Growth Series Dubai – 3rd Edition: A Transformational Morning of Leadership & Business Insight

Growth Series Dubai returned on November 1st, 2025, for its 3rd Edition — delivering another morning of powerful insights, practical guidance, and high-impact networking for women entrepreneurs and professionals across the UAE. Held at Maktabi, Dubai World Trade Centre and powered by Virtuzone, this session focused on helping women strengthen leadership clarity, understand emerging tax regulations, and build community with like-minded business leaders.

Women from diverse industries joined the room to expand their knowledge, sharpen strategic awareness, and connect with other growth-driven professionals.

Opening Session: UAE Corporate Tax with Owen Ehlers

The morning began with Owen Ehlers, Corporate Services Specialist at Virtuzone, who provided clarity on the UAE’s evolving Corporate Tax landscape — an essential topic for business sustainability in the region.

Participants learned:

• What the new regulations mean for companies of different sizes
• Compliance responsibilities for business owners
• Risks of misunderstanding tax obligations
• When to consult professionals on structure and planning
• How to prepare for reporting seasons

Owen’s ability to translate technical information into actionable insight helped attendees gain immediate confidence in handling tax-related conversations and decisions.

LeadFORTH®: 9 Keys to Lead the Future You Want with Rajiv Sharma

The second session of the Growth Series Dubai featured Rajiv Sharma, renowned leadership coach and creator of the MARK Model®. His keynote introduced nine fundamental keys that help professionals lead decisively and accelerate personal development.

Core themes included:

• Harnessing personal identity in leadership
• Removing hesitation through emotional clarity
• Creating consistency through daily habit systems
• Prioritizing authenticity in communication
• Leveraging vision-based decisions

Rajiv combined neuroscience, psychology, and real-world examples to help participants rethink how they lead themselves and others. The session offered both motivation and practical behavioral tools.

Hosted by Media Personality Sophiya Anjam

Guiding the flow of the morning was Sophiya Anjam, International Media Personality, Dubai Emcee, and RJ. Her ability to spark engagement, support discussion, and blend warmth with energy allowed the room to stay dynamic and connected throughout the agenda.

The Event Experience

Attendees described the 3rd Edition of the Growth Series Dubai as:

✨ Insightful and engaging
✨ Thought-provoking
✨ Practical and relevant
✨ Community-centered

Rather than a typical seminar, the session offered room for questions, conversation, and cross-industry perspectives — opening the door to collaboration and referrals.

Key Takeaways

Participants left equipped with:

✅ Tax literacy applicable to immediate business decisions
✅ Leadership frameworks to build internal strength
✅ Powerful approaches to influence and communicate effectively
✅ A renewed sense of clarity and direction
✅ Confidence to navigate upcoming market changes

Many attendees arranged follow-up conversations to continue exploring opportunities sparked during networking.

Why Growth Series Dubai Matters

This flagship series continues to cultivate an environment where women:

• Learn from industry experts
• Gain visibility and feedback
• Build meaningful professional relationships
• Explore collaboration without competition
• Stay informed on regulatory and leadership topics

Each edition builds momentum within the BeingShe ecosystem — strengthening the leadership pipeline across the UAE.

About BeingShe Club

BeingShe Club is a global community dedicated to elevating women in leadership through curated in-person experiences, strategic learning, and platform visibility. Signature initiatives include:

• Growth Series – recurring expert-led sessions
• Private Circle – intimate, high-trust networking rooms
• Business Lunches – referral-focused roundtables
• Brand Partnerships – collaborative community campaigns

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Who Attended

The audience included:

• Entrepreneurs scaling new ventures
• Corporate professionals refining personal leadership
• Consultants expanding influence
• Founders exploring partnerships
• Women rethinking business strategy in shifting markets

This diversity created layered discussion and broadened perspective.

Looking Ahead

Future editions of the Growth Series Dubai will continue to evolve, spotlighting:

• Emotional intelligence in leadership
• Personal positioning and reputation
• Business resilience frameworks
• Confidence psychology
• Relationship-based growth strategy

Seats remain intentionally limited to preserve intimacy and impact.

Join the Next Edition

If you’re a woman ready to:

• Strengthen leadership identity
• Learn from top industry experts
• Network with intention
• Grow inside a supportive ecosystem

Reserve your invitation to the next Growth Series Dubai session.

Leadership grows in the right environment. Community multiplies it.