Qatar Chamber hosts session to Mark Global Entrepreneurship Day
Qatar Chamber recently hosted a session on ‘Global Entrepreneurship Day: From Establishment to Expansion and Investment’ to mark Global Entrepreneurship Day.Held in collaboration with the Young Entrepreneurs Centre, the session brought together a group of entrepreneurs, experts, and representatives of institutions supporting Qatar’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.The session highlighted the entrepreneurial journey from establishing a business and navigating its early stages to achieving growth, expansion, and investment. It also explored key challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs, while providing a platform for participants to exchange experiences, practical insights, and lessons learned to support the sustainability, development, and growth of their businesses.Moderated by Hind al-Kuwari, executive leader and strategic advisor, the panel featured Abdullah al-Khunji, general partner at Finjan Investment and co-founder of Flair Business Centre; Haifa al-Abdulla, director of Programmes at Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP); and lawyer Abdullah al-Ajmi.Discussions covered several topics related to the entrepreneurship ecosystem, including how to transform ideas into viable, scalable businesses; the importance of developing sustainable business models; market research and opportunity identification; and the challenges startups faced during the establishment and expansion stages. It also addressed access to financing and investment and the importance of building strategic partnerships.During the session, speakers shared insights from their professional experiences, emphasising the importance of developing entrepreneurial skills and leveraging incubation programmes, business accelerators, and other support initiatives. They further highlighted the importance of innovation and adaptability in navigating the rapidly changing business environment.Fatima al-Kuwari, head of Training and Development at Qatar Chamber, said hosting the session reflects the chamber’s commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and business owners and strengthening their capabilities by providing platforms that bring them together with experts and institutions supporting entrepreneurship.