International Business Women's Group


EventDateSpeakerTopicDescription
17/01/2000Waqas HussainBalancingHuman Resources Manager -3M Gulf Ltd
14/02/2000Jim McDonaldsonCompany Reputations Regional Director Gulf, Hill & Knowlton
13/03/2000Kerry MaloneyCreativity - thinking outside the box Director Innovate
10/04/2000Samir KanaanInteractive Seminar on UAE Labour Law Advocate Kanaan & Assoc. Law Firm
08/05/2000Elaine Kinney Emotional Intelligence 
12/06/2000Tricia EvansWhat the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently Management Coach
10/07/2000  Members Networking Luncheon 
11/09/2000Rachel Handley Training Manager Inter Continental Hotel
09/10/2000Joanna Parfitt'Networking in Action' Editor Woman Abroad Magazine
13/11/2000Lisa Steel"The Impact of Tourism on Dubai" Deputy Training Manager Dubai Dep. of Tourism
11/12/2000Traditional End of Year Gathering held at the Jumeirah Beach Club Evening Function hosted by MMI from 7.30 PM 
08/01/2001Tricia Evans Its 2001 Get Your Act Together - Issues that Guide and Focus your Career and Business
12/02/2001Susan MacauleyYou could be (and should be) a Good Presenterndependent Business Communicator
12/03/2001Debbie BeckMind/Body ConnectionsConsultant
09/04/2001Beryl ComarGaining the Unfair Advantage in BusinessConsultant Trainer
14/05/2001Elaine GrievsonSuccess & Excellence in Your LifeFreelance Communicator & Trainer visiting from UK
11/06/2001Khalid Al TayerThe Internet Best Kept SecretCo-Founder and CEO Makook.com
09/07/2001Peter EidentCross Cultural MarketingProject & Training Mgr UAE Offsets Group
10/07/2001Networking Evening Hosted by the British Business Group Hilton Hotel Dubai Jumeirah
13/08/2001Chaired by Val Abernathy Networking Luncheon
08/09/2001Back to Business Joint Business Group Networking Evening Burj Al Arab Ballroom
10/09/2001Suzanne Grant - Partner The Art of Business, Doha Managing Customer Relationships
08/10/2001Abdullah Al SarkalUAE Traditions & Cultural AspectsDirector - Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
12/11/2001Tricia EvansWhat Successful People have in CommonThe Great Little Coaching Company
10/12/2001Nick MidwoodAn evening function at the Jumeirah Beach ClubMMI Dubai
14/01/2002Rick ColesShackletons Way Emirates Airlines
17/01/2002Seminar for Members & GuestsDo you Want to be an Entrepreneur First Things First - Getting Legal Booking required - contact Committee
07/02/2002Seminar for Members & GuestsDo you Want to be an Entrepreneur - Getting Organised Booking required - contact Committee
11/02/2002Phillipa KirkpatrickBoosting business confidence PSA Associates
11/03/2002Jack PearceSegmenting Your Market Matrix
08/04/2002Ms Heiderose Moosen Co-existence of Nationals & Expats 
18/04/2002Professional & Personal Development Daysee ´other events´ in Abu Dhabi
06/05/2002Joint Networking FunctionWith British Business Group & Dubai Quality Group Business Womens Sub-Group in conjunction with Arabian Travel Mart
13/05/2002Mark TurnerInspiring the Front Line Cabin Crew Service Training, Emirates Airlines
30/05/2002Arranged by Nanette FairleyTour of Dubai Media City Bookings on ema01@emirates.net.ae
10/06/2002Dr. William Horton Critical Incident Stress Review 
08/07/2002Hazel JacksonMotivation and it´s link to leadership Bizability
12/08/2002Members Networking Luncheon Abu Dhabi IBWG Members invited to join in 
09/09/2002Michelle SabtiLiving with Islam in a Business Environment Dubai Dept of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
19/09/2002Small Business Incubator9am - 12 noon Dubai Media City Block B, 2nd Floor bookings through ema01@emirates.net.ae  Quarterly Meeting
24/09/2002Back to BusinessAl Bustan Rotana Hotel Grand Rashidiya Ballroom 7.30 pm onwards - booking required Joint Networking Event
14/10/2002Main Speaker - Dr. Stephanie JonesAdditional Presentation .. Dubai Strategic Forum - introduction by The Executive Office Topic - Business Ethics
04/11/2002Karen OliverHR & DevelopmentManaging Your Career 
12/12/2002Small Business Incubatorcontact: ema01@emirates.net.ae for more info at World Trade Club Dubai
16/12/2002Jumeirah Beach ClubEvening Wine Tasting Hosted by MMI 1900 Hours by Pool & Caves for Tasting and Sails Terrace for Buffet .. 100 Dhs per person
12/01/2003Lisa Steel - Chair20th Anniversary  Networking Luncheon
17/02/2003Catherine StantonThe Internet - ´Friend or Foe´ Managing Director of Media 4G
27/02/200310:30am Start - 1pm FinishTour - Dubai Internet City Bookings on lisa@dubaitourism.co.ae
10/03/2003Bob UrichuckUp Your Bottom Line Author & Professional Speaker
14/04/2003Lynn Davis Female Security whilst Travelling 
14/05/2003Special Tasting Event at The VintageBook through Sean Butler on Mobile 4571089 7pm Start at the Pyramids
22/05/2003Special Event9.00am to 4.30pm - Fairmont Hotel - please book through Lisa Steel on lisa@dubaitourism.co.ae Managing Your Own Image
28/05/2003Special Tasting Event at The VintageBook through Sean Butler Mobile 4571089 7pm start at The Pyramids
09/06/2003Mark Haggett-King Marketing Your Own Start-up Company 
19/06/2003Small Business IncubatorFor Information contact Nanette Fairley on ihsdubai@emirates.net.ae World Trade Club 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
14/07/2003Sue-Sharyn Ward - ChairDefine Your Business Persona Networking Luncheon
