GCC • Founders • Executives • Curated Circles
Meaningful Majlis Circles.
Zero noise.
Measurable outcomes.
Majlis.Global is a curated Majlis network for founders and senior executives in the GCC. We design small Majlis Circles and double-opt-in introductions, and we track what actually matters: second meetings, pilots, partnerships, and long-term relationships.
If this sounds familiar, you’re in the right Majlis.
- • Big events, small outcomes.
- • One-nationality or one-clique rooms.
- • No structured follow-up, no accountability.
- • You forget who you met and why it mattered.
Networking in the GCC is loud, crowded, and ineffective.
Founders and executives describe the same experience: endless conferences and WhatsApp groups, but very few conversations that actually move relationships, deals, or partnerships forward.
What’s broken
- • Events optimize for headcount, not depth.
- • Mixed rooms: sellers, job seekers, vendors, sponsors.
- • Follow-up is ad-hoc and easily lost.
- • No memory of who you met or what was agreed.
The cost of noise
- • Time spent with little to show for it.
- • Missed opportunities because context disappears.
- • Sponsors spend budgets without clear ROI.
- • Founders feel over-exposed and under-connected.
Why “Majlis”?
In our region, a majlis is not just a room. It is a trusted space where people listen, advise, and decide. Not a random crowd, but a curated circle with shared norms and respect.
Majlis.Global takes this idea and applies it to founders and senior executives: small Majlis Circles, clear purpose, consent-first intros, and accountable conversations.
Why “.Global”?
Majlis.Global is born in the GCC, but not limited to it. The “Global” reflects two things:
- Leaders here increasingly work across borders, markets, and time zones.
- The standards we apply – governance, consent, accountability – are global.
We start in Dubai, with the intent to expand to Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, and other GCC cities once the first Circles have proven themselves.
A curated Majlis network with measurable outcomes.
Majlis.Global is a structured system for high-quality introductions and conversations. Every interaction is curated, consent-based, and tracked.
Majlis Circles
Small, theme-based circles of 8–12 leaders aligned around a specific problem, sector, or opportunity.
Majlis Sessions
In-person or virtual Majlis-style gatherings with clear structure, rules, and outcomes.
Double-opt-in introductions
No surprise intros. Both sides agree, with context and intent shared upfront.
Outcome tracking
We track intro acceptance, second meetings, pilots and partnerships – so the network learns and improves.
How a Majlis Circle works
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1. Apply
Share who you are, your role, and what you’re looking for. -
2. Curate
We review fit, goals, and sector, then place you in the right Majlis Circle. -
3. Meet
Join a small, structured Majlis Session with aligned participants and clear norms. -
4. Follow-up
We facilitate double-opt-in introductions based on the room’s conversations. -
5. Track outcomes
We document intros, second meetings, pilots, and partnerships – the basis for renewals and ongoing curation.
Built for leaders who value depth, focus, and trust.
Founders & Operators
For founders and operators seeking serious access to customers, partners, and executive allies.
Executives & Experts
For senior leaders looking to source innovation, talent, and peer circles with real substance.
Sponsors & Partners (later phase)
For selected organizations, at a later stage, seeking relationship-based and measurable access to curated founders and operators – not just branding.
Curators & Majlis Hosts
For those able to convene serious rooms under a clear governance and outcome structure.
Advisory contributors (in formation).
Majlis.Global will be supported by a small group of advisory contributors from the GCC founder, executive, and partner ecosystem. Their role is simple but important: challenge our thinking, open the right doors, and help us protect the standard of meaningful, accountable introductions.
As we run and learn from the first Circles in Dubai, we will identify and invite a small number of advisory contributors. Once confirmed, advisory contributors will be listed transparently here.
Business model and current stage.
Majlis.Global is designed to be funded in a simple way over time. The first Circles are focused on proving value – with clear, measurable outcomes – before any scale or complex pricing.
Membership (direction of travel)
Over time, recurring membership fees from founders and executives will provide:
- • Access to curated Majlis Circles
- • A defined number of high-quality Sessions per year
- • Structured introductions and follow-up
- • Priority access as the network grows
Sponsors & partners (later phase)
At a later stage, selected sponsors and partners may support specific cycles in exchange for:
- • Curated access to relevant founders and operators
- • The option to co-host themed Majlis Sessions
- • Simple, anonymized reporting on introductions and outcomes
- • Presence in serious rooms, not mass events
Current stage: Founding Circle (Dubai)
Majlis.Global is in the Founding Circle phase, starting in Dubai. The first Circle(s) are treated as pilots and are not monetised. The focus now is to:
- • Prove that small, curated Circles work in practice
- • Generate serious second meetings, pilots and partnerships
- • Refine the format and governance with the early cohort
- • Build the base for expansion to other GCC cities
The Majlis content system.
Majlis.Global is designed to be more than a room. The aim is to document and translate what happens inside Majlis Circles into insight and momentum.
Majlis Spotlight
Stories of leaders, founders, and ecosystem builders – what they are solving and how they think about the region.
Majlis Briefings
Anonymized insight from Majlis Circles and Sessions – patterns, signals, and strategic questions emerging from the room.
Majlis Round-Up
A periodic digest summarizing what was discussed, decided and built across the Majlis network.
Majlis.Global – Pilot Overview
A concise overview of the Majlis.Global model, who it is for, the founding phase, and the Majlis Code. You can share this file with potential members, sponsors, or advisory contributors.
Download the Pilot Overview (PDF)Questions, clearly answered.
Who qualifies to join the early Circles?
Founders, operators, and executives with clear intent, relevant experience, and the willingness to contribute to others in the room – not just extract.
How often do Majlis Circles meet?
Circles are designed to meet roughly once per cycle (for example, monthly or bi-monthly), depending on theme and city. We prioritize quality, not frequency.
How many introductions will I realistically get?
For early members, the goal is 2–3 targeted, double-opt-in introductions per quarter, with tracked outcomes – not dozens of low-quality contacts.
Is this virtual, in-person, or hybrid?
The initial focus is on in-person circles in Dubai, complemented by virtual follow-ups or cross-border Majlis Circles where relevant, with other GCC cities added once the model is proven.
How do you protect confidentiality?
The Majlis Code is explicit: no recording, no forwarding without consent, and no sharing of details outside the agreed context. Trust is non-negotiable.
Do sponsors influence who I meet?
No. Sponsor involvement is transparent and structured. They may participate in Circles or Sessions, but curation remains neutral and aligned to member value.
Ready for a more serious Majlis?
Join the founding waitlist to be part of the first Majlis Circles. Spaces are limited. We prioritize alignment, reciprocity, and seriousness of intent.
We respect consent and confidentiality. No spam. No list selling. Ever.