The AI revolution is not coming — it is already here. Those who understand the fundamentals now will lead. Those who wait will be left behind. There has never been a more important moment to start. We’ve been building for our community: the AI Academy — a multiple-session workshop series designed specifically for us.

No technical background required. No jargon. Just practical, hands-on sessions where you leave with something you actually built.

The series will be facilitated by P&G Alumni Internal Comms Lead: Alina Merchant along with other experts. Series at a glance:

• AI Foundations & Prompt Mastery, Trainer: Alina Merchant,
• AI-Powered Career Accelerator, Trainer: Shams Mawji & Aly Mawji
• Personal AI Chief of Staff, Create Knowledge Management, Trainer: Aqeel Ahmad
• Content & Creativity for Your Business, Trainer: Chris Nwosu
• Personal Finance Management, Trainer: Shams Mawji & Aly Mawji
• AI-Powered LinkedIn Content Creation, Trainer: Krystian Jablonski

Each session is 90 minutes. And every single session ends with you leaving with something tangible you built yourself.

We Start with AI Foundations & Prompt Mastery
📅 [2nd July, 2026] | 🕕 [6:30PM] | 📍 [Venue: Visible when you login the P&G Alumni Portal to register]

The truth is, AI is only as useful as the way you communicate with it. In 90 minutes, we’ll cut through the noise on what AI actually is (and what it isn’t), and then go deep on the skill that changes everything: how to prompt effectively.

We’ll cover the basics of AI foundation, anatomy of a well-structured prompt and explore techniques that most people have never tried. This workshop is for you, if:

• You use ChatGPT or similar tools occasionally, but feel you’re only scratching the surface of what they can do
• You’re a senior professional with limited time and zero interest in learning to code — you just want tools that work
• You’re curious about AI but intimidated by the jargon, the hype, and the pace of change
• You want to understand the fundamentals before everyone else moves too far ahead

Seats are limited to keep the session interactive.

About the Trainer for AI Foundations & Prompt Master: Alina Merchant

Alina is Co-founder and Director of WeCrunch, an AI-powered data analytics company transforming how FMCG brands harness data for smarter decision-making. Before co-founding WeCrunch, she built her career in brand building and marketing leadership at global corporations including Procter & Gamble and The Hershey Company, where she developed deep expertise in consumer understanding, brand strategy, and commercial excellence.

Alina is not a technologist. She is a business leader who discovered, through daily practice and creating solutions for FMCGs, that AI is one of the most powerful tools available to professionals today: for business and for how they run their own lives. It simplifies noise, sharpens thinking, and reclaims time for other things that matter.

That personal experience is what drives her passion for helping others get there too. Her approach is practical, jargon-free, and firmly rooted in the reality of senior professional life: real challenges, real tools, and results you can see the very next morning.

DETAILED AGENDA

• 6.30pm Registration and networking
• 7.00 Welcome and network update
• 7.10 Member spotlights (register your interest in the link below)
• 7.20 Main session
• 8.20 Q&A and closing

CONTRIBUTION:

AED 100. Please bring change – only cash will be accepted.

DETAILS:

2nd July, 2026
 6:30pm sharp (plan for traffic congestions)
 Visible when you login the P&G Alumni Portal to register

RSVP: Kindly register for the event by clicking here.

• If you like to participate in our 3-minute member spotlight, register your interest here.
• If you would also like to volunteer for this event, register your interest for volunteering here.
• If you would like to sponsor the event by providing a discount code or freebies, or host us, click here.
• If you have any issues, drop us an email on uae.chapter@pgalums.com with your full name. 
• Don’t forget to add the event to your calendar!

Finding the right job isn’t just about landing an offer—it’s about aligning your skills, values, and ambitions with the right opportunity.

Join us for an insightful online panel discussion where industry experts share practical strategies, real-world experiences, and insider tips to help you navigate today’s competitive job market with confidence.

This session is open to Alumni spouses and partners.

Whether you’re switching careers, or aiming for your next big move, this session will equip you with the clarity and tools you need.

