CEO Clubs Network auspiciously commenced the new year 2024 with the highly successful first lunch meeting of the year unfolded at Metropolitan Hotel Dubai on January 10th.

Dr. Tariq Nizami, Founder & CEO delivered the opening remarks, set the stage for a dynamic start to the new year by officially launching CEO Clubs News, their latest initiative for real-time online publishing of finance, business, community news in the presence of more than 55 distinguished CEOs and diplomatic members gathered to honor this momentous occasion. The event also witnessed the adorable moments of yet another milestone achieved by the successful management of the pavilion and events for the "United Republic of Tanzania" at COP28. Dr. Tariq expressed his heartfelt gratitude to their Exclusive Online Trading Partner, GTC-Global Trade Co. Limited, and Annual Sponsors, Dubai Duty Free, Regionality Group of Companies for their valuable contribution.

This First CEO Clubs Lunch Meeting of 2024, was centered around the topic "The 3 'ups' to Success — Get up, Show up, Never Give up" by the highly influential James Michael Lafferty, CEO of Fine Hygienic Holding, also a seasoned business leader, olympic coach, speaker and corporate trainer. Mr. James Lafferty delved deep into the first "UP" with a focus on "Getting up early in the morning" and he explained the associated benefits like better sleep, higher energy, healthier skin, lower rate of depression, improved time management. The second "UP" - "Show Up," discussed 2 principles: "Talk is cheap" and the imperative to "embrace discomfort," highlighting the adverse effects of comfort on the journey to success. The third "UP" - "Never give up," the audience was captivated by Mr. Jame's personal journey, affirming, "I was truly the last man standing" which implied the importance of persistence.

Dr Tariq welcomed new member to the family, Reputation Management Firm represented by Mr. Dimitris Michopoulos, Founder and Mr. Dimitris expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the new opportunity and journey with CEO Clubs Network.

The event had an insightful presentation by Mr. Raymond Marzouk, Business Development Director of GTC-Global Trade Capital Co. Limited, their Exclusive Online Trading Partner who provided valuable information of their organization. Mr. Mayank Patel, Country Head, Adecco, H.E. Norberto Carlos Escalona Carrillo, Ambassador of Cuba to the United Arab Emirates and Mr.Bekri Ajdini, Economic Counsellor, Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia in the United Arab Emirates explored the topic “New Resolution, New Revolution”.

The lunch meeting attracted substantial audience with many new faces, offering excellent networking opportunities for all attendees. Event also featured a diverse buffet of various cuisines. The members expressed their eagerness about the upcoming CEO Clubs Business Delegation to Asian Financial Forum from January 23 to 26 and the first virtual meeting of the year focused on "Thriving in 2024: What is your initiative for business resilience?" of January 23rd. Thus, the event demonstrated itself as highly influential, interactive, positive, and successful.

In the closing remarks, Dr. Tariq Nizami expressed, "May everyone find happiness, health, and peace in the new year, tapping into the energy that the universe provides to achieve the goals" and additionally, it was emphasized that the CEO Clubs Network is fully equipped with the energy to reach the significant dreams and goals lying ahead in this year.