MENA Cultural Spotlight & Opportunities 

A Note for This Week

Daylight Savings Time is finally here, bringing us longer days and the first hopeful signs of spring! As we settle into March, Ramadan is in full force, offering a time for reflection, community, and celebration. Meanwhile, midterms, group projects, and spring recruiting are keeping everyone busy. Keep pushing forward—there’s light at the end of the tunnel, and your hard work will pay off! Let’s continue to support each other through these hectic weeks and take advantage of the many events and networking opportunities ahead, but first...

📢 Join the MENA Club Board!

Passionate about growing our MENA community at Stern? Now’s your chance to get involved! Board applications are open, and we encourage you to apply. Whether you want to lead events, foster alumni connections, or shape the club’s future direction, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
For any questions, feel free to reach out to past and current presidents:
📩 Rita Bachkhanji (rita.bachkhanji@stern.nyu.edu)
📩 Omar Shoukry (oas2064@stern.nyu.edu)
📩 Omar Fahmy (of368@stern.nyu.edu)
📩 Youcef Bennour (yyb220@stern.nyu.edu)
Let’s make this an amazing year for MENA at Stern! 🚀

Professional and Social Events This Week

Please don’t forget to register or attend these exciting professional and social events this week:

Monday, March 10

• LABA: Talk with Jose Cuervo | 12:00 – 1:30pm
• SETA: Heritage Holding Presentation | 12:00 – 1:15pm
• ACC Supper Club Series: Fairfax | 5:00 – 7:30pm
• SHA: Healthcare Industry Student Panel | 5:00 – 7:00pm
• Info Session | Stern Venture Fellows Summer Accelerator | 5:00 – 6:00pm

Tuesday, March 11

• Stern Speaks: Bodies | 12:00 – 1:20pm
• GFA: GFA Summer Associate Prep Session | 6:15 – 7:00pm

Wednesday, March 12

• Prince Tailor - Custom Suits on Campus | 8:30am – 6:00pm
• STA: Uber Office Trek (Co-hosted by STA and Langone) | 3:00 – 4:50pm
• Alumni Career Pivot Panel | 4:30 – 6:30pm
• EMSA Career Trek: BSE Global | 4:30 – 6:00pm
• SWIB Panel: Her Tech Journey | Women in Tech for Women’s History Month | 4:30 – 5:50pm
• SWIB Happy Hour | Women’s History Month | 6:30 – 8:30pm

Thursday, March 13

• Prince Tailor - Custom Suits on Campus | 12:20pm
• GFA: Full-Time Associate Prep Session | 4:30pm
• CAREERS: Offer Negotiation Workshop for Women & Underrepresented Students | 4:30pm
• CAREERS: IGNITE Behavioral Interview Practice (MBA1, MBA2, Focused, Working Professionals) | 5:00pm
• ABSxSABAS Food Crawl | 5:00pm
• CAREERS CP: HelpMeSee (MBA1) | 5:30pm
• LARC: The Business of Influence: A Panel on the Future of Influencer Marketing | 5:30pm
• Powering Your Startup with AI (Google Workshop) | 6:00pm
• Community Pickleball Event – Stern Healthcare Association | 7:00pm
• MVC Passing of the Torch

Friday, March 14

• CAREERS: IGNITE LinkedIn Profile Workshop (MBA1, MBA2, Focused, Working Professionals) | 9:30am
• Stern Women in Business Conference 2025 | 12:30pm
• MULTI-SCHOOL: TalentMBA: 2025 Venture Capital Academy (MBA2, LRC, ERC, Focused MBAs) | 1:00pm
• AHBBS Ladies Night Karaoke | 8:00pm

Saturday, March 15

• MULTI-SCHOOL: TalentMBA: 2025 Venture Capital Academy (MBA2, LRC, ERC, Focused MBAs) | 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Stern Rugby Spring Touch Tournament | 12:00 – 3:00pm

This Week's Spotlight

ABANA Iftar: Connecting MENA Finance Leaders Over Dinner

On March 4th, ABANA—one of the leading U.S. organizations for finance professionals with interests in the MENA region—hosted a special Iftar at Yara NYC. Members and non-members alike gathered to share in a traditional, family-style dinner, embracing the spirit of Ramadan. This event was a fantastic opportunity for our club board and members to engage with the broader ABANA network in a warm and social setting.

A Historic Milestone for Business Education in the UAE

A new chapter has begun as the Stern School of Business officially opens at NYU Abu Dhabi! We proudly welcome our inaugural MBA cohort, a diverse group of 54 students from 25 countries, ready to lead and innovate in the global business landscape. With a one-year, full-time MBA program jointly conferred by NYU Stern and NYUAD, this marks a significant milestone in expanding Stern’s academic excellence to the Middle East. Congratulations to the first class of Stern at NYUAD!