What You’ll Achieve

• A clear understanding of the current UAE hiring landscape
• A strategic approach to landing the right job (not just any job)
• Practical, actionable guidance on CVs, networking, and interviews

Meet the Panelists

Hear from three experienced professionals who bring diverse perspectives from hiring, career coaching, and industry leadership.

Panelist 1: Saqib Zia, Vice President, BU Head Marketing, MEA – Haleon
With over 24 years of experience, Saqib specializes in building high-performing teams through effective recruitment, coaching, and talent development across diverse industries and markets. He has led hiring strategies, mentored professionals, and shaped careers while delivering strong business outcomes. His approach focuses on identifying potential, nurturing growth, and aligning individuals with the right opportunities to maximize both personal and organizational success. Beyond his corporate roles, Saqib is deeply committed to creating meaningful people impact through mentorship and community engagement, including serving in leadership positions within non-profit organizations and industry bodies to support broader talent and leadership development.

Panelist 2: Moemen Elhamalawy, General Manager, BAT KSA

With over 20 years of leadership experience across MENA and Turkey, Moemen is known for building high-performing, people-first organizations through strategic recruitment, coaching, and talent development. He has led large teams across FMCG, e-commerce, telecom, and energy, consistently driving growth while shaping strong, purpose-driven cultures. As General Manager at BAT Saudi Arabia, he champions a culture where investing in people drives business success. Moemen is passionate about mentoring leaders, developing high-potential talent, and enabling individuals to thrive in the right roles. His leadership philosophy centers on unlocking potential, fostering growth, and creating lasting impact through people.

Panelist 3: Mohammad Osama, CEO GRG
M. Osama is dedicated to building thriving organizations by empowering passionate leaders and creating environments where people feel fulfilled and perform at their best. With a strong understanding of the regional talent acquisition landscape, he specializes in recruitment strategies that identify and attract the right talent. He is deeply committed to coaching and mentoring professionals, helping them unlock their potential and align with meaningful career opportunities. Known for his results-driven approach, Osama focuses on driving both individual and organizational success by fostering a culture of growth, engagement, and lasting people impact through effective leadership and talent development.

DETAILED AGENDA

• 7.00 Welcome and network update
• 7.10 Member spotlights (register your interest in the link below)
• 7.20 Main session
• 8.20 Q&A and closing

DETAILS:

28th April, 2026
7pm (Please join a couple of minutes earlier so we start on time)
Online. A meeting link will be shared soon.

RSVP: Kindly register for the event by clicking here.

• If you like to participate in our 3-minute member spotlight, register your interest here.
• If you would also like to volunteer for this event, register your interest for volunteering here.
• If you would like to sponsor the event by providing a discount code or freebies, or host us, click here.
• If you have any issues, drop us an email on uae.chapter@pgalums.com with your full name. 
• Don’t forget to add the event to your calendar!

Many professionals are invisible online, miss career opportunities, or struggle to showcase their expertise. Truth is, in today’s world, opportunities don’t just come from what you know—they come from how people see you.

That’s the power of a strong personal brand.

We are hosting an event designed to help you:
✅ Craft a brand story that gets noticed
✅ Elevate your presence on LinkedIn & social media
✅ Build credibility and attract new opportunities
✅ Avoid the common mistakes professionals make

About the Speaker:

Sophie is an international business powerhouse, known for driving companies to success with her unmatched blend of multidisciplinary expertise, strategic leadership, and dynamic energy. Shattering the glass ceiling over 20 years ago, she has partnered closely with top-tier companies, industry leaders, emerging startups, and family-owned businesses, always placing their needs at the forefront of her work.

Business partners trust Sophie not just for bringing proven results but for her ability to understand and inspire the teams to meet their unique goals.

Her mission today is to collaborate with top executives and their teams toward accelerated success, helping them identify key opportunities and build the teams needed to thrive in a customer-first, constantly evolving environment.