11/08/2003John DeykinSmall Businesses – Brand Building Managing Director – The Media House
09/09/2003Patricia O´SullivanCorporate Etiquette  
11/09/2003Special Event - Tour Palm Island & Burj Al ArabBooking required - please contact mjathan@dubaitourism.co.ae followed by a presentation of Madinat Jumeirah and tour of Mina A´Salam & lunch
07/10/2003Networking Eveningcontact susharyn@emirates.net.ae Joint event with the British Business Group
09/10/2003Small Business IncubatorFor information please contact Nanette Fairley on ihsdubai@emirates.net.ae World Trade Club 8.30am to 12 pm
13/10/2003Lisa Steel - ChairMarketing Ideas Networking Luncheon
10/11/2003Iftar BuffetSpeaker Michelle Sabti, Dept Tourism & Commerce Marketing - Islam & Business  Al Mazazeek Restaurant above World Trade Club - 6.30 pm start
07/12/2003Dubai Business GroupsAnnual Networking Event at Al Bustan Rotana Hotel - bookings on evamepe@emirates.net.ae until 30/11 Back to Business
08/12/2003End of Year EventEvening Wine Tasting & Dinner - Bookings through evamepe@emirates.net.aeArabian Court - The One & Only Royal Mirage
11/12/2003Small Business IncubatorFor information please contact Nanette Fairley on ihsdubai@emirates.net.ae World Trade Centre Club 9am to 1pm
12/01/2004Sandi SaksenaWhy Women need financial planningSenior Financial Consultant
22/01/2004Small Business IncubatorTom Young – Sensei International Dealing with Difficult Customers Georgina Kelly – Creative Intelligence - Tactical Marketing bookings thru evamepe@emirates.net.ae
09/02/2004Networking LuncheonThe Balance - Work/LeisureLisa Steel to Chair
11/02/2004Dubai Festival CityOn location at DFC - book through susharyn@emirates.net.aePresentation
22/02/2004Dubai Festival CityOn location at DFC - book through susharyn@emirates.net.aePresentation
23/02/2004Breakfast Meeting - Networking & DiscussionDealing with Conflicts in the WorkPlaceChaired by Sue-Sharyn Ward & Sophie Devonshire
08/03/2004Paul GlenhillBasics of e-learning for BusinessExpert Learning
29/03/2004Breakfast Meeting - Networking & DiscussionTime Management - Do you Prioritise, Procrastinate or Palm Pilot?Shangri La Hotel
12/04/2004Lisa DaleForeign Ownership of Freehold Property in Dubai - a legal perspectiveAl Tamimi
20/04/2004A Cultural Presentation from Shk Mhd Centre9am-11am - Dar Al Nadwa HouseContact 04 3536666 to confirm your attendanceA Traditional UAE National Wedding
26/04/2004Breakfast Meeting - Networking & DiscussionGet a Life - Tips to enhance your business & personal life7.30 am start - Shangri La Hotel
29/04/2004Small Business IncubatorBook through evamepe@emirates.net.aevenue TBA
10/05/2004Networking LuncheonCorporate Social ResponsibilityChaired by Sue-Sharyn Ward
31/05/2004Breakfast Meeting - Networking & DiscussionMars & Venus at Work!7.30 am start - Shangri-La Hotel
14/06/2004Focus SessionMembers will Share Success Stories 
12/07/2004Faisal Al RaesiPlans and Developments Scheduled for the Dubailand MegaprojectDubai Tourism Development Company
09/08/2004Riz Khan - TV Presentor & MediatorEffective Communication Skills 
30/08/2004Network Breakfast MeetingBack in Dubai - what´s happening, what´s differentWorld Trade Club
13/09/2004TraceyLee GaskinStaff IncentivesHuman Resources Manager - DHL Venue: World Trade Club
27/09/2004Roberto Valli & Nicos Raftis Co-Founders - Cam-IQ Understanding & Overcoming Barriers to CreativityBreakfast Meeting - World Trade Club - 7.30 am Registration
30/09/2004Small Business IncubatorBook through evamepe@emirates.net.aeVenue: World Trade Club
11/10/2004Dr. Makkawi - American HospitalStress ManagementVenue: World Trade Club
12/10/2004Dubai Business GroupsAnnual Networking Event - JW Marriott Hotel Bookings by 9th OctoberBack to Business
08/11/2004Dr. Fahmeeda Hameed - Prof. Islamic StudiesA Holistic Perspective on Fasting Across All ReligionsIftar Event 6.30 pm Dubai Ladies Club Jumeirah Beach Road
29/11/2004Networking BreakfastNegotiation and Persuasionat World Trade Club from 7.30 am
09/12/2004Small Business IncubatorPatricia Sullivan -How to Work a Room - Key Networking Skills & Nic Woodthorpe-Wright - Getting out of the way of your own success8.30-12.30 World Trade Club - book through evamepe@emirates.net.ae
13/12/2004End of Year DinnerMMI to HostVenue: Seville´s Outside Terrace from 7.30pm - booking required
27/12/2004Networking BreakfastNew Year Business Resolutions - what should they be and how to keep themWorld Trade Club - 7.30 am Registration - Booking required
10/01/2005Dr. Dorothy FernandesBreast Cancer - Something every woman should be aware of.UAE Business Woman of the Year 2004
31/01/2005Networking BreakfastDiscussion - Team Work World Trade Centre - registration 7.30 am
14/02/2005Networking LuncheonChair Lisa Steel - Valentine´s Day NetworkingWorld Trade Club - registration 12.45 pm
28/02/2005Networking BreakfastDiscussion - Energy - Boosters & DrainersWorld Trade Club - Registration 7.30 am
13/03/2005Networking LuncheonChair - Lisa SteelVenue : World Trade Club Registration 12.45 hours
14/03/2005Kevan JonesHow to set up and manage a business over 2 countries 
28/03/2005Networking BreakfastDiscussion - Improving MemoryWorld Trade Club - Registration 7.30 am
10/04/2005Lisa Steel - Change AssociatesEmotional IntelligenceVenue: World Trade Club Registration 12.45 hours
