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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Chandigarh, Jan 23 (PTI): Punjab Police personnel deployed in the security of Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal have been withdrawn, the state police chief said on Thursday.

"Time to time, we get reports of threats to chief minister Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal and we share them with the concerned agencies.

"Following the directions of the Delhi police and the Election Commission today, we withdrew the component of the Punjab police in the security of Kejriwal ji," Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav told reporters in Patiala.

"We showed our concerns to them. We will remain in touch with them. We will share our inputs with the Delhi police," he said.

The development comes ahead of the elections for the 70-member Delhi Assembly on February 5. The poll results are set to be declared on February 8.