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    • 15/08/2025
    • 24/08/2025
    • Kilimanjaro Trek
    Register

    Join us for an unforgettable adventure with the HBS Club Kilimanjaro Trek 2025! Conquer Africa's highest peak alongside fellow HBS alumni and friends from August 15-24. The trek includes accommodation, guided tours, and all essentials—just book your flights, and you're ready!

    Whether you're an experienced hiker or a first-time climber, our preparation plan and expert guides will ensure a safe and rewarding journey. Don't miss out on this life-changing experience—secure your spot now!

    Dates: August 15-24

    Cost: AED 13,900 (includes everything except tickets) 

    The total cost is AED 13,900, out of which AED 1,500 is payable during registration, and the remaining balance is due by May 1st, 2025.

    Accommodation: Price based on 2 people sharing.

    Single room & tent available for an additional $250.

    Stay at Lindrin Lodge: www.lindrinlodge.com (Day 1 & Day 10)

    Here’s a suggested workout plan to help you prepare for the trek:

    1. Hiking & Walking: A few long hikes per week with a daypack
    2. Cardio Training: Stair climbing, treadmill incline walks, running, cycling 
    3.  Leg & Core Strength: Squats, lunges, step-ups, planks 
    4.  Back & Shoulder Strength: Weighted exercises to prep for carrying a backpack ️ 
    5. Breathing & Acclimatization: Altitude training masks & controlled breathing techniques 
    6.  Flexibility & Recovery: Yoga & stretching to prevent stiffness 
    7. Gear Practice: Break in your boots & backpack on hikes 

    Sold and ready to go? Secure your spot now by registering .

    If you're facing issues with PayPal, you can use the alternative payment link here: CLICK HERE

    Secure your spot now for this unforgettable adventure!

    This will be an incredible adventure, and we’re looking forward to climb together!    


    • 10/09/2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Insurancemarket.ae Headquarters, Control Tower, 27th Floor, Motorcity
    • 60

    Join us for our next HBS Entrepreneurship Series:

    We are excited to announce the upcoming edition of the HBS Club of the GCC Entrepreneurship Series:

    “A Day in the Life of Avinash Babur, CEO & Founder of Insurancemarket.ae”

    Avinash Babur is reimagining the insurance landscape in the region through Insurancemarket.ae—an innovative digital platform that is transforming the way people compare, purchase, and manage insurance in the UAE. Get an inside look at his entrepreneurial journey, leadership mindset, and how technology is shaping the future of insurance.

    Event Details

    Date: Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

    Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

    Location: Insurancemarket.ae Headquarters, Control Tower, 27th Floor, Motorcity

    Paid Parking Available:Click here

    Event Champions: Bjørn Dudok van Heel & Bilal Ballout

    What to Expect

    • Presentation & Fireside Chat: Hear directly from Avinash Babur on how he built Insurancemarket.ae from the ground up, and how innovation, customer experience, and digital agility are reshaping the insurance industry.

    • Networking: Connect with fellow HBS alumni, founders, and professionals in the fintech and insurtech space.

    Agenda

    4:00 PM – Registration & Networking (refreshments provided)

    4:15 PM – Business Tour (in small batches)

    4:30 PM – Welcome Remarks & Introduction by Bjørn

    4:35 PM – Presentation by Avinash Babur

    5:00 PM – Fireside Chat & Interactive Q&A (moderated by Bjørn)

    5:45 PM – Closing Remarks & Networking

    About Insurancemarket.ae

    Insurancemarket.ae is one of the UAE’s leading digital insurance platforms, offering users a fast, transparent, and user-friendly way to compare and purchase insurance policies. From car to health to travel insurance, the platform empowers individuals and businesses to make informed decisions—all in a few clicks.

    Let’s gather to learn from a bold innovator reshaping an entire industry and build meaningful connections along the way.

    We look forward to seeing you there!