11/04/2005Network Luncheon - Chaired by Sue-Sharyn WardHave you improved your ProductivityVenue WTC - Registration from 12.45 pm
25/04/2005Networking BreakfastDiscussion - Brilliant Brainstorming/lateral thinkingWorld Trade Club - Registration 7.30 am
09/05/2005Pauline Olson - Head of Training Academy - DIFX Dubai International Financial ExchangeVenue - WTC - registration from 12.45 pm
30/05/2005Networking BreakfastWho are Today´s Female Role Models?World Trade Club - Registration 7.30 am
13/06/2005Brian WilkieBusiness and the Arts - what is the role of culture in Dubai?´Venue WTC - Registration from 12.45 pm
27/06/2005Networking BreakfastInterview Techniques/CV writing - what works for you?Registration 7.30am - WTC
03/07/2005IBWG Abu Dhabi Monthly Luncheon with Guest Speaker Mohamed Mounib, Managing Director, Abu Dhabi Duty Free Presentation & Tour of Al Ghazal Golf Club - The Golf Club near the new Abu Dhabi Airport Bookings for members only through IBWG Abu Dhabi Administrator email info@ibwgabudhabi.org
11/07/2005Phil Taylor - CEO Ski DubaiSki Dubai - a fascinating look into the world of snow skiing in DubaiRegistration from 12.45 pm at WTC
25/07/2005Networking BreakfastMake some really good networking contactsRegistration 7.30 am - Booking required - Location to be advised
08/08/2005Rimzie U.M. Ismail - Dept of Civil Aviation DubaiDubai International Airport - Expansion PlanRegistration from 12.45 pm - Booking Required - Dubai Country Club
29/08/2005Networking BreakfastSo many people stay in Dubai over the summer that you can still network effectivelyRegistration 7.30 am - Booking required - Shangri-la Hotel
08/09/2005Small Business Incubator - The Networking forum for Small Business OwnersGetting the Bank to say Yes!! & Energy Drainers & Energy BoostersBooking required - please register on www.sbidubai.com - 8.30 am Dubai Country Club
12/09/2005Networking LuncheonChaired by Claire MalcolmRegistration from 12.45 pm - Booking required - Dubai Country Club
13/09/2005Annual Back to Business Networkinga joint event for all Business Groups in DubaiBooking required - Numbers limited - 7pm onwards Grosvenor House Hotel
26/09/2005Networking BreakfastGet a Life! - top tips for contacts in DubaiBooking Required - Registration 7.30 am - Shangri-la Hotel
10/10/2005Iftar Event - this will combine the Breakfast & Luncheon eventsRitz-Carlton Iftar Tent In keeping with the holy month of Ramadan this will be an evening event
14/11/2005John Martin St. Valery - Links DubaiSetting up a Business in DubaiRegistration from 12.45 pm - Booking required - Dubai Country Club
28/11/2005Networking Breakfastto be advisedBooking required - registration 7.30am - Shangri-la Hotel
08/12/2005Small Business Incubator - The Networking Forum for Small Business OwnersFinancial Planning for 2006 and Less Mess - No Stress - Organise your office for 2006 Booking required - please register on www.sbidubai.com - 8.30am Tulip Inn Dubai Knowledge Village
12/12/2005Annual End of Year Gala EveningWine Tasting hosted by MMI followed by a sumptuous dinnerBooking required - registration 7.30pm - Venue to be advised
23/01/2006Networking BreakfastShare Your New Year Resolutions - What you are going to do better in 2006Venue: Shangri La Hotel Registration: 7.30 am
27/02/2006IBWG/Cnet Joint Networking EveningFab Feb 500 - networking under the stars at Sevilles Wafi Centre from 7pm to 11pmRegister at www.CnetDubai.com to confirm your attendance
27/02/2006Networking BreakfastBusiness Etiquette - the best and the worst you have seenVenue: Shangri La Hotel Registration: 7.30 am
13/03/2006Networking Luncheon chaired by Val Abernathy´Your experience with Inappropriate Business Practices in Dubai´ Venue: Dubai Country Club Registration: From 12:45
27/03/2006Networking BreakfastDubai´s Networking Community - experiences with different networking groupsVenue: Shangri-La Hotel Registration: 7.30 am
03/04/2006Lisa Steel - Change AssociatesEmotional IntelligenceVenue: Murooj Rotana Registration: From 12:45pm
06/04/2006Small Business Incubator9am Guest Speaker - Lisa Steel - Learning to Delegate as your Company Grows 10.30 am Guest Speaker Panel - Discussion Venue: Dubai Country Club Registration: 8.30 am - Bookings through evamepe@eim.ae
24/04/2006Networking Breakfast - share your experiences with other membersHow Do You Motivate Yourself/Employees - Incentives that work for youVenue: Shangri-La Hotel Registration: 7.30 am
08/05/2006Shahriar Shahabi - AME Info Marketing & Advertising, Building & Sustaining a Brand in Todays 900 Channel WorldVenue: tba Registration: 12.45 pm
29/05/2006Networking Breakfast - share your experiences with other membersShare Top Tips on Giving Good PresentationsVenue: Shangri-La Hotel Registration: 7.30 am
29/05/2006Joint Networking Evening with Contact NetworkNetwork across all industry sectors, all nationalities, all ages and both gendersVenue : Movenpick Hotel Registration : 7pm bookings www.cnetdubai.com
08/06/2006´Enhance Me´ - Personal Development Day - Members & Non Members WelcomeMEMBERS & NON MEMBERS WELCOME ... A full day providing opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills as well as network fellow membersLocation: Al Muroooj Rotana - Cost 250/- Dhs Members and Dhs 300/- Non Members - booking required contact: ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
