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Old Mar 18th 2008, 4:28 pm
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Hi folks

I used to run an informal coffee morning networking group in Dubai and would like to start up something in Abu Dhabi.

Basically I am looking anyone who can spare 30-40 minutes on a sunday or monday morning to meet and chat with professionals from various industries with the view of making contacts for both social and business ties.

Initially I intend to use one of the coffee shops in Abu Dhabi mall (and I'll pay your coffee if you are job hunting or new to the country)...

...if anyone is interested let me know so I can get an idea of how many and make sure we don't have lots of people in the same field.

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Old Mar 18th 2008, 6:41 pm
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Hi Norm. I'd definitely be interested. I'm a lawyer. Talk to you soon.
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Old Mar 19th 2008, 3:43 am
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Originally Posted by Norm_uk
Hi folks

I used to run an informal coffee morning networking group in Dubai and would like to start up something in Abu Dhabi.

Basically I am looking anyone who can spare 30-40 minutes on a sunday or monday morning to meet and chat with professionals from various industries with the view of making contacts for both social and business ties.

Initially I intend to use one of the coffee shops in Abu Dhabi mall (and I'll pay your coffee if you are job hunting or new to the country)...

...if anyone is interested let me know so I can get an idea of how many and make sure we don't have lots of people in the same field.

Cheers
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great idea Norm, I do a similar thing here for new female expats in Dubai
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Originally Posted by Norm_uk
Hi folks

I used to run an informal coffee morning networking group in Dubai and would like to start up something in Abu Dhabi.

Basically I am looking anyone who can spare 30-40 minutes on a sunday or monday morning to meet and chat with professionals from various industries with the view of making contacts for both social and business ties.

Initially I intend to use one of the coffee shops in Abu Dhabi mall (and I'll pay your coffee if you are job hunting or new to the country)...

...if anyone is interested let me know so I can get an idea of how many and make sure we don't have lots of people in the same field.

Cheers
Norm
I should be able to come on an ad hoc basis on the Sunday....
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Hi Norm

You gone back to AD permanently now then?

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Default Re: Informal Business Networking in Abu Dhabi

Originally Posted by Norm_uk
Hi folks

I used to run an informal coffee morning networking group in Dubai and would like to start up something in Abu Dhabi.

Basically I am looking anyone who can spare 30-40 minutes on a sunday or monday morning to meet and chat with professionals from various industries with the view of making contacts for both social and business ties.

Initially I intend to use one of the coffee shops in Abu Dhabi mall (and I'll pay your coffee if you are job hunting or new to the country)...

...if anyone is interested let me know so I can get an idea of how many and make sure we don't have lots of people in the same field.

Cheers
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I'm definately interested - working in the construction industry and it would be useful to meet "like minded" individuals.
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Hi

We are moving out to Abu Dhabi on the 15th of April.

Would love to attend, I will be working in the IT industry.

Look forward to meeting you all.

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Thanks for the positive and quick response everyone.

I will have a look at some venues...as it's very informal to start I think Mugg and Bean or somewhere like that will suffice so I'll pop in there during the week and see when they open and if they are happy for us to spend money in their establishment

Am going to put Sunday 30th in the early AM in my diary - I'll confirm the exact time and PM everyone in the coming days.

Looking forward to meeting some new faces

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Hi Norm

You gone back to AD permanently now then?

About half and half I'd say...I just love the long drive through the fog!

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Norm,

A great idea and something I would be very interested in attending when I finally get a job in Dubai. Hopefully within the next 3 or 4 months( or sooner).

This sort of networking is worth 30 or 40 minutes of anyones time.
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Originally Posted by Norm_uk
Hi folks

I used to run an informal coffee morning networking group in Dubai and would like to start up something in Abu Dhabi.

Basically I am looking anyone who can spare 30-40 minutes on a sunday or monday morning to meet and chat with professionals from various industries with the view of making contacts for both social and business ties.

Initially I intend to use one of the coffee shops in Abu Dhabi mall (and I'll pay your coffee if you are job hunting or new to the country)...

...if anyone is interested let me know so I can get an idea of how many and make sure we don't have lots of people in the same field.

Cheers
Norm
Good idea. I'd be happy to pop in either days pending availabilty - perhaps not every week.
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Thanks again everyone for the postive response and encouraging PM's.

We're on for next Sunday, 30th April 2008 in Mugg and Bean, Abu Dhabi Mall. In my typically busy fashion I haven't checked their opening times but I am looking for an 8am start unless everyone sends me hate mail because that's too early!

Thoughts folks )

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Slight change in time....we're meeting at 8:30am in Mugg & Bean.

Looking forward to seeing you

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