Careers & Courses in Fitness in the UAE

Dubai

April 13, Sunday [10.:00 am to 2:45 pm]

Venue:

The Canvas MGallery Collection Hotel, 23 Kuwait St – Bur Dubai, Dubai.

The number of invitees is limited to 80. Admission is strictly by invitation. The Seminar will be broadcast “live” via Zoom and Facebook.

The seminar will be very useful for those who –

  • want to launch new careers in Fitness, OR
  • want to relaunch their existing careers currently.

We hope to bring together all the stakeholders in the UAE’s Fitness Industry to discuss new opportunities and challenges that may open in 2025 and in the near future.

The Seminar will explain:

  • The different Fitness and Related careers available in the UAE & Middle East
  • The Fitness Education & Training programs that are available to fulfil those careers
  • The criteria for selecting the Careers and the Courses
  • How GĀYO FITNESS SPORTS ACADEMY can guide you
  • GĀYO’s courses and events in the UAE in 2025.

The seminar will be in English, Malayalam and Arabic.

See detailed Timeline below:

(In order of presentations)

Prasanth P – Welcome Speech. A personal trainer who is analytical with extensive experience in India and the UAE where he now has his thriving personal trainer business. He holds several international credentials in personal training, special populations, bodybuilding coaching. He is also a National Master Trainer and Faculty in our Academy.

Dilip Heblé – Opening Keynote Address. He is Founder & Director of GAYO FITNESS SPORTS ACADEMY (UAE) and Founder & MD of Gayo Fitness Academy And Research Center Private Limited (India). Has over 50 years of experience in Fitness and Sport. Former Indian Police Service (1979 – MH).

Ashwand TM – Fitness Careers & Courses in UAE. A senior personal trainer with a superlative powerlifting background, Ashwand holds several fitness and S&C certifications to his credit. One of the more sought-after personal trainers in the UAE, he will present in English. He is also a National Master Trainer and Faculty in our Academy.

Kateryna Zaitseva – Stretching for Flexibility & Strength. Our Global Master Trainer, she is an internationally respected Group X and Personal Trainer. Her fortes are Flexibility and Mobility, Aerial Exercise, Pilates, Body Toning and Restorative Techniques. Based in Dubai, she is a much sought after fitness pro.

As our Global Master Trainer – Functional Range of Motion – for our Academy, she will be presenting this program not only in the UAE but also in India and elsewhere.

Rania Bossonis – Bellydance Fitness and Dance Instructor Courses. Rania Bossonis is Visiting Faculty for Middle Eastern Dance Techniques, Ethnic Dances and Choreography. She has starred in over 22 Dance Instructional, Performance and Fitness DVDs, which are sold all over the world. Rania is author of the book, “Belly dancing for Fitness”. Her “Pure Sweat” DVD was named in the Top Ten Fitness DVDs of 2003 in the USA.

She is an MBA in finance and has senior corporate experience too. Rania has taught all over the North America, South America, Asia, Europe and Africa. She is looking forward to her visit to India.

VM Basheer – Fitness Careers & Courses in UAE. One of India’s most accomplished international Bodybuilding athletes and coaches, he is a nationally celebrated Fitness Guru. He is GAYO’s Regional Director – South India, in addition to his being the Founder of his successful VMB Fitness Academy. He will speak in Malayalam.

Samiha Khedr – Fitness Careers & Courses in UAE. Samiha, from Egypt, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education. She has extensive experience in fitness and personal training. She is equally fluent in English and Arabic. She will present in Arabic. She is our Counsellor for Education & Training (Arabic).

Rania Bossonis – Bellydance Fitness and Dance Instructor Courses. Rania Bossonis is Visiting Faculty for Middle Eastern Dance Techniques, Ethnic Dances and Choreography. She has starred in over 22 Dance Instructional, Performance and Fitness DVDs, which are sold all over the world. Rania is author of the book, “Belly dancing for Fitness”. Her “Pure Sweat” DVD was named in the Top Ten Fitness DVDs of 2003 in the USA.

She is an MBA in finance and has senior corporate experience too. Rania has taught all over the North America, South America, Asia, Europe and Africa. She is looking forward to her visit to India.