12/06/2006Tracey Furey - Managing Director of Franchise Development Services (FDS) DubaiCould Franchising be the right expansion strategy for your business?Venue: Murooj Rotana Registration: 12.45 pm
26/06/2006Networking Breakfast - share your experiences with other membersThe Best Bit of Advice you have ever been givenVenue: Shangri-La Registration: 7.30 am
10/07/2006Networking Luncheonhosted by Lisa SteelVenue: Al Murooj Rotana Registration: 12.45 pm
31/07/2006Networking Breakfast - share your experiences with other MembersPersonal & Business Development Tools Venue : Shangri-la Registration : 7.30 am
14/08/2006Rodney Hill - HillcrestBridging the Gulf - Negotiating National Culturesvenue : tba Registration : 12.45 pm
28/08/2006Networking Breakfast - share your experience with other membersIntercultural experiences - work and leisureVenue : Shangri-La Hotel Registration : 7.30 am
11/09/2006Tricia Evans - Great Little Coaching CompanyWhat Successful Women have in CommonVenue : Murooj Rotana Hotel Registration : 12.45 pm
19/09/2006Back to Business Joint Networking Event - for all Business Groups in DubaiHosted by the Jordanian Business GroupVenue: Grand Hyatt Registration 19.00 hours - Tickets must be booked & paid for prior to the event
09/10/2006Iftar Evening Meeting - Speaker Abdallah Al Serkal, Founder & Director of Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural UnderstandingThe Spirit of Ramadan - an evening with partners/spousesVenue : Moevenpick Hotel - Fakhreldine Restaurant - Registration : 6.30 pm
30/10/2006Contact Network MeetingBusiness Networking across all industry sectors and all nationalitiesVenue: Blue Bar at Novotel Hotel Registration: 7pm onwards
30/10/2006Networking Breakfast - share your experiences with other membersTop Tips for Contacts in DubaiVenue : Shangri-La Hotel Registration : 7.30 am
13/11/2006Networking Luncheonhosted by Lisa SteelVenue : The Montgomerie Golf Club - 19th Hole Restaurant Registration : 12.45 pm
27/11/2006Networking Breakfast - share your experiences with other membersDubai - What is missing in the Business CommunityVenue : Shangri-La Hotel Registration : 7.30 am
11/12/2006Xmas & End of Year Evening Function - Combinedhosted by MMIVenue : World Trade Club Registration : 7pm
16/01/2007IBWG Luncheon on TUESDAY - Speaker Mark Rogers, Managing Director, IntagulfTwenty choices for 2007Venue: Dubai World Trade Club Registration from 12.45 pm
29/01/2007IBWG Networking BreakfastTopic : New Year Resolutions - are they still intactVenue: Shangri-La Hotel Registration: 7.30 am
10/02/2007GETTING THE BALANCE RIGHT Workshop Facilitator: Jo Simpson Coaching and Mentoring International (Middle East) IBWG WORKSHOP SERIES 2007 Location: Dubai World Trade Club Registration: 08.30-9.00 am Bookings by 6th February through valerie@ibwgdubai.com
13/02/2007IBWG Luncheon on TUESDAY - TBAVenue: Dubai World Trade Club Registration from 12.45 pm
26/02/2007IBWG Networking BreakfastWhat would you do? Solutions to Difficult Office SenariosVenue: Shangri-La Hotel Registration: 7.30 am
13/03/2007Luncheon Chaired by Lisa SteelNetworkingLocation: Dubai World Trade Club Registration: 12.45-1.15 pm bookings through ibwgdxb@eim.ae
26/03/2007Networking Breakfast - share your experience with membersMotivate your staff to improve Team WorkLocation: Shangri-La Hotel Registration: 0.730-8.00 am Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
07/04/2007THINK ON YOUR FEET (helps you get ideas across better) Facilitator : Susan MaCauleyIBWG WORKSHOP SERIES 2007Location: Dubai World Trade Club Registration: 08.30-9.00 am Bookings through valerie@ibwgdubai.com
10/04/2007Speaker: Dannie McDonald - Lifecare InternationalNew Medical Insurance ruling for you and your employeesVenue: Dubai World Trade Club Registration: 12.45 pm
30/04/2007Networking Breakfast - Share your experiences with MembersThe best book you read in 2006Location: Shangri-La Hotel Registraton: 07.30-8.00 am Bookings through ibwg_dxb.eim.ae
08/05/2007Luncheon Speaker : Nanette Fairley - Managing Director - Innovative HR SolutionsMaking an Impact - Promoting yourself QuietlyLocation: Dubai World Trade Club Registration: 12.15 - 1 pm Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
28/05/2007Networking Breakfast - Share your experiences with MembersNight Classes & Short Courses to improve a special skillLocation: Shangri-La Hotel Registration: 07.30-8.00 am Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
02/06/2007MAKE THIS YEAR YOUR BEST YEAR YET! Facilitator: Tricia EvansIBWG WORKSHOP SERIES 2007Location: Dubai World Trade Club Registration: 08.30-9.00 am Bookings through valerie@ibwgdubai.com
12/06/2007Luncheon Speaker: Elaine Jones - CEO AstecoWomen in Business in DubaiLocation: Dubai World Trade Club Registration: 12.15-1 pm Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
25/06/2007Networking Breakfast - Share your experiences with MembersYour favourite regular exercise - is it expensive?Location: Shangri-La Hotel Registration: 07.30-8.00 am Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
10/07/2007Networking Luncheon Chaired by Yasmin HajiFind a Networking PartnerVenue: World Trade Club Bookings to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
