QC and UNIDO join forces to develop Qatari entrepreneurship and innovation model

Doha, Qatar witnessed the collaboration between Qatar Chamber (QC) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) in crafting a comprehensive Qatari model for nurturing entrepreneurship and innovation. This model specifically targets empowering women and youth entrepreneurs.

The announcement of this partnership came during a meeting at QC's headquarters, where Ibtihaj Al-Ahmadani, Chairperson of the Qatari Businesswomen Forum, discussed the initiative with UNIDO Deputy Director General, Fatou Haidara. Other attendees included Ali Bu Sherbak Al-Mansoori, QC's Acting General Manager, Dr. Hashem Suleiman Hussein, Head of UNIDO's ITPO, and H.E. Dr. Khaled Hanafy, Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Chambers.

The goal of this refined model is to enhance and expand its reach at both regional and global scales. Discussions during the meeting emphasized the significance of promoting women's entrepreneurship and leveraging the Qatari Businesswomen Forum's influential role in encouraging women's involvement in economic and investment activities. They also stressed the importance of forging strategic alliances with women entrepreneurs worldwide.

Al-Ahmadani applauded the partnership between QC and UNIDO, particularly their joint efforts in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation. She highlighted the 'Training of Trainers Programme in Entrepreneurship and Innovation,' a collaboration between QC's Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center and UNIDO's ITPO. This program brought together 30 experts and representatives from various sectors, including public- and private-sector organizations and institutions supporting startups and innovation.