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The FBC 15th Anniversary Golf Tournament
The 15th FBC Golf Tournament was held on 15 January at The Els Club, with 19 players taking part in a fun yet challenging day on the course. This year’s tournament marked 15 years of FBC golf, and we were honoured by the presence of two players who also competed in the very first tournament.
The day concluded with a prize giving and dinner, celebrating both competition and the FBC community.
Winners & Awards
Stroke Play Winner: Alexandre Eykerman (78 strokes)
Stableford Winner: Kimmo Kytösaari (60 points)
Second Runner-Up: Tero Kilpelä
Third Runner-Up: Timo Ylikantola
Longest Drive (Men): Alexandre Eykerman
Longest Drive (Women): Noora Rautiainen
Closest to the Pin: Max Rautiainen
Sisu Prize: Henri Kytösaari
Community Award: Jaana Räsänen-Pentti and Petri Pentti
A big thank you to all of our players and to our prize sponsors and our yearly sponsors for their continued support.
Welcome our new member Nordaurai
Nordaurai is a Finnish-based mental health gamification company that makes organizational wellbeing and leadership development training engaging through games. Nordaurai uses original wellbeing board games developed by psychologists.
Our sessions bring Gen Z and diverse teams together in one room to experience playful, engaging mental health support. This approach reduces burnout and increases organizational productivity and revenue. Nordaurai’s methodology is built on positive psychology and inspired by the Finnish well-being model—from the world’s happiest country and Nordaurai’s home.
Contact:
angela@nordaurai.com
Welcome our new member Scene Arts
Scene Arts is a Finland-based technical event production company focused on premium corporate events, brand experiences and hybrid productions. Our work is built around one principle: your brand is on stage, and the technical execution must never look average.
Our Premium model combines creative-technical planning with disciplined delivery: a dedicated technical producer, clear pre-production, rehearsals, redundant critical systems, and a consistent show look that matches your visual identity. We provide end-to-end technical production and show control for events of all sizes, from leadership gatherings to large conferences and multi-camera streams.
Core services:
Audio, lighting and video design + operation
LED screens and media playback
Staging and rigging coordination
Live streaming and hybrid event workflows
Technical direction, cueing and run-of-show management
scenearts.fi/nordic-event-production
CONTACT:
Joonatan Niemi, CEO
+358 44 501 0062
FBC member in a spotlight - Meet Anni Timonen from Rug Rebels
1.What inspired you to start Rug Rebels in Dubai, and was there a moment when you realised this idea had real potential?
Having been a carpet enthusiast for many years and having travelled extensively across carpet-producing countries, starting Rug Rebels felt like a natural extension of our passion for these beautiful, handmade works of art. We only sell hand-selected pieces we truly love ourselves, and it felt obvious that others would connect with them too. From the very beginning, the vision was clear: our collection would consist solely of ethically produced rugs.
2.One of the special things about Rug Rebels is that every rug is handmade by women. How did that become part of your story?
Beautiful carpets can be found in any furniture store. What makes our rugs special is that they are not mass-produced, are made from 100% natural materials, and provide meaningful income opportunities for the women who create them. With deep respect for craftsmanship, we wanted to invest in something that both empowers women artisans and helps preserve the ancient art of weaving..
3.What is one thing you have learned about yourself since starting Rug Rebels?
We’ve learned that nobody multitasks with clarity quite like a woman balancing family, children, pets, exercise, a full-time job—and a company of her own.
4.Finish this sentence: A great rug should always…
…ground the space—visually, physically, and emotionally.
A rug should not simply fill a room; it should belong in it and tell a story. That’s why we offer free at-home trials in Dubai, so our customers can truly see and feel how a rug fits into their home.
5.What has been the most rewarding part of building Rug Rebels so far?
Seeing our vision come to life after a year of hard work and extensive travel across carpet-producing regions has been incredibly rewarding. The true heart of our rugs lies in the hands of the artisans who create them. We are especially proud to work with talented women weavers in Turkey and Pakistan, where in many rural communities rug weaving is more than a skill—it is a pathway to income and independence. Supporting and empowering these women is something we are immensely proud of.
Welcome our new member Rug Rebels
The Rug Rebels is a premium handmade carpet brand founded by two friends with a shared passion for craftsmanship, culture and ethical entrepreneurship. We produce and sell high-quality, hand-knotted carpets crafted by skilled female artisans from Türkiye, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Our goal is to preserve traditional weaving techniques, create sustainable livelihoods for women and provide global customers with beautiful, ethically made handmade carpets.
See our collection here:
@rugrebels_official
hello@rugrebels.com
Anni 055 665 3807
December 2025 newsletter
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FBC Christmas Party 2025
The FBC Christmas Party on 21 November was a great way to close the year together. Hosted at Ammos, the evening included plenty of laughter, good conversations, and even some Greek traditions such as dancing and plate smashing.
Thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to welcoming you to our upcoming FBC events in the new year!
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Welcome our new member Ratiolex
Ratiolex is a boutique law firm specialising in international and domestic dispute resolution Ratiolex’s assignments mainly consist of counselling domestic SMEs and family businesses, international companies, state-owned companies and states in legal proceedings in Finland and abroad. Our firm’s core values are high quality and uncompromising work ethics in all our assignments. For 20 years, we have successfully represented our clients in dispute resolution before all general courts and in domestic and international arbitration proceedings. In addition, partners of our firm serve as arbitrators in domestic and international arbitrations. Our firm belongs to the Finnish Bar Association. We comply with the rules and regulations of the Finnish Bar Association governing legal ethics and conduct.
Contact:
Timo Ylikantola
Nordic Padel Tournament 6th edition
The 6th Nordic Padel Tournament took place on Friday, 24th October, at Club Padel, bringing together 58 enthusiastic players representing all four Nordic countries.
Despite the warm weather, it was a vibrant and fun-filled afternoon filled with great energy, sportsmanship, and plenty of laughter. The day concluded with a relaxed BBQ and prize-giving ceremony, celebrating another successful edition of this much-loved event.
A big thank you to Arla, our Drop Shot sponsor, for providing all players with their delicious and nutritious puddings and yoghurts, as well as to all our other Bandeja product and prize sponsors for their invaluable support in making this tournament a success.
Winners:
Ladies Series
1st Place: Sofie Dahlman & Hanne Helveg
2nd Place: Riikka Kytösaari & Pauline Madani
Beginners Group
1st Place: Ditte Laurenborg & Christian Laurenborg
2nd Place: Ayman Kabbara & Georges Menassa
Intermediate Group
1st Place: Usman Sheik & Niklas Abrahamsson
2nd Place: Rauno Vänni & Andres Garrido
Advanced Group
1st Place: Egon Nelson & Andreas Khalaf
2nd Place: Karan Partovi & Sebastian Zawadski
Congratulations to all players and thank you for being part of the Nordic Padel community — we look forward to seeing you at the next tournament!
Thank you to our Drop Shot Sponsor
Thank you to our Bandeja Sponsors