Shafeeq Chenadan – Work Hard. Cross-Train! His international achievements include these titles: Mr Asia (2018), Mr India (2018), Asian Powerlifting Champion (2024), Mr UAE (year 2017-19), Mr International (2019). Based in Al Ain, he is now a successful Fitness business owner and coach. His advice to budding athletes and personal trainers will be in Malayalam and Arabic.

Gemma Quinnell – New Career Opportunities & Challenges in UAE. Gemma is in the UAE since the 12 years. She is a senior fitness professional and Master Trainer in personal training, group X, slow English Dances. She teaches across the UAE and the Middle East as also in Malta, Portugal and the UK. She will present in English. She is a member of the Visiting Faculty in our Academy.

Dr Maya Rathod – Closing Keynote Address. Dr Rathod is an accomplished Bodybuilder who has competed internationally. She is Australia Fitness Level 3 personal trainer. What makes her sporting and fitness achievements more impressive is that she is a senior gynaecologist with qualifications from Mumbai, UK and Australia! She is attached to one of the most prestigious hospitals in Dubai. She is honorary member of our Academy’s Visiting Faculty.

Other Speakers: the list of Speakers will be updated as and when necessary.

Smrithi Radhakrishnan – Vote of Thanks. SR is our Head of Student Affairs. She looks after administration and E&T programs in the UAE. She is REPS UAE Cat “A” and EREPS Level 4 personal trainer. She also holds a certificate in Fitness Management

  • Admission to the Seminar and lunch thereafter is strictly by invitation for the first 80 registrants.
  • There is no fee payable.
  • In-Person attendees will be eligible for a 10% discount on the fees if they enrol on or before May 31 to any of the following courses:
    • REPS UAE Cat “A” Certificate Course for Personal Fitness Trainers
    • REPS UAE Cat “F” Certificate Course for Pilates on Mat Teachers
    • REPS UAE Cat “F” Certificate Course for Pilates on Reformers Teachers
    • Certificate Course for Integrated Yoga Teachers
    • Certificate Course in Fitness Center Management
    • Certificate Course in Strength & Sports Conditioning
    • Certificate Course for Bodybuilding Coaches
  • Online attendees will be eligible for a 5% discount on the fees if they enrol on or before May 31 to any of the above courses:
  • Connect with any of our GĀYO team as soon as possible!
  • 09:45 – 10:00 Arrival and Registration of Guests (Invitees)
  • 10:00 – 10:05             Prasanth P: Welcome Speech in English and Malayalam
  • 10:05 – 10:15 Samiha Khedr: Welcome Speech in Arabic + Summary of Opening Keynote Address
  • 10:15 – 10:30 Dilip Heblé: Opening Keynote Address
  • 10:30 – 10:50 Ashwand TM: Courses & Careers in UAE in English
  • 10:50 – 11:10 Kateryna Zaitseva: Stretching for Flexibility & Restorative Techniques
  • 11:10 – 11:30             Samiha Khedr: Courses & Careers in UAE in Arabic
  • 11:30 – 11:50             Rania Bossonis: Bellydance to Fitness
  • 50 – 12:10 VM Basheer: Courses & Careers in UAE in Malayalam
  • 12:10 – 12:30 Olesia Astman: Bellydance – Yoga – Sound Healing: Relationship
  • 12:30 – 12:50 Gemma Quinnell: Opportunities and Challenges in UAE
  • 12:50 – 13:10 Kasturi PAtil: Lezim: An Expression of “Folk Fitness”
  • 13:10 – 13:30             Shafeeq Chenadan: Train Smart! Work Hard! Cross Train!
  • 13:30 onward Veg / Nonveg Lunch. Guests will serve themselves and return to their seats, please    
  • 13:35 – 13:55 (Ms) Maya Rathod: Closing Keynote Address in English
  • 13:55 – 14:30 Q&As from Audience in English, Arabic and Malayalam
  • 14:30 – 14:35             Vote of Thanks: Smrithi R in English

Note: Timeline is subject to change for reasons beyond our control.

The number of invitees is limited to 80. Admission is strictly by invitation.

The Seminar will be broadcast “live” via Zoom and Facebook.

To register your participation in-person or online, WhatsApp your name, telephone number and email address to any one of the following:  

  • Smrithi + 971 58 249 9750
  • Samiha (Arabic) +971 54 535 7641
  • Prasanth P +971 55 255 7239
  • Sameera +971 54 579 6166
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