Academy of Business Professionals-ABP UK

𝗔𝗕𝗣 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰: 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀
How is Big Data Changing Business Models?

🔗 Register Now: abpbd.org/webinar-registration

📅 17 May 2025
🕗 8 PM (Bangladesh Time) | 3 PM (UK Time) 6 PM (UAE Time) | 10 PM (Malaysian Time)
🔗abpglobal.org/webinar-registration

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
In today’s data-driven world, SME tourism businesses must rethink how they create, deliver, and capture value. Big Data is no longer a luxury—it’s a tool for competitive edge and innovation.

This session will uncover:
- Key challenges faced by tourism SMEs in the digital age
- How Big Data is driving business model transformation
- Opportunities for sustainable growth through data-driven decisions

🎙️ 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿:
𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗭𝘄𝗶𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗮𝗿
Senior Lecturer in Enterprise & Business,
Oxford Brookes University (UK)
Director, Oxford Regions, Innovation & Enterprise Lab (ORIEL)

Dr. Zwiegelaar’s research focuses on digital transformation, new venture performance, and the well-being of entrepreneurs. He is also a Co-Investigator on the £12.4M EPSRC-funded DIGIT Lab Project.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻
- Tourism entrepreneurs & SME owners
- Business model designers & innovation leads
- Academics, students, and policymakers in tourism and entrepreneurship
- Anyone curious about the intersection of data and business transformation

🎁 Free Registration as part of ABP’s 8th Anniversary Celebrations
📍 Seats are limited—reserve your spot today!

🎓 𝗔𝗕𝗣 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮: 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝘀 & 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

📅 Saturday, 10 May 2025 |
🕗 8 PM (BD Time) | 3 PM (UK Time) | 6 PM (UAE Time) | 10 PM (Malaysia Time)

🔗 Register Now: abpbd.org/webinar-registration

In today’s data-driven world, success doesn’t depend on data access—it depends on how smartly you work with it. Join this exclusive webinar with a UK-based Data Scientist and gain practical, beginner-friendly insights into how data can be used to 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀.

Whether you're from 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱—this session is for anyone curious about how data truly works.

✅ 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀:
• Turning data into real-world insights
• Core concepts like patterns, missing values, and relationships
• How machines learn from data
• Building simple models to solve real problems

👤 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿:
𝗧𝗮𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿
Data Scientist,
Oxford Brookes University & Blenheim Palace, UK

🎁 This webinar is FREE as part of ABP’s 8th Anniversary celebration.

Seats are limited—register today and take your first step into the world of data!

𝗔𝗕𝗣 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 🎉
Digital Banking and Islamic Microfinance: Expanding Financial Inclusion

📅 3 May 2025
⏰ 4 PM (BD Time) | 11 AM (UK Time) | 2 PM (UAE Time) | 6 PM (Malaysia Time)

To mark the 8th anniversary of the Academy of Business Professionals (ABP), we are launching an International Webinar Series—bringing together thought leaders from around the world.

We are excited to kick off the series with a powerful session on:
Digital Banking and Islamic Microfinance: Expanding Financial Inclusion

As digital banking and Islamic microfinance converge, a new era of inclusive financial models is emerging.
But how does this model work in practice? What are the opportunities, challenges, and future possibilities?

Get the answers—directly from a global expert.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:
- How digital banking is driving the expansion of Islamic microfinance
- Practical strategies for financial inclusion
- A framework of regulatory, ethical, and Shariah-compliant best practices

👤 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 :
𝗗𝗿. 𝗭𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱
Chairman, Edupro, UK
Chairman, HSBC Amanah Shariah Board, Malaysia
Associate Professor, INCEIF University, Malaysia
SC-OCIS Visiting Fellow, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, UK

🎯 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱:
Islamic Banking & Finance Professionals
FinTech & Digital Banking Experts
MFI & NGO Financial Officers
Academics, Researchers & Policy Makers
Anyone interested in inclusive and ethical financial systems

💸 Registration Fee: £49
Now 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 as part of 𝗔𝗕𝗣’𝘀 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

📍 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘄: abpglobal.org/webinar-registration

𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱

Károly Takács was a Hungarian shooter, celebrated for his unmatched skills and determination. By the late 1930s, he had already secured victories in every national shooting competition. He was the undisputed favourite to win the gold medal in the 1940 Olympic Games.

For Károly, his right hand was not just a part of his body—it was his dream. He envisioned it as the hand of the world’s greatest shooter, and he trained tirelessly with that vision in mind. With two years left until the Olympics, he was confident that he could sharpen his skills and emerge as an even more formidable competitor.

However, life had a different plan.

In 1938, while attending an army training camp, tragedy struck. A gr***de accidentally exploded in Károly’s hand—the very hand that had carried all his hopes and aspirations. In a single moment, his years of hard work, his dreams, and his future seemed to shatter into pieces.

Faced with this devastating loss, Károly found himself at a crossroads. He could either spend the rest of his life hidden away in despair, or he could rise from the ashes and prove to the world that the impossible could be achieved.

