Doha, Qatar: The Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC Qatar) celebrated the landmark 50th session of its flagship Monday Bites platform at Ibis Hotel, C Ring Road, Doha, marking a defining milestone in one of the Indian community’s most engaging and fast-evolving professional knowledge-sharing and networking ecosystems in Qatar.
Held under the theme “The Golden 50: The Mini Bites Encore,” the special edition brought together a distinguished lineup of speakers from Sessions 26 to 49, each delivering concise and high-impact three-minute insights reflecting the spirit of innovation, leadership, resilience, learning, and professional excellence that has shaped the Monday Bites journey.
The event was graced by Sandeep Kumar, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Doha, and Coordinating Officer – IBPC, as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering, he appreciated IBPC’s consistent efforts in strengthening professional engagement and meaningful collaboration within the Indian expatriate community in Qatar. He commended the organisation for creating dynamic platforms that encourage learning, networking, exchange of ideas, and community-driven professional growth.
The session was moderated by Thaha Muhammed Abdul Kareem, President – IBPC Qatar, who reflected on the remarkable momentum achieved through the successful completion of 50 Monday Bites sessions alongside several other impactful IBPC initiatives. He noted that what began as a simple professional engagement initiative had steadily evolved into a vibrant ecosystem for learning, strategic networking, collaboration, and future readiness for business owners and professionals.
The 50th session carried special significance as it served as a powerful reflection on the 24 sessions conducted following the landmark Silver Jubilee 25th Session celebrated on 8 September 2025. Over the course of 50 sessions, Monday Bites hosted 40 expert speakers covering a broad spectrum of topics including leadership, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, communication, sustainability, resilience, emotional intelligence, cybersecurity, digital transformation, business strategy, career readiness, and personal development.
Collectively, the sessions attracted more than 2,250 participants, including business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals, reflecting the growing demand for high-quality professional development and collaborative networking platforms within the Indian community in Qatar.
A major highlight of the evening was the official announcement of the upcoming “IBPC AI Advantage Certification” programme — a free and exclusive AI transformation initiative for IBPC members. Designed as a practical and implementation-focused learning experience, the programme will equip professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders with hands-on capabilities in AI applications, workflow automation, productivity enhancement, strategic execution, and digital acceleration.