17/07/2007Special Networking Cocktail Evening commencing at 6pm Speaker: Sharon GarrettVirgin GalacticaVenue: Arabian Ranches Golf Club Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
30/07/2007Networking Breakfast Chaired by Sue-Sharyn WardHave you ever had a Garage Sale in Dubai - the pros and consVenue: Shangri-La Hotel Bookings to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
04/08/2007LEADERSHIP SKILLS Facilitator: Lisa SteelIBWG WORKSHOP SERIES 2007Location: Dubai World Trade Club Registration: 08.30-9.00am Bookings through susharyn@ibwgdubai.com
14/08/2007Mark Craig - Director Al Ain ZooA case study on how to turn a business aroundVenue: World Trade Club Bookings to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
27/08/2007Networking Breakfast Chaired by Lisa SteelMinimise your risk of Identity TheftVenue: Shangri-La Hotel Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
11/09/2007Samantha Backman - International Speakerto be confirmedVenue: World Trade Club Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
09/10/20076.15 Breaking the fast with local muslims 6.35 Arabic Buffet 7.30 Speaker Topic: Life in Dubai before FederationRamadan Combined Evening Event commencing at Iftar 6pmVenue: Sahary Gate a traditional windtower house in Bastakia Bur Dubai Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
20/10/2007EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Facilitator: Beryl ComarIBWG WORKSHOP SERIES 2007Location: Dubai World Trade Club Registration: 08.30-9.00 am Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
29/10/2007Networking Breakfast Chaired by Sue-Sharyn WardYour Health & Wellbeing - What are You doing right?Venue: Shangri-La Hotel Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
13/11/2007Networking Luncheon Chaired by Sue-Sharyn Wardto be confirmedVenue: World Trade Club Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
26/11/2007Networking Breakfast Chaired by Lisa SteelClimate Change & Global Warming - What can you do?Venue: Shangri-La Hotel Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
08/12/2007FINANCIAL STRATEGIES Facilitator: Sandi SaksenaIBWG WORKSHOP SERIES 2007Location: Dubai World Trade Centre Registration: 08.30-9.00 am Bookings through valerie@ibwgdubai.com
11/12/2007Combined End of Year Gala Evening Event - bring a lady friendWine Tasting Hosted by MMI and wonderful International Buffet on the TerraceMontgomerie Golf Club - bookings in advance to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
08/01/2008Networking Luncheon & Introduction to Members´ Survey ‘Where is Your Life Taking You in 2008’12.15 Registration at World Trade Club Bookings by email to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
28/01/2008Networking Breakfast´What are you going to do better in 2008´7.30am Registration at Asado Restaurant - The Palace Hotel Old Town Bookings by email to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
02/02/20082008 Workshop Series - Management Skills presented by CrestcomImprove your Management Skills with this half day Workshop8.30-9.00am Registration and Coffee Location: World Trade Club bookings by email to yasmin@ibwgdubai.com
12/02/2008Luncheon Speaker Ibrahim Awad Project Director - Middle East | Bovis Lend Lease International ´Going Green in Dubai - Possible roles and business opportunities for Women´12.15 Registration at The World Trade Club Bookings by email to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
25/02/2008Networking Breakfast´Is Dubai Still a good place to bring up your kids?´7.30 Registration at Asado Restaurant - The Palace Hotel Old Town Bookings by email to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
11/03/2008Luncheon Speaker Peter Heydenrych Symantec Corporation ´Cybercrime & Internet Security´12.15pm Registration at The World Trade Club Bookings by email to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
31/03/2008Networking Breakfast´Which Business Areas in Dubai have a bright future?´7.30am Registration at Asado Restaurant - The Palace Hotel Old Town Booking by email to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
05/04/20082nd Professional Development Workshop - 2008´Absolutely Fabulous PR´ - Jack Pearce Managing Director, Matrix Consulting Chairman, Middle East PR Association (MEPRA) 08.30 am Registration Location: World Trade Club Bookings by email to yasmin@ibwgdubai.com
08/04/2008Networking Luncheon - Speaker Victor Leginsky, Barrister & Solicitor James Berry & Associates Legal Consultants The UAE Labour Law and YOURegistration & Networking: 12.15pm Location: World Trade Club Bookings by email only to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
28/04/2008Networking Breakfast´Is a Tertiary Education necessary to succeed in life?´Registration from 7.30 am Location: Al Asado Restaurant The Palace Hotel Old Town Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
13/05/2008Networking Luncheon - Speaker Speaker: Ron Telpner – Chairman & CEO The BrainStorm Group ‘Brand Building in a Digital World’ Registration & Networking: 12.15pm Location: World Trade Club Bookings by email only to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
26/05/2008Networking Breakfast´How to manage your time so you have more of it!´Registration: 07.30am Location: Al Asado Restaurant The Palace Hotel Old Town Bookings by email only to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
