MENA Cultural Spotlight & Opportunities 

A Note for This Week

Dear MENA Community,

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break, one of the best American traditions centered around gratitude, good food, and community. As we head into the final stretch of the semester, we know it’s a full plate: exams, group projects, social events, and most importantly, recruiting.

It’s a busy time, but keep going. Take a breath when you need it. Be kind to yourself, and stay true to your priorities. The cold is officially here, and with crunch-time setting in, remember that the MENA community is here to support you, whether it’s advice, a study buddy, or a warm meal together.

As the holidays approach, we’re grateful for each of you, for showing up, for supporting one another, and for making our community stronger every day.

The best way to stay connected? Join our WhatsApp group chat! Link is here and QR code attached below, that’s where we share events, opportunities, and updates in real time.

Culture Corner

This week, we’re highlighting ABANA, an organization dedicated to connecting and advancing professionals with ties to the Middle East and North Africa across finance, business, and global policy.

Their upcoming events present excellent chances to build your NYC network:
👉 https://www.abana.co/events/

Make sure to check them out and join future gatherings, their community is vibrant, active, and full of opportunities for Stern MBAs.

As always, you can stay up to date with everything happening at Stern through these key links:
🔗 Career Account
🔗 Campus Groups
🔗 MBA Events Calendar

📌 Recent & Upcoming Events, this Week!

ABANA Young Professionals Networking Reception

A few of our MENA board members joined ABANA’s latest mixer bringing together young professionals across finance, tech, consulting, law and more.
A great night of connection and conversation, and a reminder of how strong the MENA community is in New York.

We hope to see even more of our members at ABANA events in the near future!

ACC x MENA Supper Club: Nasrin’s Kitchen

Tue, Dec 2 | 7–9 PM | Midtown
A warm, family-style four-course meal highlighting Middle Eastern flavors and storytelling. Drinks available for purchase.
👉 https://cglink.me/2c4/r1928667

Making Mahshi with MENA

Sat, Dec 6 | 5–7 PM | Near NYU
Learn how to make mahshi: rice, herbs, and spices stuffed into vegetables or grape leaves. Vegetarian and meat options available. Community, cumin, and culture. Light beverages included.
👉 https://cglink.me/2c4/r1928671

We know this part of the semester tests everyone, but it’s also where support, culture, and community matter most. We’re here for you, and we’re proud of how far you’ve already come this year.

Warm regards,
The MENA Club Board