OBS Business Review · 26 October 2026
OBS Business Review, Vol. 6: OBS Global Grand Launch
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OBS Global launches in Dubai with representatives of 103 nationalities, opening One Business Season.
OBS Global held its grand launch in Dubai, bringing together representatives of 103 nationalities for the start of One Business Season. Organisers describe the simultaneous ribbon cutting as a world-record achievement. This edition covers the ceremony, a message from the founder, and what comes next, with Saudi Arabia named as the next stop.
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OBS BUSINESS REVIEW W E E K L YB U S I N E S S ,D I P L O M A C Y&I N N O V A T I O NB R I E F MONDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2026 ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT VOL. 6 THE ANCHOR EVENT With gratitude to Almighty God, OBS Global officially launched with a landmark ceremony in Dubai, bringing together representatives of 103 nationalities. The first step of One Business Season has been taken, on the dates we announced. WEEKLY THEME KEY MILESTONE THE GRAND LAUNCH · DUBAI, UAE OBS GLOBAL GRAND LAUNCH ONE SEASON. ONE WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY A WORLD-RECORD RIBBON CUTTING OBS - One Business Season is a flagship initiative in collaboration with the office of H.H. Sheikh Abdulhakim Al Maktoum ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT in X ig yt obs.ae THE WORLD'S LONGEST BUSINESS SUMMIT 30 FLAGSHIP EVENTS ANNUALLY 50+ GLOBAL PARTNERS & CHAPTERS 1,000+ SPEAKERS 10,000+ INVESTORS 1M+ VISITORS OBS - ONE BUSINESS SEASON AT A GLANCE
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EXECUTIVE MESSAGE MONDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2026 ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT 02 VISION FROM THE FOUNDER Dear friends, partners and members of the OBS family, With gratitude to Almighty God, we have taken our first step. On the dates we announced, OBS Global officially launched in Dubai, and the success of that day belongs to every person who believed in this vision before it had a stage. Watching representatives of 103 nationalities stand together and cut one ribbon showed me what One Business Season is really about. Business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and communities from across the world did not simply attend a ceremony; they began something together. A launch is a beginning, not a destination. The season ahead is long, and our work now turns to building real partnerships, real investment and real opportunity across borders. To our hosts in the United Arab Emirates, to His Highness Sheikh Abdulhakim Al Maktoum for leading the ribbon cutting, to our partners, our chapters and the entire OBS team: thank you. This is the first step, and the best of the season is still ahead. Dr. MAC Munir Ahmad Chaudhry FOUNDER & GROUP CEO, ONE BUSINESS SEASON “A launch is a beginning, not a destination.” DR. MAC MUNIR AHMAD CHAUDHRY 103 NATIONALITIES 1 SHARED SEASON THE FIRST STEP TOWARD A SEASON OF OPPORTUNITY The launch ceremony, Dubai Welcoming guests at the launch OBS - One Business Season is a flagship initiative in collaboration with the office of H.H. Sheikh Abdulhakim Al Maktoum ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT in X ig yt obs.ae THE WORLD'S LONGEST BUSINESS SUMMIT 30 FLAGSHIP EVENTS ANNUALLY 50+ GLOBAL PARTNERS & CHAPTERS 1,000+ SPEAKERS 10,000+ INVESTORS 1M+ VISITORS OBS - ONE BUSINESS SEASON AT A GLANCE
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THE GRAND LAUNCH MONDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2026 ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT 03 THE CEREMONY OBS Global celebrated its grand launch in a ceremony in Dubai that brought together representatives of 103 nationalities under the vision of One Business Season, a defining moment for international business collaboration, according to the organizers. The centerpiece was a simultaneous ribbon cutting led by His Highness Sheikh Abdulhakim Al Maktoum alongside representatives of all 103 participating nationalities, a moment OBS Global is celebrating as a world-record achievement. The image of dozens of nations cutting a single ribbon captured the spirit of the event: distinct nations, one shared beginning. “The scale of participation reflects exactly what OBS Global was built to do: bring the world's business community together under one vision, one season, and one shared sense of opportunity,” organizers said of the milestone. 103 NATIONALITIES, ONE RIBBON Ribbon-cutting ceremony at the OBS Global launch Leading the ribbon cutting Participants join the ribbon cutting OBS - One Business Season is a flagship initiative in collaboration with the office of H.H. Sheikh Abdulhakim Al Maktoum ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT in X ig yt obs.ae THE WORLD'S LONGEST BUSINESS SUMMIT 30 FLAGSHIP EVENTS ANNUALLY 50+ GLOBAL PARTNERS & CHAPTERS 1,000+ SPEAKERS 10,000+ INVESTORS 1M+ VISITORS OBS - ONE BUSINESS SEASON AT A GLANCE
