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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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