Past events

19/06/2025 Korea Meets the World Business Networking Event at Capital Club
18/06/2025 HBS Entrepreneurship Series - A Day in the Life of Jayesh Patel, CEO of WIO Bank.
12/06/2025 Digital Assets & Private Wealth: Rethinking Portfolio Construction in the GCC
21/05/2025 The Future of Global Order: A Fireside Chat with H.E. Vuk Jeremić
20/05/2025 An Evening with HBS Professor Carrie Elkins
03/05/2025 HBS Wellness Day – Learn. Move. Experience.
30/04/2025 “Caught in the Crossfire: Trade Wars and Their Impact on the Middle East”
25/04/2025 Supper Night with Oxford, HBS, Stanford, MIT and Cambridge
22/04/2025 "2Tonnes" Workshop: A Special Earth Day Initiative
21/04/2025 HBS Entrepreneurship Series “A Day in the Life of Mudassir Sheikha CEO and Co-Founder of Careem"
18/03/2025 International Women's Day 2025 - Accelerate Action in Corporate Culture
13/03/2025 Annual Suhoor
13/03/2025 HBS Club of the GCC x EO Dubai Workshop: Negotiation, Persuasion and Decision Making Skills
26/02/2025 Majlis "Designing Success" with Catherine Connelly
26/02/2025 HBS Entrepreneurship Series “A Day in the Life of Michael Layhani, CEO and Founder at Property Finder"
23/02/2025 Happy Hikers Wadi Shawka Trail
19/02/2025 Majlis “Beyond the Facade: Transforming Communication in Family Businesses” Featuring Professor Christina R. Wing
13/02/2025 Building Collaboration Between China & GCC Through Education & Business
06/02/2025 MIT x HBS x Stanford | Padel and Speed Chess Tournament
05/02/2025 Crimson Camels
30/01/2025 HBS Club of the GCC entrepreneurship series event “A Day in the Life of Wolfgang Hohmann
23/01/2025 HBS Club of the GCC x EO Dubai Workshop: Building Invincible Companies
16/01/2025 Majlis “Silicon Valley Bank: Gone in 36 Hours” Insights from Professor Charles C.Y. Wang
12/12/2024 AI Elevate VIP Dinner
28/11/2024 HBS Karting Challenge
20/11/2024 MAJLIS Leadership Series - Building Your invisible network
04/11/2024 HBS Club of the GCC Entrepreneurship Series: "A Day in the Life of Mohamad Ballout, Co-Founder & CEO of Kitopi.”
22/10/2024 Global Networking Night
17/10/2024 Fitness Made Easy: Quick Strategies for Busy Lives with Dr. Elie Abirached
10/10/2024 MIT x HBS x Stanford - October Social
09/10/2024 Majlis - Pioneering Oman's Global Logistics Vision
06/10/2024 Mastering the Art of Negotiation: A Fireside Chat with Chris Voss
03/10/2024 Case study discussion led by Professor Bharat N. Anand, Vice Provost for Advances in Learning at Harvard University.
02/10/2024 CRIMSON CAMEL - OCTOBER 2ND
23/09/2024 HBS Club of the GCC Entrepreneurship Series “A day in the life of Tomaso Rodriguez, CEO, Talabat”
29/08/2024 August Social | Networking Night in Collaboration with MIT Club of the UAE and Standford Alumni UAE
25/06/2024 ThinkTank Event Bahrain series
01/06/2024 Athar Workshop – Saturday, June 1st
21/05/2024 Join Professor Krishna G. Palepu for an Exclusive HBS Case Study Event!
13/05/2024 Meet The Candidate Event
23/04/2024 Majlis – How I built this : House of Pops
08/03/2024 Karting Event
05/03/2024 Harvard ThinkTank Series - Qatar featuring Mr. Nasser Al Khater
02/02/2024 Majlis - Leadership through Difficult Conversations, featuring Professor Christina R. Wing
20/01/2024 Happy Hikers
07/12/2023 The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability Event
07/12/2023 HBS Club of the GCC Event - Harvard Climate Day alongside Cop 28
07/11/2023 Majlis- Making Family Businesses Great in Perpetuity
28/10/2023 Athar Workshop 4 Kuwait
25/10/2023 Global Networking Event
11/10/2023 Exploring the ZEGNA Legacy and Case Study Insights
16/09/2023 Athar Workshop 3 - Project Empowerment!
04/08/2023 Sample Event

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