07/06/20083rd Professional Development Workshop - 2008Topic: The PERfect Principles of Global Leadership Workshop Facilitator: Kelly Watkins, President Expressive Concepts08.30 am Registration Location: World Trade Club Bookings by email to yasmin@ibwgdubai.com
10/06/2008Networking Luncheon - Speaker: Dr. Monica Gallant - Chair, Business Programs, Dubai Women´s CollegeSurvey Report on Business Women Entrepreneurs in UAE - Registration & Networking: 12.15pm Location: World Trade Club Bookings by email only to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
30/06/2008Networking Breakfast´Is our increasing dependence on computers and IT a good thing?´Registration: 07.30am Location: Al Asado Restaurant The Palace Hotel Old Town Bookings by email only to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
08/07/2008Networking LuncheonChaired by Lisa SteelLocation: World Trade Club Registration from 12.15 hours Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae only
28/07/2008Networking BreakfastTheme: Top Tips for Team Building in Your CompanyLocation: Asado Restaurant, The Palace Hotel, Old Town Registration: 7.30 am onwards Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae only
12/08/2008Networking Luncheon Speaker: Steve Vaille - CEO Lime Green EntertainmentSocial Media - How it works. IBWG will also learn how it can be used to develop their business, in terms of advertising in social media platforms and expanding their contact networkRegistration: 12.15 pm onwards Location: World Trade Club Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae only
25/08/2008Network BreakfastTheme: Flexitime in Companies - advantages & disadvantagesRegistration: 7.30 am onwards Location: Asado Restaurant, Palace Hotel, Old Town Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae only
09/09/2008Special Iftar Evening - Taj Dhow moored at Bastakiya on the Creek7.30 pm - A talk on Mosque Architecture by the renoun Architect who designed the dramatic new Mosque in Emirates HillsRegistration 6.30 pm onwards Iftar Buffet - Spouses and Friends welcome Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae only
11/10/2008IBWG Series of Workshops 2008 - Time ManagementWhat to Do When Time Flies! Facilitator: Sue-Sharyn Ward, Productivity Specialist Registration 8.30 am Workshop commences 9.00am Location: World Trade Club Bookings by email only to yasmin@ibwgdubai.com
14/10/2008Network Luncheon - Speaker:Antoeneta Popova, Sama Dubai Antoaneta conducts motivational speeches here in Dubai. Most recently she conducted a lecture named ´Leadership on the edge´ on 5th June for Dubai Municipality, celebrating the 5th World Environment DayRegistration: 12.15 pm onwards Location: World Trade Club Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae only
27/10/2008Network BreakfastTheme: Are you happy with the current business environment in Dubai?Registration: 7.30 am onwards Location: Asado Restaurant, The Palace Hotel, Old Town Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae only
11/11/2008Network Luncheon - Guest Speaker Rana Saab - Association of Image Consultants International Chaired by Val Abernathy Rana will speak about a fantastic training opportunity enabling women to turn their passion for image and style into a careerRegistration: 12.15 pm onwards Location: World Trade Club Bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae only
24/11/2008Network BreakfastTheme: Tips for Understanding Non-Verbal CommunicationRegistration: 7.30 am onwards Location: Asado Restaurant, The Palace Hotel, Old Town Booking through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae only
30/11/2008Presentation on the Dubai Health Card and Government Health Care for ExpatriatesMs Laila Al Jassmi Director of DHA health funding programme Dubai Health AuthorityTiming: 18.30 to 21.00 hours Location: Wilkie´s Lounge at DUCTAC Mall of the Emirates - bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae only
16/12/2008End of Year Festive Xmas EventWine Tasting hosted by MMI with Xmas Buffet Location: Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Time: 1900 hours onwards All bookings through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
31/12/2008The IBWG has completed its 25th Year in Dubai and we will Celebrate this throughout 2009Our first event will be a Networking Luncheon on Tuesday 13th January 2009Location: World Trade Club Registration : 12.15 pm Bookings only through ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
13/01/2009Networking Luncheon Chair Val Abernathy IBWG celebrates 25 years in the forefront of Business Womens Group in the RegionWhat have you achieved in the past 25 years and How can You make those Strengths work for you in 2009Registration : 12.15 pm Venue: World Trade Club Booking by email only to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
26/01/2009Networking Breakfast Chair: Claire Malcolm IBWG celebrates 25 years at the forefront of Business Womens Groups in the Region‘25 things IBWG can arrange to help our members to prosper in 2009’registration: 7.30 am Venue: Asado Restaurant The Palace Hotel Old Town Booking by email only to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
