MEO Annual Retreat 2025: A GEM-Crafted Experience

Miclyn Express Offshore (MEO) brought together their teams from Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Singapore for an unforgettable two-day retreat, meticulously crafted by GEM. The goal: a fun, celebratory, and engaging event that strengthened team bonds and created lasting memories.

MEO Awards by GEM Events

Day 1: MEO Festival on the Beach

The retreat launched with an electrifying beach festival, transforming a section of the shoreline into a vibrant celebration. GEM designed an immersive festival-style experience with:

  • Bright, bold, and boho decor with neon accents, pampas grasses, and festoon lighting.
  • Casual seating to encourage mingling and relaxation.
  • Photo opportunities walls featuring “This is where the magic happens” and “Good Vibes.”
  • A high-energy drumming session led by African drummers, setting an infectious rhythm for the night.
  • Evening entertainment featuring a DJ and a golden henna artist.
  • A diverse street-food style menu served from themed food stalls, allowing guests to graze and explore culinary delights.

The night quickly turned into a dance-filled celebration, with an abundance of smiles, laughter, and team camaraderie.

Team Building

Day 2: Teambuilding on Hudayriyat Island

A foggy morning gave way to sunshine as the group arrived at Circuit X on Hudayriyat Island. Teams were randomly assigned and competed in a range of high-energy and strategic challenges designed to encourage collaboration and fun.

After an action-packed morning, guests enjoyed a well-deserved lunch at Bab Al Nojoum before returning to the Ritz Carlton for some afternoon leisure time.

Laura Naylor

Night 2: MEO Gala Dinner & Awards

The retreat’s grand finale was the esteemed MEO Gala Dinner and Awards, hosted on the Grand Lawn of the Ritz Carlton, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Grand Mosque. In contrast to the vibrant beach party, this night exuded elegance and sophistication under the theme “A Night Under the Stars.”

Guests arrived to a welcome drinks reception, where an illusionist entertained, setting a sense of wonder for the evening. The program included:

  • Inspiring speeches from MEO’s management.
  • A surprise theatrical moment when disguised waiters staged an argument, only to break into an energetic musical performance featuring “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “A Sky Full of Stars.”
  • The prestigious MEO Awards Ceremony, hosted by the charismatic Laura Naylor, celebrating the achievements of MEO’s outstanding team members.
  • A grand finale featuring the surprise singing waiters performing “We Are the Champions,” igniting a wave of celebration before the DJ took over for an unforgettable after-party.

A Successful Collaboration

With a tight lead time and multiple event components, GEM seamlessly delivered an engaging, high-energy, and memorable retreat for MEO. The event perfectly balanced fun, teambuilding, and corporate celebration, leaving attendees inspired and connected.

GEM was honoured to bring this vision to life, and we look forward to creating more extraordinary experiences in the future!

Awards night for MEO by GEM EventsClient Testimonial

“We had the pleasure of working with Global Event Management for our annual retreat in January 2025, and we truly appreciate their efforts in making the event a success. The festive night-themed party, team-building activities, and gala night with an awards ceremony were well-planned, and the team was dedicated to ensure everything ran smoothly.

The event planning manager, Rebecca was cooperative and provided customised ideas that perfectly aligned with our vision. Though there were a few challenges along the way, their commitment and hard work were evident. Overall, we truly appreciate their dedication for creating a seamless and a memorable event” 

Ekta Sahni  - Manager, Miclyn Express Offshore