She has over 30 years of experience at prestigious firms like P&G, and a track record of partnerships with Fortune 100, French CAC40, and billion-dollar family businesses. Her role as a tech venture partner and VC advisor, coupled with 15 years of experience on Startup boards, Sophie excels in getting strategies implemented with success.

Sophie made the choice, from her very first role as General Manager, to integrate her professional and personal life into one cohesive sphere, allowing her to be her true self, 100% of the time. This is her secret to maintaining extraordinary energy, productivity, happiness, and ease.

As Vice Chairwoman of the P&G Alumni Women’s Leadership Network, Sophie also founded the ‘Leadership for All’ program to impart essential leadership skills from a young age, preparing future generations to navigate the complexities of tomorrow. With over 25 years as a leadership coach and decades of mentoring women, she is recognized for delivering exceptional results in leadership development and women’s empowerment.

She is a passionate public speaker specializing in inclusive leadership, the impact of Artificial Intelligence, strategy, and innovation.

She has been recognized as one of the ‘Women to Watch’ by Ad Age Europe and has received several distinctions in recent years. Join Sophie to illuminate the path ahead.

DETAILED AGENDA

• 6.30pm Registration and networking
• 7.00 Welcome and network update
• 7.10 Member spotlights (register your interest in the link below)
• 7.20 Main session
• 8.20 Q&A and closing

CONTRIBUTION:

AED 100. Please bring change – only cash will be accepted.

DETAILS:

 6th November, 2025
 6:30pm sharp (plan for traffic congestions)
 Visible when you login the P&G Alumni Portal to register

RSVP: Kindly register for the event by clicking here.

• If you like to participate in our 3-minute member spotlight, register your interest here.
• If you would also like to volunteer for this event, register your interest for volunteering here.
• If you would like to sponsor the event by providing a discount code or freebies, or host us, click here.
• If you have any issues, drop us an email on uae.chapter@pgalums.com with your full name. 
• Don’t forget to add the event to your calendar!

This event is full, please register for waiting list.

Let’s face it—networking can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s walking into a room full of strangers, making small talk feel meaningful, or following up without sounding transactional, even seasoned professionals struggle with building authentic connections.

That’s why we are excited to host an upcoming panel discussion. An honest, practical conversation about what really works.

You’ll hear from experienced professionals who’ve learned to navigate networking in real-life scenarios—introverts, extroverts, career changers, and relationship builders—sharing candid insights and actionable tips on:

• Starting conversations without awkwardness
• Building trust beyond the business card
• Networking without feeling “salesy”
• Following up in ways that open doors—not shut them

If you’ve ever wished networking felt more natural, more genuine, and more effective, this conversation is for you.

About the Speaker: Mohamed Ali Eldabaa, Regional Director, Government Relations, Public Policy and Market Access at Procter & Gamble, Middle east.

Mohamed is a strategic leader with over 15 years of experience across the Indian subcontinent, Middle East, and Africa, known for turning complex challenges into opportunities through the power of relationships. As Chair of the UAE’s Circular Packaging Association and a board member of American Chamber, Dubai, he has built trust across corporate, governmental, and nonprofit spheres. With deep expertise in advocacy, policy shaping, and cross-border collaboration, Mohamed consistently leverages his communication and negotiation strengths to foster influential networks that drive sustainable business success. His ability to connect, influence, and lead across cultures and sectors makes him a compelling voice on what it truly means to network like a pro.

About the Speaker: Andrea Prerad, Communications Strategy Lead, META – Eli Lilly and Company

Andrea is a public affairs and communications expert, named one of Austria’s 50 most influential people in 2019. She has led international projects, advised on election campaigns, and built a global network through work with EU institutions, governments, and stakeholders across continents. A certified project manager and experienced negotiator, Andrea has worked on sensitive political issues at the highest levels. With intercultural experience in 40+ countries, she brings a cosmopolitan mindset and passion for people, policy, and global dialogue.

