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From Networking to New Beginnings: Highlights from New in the UAE 2025

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On September 24, 2025, we had the pleasure of welcoming a total of 110 newcomers to the United Arab Emirates at our annual reception event New in the UAE. The evening’s goal was to provide new members of the German-Emirati community with practical information and valuable contacts to make their start in the country easier.

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Unique Venue: DRVN by Porsche Café

A special thanks goes to our host, the DRVN by Porsche Café. With its unique location, modern atmosphere, and seamless organization, the team on site did an excellent job and contributed significantly to the success of the event. The combination of exclusive flair and a relaxed setting made the evening a memorable experience for all participants.

Inspiring Contributions from Our Speakers

The event was particularly enriched by our excellent speakers, who provided valuable insights and shared their experiences:

 

  • Manfred Bräunl – Porsche Middle East and Africa
  • Christoph Filzinger – German Consulate
  • Katharina Jung – Meyer-Reumann & Partners
  • Dr. Oliver Wirth – Leadership & Executive Coach
  • Roman Klott – Engel & Völkers Middle East
  • Karl Weinmeister – Children Coach
     

A heartfelt thank you for your inspiring contributions and the practical insights that were of great value to our guests.

 

Thanks to Our Sponsors

An event like New in the UAE would not be possible without the generous support of our partners and sponsors. We would therefore like to sincerely thank the following companies:

  • ALL-INKL.COM
  • Alugha MENA
  • DELTAKAP
  • Deutsche Internationale Schule
  • Emirates Hospitals Group
  • Engels & Voelkers
  • GEMS Education
  • Golden Fortune Corporate Services Provider
  • Hartmann Tresore
  • iba Gulf
  • Meyer-Reumann & Partners
  • Porsche Middle East and Africa

Conclusion

With 110 participants, inspiring contributions from our speakers, and a unique venue, New in the UAE 2025 once again demonstrated how important community and support are when starting out in the UAE. We look forward to welcoming newcomers again next year and to continuing to strengthen the German-Emirati community.

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