Qatar to host ‘Gulf-Africa Businesswomen’s Forum’ from May 5-6

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) and Al Maraya Exhibition and Conferences Company recently signed an agreement to cooperate in organising the first edition of the ‘Gulf-Africa Businesswomen’s Forum’.

The agreement was signed at the Chamber’s headquarters by its Acting General Manager, Ali Bu Sherbak Al Mansouri, and the Company’s CEO, Jaber Al Mansouri. The forum, scheduled to take place on May 5-6, 2025, at the Marriott Hotel, aims to showcase investment opportunities in the Gulf and African markets, foster economic partnerships among businesswomen, and facilitate the exchange of experiences and knowledge on the latest trends in entrepreneurship and sustainable development.

Bringing together a distinguished group of female entrepreneurs and investors from the Gulf countries and Africa, the forum seeks to promote economic and investment cooperation between businesswomen in both regions.

On this occasion, Ibtihaj Al Ahmadani, QC 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.Al Ahmadani emphasied Chamber’s keenness on sponsoring the event, which aligns with its priority of strengthening collaboration among businesswomen.

For his part, Ali Bu Sherbak Al Mansouri underscored the Chamber’s commitment to sponsoring this important forum, which brings together an elite of businesswomen from the Gulf and Africa to discuss opportunities for cooperation and explore investment prospects on both sides.

He emphasised that this sponsorship reflects the Chamber’s interest to supporting businesswomen and enhancing their role in economic development. He added that the forum will serve as an ideal platform for fostering communication between Gulf and African businesswomen, opening new horizons for trade and investment cooperation.

In turn, Jaber Al Mansouri, CEO of Al Maraya Exhibitions and Conferences, expressed his pleasure to cooperate with QC in organising this forum, noting that it offers a valuable opportunity to empower businesswomen and expand their business in regional and international markets.