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THE CELEBRATION MONDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2026 ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT 04 CELEBRATION Following the ribbon cutting, the program moved into a series of celebratory moments, including a ceremonial cake cutting and a branded horse presentation, each reinforcing the occasion's sense of prestige and international unity. A structured program, guided by professional event hosts, featured speeches outlining the founding vision behind OBS Global and its ambition to build lasting bridges between global markets, industries, and communities. A CELEBRATION BEFITTING A GLOBAL VISION Ceremonial cake cutting Cake cutting on stage at the launch The OBS Global cake OBS - One Business Season is a flagship initiative in collaboration with the office of H.H. Sheikh Abdulhakim Al Maktoum ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT in X ig yt obs.ae THE WORLD'S LONGEST BUSINESS SUMMIT 30 FLAGSHIP EVENTS ANNUALLY 50+ GLOBAL PARTNERS & CHAPTERS 1,000+ SPEAKERS 10,000+ INVESTORS 1M+ VISITORS OBS - ONE BUSINESS SEASON AT A GLANCE
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MEDIA & COVERAGE MONDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2026 ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT 05 MEDIA & COVERAGE Throughout the evening, the OBS Global media team documented the launch extensively, conducting interviews, hosting media talks, and capturing coverage at a dedicated media wall that drew participants from across the represented nations. The launch drew the attention of news and media outlets, with microphones from multiple outlets lined up for the official media talks. THE LAUNCH, DOCUMENTED Media talk during the launch Media talks with the press Interviews and media coverage OBS - One Business Season is a flagship initiative in collaboration with the office of H.H. Sheikh Abdulhakim Al Maktoum ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT in X ig yt obs.ae THE WORLD'S LONGEST BUSINESS SUMMIT 30 FLAGSHIP EVENTS ANNUALLY 50+ GLOBAL PARTNERS & CHAPTERS 1,000+ SPEAKERS 10,000+ INVESTORS 1M+ VISITORS OBS - ONE BUSINESS SEASON AT A GLANCE
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ENTERTAINMENT & AWARDS MONDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2026 ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT 06 ENTERTAINMENT & AWARDS The evening also featured live entertainment and a dedicated award show, recognizing the individuals and organizations whose leadership and contributions helped bring the launch to life. From the opening ribbon cutting to the closing conversations of the evening, the message resonated consistently throughout the night: when people come together across nations, new possibilities begin. RECOGNIZING LEADERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTION Speech outlining the founding vision Live entertainment Guests in the audience Recognition moment Honoring contributions OBS - One Business Season is a flagship initiative in collaboration with the office of H.H. Sheikh Abdulhakim Al Maktoum ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT in X ig yt obs.ae THE WORLD'S LONGEST BUSINESS SUMMIT 30 FLAGSHIP EVENTS ANNUALLY 50+ GLOBAL PARTNERS & CHAPTERS 1,000+ SPEAKERS 10,000+ INVESTORS 1M+ VISITORS OBS - ONE BUSINESS SEASON AT A GLANCE
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MORE THAN A LAUNCH MONDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2026 ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT 07 THE SEASON AHEAD Organizers were clear that the grand launch represents more than a single ceremonial event. It marks the beginning of an extended season of international business engagement, cross- border collaboration, and new opportunity for entrepreneurs, investors, and institutions worldwide. With this launch, OBS Global positions itself as a platform where global commerce and cultural unity intersect, inviting stakeholders from every represented nation, and many more, to take part in the season ahead. “When people come together across nations, new possibilities begin.” OBS GLOBAL GRAND LAUNCH, DUBAI MORE THAN A LAUNCH: THE START OF A SEASON Guests of honor at the launch Distinguished guests at the launch OBS - One Business Season is a flagship initiative in collaboration with the office of H.H. Sheikh Abdulhakim Al Maktoum ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT in X ig yt obs.ae THE WORLD'S LONGEST BUSINESS SUMMIT 30 FLAGSHIP EVENTS ANNUALLY 50+ GLOBAL PARTNERS & CHAPTERS 1,000+ SPEAKERS 10,000+ INVESTORS 1M+ VISITORS OBS - ONE BUSINESS SEASON AT A GLANCE
