SPAEN 2026 brings Sahebaan professionals, entrepreneurs together in Dubai

Dubai, October 18: The Sahebaan Professionals & Business Networking (SPAEN) 2026 event brought together entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals from diverse industries in Dubai, providing a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, collaboration and business development.

The gathering featured expert sessions on legal awareness and leadership, business presentations, interactive discussions and networking activities aimed at strengthening professional relationships within the Sahebaan community.

The programme began with registration and networking, followed by a traditional Kirath recitation by Janab Mohsin Sheik and an introductory networking session that allowed participants to connect and familiarise themselves with one another.

In his welcome address, Janab Althaf M.S. highlighted the importance of building meaningful professional relationships rather than limiting networking to the exchange of business cards. He stressed the need to strengthen the Sahebaan business ecosystem through referrals, mentorship, knowledge sharing and collaboration.

He encouraged members to look beyond individual business interests and support one another by sharing resources, creating opportunities and working towards collective growth.

A key session, titled When Trust Meets the Law, was delivered by Advocate K. P. Abdul Shukoor. It focused on legal awareness and the importance of safeguarding business interests.

Advocates K. P. Abdul Shukoor and Mohammed Shamil Shukoor also appealed for community support for the establishment of a Circuit Bench of the Karnataka High Court in Mangaluru, with the objective of improving access to justice for residents of coastal Karnataka.

Another major highlight was Leading with Clarity, presented by Samir Geepee, a TEDx speaker, author and founder of The Clarity Game. Through an interactive game, he demonstrated the importance of having a clear vision, effective leadership and informed decision-making in professional and business environments.

The event also provided an opportunity for entrepreneurs to present their services and business offerings.

Janab Sayed Mohammed introduced HR outsourcing services, while Janab Suhail H. A. and Faizhan Khan presented shared office space solutions and HR services, respectively.

Janab Sannan Siddiq, representing founder Janab Mohamad Sharif, introduced The Bizref Rootwork, adding to the range of business solutions showcased at the gathering.

An interactive question-and-answer session on SPAEN enabled participants to discuss ways to strengthen the platform, improve member engagement and encourage greater participation in future initiatives.

Beyond the formal presentations, participants explored opportunities for business referrals, mentorship, knowledge exchange and mutually beneficial partnerships within the Sahebaan professional network.

The programme was attended by Janab CA Abid Ali Sheik from Mangaluru, Janab Syed Nasir Hussain, Janab Rizwan Aziz, CA Shabbir Ahmed, Sahebaan Convenor Janab Afroze Assadi and several other members of the community.

The proceedings were anchored by Janab Althaf Khalife, Samiulla Habibi, Althaf M.S. and Ajmal Mohammed, who guided the programme through its various sessions.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks, followed by a networking lunch that allowed participants to continue discussions and strengthen professional relationships in an informal setting.