Qatar Chamber and Al Maraya Exhibition and Conferences Company have agreed to organize the first ‘Gulf-Africa Businesswomen’s Forum’. The signing occurred at the Chamber’s headquarters, with Acting General Manager, Ali Bu Sherbak Al-Mansouri, and CEO, Jaber Al-Mansouri, representing their respective organizations.
The forum, scheduled for May 5-6, 2025, at the Marriott Hotel, aims to highlight investment opportunities in the Gulf and African markets. It also seeks to foster economic partnerships among businesswomen and facilitate the exchange of experiences on entrepreneurship and sustainable development trends.
On this occasion, Ibtihaj Al-Ahmadani, Qatar Chamber board member and President of the Qatari Businesswomen Forum, said the forum presents a valuable opportunity to discuss key issues and challenges facing cooperation between Gulf and African businesswomen. She also highlighted Africa as an attractive investment destination across various sectors, noting the growing Gulf interest in expanding investments in the continent.
Al-Ahmadani emphasized the Chamber’s keenness to sponsor the event, which aligns with its priority of strengthening collaboration among businesswomen. She also stressed that the Qatari Businesswomen Forum places great importance on supporting women entrepreneurs and paving the way for them to play a vital role in the Qatari economy.
Key Points:
- The forum will bring together female entrepreneurs and investors from the Gulf and Africa to promote economic cooperation.
- Ali Bu Sherbak Al-Mansouri expressed the Chamber’s commitment to supporting businesswomen and enhancing their economic role.
- More than 120 women entrepreneurs from GCC and African nations are expected to attend.
- The event will feature former African female presidents, African ministers of economy, and CEOs of major African companies.
- A series of panel discussions will review success stories and highlight promising sectors for investment.
