18 hours Ago By Qatar Tribune
Qatar tribune Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber hosted a delegation from the International Women’s Union, led by the Union’s President, Alfiya Amirova. The delegation was received by Ibtihaj Al Ahmadani, board member of Qatar Chamber and chairperson of the Qatari Businesswomen Forum, in the presence of Noura Al Awlan, Director of the Research and Studies Department at Qatar Chamber. The meeting discussed avenues for enhancing cooperation across several key sectors, including tourism and medical tourism, as well as support for women entrepreneurs.
The two sides also explored the possibility of launching a joint online platform for networking and training, and the establishment of a joint trade and business center to strengthen bilateral partnerships. Speaking during the meeting, Ibtihaj Al Ahmadani affirmed that Qatar Chamber welcomes the delegation of the International Women’s Union and supports efforts to promote cooperation between Qatari and Russian businesswomen, noting that there are numerous opportunities for collaboration across various sectors. She added that the chamber looks forward to establishing fruitful partnerships with the Union that will contribute to empowering businesswomen and enhancing their capabilities both locally and internationally.
Al Ahmadani emphasised that women’s economic empowerment is one of the key drivers of sustainable development, expressing pride in the remarkable achievements of Qatari women in diverse fields —achievements made possible by the strong support of Qatar’s wise leadership. She also pointed to the possibility of organising a forum for Qatari and Russian businesswomen in Qatar to explore aspects of cooperation and partnership and investment opportunities available in both countries. On her part, Alfiya Amirova underscored her country’s interest in exporting Russian halal products from food and agricultural products to Qatar, stressing the Union’s interest in developing and strengthening cooperation relations with Qatari businesswomen in all fields, especially in the sectors of tourism, food security and trade.
She also referred to the possibility of launching a Qatari center in Moscow to introduce Qatari products in Russia. Amirova invited Qatari businesswomen to participate in the “With Women’s Hands” festival, which will be held from November 18-19 this year in Moscow and will showcase products produced by women and for women. She also reviewed the possibility of creating an electronic platform to exchange information and experiences between businesswomen from the two countries and identify investment opportunities available in both countries.
It is noteworthy that the International Women’s Union, based in Moscow, is dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The union promotes communication, experience exchange, and business idea development, while expanding business networks. It provides members with consulting and legal support, access to modern technologies and infrastructure, and assistance in obtaining financial support, training, and the promotion of entrepreneurship.
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