HBS Club of the GCC

An Impactful Earth Day Evening at The House Thank you to everyone who joined us for our special 2tonnes Workshop, hosted at The House, Golf and Yacht Club, Dubai Creek. The session delivered science-backed strategies to reduce carbon emissions and offered a powerful reminder of the role each of us can play in building a more sustainable future. A heartfelt thank you to Marion Désormeaux, Founder of Hey Consulting.io, for expertly facilitating the session, and to Sridevi Raghavan, our Sector Lead for Sustainability, for championing this initiative. Explore the highlights and stay connected for more learning-driven, action-oriented gatherings: https://lnkd.in/gdPDZ4Hy HBS Club of the GCC, Saleh Lootah, Abdulla M. Alashram, Bjørn Dudok van Heel, Thaha Muhammed Abdul Kareem, Maryam Mohamed Al Qasser, Ahmed Khalifa AlQubaisi, Basma AL-Farsi, Khaled Alsaleh, Lara Sif Hrafnkelsdottir, Ravi Mahalingam, Robert Mikhael, Sulaiman Al Harthy #HBSGCC #EarthDay2025 #2TonnesWorkshop #SustainabilityInFocus #ClimateLeadership #HEYConsulting #CollectiveAction #TheHouseDubai

A gentle reminder for our chartered members! We look forward to welcoming you this Saturday at HBS Wellness Day with PXB Lifestyle Dubai. An afternoon dedicated to exploring the pillars of wellbeing including Sleep, Movement, Nutrition and Mental Health through expert insights and hands-on experiences. Featuring: - Loui Blake, Ultra Endurance Athlete and Wellness Leader - Scott Armstrong, Founder of mentl - Dr. Elie Abirached, Founder of Restore Fitness - Chérine Bazzane, Specialist in Integrative and Longevity Medicine - Anastasiia Stoiatska انستازيا ستويتسكا‎, Psychology and Human Behavior Expert - Location PXB Lifestyle, Sustainability Pavilion, Expo City Dubai - Time 3 PM to 6 PM - Date Saturday, May 3 If you have not registered yet please do so to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gcyAyMu8 HBS Club of the GCC, Saleh Lootah, Abdulla M. Alashram, Bjørn Dudok van Heel, Thaha Muhammed Abdul Kareem, Maryam Mohamed Al Qasser, Ahmed Khalifa AlQubaisi, Basma AL-Farsi, Khaled Alsaleh, Lara Sif Hrafnkelsdottir, Ravi Mahalingam, Robert Mikhael, Sulaiman Al Harthy, Isabelle Caron #HBSWellnessDay #HarvardClubGCC #PXBDubai #WellbeingInFocus #LeadershipInWellness #DubaiEvents

Proud to celebrate our members featured among Favikon’s Top 200 LinkedIn Creators in Qatar for April 2025. Congratulations to Thaha Muhammed Abdul Kareem, Ashraf Abuissa, and Hind Zaki for representing the HBS Club of the GCC through thoughtful content, industry leadership, and impactful engagement. Your recognition across categories such as business strategy, leadership, and innovation highlights the strength and diversity of voices within our Harvard Business School alumni network. HBS Club of the GCC, Saleh Lootah, Abdulla M. Alashram, Bjørn Dudok van Heel, Maryam Mohamed Al Qasser, Ahmed Khalifa AlQubaisi, Basma AL-Farsi, Khaled Alsaleh, Lara Sif Hrafnkelsdottir, Ravi Mahalingam, Robert Mikhael, Sulaiman Al Harthy #HBSGCC #LeadershipInFocus #TopLinkedInVoices #AlumniSpotlight #FavikonQatar #DigitalLeadership #CommunityImpact #ContentThatMatters #QatarProfessionals #qatarceo #linkedincreators #linkedincreatorsqatar #qatar

An Inspiring Afternoon at Careem HQ This week, we had the pleasure of visiting Careem's headquarters for an exclusive session of the HBS Club of the GCC Entrepreneurship Series with Mudassir Sheikha, CEO & Co-Founder, and Bassel Al Nahlaoui, CBO & Harvard Business School alum. Their candid reflections on Careem’s journey—from its earliest days to becoming a regional tech powerhouse—offered valuable insights into what it takes to build at scale. From lessons in resilience and product expansion to their ambitious vision of building a trillion-dollar company rooted in regional growth, it was a conversation filled with inspiration and intent. A heartfelt thank you to Mudassir, Bassel, and the Careem team for warmly welcoming us and sharing your story with such clarity and purpose. Take a look at the highlights and stay tuned for more impactful conversations to come: https://lnkd.in/gdPDZ4Hy HBS Club of the GCC, Saleh Lootah, Abdulla M. Alashram, Bjørn Dudok van Heel , Thaha Muhammed Abdul Kareem, Maryam Mohamed Al Qasser, Ahmed Khalifa AlQubaisi, Basma AL-Farsi, Khaled Alsaleh, Lara Sif Hrafnkelsdottir, Ravi Mahalingam, Robert Mikhael, Sulaiman Al Harthy #HBSGCC #EntrepreneurshipSeries #CareemHQ #StartupStories #LeadershipInFocus #TechLeadership #FoundersJourney #MudassirSheikha #BasselAlNahlaoui #TrillionDollarVision #BuildingTheMiddleEast

