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FIE Qatar hosts pre-launch roundtable to strengthen engineering professional network
The Federation of Indian Engineers (FIE), Qatar, an organisation affiliated with the Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC) under the aegis of the Indian embassy in Qatar, organised a Pre-Launch Roundtable, bringing together engineering professionals, industry leaders, senior executives, and entrepreneurs to exchange ideas and discuss the vision, objectives, and future initiatives of the organisation.
The event in Doha provided an interactive platform for participants to share insights and recommendations on building the FIE into a strong, credible, and influential professional network representing Indian engineering talent in Qatar.
The discussions focused on the FIE's key objectives, including professional development, knowledge sharing, business networking, entrepreneurship, innovation, mentorship, and industry collaboration.
Particular emphasis was placed on creating meaningful opportunities for engineering professionals to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the wider business and technology ecosystem.
The role that the FIE could play in strengthening Indo-Qatar co-operation in engineering, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, facilitating the exchange of expertise and creating opportunities for collaboration between professionals and businesses in both countries, was also discussed.
Participants explored initiatives to support young engineering graduates through internships and mentorship programmes, empower women engineering professionals, encourage entrepreneurship, and establish an innovation ecosystem connecting promising ideas with industry experts, business networks, and potential investors.
IBPC Qatar president Thaha Muhammed Abdul Kareem, FIE board chairman Eng. E J John, FIE president Eng. Dileep Balakrishnan, FIE vice-president Eng. Thanuja Haseeb, and Eng. Syblee Sajeet spoke on the occasion.
The organisers thanked the participants for their engagement, constructive suggestions, and encouragement.
"The FIE aims to go beyond conventional professional networking by creating a dynamic platform that connects talent, knowledge, innovation, and business opportunities,” FIE office bearers said. "Our vision is to empower Indian engineering professionals in Qatar while making meaningful contributions to the development of both Qatar and India.”