{
  "id": 17454848,
  "title": "QBWA strengthens global partnerships, advances women's investment agenda at UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/qbwa-strengthens-global-partnerships-advances-womens-investment",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-31T18:52:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar Business",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar-business",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/31/10/2026/qbwa-strengthens-global-partnerships-advances-womens-investment-agenda-at-unctad-world-investment-forum-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar -- The Qatari Businesswomen Association (QBWA) forged a significant international partnership by joining the 9th UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2026, held in Doha from October 25-27 under the theme \"Investing in the Future.\" As a forum partner, QBWA engaged in discussions about women's economic participation, investment, and entrepreneurship, connecting international delegates with Qatar's business community.\n\nQBWA's commitment to women in global economic discussions was evident through its co-organization of the session \"Women Who Invest: Mobilizing Female Capital for the Future.\" This session featured prominent women investors, entrepreneurs, and leaders who discussed practical strategies to enhance women's involvement in investment decision-making and connect female capital with investment opportunities. The speakers covered strengthening investment knowledge, improving access to opportunities, mobilizing capital for innovation, and developing cross-border investment networks.\n\nThe partnership between QBWA and UNCTAD extended beyond the forum, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to foster ongoing collaboration in women's entrepreneurship, investment, capacity building, and international business engagement. QBWA also hosted an exclusive networking dinner to further build relationships and explore potential partnerships among international delegates and members of QBWA and Qatar's business community.\n\nAs an in-kind sponsor of the UNCTAD Women in Business Awards, QBWA committed to supporting outstanding women entrepreneurs by offering winners complimentary membership in its business community and introductions to relevant business leaders and organizations. QBWA Board Member Ms. Aysha Khalifa Al Romaihi participated in the Awards panel, reflecting the association's dedication to recognizing women entrepreneurs' achievements.\n\nVice Chairwoman of the Qatari Businesswomen Association, Mrs. Aisha Hussein Alfardan, emphasized the importance of the association's participation, stating that empowering women involves providing them with confidence, knowledge, and opportunities to become investors, leaders, and decision-makers. Looking ahead, QBWA aims to strengthen its international network and explore initiatives that enhance women's access to investment knowledge, capital, and business opportunities, supporting Qatar's role as a hub for international business collaboration.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businesswomen Association (QBWA) marked a significant step in its international engagement through its partnership with the 9th UNCTAD World Investment Forum 2026, held in Doha from 25 to 27 October under the theme &quot;Investing in the Future.&quot;</p> <p>As a forum partner, QBWA contributed to developing discussions on women&#39;s economic participation, investment,…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf Times Business",
        "title": "QBWA advances women’s investment agenda at World Investment Forum",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/qbwa-advances-womens-investment-agenda-at-world-investment-forum",
        "published": "2026-10-30T21:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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