburban local train during the morning rush hour in Maharashtra's Thane district on Saturday, the Government Railway Police (GRP) said.
The incident occurred around 8.10 am at the Badlapur railway station, an official from the Kalyan GRP said.
The victim, Chetana Devrukhkar, was attempting to board a moving train heading for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) when she slipped and fell on the platform, senior inspector Pandhari Kande of the Kalyan GRP said.
He said that the deceased worked with a firm in Thane and was travelling to work.
A case of accidental death has been registered in connection with the incident.