About the Speaker: Khaled Hegazy, Chief Operations Officer at e& International

With over two decades of leadership across telecom, digital infrastructure, and corporate affairs, Khaled has built a career at the intersection of strategy, influence, and relationship-building. From boardrooms to government committees, he has navigated high-stakes environments by forging lasting partnerships, leading cross-sector collaborations, and serving as the trusted bridge between business and public entities. His experience spans executive roles at Etisalat and Vodafone, board memberships across industry councils and foundations, and regional leadership in international forums—making him a uniquely insightful voice on how strategic networking fuels both personal growth and organizational impact.

DETAILED AGENDA

• 6.30pm Registration and networking
• 7.00 Welcome and network update
• 7.10 Member spotlights (register your interest here)
• 7.20 Main session
• 8.20 Q&A and closing

CONTRIBUTION

100 AED per person – cash only, please bring change

LOGISTICS

Please log in to see the location (it will be visible at the bottom of this page)

Public parking available, first come first served

RSVP

This event is full, please click and register here  for waiting list.

If you have any issues, drop us an email on uae.chapter@pgalums.com with your full name. 

Don’t forget to add the event to your calendar!

Meet Sophie, Accelerator of Success.

We are excited to host an exclusive speaker event focused on one of the most crucial qualities for success in leadership: executive presence and confidence.

Discussion Topics:

– What EP means outside of P&G
– Personal audit – how to assess where you are at the moment in terms of executive presence
– 3 irresistible strategies to help you improve
– A tool to create for a personalised action plan
– Tool for fighting self-doubt
– Personal stories and case studies from her extensive experience

Bonus: Sophie’s best secret for effective networking
When we step away from P&G, we find ourself starting from square one — since we’re often so focused on internal dynamics, these external skills can feel like uncharted territory.

About the Speaker:

Sophie is an international business powerhouse, known for driving companies to success with her unmatched blend of multidisciplinary expertise, strategic leadership, and dynamic energy.

Shattering the glass ceiling over 20 years ago, she has partnered closely with top-tier companies, industry leaders, emerging startups, and family-owned businesses, always placing their needs at the forefront of her work.

Business partners trust Sophie not just for bringing proven results but for her ability to understand and inspire the teams to meet their unique goals.

Her mission today is to collaborate with top executives and their teams toward accelerated success, helping them identify key opportunities and build the teams needed to thrive in a customer-first, constantly evolving environment.

She has over 30 years of experience at prestigious firms like P&G, and a track record of partnerships with Fortune 100, French CAC40, and billion-dollar family businesses. Her role as a tech venture partner and VC advisor, coupled with 15 years of experience on Startup boards, Sophie excels in getting strategies implemented with success.

Sophie made the choice, from her very first role as General Manager, to integrate her professional and personal life into one cohesive sphere, allowing her to be her true self, 100% of the time. This is her secret to maintaining extraordinary energy, productivity, happiness, and ease.

As Vice Chairwoman of the P&G Alumni Women’s Leadership Network, Sophie also founded the ‘Leadership for All’ program to impart essential leadership skills from a young age, preparing future generations to navigate the complexities of tomorrow. With over 25 years as a leadership coach and decades of mentoring women, she is recognized for delivering exceptional results in leadership development and women’s empowerment.

She is a passionate public speaker specializing in inclusive leadership, the impact of Artificial Intelligence, strategy, and innovation.

She has been recognized as one of the ‘Women to Watch’ by Ad Age Europe and has received several distinctions in recent years. Join Sophie to illuminate the path ahead.

AGENDA

• 6.30pm Registration and networking
• 7.00 Welcome and network update
• 7.10 Member spotlights
• 7.20 Guest speaker
• 8.20 Q&A and closing

CONTRIBUTION

100 AED per person – cash only, please bring change

LOGISTICS

Please log in to see the location (it will be visible at the bottom of this page)

Public parking available, first come first served

RSVP

Registration is mandatory as this event is only open to P&G Alumni.

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If you have any issues, drop us an email on uae.chapter@pgalums.com with your full name. 

Don’t forget to add the event to your calendar!