Qatar Chamber board member Ibtihaj al-Ahmadani inaugurated on Saturday the 12th edition of the ‘Arabian Woman Exhibition’, which will run until January 31 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC).

During the event, al-Ahmadani, who is also the chairperson of the Qatar Businesswomen Forum (QBWF), was joined by leading businesswomen and entrepreneurs from Qatar and other countries, along with Tamader al-Marri, director of Vogue Event Company, the exhibition’s organising company.

The exhibition sponsored by the QBWF, features 200 domestic and foreign booths, showcasing the works of more than 140 notable female entrepreneurs from Qatar.

Al-Ahmadani highlighted the significant successes and developments the exhibition has achieved over the years in terms of organisation, number of exhibitors, and the quality of the items showcased.

She emphasized that the event has become an important platform for bringing together Qatari designers and their counterparts from Gulf, Arab, and foreign countries to showcase their latest innovations and designs in fashion and garments.

Al-Ahmadani called on businesswomen who are participating in the exhibition to promote fruitful co-operation for the benefit of this important industry, noting that the 12th edition of the exhibition has become a significant platform for showcasing the role of women and their achievements, as well as for exchanging experiences in the fields of design, innovation, and women’s accessories.

According to al-Ahmadani, the QBWF is committed to empowering women as a fundamental pillar of achieving sustainable development. She highlighted that Arab women have demonstrated their ability to create, innovate, and contribute effectively to building their societies and advancing their economies.

She stressed that the QBWF is committed to supporting initiatives that enhance women’s participation in various sectors, in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030.

She further highlighted the importance of strengthening the presence of Arab women in the fields of business and investment, encouraging them to pursue entrepreneurship and engage in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which constitute the backbone of economies in the developed world.

Al-Ahmadani lauded the exhibition, describing it as “a great opportunity” to exchange experiences and insights while showcasing inspiring success stories that can serve as a motivation for future generations.

Meanwhile, al-Marri said the exhibition witnessed significant development since its previous 11 editions in terms of exhibits, designs, and the participating designers.

She also said the event is beneficial to Qatari female designers and entrepreneurs, pointing out that Qatar has become a significant destination for major exhibitions and events.

Al-Marri noted that this edition features the latest designs in the fields of fashion, accessories and women’s supplies, especially those related to the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. She said this edition features the participation of many designers from GCC countries, in addition to Lebanon and Turkey, and the local participation of about 140 Qatari women entrepreneurs who are presenting their latest innovations.
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