BCCI to organise ‘Beary Shark Think’ in Dubai; invites applications
Dubai: The Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry, UAE Chapter has announced the “Beary Shark Think”, a pioneering startup pitch event designed to empower and inspire entrepreneurs from the Beary community.
According to a release from the organisation, the event is scheduled to take place on 9th February 2025 at the Beary Mela-2025, at the prestigious Etisalat Academy, Dubai. The flagship ‘Beary Shark Think’ initiative is a centerpiece of the highly anticipated Beary Mela 2025.
The organisation promises 'Beary SharkThink' to be a unique platform for students, young entrepreneurs, and women entrepreneurs to present their innovative business ideas to a distinguished panel of investors, mentors, and industry leaders. The organisers aim the event to be a landmark event in the entrepreneurial journey of the Beary community, providing a launchpad for the next generation of innovators and leaders.
In addition, participants will have the opportunity to receive constructive feedback, make strategic connections, and potentially secure investment to bring their concepts to fruition. Submissions are open until January 25, 2025, and aspiring innovators can send their proposals in MS Word or PPT format to bearystartup@gmail.com.
Speaking about the event, Hidayath Addoor, President of Bearys Chamber, UAE Chapter, said, “Beary Shark Tank is more than just a startup pitch event; it’s a movement to inspire innovation and create opportunities for our community. We are committed to nurturing young talent and providing a platform for their ideas to flourish.”
Echoing his sentiments, Bashir Kinningar, Vice President of Bearys Chamber, UAE Chapter and Program Director, added, saying, “This initiative welcomes students, young entrepreneurs, and women entrepreneurs to take center stage. We aim to empower everyone with a vision, encouraging them to dream big and make their mark on the business world.”
The event is a prominent highlight of Beary Mela 2025, an annual celebration of the Beary community’s achievements in business and culture. In addition to the startup pitch program, the event will feature business networking opportunities, the Beary Business Awards to honor excellence, a vibrant family and food mela, and cultural activities that showcase the rich heritage of the community.
The Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry, UAE Chapter has invited sponsors, partners, and collaborators to participate in the transformative initiative, gaining visibility while contributing to the growth of entrepreneurship among the Beary community.
For more details, information and queries the organisers have urged people to contact these numbers : +971 56 413 1544, +971 55 111 8555.
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Real Madrid fines Valverde and Tchouaméni half a million euros each for altercation
Barcelona (AP): Real Madrid slapped players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni with half-a-million-euro ($588,000) fines on Friday for their altercation during practice.
The massive fines came a day after the midfielders tussled when the team trained. Valverde said in a post on social media on Thursday that no punches were thrown. But Valverde knocked his head on a table and he suffered a small cut that required a brief hospital visit.
On social media, Valverde initially called it a “meaningless fight” with a teammate and said “everything has been blown out of proportion."
His employers, however, considered it a significant enough breach of team discipline to nail both Valverde and Tchouaméni with fines that bite even the bank account of a top soccer player. The half-a-million euro penalties reflect the reputational damage the club was enduring in a chaotic end to a disappointing season.
In a statement, the 15-time European champion said its disciplinary action was concluded after both players expressed to the club “their complete remorse for what happened and apologized to one another.”
Madrid added they also apologized to their teammates, the coaching staff and club supporters, as well as showing their willingness to accept whatever disciplinary action the club deemed “opportune.”
Tchouaméni was back training with Madrid on Friday, two days before they play at Barcelona in a clasico. Madrid has to win otherwise Barcelona will be crowned La Liga champion.
After being notified of the fine, he posted a public apology to the club and its fans on social media.
“What happened this week in training is unacceptable,” Tchouaméni wrote. "I say this while thinking about the example we are expected to set for young people, whether in football or at school.
“Above all, I am sorry for the image we projected of the club.”
Valverde was not at practice due to the head knock.
Both players are set to play in the World Cup next month, with Tchouaméni playing for France and Valverde for Uruguay.
Chaotic end to a poor season
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The run-in between the players, who for seasons have played side by side in Madrid's midfield, came after they argued this week in previous training sessions. But tempers boiled over on Thursday. Spanish media was rife with reports that the players previously disagreed over the club's decision to let coach Xabi Alonso go after just months on the job.
It was not the only altercation involving Madrid players during training this week. Álvaro Carreras confirmed he was in a “minor” incident with a teammate. Spanish media said he and fellow defender Antonio Rüdiger got into a scuffle.
Álvaro Arbeloa, the coach who was promoted from Madrid's reserve team when Alonso was fired in January, will face tough questions on what went wrong inside the changing room when he gives a press conference on Saturday ahead of the clasico at Camp Nou.
Madrid is facing a second consecutive campaign without a major trophy amid rumors in the Spanish media that club president Florentino Pérez is considering bringing back Jose Mourinho to straighten out his underperforming team.