07/02/2009IBWG Workshop Series - 2009 THINK TANK SPECIALRetention of Staff in the Current Business Climate Facilitator: Lisa SteelRegistration & Coffee: 8.30 am Venue: World Trade Club prepayment required Bookings only through yasmin@ibwgdubai.com
10/02/2009IBWG Luncheon Chair: Pansy Gonsalves IBWG celebrates 25 years in the forefront of Business Women´s Groups in the Regionparticipative session of ‘Forum Theatre’ This is a stimulating & fun inter-active session on one or two issues affecting us today, allowing participants to observe events & influence their outcomeRegistration & Networking: 12.15 pm Venue: World Trade Club Bookings: by email only to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
30/03/2009Network Breakfast Chair: Claire MalcolmIf I wasn't in recruitment I'd be a brain surgeon - If you weren't doing what you are doing now, where would you be?Venue: Asado Restaurant, The Palace Hotel, Old Town Registration & Networking: 7.30 am Bookings: via ibwg_dxb@eim.ae only
04/04/2009IBWG Workshop Series 2009 Facilitator: Julie Lewis - Mountain HighFinding Your True NorthVenue: World Trade Club Registration & Networking: 8.30 am Bookings: via yasmi@ibwgdubai.com only
08/04/20098-11th April 2009 - Women's Health ConferenceIBWG Members' Display Table at Conference for the 4 day event members will be given the opportunity to take a time slot each day to showcase their Health & Wellness products and servicesVenue: Dubai International Exhibition Centre Bookings: via claire@ibwgdubai.com only
14/04/2009IBWG Network Luncheon Speaker: Steve Ashby, AppellonRetaining Your Key Talent in Difficult TimesVenue: World Trade Club Registration & Networking: 12.15 pm Bookings: via ibwg_dxb@eim.ae before 13th April only
25/04/2009IBWG Golf Day for Members & Lady Guests Organised by: Pansy GonsalvezLadies Golf Clinic & Ladies or Golf at the Par 3 Course followed by a BBQ dinner Only 165 Dhs per person for either Clinic/BBQ or Par 3/BBQ so roll up! Venue: Emirates Golf Club Tee Off: 5pm Pare 3 Course 5.30 pm Clinic Bookings by 10th April: pgonsalvez@dubaigolf.com only
27/04/2009Networking Breakfast Chair: Claire MalcolmManaging Your Business Reputation - From customer service to turning around proposals - share experiencesVenue: Asado Restaurant, Palace Hotel, Old Town Registration & Networking: 07.30 am Bookings via ibwg_dxb@eim.ae only
12/05/2009IBWG Network Lunch Tom O’Grady – Partner, Head of Real Estate & Jacqueline Latham – Legal Consultant, Real Estate DLA Piper Middle East'Groundwork' - An overview of the developments in real estate legislation in Dubai Venue: World Trade Club Registration & Networking: 12.15 pm Bookings: via ibwg_dxb@eim.ae only
25/05/2009IBWG Networking Breakfast Chair: Claire Malcolm & Sue-Sharyn WardTopic : Sharing Knowledge & Experience with the next Generation of Business Women - Career Mentoring & Developing peopleVenue: Asado Restaurant, Palace Hotel, Old Town Registration & Networking: 07.30 am onwards Bookings: by email in advance to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
30/05/2009IBWG Special EventWine & Cheese Evening Dhs 100/- per person Members, Spouses & Guests welcomeRegistration & Networking: from 7.30 pm Venue: Emirates Golf Club Bookings: By email in advance until 28th May to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
06/06/2009IBWG Professional Development WorkshopTopic : Develop Leadership Skills & Create Sustainable Results Workshop Facilitator: Bola Awoyinka bola@matrixdubai.com Registration & Networking : 8.30 am Venue : World Trade Club Bookings : By email in advance to yasmin@ibwgdubai.com
09/06/2009IBWG Luncheon Speaker : David Rowden, Pacific Control Systems & Richard Vance, Middle East Center for Sustainable DevelopmentTopic: Greening Your House & HomeRegistration & Networking : 12.15 pm Venue : World Trade Club Bookings: by email in advance to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
29/06/2009IBWG Networking Breakfast Chair : Claire Malcolm & Sue-Sharyn WardTopic : Measuring success – mid-year review - Professional versus personal success, where are you in achieving your goals as we reach the mid-point of the year?Registration & Networking : 7.30 am Venue: Al Asado Restaurant, The Palace Hotel, Old Town Bookings: By email in advance to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
14/07/2009Networking Luncheon - Chair Sue-Sharyn WardSpeed Networking - Sue will introduce you to the important aspects of Business Networking and how to successfully achieve your networking goalsRegistration & networking: 12.15 pm Venue: World Trade Club Booking: only by email to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
25/07/2009Small Business Incubator Seminar - a special interest group/resource for anyone who runs their own small business. This Seminar is open to all entrepreneurs and small business owners – men and women.'Money Matters' Financial Survival Seminar with 3 guest speakers - meet and listen to these particular experts on all facets of managing the company finances (from licence set up fees to ledger account codes) to create a financially healthy (SME) businessRegistration and Networking: 7.00 pm Venue: Capital Club, Dubai International Finance Centre Bookings: by email only to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae .. bookings accepted until Wednesday 22nd July 2009 COB.