Instead of dwelling on what he had lost, Károly chose to focus on what he still had—his left hand. Though it was weaker and untrained, he decided it would become his tool for a second chance at life.

Without wasting time, Károly began retraining himself to shoot with his left hand. It wasn’t easy—this was the hand he couldn’t even write with. But he refused to let that stop him. Day by day, with relentless effort and unwavering determination, he built the skills he needed to reclaim his dreams.

By 1939, just one year after his accident, Károly made a stunning comeback. At the Hungarian National Shooting Championships, he competed against the country’s best shooters—and won first place, using only his left hand.

But Károly’s story didn’t end there. He continued to push himself, and in 1952, at the Summer Olympics, he achieved the pinnacle of his career, winning not one, but two gold medals.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻
Károly Takács’ story is a powerful reminder that setbacks are not the end of the road. With determination, resilience, and the courage to adapt, even the most daunting obstacles can be overcome.

No matter how difficult life may seem, remember this: it’s not about what you’ve lost—it’s about what you can still achieve. Stay focused, keep fighting, and never give up on your dreams

T𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Life had dealt him a hard hand. A man, worn down by endless struggles, wandered from one railway station to another, scraping by on the kindness of strangers. Each day blurred into the next—a monotonous cycle of begging, just to survive.

One day, his eyes landed on a well-dressed gentleman at the station. He thought to himself, Surely, this man must be wealthy. Filled with hope, he approached the traveller and pleaded for help. Yet, despite his repeated attempts, the gentleman refused.

Finally, exasperated, the man asked,
“Why do you keep pestering me when it’s clear I’m not giving you anything? And even if I were to give you money, what would you offer me in return?”

The beggar looked at him, puzzled.
“Sir, I have nothing to give you. I barely survive on the charity of others. What could I possibly offer?”

The gentleman replied sharply,
“If you have nothing to give, perhaps you should stop asking altogether.”

With that, he turned and walked away, leaving the beggar deep in thought.

As he wandered to the next station, the traveller’s words echoed in his mind: “What do I have to offer?” Shoulders slumped and spirit low, he mulled over the question. Then, as he gazed down at the tracks, he noticed small flowers blooming along the edge. An idea took root in his mind.

What if I gave a flower to everyone who helped me?

The very next day, the beggar began offering flowers to those who handed him coins. It was a small gesture, but it brought a spark of joy to people’s faces. Over time, he became known as the “flower beggar,” admired for his thoughtful approach.

Weeks later, he encountered the same gentleman again. This time, the beggar approached him with newfound confidence.
“Sir, I now have something to offer in return.”

Curious, the man handed him a small coin. The beggar promptly offered a delicate flower in exchange. Surprised and pleased, the gentleman remarked,
“Now you’ve grasped the essence of exchange. Without giving something back, you’ve no right to take.”

These words ignited something deep within the beggar. The joy he saw on people’s faces, coupled with the traveller’s wisdom, sparked a determination he had never felt before. With conviction, he declared,
“From today, I am no longer a beggar. I am a businessman!”

From that day forward, he stopped relying on wildflowers. Instead, he began purchasing blooms to sell. What started as a humble effort grew into a thriving flower business near the railway station.

A year later, the gentleman boarded a train and took his seat. Sitting beside him was a sharply dressed man, his face alight with confidence. As the train rolled on, the man turned and said,
“Sir, do you remember me? This is the third time we’ve met.”

The gentleman looked at him, confused.
“I don’t believe I do. I’d remember meeting someone like you.”

The man chuckled.
“You may not recognise me, but I was once the beggar you met at the station. The first time we crossed paths, you taught me the value of giving. The second time, you inspired me to dream bigger. After that meeting, I stopped begging and began selling flowers. Today, I run a successful business—all because of your words. I am deeply grateful.”

The Moral of the Story
This simple tale carries a profound truth. Without understanding the value of giving or taking bold action, one cannot hope to achieve great things. Dreams don’t come true on their own—they require effort, determination, and courage.

As the Quran reminds us:
“Man will not get anything unless he works hard” (Surah An-Najm: 39).

So why wait? Begin chasing your dreams today—with passion, resolve, and an unshakable belief in your own potential.

Join our 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿, "𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿," Led by Md. Mohaiminur Rahman, an expert in the field with robust international experience, this session will explore the vital techniques and strategies of outcome harvesting.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:
- Key principles and definitions of Outcome Harvesting.
- Its significance in evaluating development programmes.
- Practical implementation with a step-by-step guide.
- Overcoming common challenges and best practices.
- Insights from real-world case studies.
- Interactive Q&A to discuss your questions.

Enhance your skills in programme evaluation and ensure your projects deliver the intended impact. Don’t miss out on valuable insights that can transform your approach!

𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: Saturday | 11th May | 2:00 PM (GMT)

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘄 : abpglobal.org/webinar-registration

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