Business Connect : Beyond the Bio, Table Talk

The French Emirati Women Committee Quarterly Rendez-vous

For the 3rd year, the French Emirati Women Committee, a UAE platform for French and Emirati businesswomen and young professionals, is welcoming members and non-members, for its quarterly signature event, Business Connect: Beyond the Bio, Table Talk.

Pull up a chair for the frank, table-side conversations. Whether you are an established leader, an entrepreneur, or a young professional (member or non-member of CCI France UAE), Join us for 90 minutes of real-talk on navigating the business environment - no scripts, just shared experiences.

Intimate Guest Speaker Access: Our guest speaker doesn't stay on a stage. They spend 15 minutes at each table, discussing specific subjects and answering your questions up close.

• Guest Speaker: Hassina HARKATI, MANAGING DIRECTOR, LAWYER & CO HEAD OF ARDIAN LIMITED - Legal Structuration
• Discussion Topic: The Power of No: The Key to Freedom

When was the last time you said yes when you really meant no? And who paid the price?

The extra file landing on your desk at 7pm. The task nobody else wants. The workload no one asked you to carry, but you took on anyway. For many of us, “yes” has become a reflex, and its cost shows up in our energy, our focus and sometimes our careers.

Join us for a candid, interactive roundtable on the art of saying no: why it feels so hard, why it is a leadership skill rather than a lack of commitment, and why it is not a privilege that comes with seniority. Whether you are starting out or leading teams, come share your experience, exchange practical tools, and leave with a little more freedom to choose.

• Signature Round-Tables of 10: You’ll get direct, small-group access to a variety of seasoned peers. making networking natural and productive.
• Zero Filters: Frank, table-side discussions, shared experiences and genuine stories from those navigating the same environment as you.
• Relaxed Vibe: Genuine Connections

EVENT DETAILS

• Who: Open to members and non-members of CCI France UAE. Participants must be currently active in a professional entity or own a business/startup.
• Capacity: Strictly limited to 40 participants to ensure an intimate and high-value experience.

Ready to join the conversation? Secure your seat at the table here before they’re gone!

Speaker(s)

Hassina HARKATIMANAGING DIRECTOR, LAWYER & CO HEAD OF ARDIAN LIMITED - Legal Structuration

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