Growth means little if it stops with us.

Illustration: an open courtyard at night lit by hanging gold lanterns
[ beyond business ]discover[ community · hive ]
[ what i believe ]

I believe we carry a responsibility toward the people and communities around us.

Four men in kandura standing together in a living room
(01)in conversation
A conversation around a cafe table
(02)cafe conversations
Guests seated together in a majlis at the Dubai Police Club
(03)dubai police club majlis
[ sometimes ]

Sharing knowledge, opening doors, bringing people together

01dinner conversation
A close conversation around a dinner table

Sometimes that means sharing knowledge.

02a gathering
A group standing together in an ornate hall

Sometimes opening doors.

03around the table
A large majlis dinner with many tables of guests

Sometimes simply bringing the right people together.

[ starting hive ]

Starting HIVE

A reminder that leadership and growth can exist far beyond business.

Muhammed Shafad seated at HIVE in front of the HIVE screen
[ built with friends ]

Built With Friends. Built for Growth.

co-founded by
  • Adnan Paremmal
  • Atheef Abdul Rahman
  • Muhammed Shafad

Together with my two dearest friends, Atheef Abdul Rahman and Adnan Paremmal, I founded HIVE with a simple purpose: to bring together like-minded individuals who help each other grow, create meaningful impact, and leave behind a legacy that contributes to a better tomorrow.

HIVE began as a space for learning, accountability, shared experiences and honest conversations. Over time, it has grown into a community built around one belief: we grow better when we grow together.

A HIVE gathering — a large group together in a lounge
(01)a hive gathering
[ gatherings & conversations ]

Gatherings & conversations

A formal dinner with dignitaries around a long table
formal dinner
Two men in kandura standing in an ornate hall
gathering
An evening conversation outdoors with Emirati men
an evening gathering
Standing together with two Gulf businessmen
in conversation
A team photo in an office
with the team
Outdoors with a man in a suit
in conversation, outdoors
A group photo in an office
with Lulu's COO
A selfie with Emirati elders
time with elders
Standing together with Abu Ali Areesh
with Abu Ali Areesh
A group of men in kandura photographed together in a mall
out together
Standing with Mufti Menk
with Mufti Menk
An evening gathering with Emirati men
an evening gathering
At an event with a guest
at an event
A HIVE gathering in a lounge
a hive gathering
[ beyond business ]

I want community building to remain part of everything I build.

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Illustration: an Emirati majlis with low seating around a gold dallah