27/07/2009Networking Breakfast - Chair Sue-Sharyn WardDo You Blog or Twitter? Self-obsessed social commentary from people with too much time on their hands or a potential marketing tool for the right business? What is your opinion?Registration & Networking: 7.30 am Venue: Asado Restaurant, The Palace Hotel, Old Town Bookings: by email only to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
11/08/2009IBWG Network Luncheon Chair: Pansy GonsalvezSpeaker: Richard Jeffrey - People Plus FZ-LLC Topic: “Do We Lead or Do We Dominate?” The best managers recognize the needs of their people. They focus their attention on creating an environment in which everyone can excel. Registration & Networking: 12.15 pm Venue: World Trade Club Bookings: by email only to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
31/08/2009Iftar Evening Event - Hosted by Claire Malcolm Open to IBWG Members, Spouses, Family and Friends - This Ramadan come along and learn what life was like in the UAE before the discovery of oil. This is not a history lesson but a glimpse of a way of lifeSpeaker : Sue-Sharyn Ward Topic: Remember the Time - Life in the Gulf 50 years ago - Be transported back to the 1950’s & 1960’s when these indigenous people still lived a third world nomadic existenceRegistration & Breaking of Fast: 7.00 pm Venue: Capital Club DIFC Bookings: by email only to susharyn@ibwgdubai.com further enquiries Mbl 050 6578445
26/09/2009Small Business Incubator - a special interest group/resource for anyone who runs their own small business. SBI will aim to address issues concerning the day-to-day running of a small business. This event is for small business owners - men and women!Topic: Managing (not Micro-Managing)-Ways to Foster good Management in Your Company. The group is educational with a series of relevant speakers & includes opportunities for networking. Entrepreneurs & Experts will provide tips, advice & best practiceRegistration & Networking: 7pm Venue: Capital Club, DIFC Bookings: by email only to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae - Just put the words SBI, Your Name and Your Mobile Phone in the Subject Heading of your email and you will be contacted.
28/09/2009Networking Breakfast - Chair: Sue-Sharyn Ward & Val AbernathyBusiness Publications & Online Resources - the good, the bad and the downright useless - which print and online resources do you subscribe to or read on a regular basis and what are you getting out of them as a professional business woman?Registration & Networking: 7.30 am Venue: Asado Restaurant, The Palace Hotel, Old Town Bookings: by email only to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
13/10/2009Networking Luncheon - Chair: Valerie Abernathy Speaker: Donna Needs - EQ & Career Development CoachTopic: The Business Case for Emotional Intelligence (EQ) & How to include EQ in training courses and programs - Yes IQ is important! but EQ is what is going to make you a successful manager/leaderRegistration & Networking: 12.15 pm Venue: World Trade Club Bookings: by email only to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
26/10/2009Networking Breakfast - Chair: Claire MalcolmBusiness publications & online resources – the good, the bad & the downright useless - Which print & online resources do you subscribe to or read on a regular basis & what are you getting out of them as a professional business woman?Registration & Networking: 7.30 am Venue: Asado Restaurant, The Palace Hotel, Old Town Bookings: by email only to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
10/11/2009Networking Luncheon - Chair : Lisa Steel Speakers : Rachel Savage & Rachel Parr - Cityspace LLC Transform Your Workplace into an Asset - Our speakers will lay the groundwork for investing in re-planning your office as a viable solution to improving the productivity and effectiveness of your staff - This can potentially have a far greater financial Registration & Networking: 12.15 pm Venue: World Trade Club Bookings: by email only to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
30/11/2009Networking Breakfast - Chair: Sue-Sharyn WardTop Tips for Keeping your Cool in a Negative Situation - Nit-picking clients squabbling over minutiae, suppliers failing to deliver on time, team members at loggerheads? What are your top tips for handling situations that can grow out of control?Registration & Networking: 7.30 am Venue: Asado Restaurant, The Palace Hotel, Old Town Bookings: by email only to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae
08/12/2009IBWG End of Year Gala Celebration - Social Networking and Achievements Awards .. Open to Members, Spouses & GuestsBeverages sponsored by IntraGulf along with a Sumptuous Meal in elegant surroundings with lots of special gifts and prizes.Registration & Networking: 7.30 pm Venue: Vista Balcony & Restaurant, Holiday Inn Express, Knowledge Village Bookings: by email only to ibwg_dxb@eim.ae