What you missed…

Creative Bunch
Aug 31, 2018 · 3 min read

this August

The following is a round up of noteworthy things that happened this August in the bunch. If you have things you’d like to add, put it in the comments and we’ll add it in.

Announcements

  • Rob van Alphen — “Hi guys, just pushed a personal project live to help upskill people on emerging technologies… check it out!”

👉🏼 https://schoolofdisruption.com 💥🚀

  • Aiysha Shiekh Ahmed — Is offering a career development workshop on the 15th of September, details here.
  • Stephan Barbier — “Hi Creative Bunch! A non-work related post this Friday! Update for those who follow @nouqubai, the NOUQ camel milk ice cream project was featured by Nada from @wanderwithnada on the CNN Arabic Channel. If you’re Dubai based, you’ll find the delicious ice cream at Spinneys, Waitrose, Ripe Shops and many other restaurants and cafes. Head over to www.nouq.ae to get the inside scoop 🙌. Thanks to the awesome Al Serkal Cultural Foundation for hosting us.”
  • Faisal Al-HawiHey guys! We recently launched a podcast dedicated for blockchain — the first in the region! I’m a co-host; It is now LIVE on Apple Podcasts! Would love your support by subscribing and spreading the word.
  • Sach HoldenIs the aural muse for the bunch with his musical curation ‘Radio Bunchy’
  • Aarefa TayabjiSayit.ae (run by Martin) is organizing an “improvisation” class weekly on Sundays, which is a lot of fun/drama/ positivity! Please msg me privately, whoever is interested and can confirm they are coming so I can put your name down and fill in the places.
  • Randah Taher — Listen to her Tedx talk on how nature can help us create healthier organizations.
  • Sarah MohamedFeatured on a panel for FUNDXB Vol. 10 hosted by Jay Menorca
  • Matheus Neves — “Hi CB we are starting the monthly meetup for IxDA. It’s a casual event just to get together and catchup. Here is the link for the first one.” http://meetu.ps/e/FK0zH/z9vBQ/a
  • Narmeen NaserRocked the Nest for Creative Mornings this month on the topic of community, visit and sign up for the Dubai chapter to check out her video and check out Dubai Jiggy
  • Mohamed ARRADI-ALAOUIHi all, I wrote an article about the Dark Mode that will appear on the new Mac OS (Mojave) and I built a free Mac App widget that helps switching between Dark Mode and Light Mode. Btw if any one has some iOS Project or require some iPhone App development skill for anything don’t hesitate to msg me!”

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Jobs, Gigs and Tidbits

  • Stela Suils Cuesta — “Hello! Since I’m not in the UAE, I don’t know much about this offer but maybe anyone here is interested to give a quote for competency framework, job description, job evaluation and grading structure for a company in Abu Dhabi?”
  • Stephan Barbier — Hi CB! Traffic Digital is looking for:
  1. Copywriter with editorial experience. 🎉
  2. ❤🔥 Freelance Brand Strategist
  3. Agile Project Manager 🐲🔥
  4. Experienced Art Director
  • Kiran Sajwani “Hello, Bunchy Fans! Any recommendations for wireless presenter remotes? :)”

Faisal Al-Hawi

← “Best hands down but a bit pricey”

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We are a community of 80+ creative minds in Dubai leveraging our talents to support each other through workshops and more!

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