Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Congress Room, Level 8
Building Networks of Influence: The Significance of Culture and Gender
Come along and find out: Why you and your organisation should be interested in these issues of management, cultures and genders; How you can develop networking skills amongst all employees; What are the benefits for men, women and the organisation when networking works; Contemporary examples of effective practice in networking
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort
The Business Case for Diversity
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the inauguration of the UAE Gender Balance Council to ensure UAE government practices & policies align to meet benchmarks set by the Global Gender Balance Index. Find out what this means for your business, what gender balance conversation is actually about, how balanced is your executive team, etc
Mon, 1st Feb 2016
The H Dubai, Al Massa Ballroom 1
Boost Your EQ
This workshop will introduce the principles of sound evidence-based applied behavioural psychology to members and their guests. Members and guests will learn how to identify these as well as developing their ability to accurately spot the micro-expressions of emotion that are so rapid that they can’t be faked, immediately boosting your EQ skills!
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
Capital Club, 5/F
How to access High Performing UK Residential Property
This free-for-members seminar will offer insights into the UK’s buy to let market, where the key ‘hotspots’ are and the how to enter into an ever changing and increasing competitive marketplace. It will be packed with practical tips from Michelle Grant, sharing investment know-how and ‘top-tips’.
Sun, 24th Jan 2016
Sheraton Grand Hotel
BBG Dinner with the Rt Hon Lord Mayor of the City of London, Jeffrey Mountevans
BBG welcomes the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Jeffrey Mountevans to its first Signature Dinner of the year. Members and their guests are invited to join Alderman Mountevans at Sheraton Grand Hotel to hear how he will approach his year in office and his thoughts on the UK and in particular, London’s economic landscape.
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
Hall C, The Oberoi Dubai
Effective Communications
We are delighted to host a Joint Business Through Learning and Women in Business breakfast on ‘Effective Communication’ covering the following topics: Understanding your audience; Structuring your communication; Delivering to different audiences; Body language; Managing stress; Listening & feedback.
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
Capital Club, 4/F
Developing your Influencing Skills
In our next Business Through Learning breakfast we are inviting all professionals who are keen to develop and be more influential with their peers, clients and other stakeholders. The session will help attendees to develop their toolkit for engaging and influencing their key stakeholders.
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
Media One Hotel, Broadcast Room,, 7/F
Iran: Post Sanctions and What You Need to Know
At the next BBG Energy Focus Group event, Craig McLay, Founder and Managing Partner of Tamarind Associates will give his insight on the post-sanction business landscape for the energy sector in Iran.