HBS Club of the GCC

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the HBS GCC Lifelong Learning Series masterclass: A New Negotiation Mindset with Roberto Ordonez at The House on May 19, 2026.

The session was highly insightful, and filled with practical frameworks that challenged us to rethink negotiation as a problem-solving opportunity to create and capture value.

A special thank you to Roberto Ordonez for taking the time to share such valuable tools, strategies, and actionable tips. The learnings will definitely help improve the way we approach negotiations.

Thank you as well to all participants for your active engagement, thoughtful contributions, and energy throughout the masterclass. Your participation made the session truly dynamic.

Looking forward to more inspiring learning experiences! Stay connected for upcoming events : https://buff.ly/BFKitIx

Keynote Spotlight | Growing in Unity - AI & Transformational Leadership in Practice

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Inspired by the vision of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed to position the UAE as the world’s first government powered by 50% Agentic AI across government sectors, services, and operations, and aligned with the UAE’s Year of Family, the Harvard Business School Club of the GCC is proud to present “Growing in Unity – AI & Transformational Leadership in Practice: Strategy, Governance, and the Future of Work”, in collaboration with Keystone.

We are honored to warmly welcome *H.E. Mohamed Bin Taliah,* who will deliver a keynote on the *”UAE’s AI Strategy and Transformational Leadership for Growth”*, sharing insights into the nation’s ambitious vision for AI-enabled progress and government innovation.

H.E. Mohamed Bin Taliah serves as *the Assistant Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Government Experience Exchange,* leading efforts to share the UAE government’s pioneering practices and innovation models globally. He is also the Chief of Government Services for the UAE Government, and has led landmark initiatives including Government Services 2.0 and the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme, while advancing the adoption of AI and GovTech solutions across government services.

The evening will also feature an exclusive fireside chat moderated by *Dr. Caroline F***j, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief at CNN Arabic,* offering a more in-depth conversation on the evolving AI landscape especially regarding *Agentic AI*.

Please note that the *venue* for *”Growing in Unity – AI & Transformational Leadership in Practice: Strategy, Governance, and the Future of Work”* has been *changed*. We are delighted to welcome you at our *new location:*

*”Creek Ballroom, Park Hyatt Hotel, Dubai Creek Resort”*
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Event Details:
📅 Monday, May 18, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
🌟 MC for the evening: *Christina Ioannidis*

📍 *Creek Ballroom, Park Hyatt Hotel, Dubai Creek Resort*

Speaker Spotlight | Growing in Unity - AI & Transformational Leadership in Practice

📍 In Person

Following H.H. Sheikh Mohammed’s vision to make the UAE the first government globally to operate with 50% of government sectors, services, and operations run on Agentic AI, and in the spirit of the UAE’s Year of Family, the Harvard Business School Club of the GCC is organizing “Growing in Unity – AI & Transformational Leadership in Practice: Strategy, Governance, and the Future of Work”.

Bringing together leaders to explore the future of AI-driven governance and transformation; we are delighted to welcome Christina Ioannidis as our MC of the night.

A sought-after MC, internationally recognized speaker, consultant and author, Christina has inspired audiences worldwide through her expertise in leadership, customer experience, and transformation. She has worked with globally recognized brands and Fortune 100 organizations and was named “Most Admired Brand Strategist 2019 - UAE” by Global Brands magazine.

We are sincerely grateful for her time and contribution, and look forward to an inspiring dialogue.

Event Details

📅 Monday, May 18, 2026

⏰ 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM

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Speaker Spotlight | | Growing in Unity – AI & Transformational Leadership in Practice: Strategy, Governance, and the Future of Work

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In line with H.H. Sheikh Mohammed’s vision for the UAE to become the first government globally with 50% of services and operations powered by Agentic AI, and in the spirit of the UAE’s Year of Family, the Harvard Business School Club of the GCC is proud to present Growing in Unity – AI & Transformational Leadership in Practice: Strategy, Governance, and the Future of Work, in collaboration with Keystone

As part of this important conversation on the future of AI-driven governance and transformation, we are honored to welcome Andy G. Gandhi as our moderator for the panel discussion, “Growing in Unity – Navigating Strategy, Governance, and the Future of Work,” leading an engaging conversation on how organizations can build resilient, future-ready strategies in the age of AI.

Andy G. Gandhi is a Senior Partner at Keystone, leading Global Investigations and Risk. Based in Dubai, he also works closely with Keystone’s Competition and IP practices, as well as its Enterprise AI platform, advising clients across the Middle East and Asia.

We are grateful for his participation and look forward to an insightful discussion.

Event Details
📅 Monday, May 18, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🌟 MC for the evening: Christina Ioannidis

Secure your spot today: Link in Bio

An Inspiring Evening at The Greenhouse by Chalhoub Group 🌱✨

The evening of 24 September 2025 marked another impactful session in our HBS Club of the GCC Sustainability Talks Series. Members and guests came together for a thought-provoking conversation featuring Medea Nocentini, Senior Partner at Global Ventures and Founder of C3, moderated by Sridevi Raghavan, Sustainability Sector Lead, HBS Club of the GCC.

The discussion explored impact-driven innovation shaping the MENA region, highlighting how entrepreneurship and investment can advance sustainability while delivering measurable value. The engaging exchange sparked meaningful dialogue and fresh perspectives among our community.

We extend our appreciation to Chalhoub Group for hosting us at The Greenhouse and to our members and guests for making the evening so dynamic and memorable.

Tomorrow in Riyadh! 🌟

The HBS Club of the GCC, in collaboration with The Greenhouse by Chalhoub Group, is proud to host the Inaugural KSA Innovation Mixer — the first edition of our new series in Saudi Arabia. 🇸🇦✨

Join us for an evening of insights, conversations, and connections, featuring panels on Retail-Tech, Circularity, and Saudi Vision 2030, alongside exclusive breakouts by PUIG (Penhaligon’s) & Faces.

📅 Thursday, Sept 18
🕓 4:00 – 7:00 PM (KSA, GMT+3)
📍 Chalhoub Group Offices – The Greenhouse, Riyadh
🚗 Free parking available

🔗 Map: Click here

Be part of this milestone moment for the HBS GCC community as we bring innovation, entrepreneurship, and networking together in the heart of KSA! 💡🤝

Registration is now OPEN!
Join us for A Day in the Life of Avinash Babur, Founder & CEO of InsuranceMarket.ae
Sept 10, 2025 | 4–6 PM |Dubai
Gain exclusive insights from a visionary entrepreneur + network with fellow HBS alumni & innovators.
Register now to secure your spot!
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🌱 *HBS Sustainability Talks - Launch Edition*

Join us for an exclusive evening with *Medea Nocentini* (Senior Partner, Global Ventures & Founder, C3) as she shares her journey building purpose-driven businesses.

*Event Details*
📅 Wed, Sept 24, 2025
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 The Greenhouse by Chalhoub Group, Dubai

*Highlights*
• Making sustainability a growth driver
• Impact investing in MENA
• Building meaningful ventures in fast-paced markets

Moderated by our event champion @⁨Sredevi Hbs ⁩, Sector Lead – Sustainability, HBS Club of the GCC.

🎟️ Register Now – Spaces are limited!

We are looking forward welcoming you there!