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ABOUT OBS GLOBAL MONDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2026 ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT 08 ABOUT OBS GLOBAL OBS Global is the organization behind One Business Season, a global initiative dedicated to connecting business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and communities across international borders. Guided by its mission statement, “One Business Season. One world of opportunity,” OBS Global aims to build a platform where diverse nations collaborate toward shared economic growth and opportunity. WHAT'S NEXT The season continues. Stay connected with OBS for the next edition of the OBS Business Review and for updates on the next event. ONE BUSINESS SEASON. ONE WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY. The ribbon-cutting line, Dubai NEXT STOP: SAUDI ARABIA OBS - One Business Season is a flagship initiative in collaboration with the office of H.H. Sheikh Abdulhakim Al Maktoum ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT in X ig yt obs.ae THE WORLD'S LONGEST BUSINESS SUMMIT 30 FLAGSHIP EVENTS ANNUALLY 50+ GLOBAL PARTNERS & CHAPTERS 1,000+ SPEAKERS 10,000+ INVESTORS 1M+ VISITORS OBS - ONE BUSINESS SEASON AT A GLANCE
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LAUNCH GALLERY MONDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2026 ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT 09 PHOTO GALLERY · PART I OF VI OBS - One Business Season is a flagship initiative in collaboration with the office of H.H. Sheikh Abdulhakim Al Maktoum ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT in X ig yt obs.ae THE WORLD'S LONGEST BUSINESS SUMMIT 30 FLAGSHIP EVENTS ANNUALLY 50+ GLOBAL PARTNERS & CHAPTERS 1,000+ SPEAKERS 10,000+ INVESTORS 1M+ VISITORS OBS - ONE BUSINESS SEASON AT A GLANCE
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LAUNCH GALLERY MONDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2026 ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT 10 PHOTO GALLERY · PART II OF VI OBS - One Business Season is a flagship initiative in collaboration with the office of H.H. Sheikh Abdulhakim Al Maktoum ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT in X ig yt obs.ae THE WORLD'S LONGEST BUSINESS SUMMIT 30 FLAGSHIP EVENTS ANNUALLY 50+ GLOBAL PARTNERS & CHAPTERS 1,000+ SPEAKERS 10,000+ INVESTORS 1M+ VISITORS OBS - ONE BUSINESS SEASON AT A GLANCE
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LAUNCH GALLERY MONDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2026 ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT 11 PHOTO GALLERY · PART III OF VI OBS - One Business Season is a flagship initiative in collaboration with the office of H.H. Sheikh Abdulhakim Al Maktoum ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT in X ig yt obs.ae THE WORLD'S LONGEST BUSINESS SUMMIT 30 FLAGSHIP EVENTS ANNUALLY 50+ GLOBAL PARTNERS & CHAPTERS 1,000+ SPEAKERS 10,000+ INVESTORS 1M+ VISITORS OBS - ONE BUSINESS SEASON AT A GLANCE
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LAUNCH GALLERY MONDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2026 ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT 12 PHOTO GALLERY · PART IV OF VI OBS - One Business Season is a flagship initiative in collaboration with the office of H.H. Sheikh Abdulhakim Al Maktoum ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT in X ig yt obs.ae THE WORLD'S LONGEST BUSINESS SUMMIT 30 FLAGSHIP EVENTS ANNUALLY 50+ GLOBAL PARTNERS & CHAPTERS 1,000+ SPEAKERS 10,000+ INVESTORS 1M+ VISITORS OBS - ONE BUSINESS SEASON AT A GLANCE
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LAUNCH GALLERY MONDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2026 ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT 13 PHOTO GALLERY · PART V OF VI OBS - One Business Season is a flagship initiative in collaboration with the office of H.H. Sheikh Abdulhakim Al Maktoum ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT in X ig yt obs.ae THE WORLD'S LONGEST BUSINESS SUMMIT 30 FLAGSHIP EVENTS ANNUALLY 50+ GLOBAL PARTNERS & CHAPTERS 1,000+ SPEAKERS 10,000+ INVESTORS 1M+ VISITORS OBS - ONE BUSINESS SEASON AT A GLANCE
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LAUNCH GALLERY MONDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2026 ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT 14 PHOTO GALLERY · PART VI OF VI OBS - One Business Season is a flagship initiative in collaboration with the office of H.H. Sheikh Abdulhakim Al Maktoum ONE VISION, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, LASTING IMPACT in X ig yt obs.ae THE WORLD'S LONGEST BUSINESS SUMMIT 30 FLAGSHIP EVENTS ANNUALLY 50+ GLOBAL PARTNERS & CHAPTERS 1,000+ SPEAKERS 10,000+ INVESTORS 1M+ VISITORS OBS - ONE BUSINESS SEASON AT A GLANCE
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THANK YOU F O R B E I N G P A R T O F ONE BUSINESS SEASON Building Business Without Borders TOGETHER, WE CONNECT MINDS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND INNOVATION TO CREATE A STRONGER, SMARTER, AND MORE UNITED TOMORROW. ONE COMMUNITY Global minds. Shared vision. ONE PURPOSE Stronger together. Greater impact. ONE SEASON One platform. Endless opportunities. ONE FUTURE Building tomorrow, today. SEE YOU IN THE NEXT EDITION! Let's continue building business without borders. STAY CONNECTED. STAY INSPIRED. STAY AHEAD. info@obs.ae www.obs.ae in f ig X yt @obs.ae THE WORLD'S LONGEST BUSINESS SUMMIT ONE PLATFORM 30 FLAGSHIP EVENTS ANNUALLY 50+ GLOBAL PARTNERS & CHAPTERS 1,000+ SPEAKERS 10,000+ INVESTORS 1M+ VISITORS
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