03/09/2026
🌍 Leading Through Geopolitical Shifts
CEO Clubs Network brought together our members - CEOs, business leaders, senior executives and diplomats at the beautiful SLS Hotel Dubai for an exclusive Executive Lunch Meeting.
As geopolitics, technology, capital flows and global alliances continue to reshape the business landscape, today’s leaders are facing a new reality where geopolitical developments are increasingly influencing investment decisions, supply chains, market expansion, capital allocation, technology strategies and long-term growth.
🎙️ PANEL DISCUSSION
Moderated by James Mathew, CEO & Managing Partner, UHY James - Audit l Tax l Advisory l Risk l Technology, the panel featured:
• Sandra Louw, CEO RAK International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC) Government of Ras Al Khaimah
• Enrique Plaza Baez CEO Microavia
• Mohamed Abdul Hakeem, COO Gibraltar Technologies LLC
The discussion explored how CEOs are protecting growth, managing risk, diversifying markets, strengthening resilience and repositioning their businesses for emerging opportunities.
🎙️ KEYNOTE
“Geopolitics Meets the Boardroom: CEO Strategies for Growth, Risk & Leadership in a Changing World” by Dr. Sara Taizoon Khorakiwala,
Owner & President, RA by Mastercuts & SwitzGroup.
Her keynote highlighted the evolving role of CEOs in navigating uncertainty, anticipating disruption and making strategic decisions in an increasingly complex global environment.
In uncertain times, leadership is not simply about managing disruption, it is about anticipating change, adapting with agility and turning global shifts into strategic opportunity.
🤝 Welcome to our New Members
The gathering also welcomed new members to the CEO Clubs Network community:
Dr Hajra Nazir, International Liaison Partner & Head of Corporate Advisory Division, Vass International Management Consulting
Mr. Imran Chaudhry — CFO, Gulf Land Property Development
Mr. Jesús Praveen Managing Director Suits & Advisors ("S&A")
Their addition brings new expertise, perspectives and connections to a community built on a powerful principle:
Stronger relationships. Broader perspectives. Greater possibilities.