Join us for an exclusive Alumni Supper Club at Chef Kuv’s private home in Jumeirah! This Thai Summers edition brings together alumni from 𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐀𝐄, 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐀𝐄, HBS Club of the GCC, 𝐎𝐱𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 & 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐔𝐀𝐄 for a curated 7 course Thai-inspired dinner with cocktails and wine. Limited to 24 guests this private gathering offers a unique setting for meaningful connection over exceptional cuisine. - Friday 25 April at 730 PM - AED 426 per guest - 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 Register now to secure your seat: https://lnkd.in/gvgMea88 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝟒 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Maher Aoun, Nikolaos Mavridis, HBS Club of the GCC, Saleh Lootah, Abdulla M. Alashram, Bjørn Dudok van Heel, Thaha Muhammed Abdul Kareem, Maryam Mohamed Al Qasser, Ahmed Khalifa AlQubaisi, Basma AL-Farsi, Khaled Alsaleh, Lara Sif Hrafnkelsdottir, Ravi Mahalingam, Robert Mikhael, Sulaiman Al Harthy #AlumniSupperClub #ThaiSummers #HBSGCC #MITAlumni #StanfordAlumni #OxfordAlumni #CambridgeAlumni

The full episode is now available! Karim Lakhani, Professor at Harvard Business School and Chair of the Digital Data Design (D^3) Institute at Harvard, joins Ramy Fares for a compelling conversation hosted by the HBS Club of the GCC, recorded during the Dubai AI Elevate event. From navigating AI disruption to the evolving role of leadership, this episode explores what it takes to stay relevant, responsible, and ready in today’s digital economy. 🎧 Watch the full episode now: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gcS3YJsK YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gAvAb98N HBS Club of the GCC, Saleh Lootah, Abdulla M. Alashram, Bjørn Dudok van Heel, Thaha Muhammed Abdul Kareem, Maryam Mohamed Al Qasser, Ahmed Khalifa AlQubaisi, Basma AL-Farsi, Khaled Alsaleh, Lara Sif Hrafnkelsdottir, Ravi Mahalingam, Robert Mikhael, Sulaiman Al Harthy #HBSGCC #KarimLakhani #AILeadership #DigitalEconomy #NowStreaming #LeadershipInFocus

What happens when AI stops being a tech project and becomes your responsibility? Catch a glimpse of our conversation with Karim Lakhani, Professor at Harvard Business School and Co-Founder of the Digital Data Design (D^3) Institute at Harvard, interviewed by Ramy Fares for the HBS Club of the GCC on the sidelines of the Dubai AI Elevate event. He shares why leaders must take ownership of their learning when it comes to AI—and why it’s no longer something that can be delegated. 🎧 Watch the full episode now: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gcS3YJsK YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gAvAb98N HBS Club of the GCC, Saleh Lootah, Abdulla M. Alashram, Bjørn Dudok van Heel, Thaha Muhammed Abdul Kareem, Maryam Mohamed Al Qasser, Ahmed Khalifa AlQubaisi, Basma AL-Farsi, Khaled Alsaleh, Lara Sif Hrafnkelsdottir, Ravi Mahalingam, Robert Mikhael, Sulaiman Al Harthy  #AILeadership #KarimLakhani #HBSGCC #DubaiAIElevate #DigitalSkills #LeadershipDevelopment #StayTuned

Join us for an exclusive Alumni Supper Club at Chef Kuv’s private home in Jumeirah! This Thai Summers edition brings together alumni from 𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐀𝐄, 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐀𝐄, HBS Club of the GCC, 𝐎𝐱𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 & 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐔𝐀𝐄 for a curated 7 course Thai-inspired dinner with cocktails and wine. Limited to 24 guests this private gathering offers a unique setting for meaningful connection over exceptional cuisine. - Friday 25 April at 730 PM - AED 426 per guest - 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 Register now to secure your seat: https://lnkd.in/gvgMea88 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝟒 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Maher Aoun, Nikolaos Mavridis, HBS Club of the GCC, Saleh Lootah, Abdulla M. Alashram, Bjørn Dudok van Heel, Thaha Muhammed Abdul Kareem, Maryam Mohamed Al Qasser, Ahmed Khalifa AlQubaisi, Basma AL-Farsi, Khaled Alsaleh, Lara Sif Hrafnkelsdottir, Ravi Mahalingam, Robert Mikhael, Sulaiman Al Harthy #AlumniSupperClub #ThaiSummers #HBSGCC #MITAlumni #StanfordAlumni #OxfordAlumni #CambridgeAlumni

Reimagining Healthcare in the GCC Starts with Collaboration When experienced voices across sectors come together with a shared purpose, alignment turns into action. Led by FREDDY JIMENEZ GOMEZ, Healthcare Sector Lead, and Robert Mikhael, Board Member of the HBS Club of the GCC, our recent Athar workshop brought together healthcare leaders to align on clear priorities for the region. Their facilitation created space for critical dialogue, resulting in focused direction and momentum toward meaningful outcomes. Read the full article! HBS Club of the GCC, Saleh Lootah, Abdulla M. Alashram, Bjørn Dudok van Heel, Thaha Muhammed Abdul Kareem, Maryam Mohamed Al Qasser, Ahmed Khalifa AlQubaisi, Basma AL-Farsi, Khaled Alsaleh, Lara Sif Hrafnkelsdottir, Ravi Mahalingam, Robert Mikhael, Sulaiman Al Harthy #HBSGCC #AtharHealthcare #HealthcareLeadership #StrategicImpact #GCCHealthcare #PatientCentricCare

Eid Al Fitr greetings from the HBS Club of the GCC to our members, alumni, and business leaders across the region. May this day of reflection and celebration bring fresh perspective and enduring impact. Eid Mubarak! #hbsclubgcc #regionalleadership #eidalfitr #businesscommunity #gccnetwork