Shareefa Fadhel speaking to women enrolled in the second Mashroui programme supported by ExxonMobil Qatar.
Roudha Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has announced its partnership with ExxonMobil Qatar to launch the second edition of its Mashroui programme.
Mashroui, which means “my business” in Arabic, is Qatar’s first and only women’s entrepreneurship development programme. It is a free, three-month programme that teaches current and aspiring women entrepreneurs the A-Z of how to create and develop a successful business.
The Mashroui programme had garnered much attention for its success last year.
Delivered by accomplished business consultants and lecturers from the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, the courses have been tailored to produce a profound learning experience and to speak to the needs and challenges of women entrepreneurs in Qatar. In addition, guest speakers from the local business community will visit the sessions to discuss topics such as time management skills and
corporate law in Qatar.
“Mashroui is a one-of-a-kind programme being delivered in this region, empowering the women of Qatar to realise their potential and, in turn, contribute directly to the country’s economy. We are delighted to once again find a partner in ExxonMobil, which shares our commitment to empowering women with the skills and knowledge they need to achieve their dreams,” said Shareefa Fadhel, Roudha Centre’s co-founder and managing director.
“ExxonMobil Qatar is extremely pleased to be part of Mashroui and to support Roudha Centre for the second year of this programme that advances women’s participation in Qatar’s economy. Their participation transpires into more prosperous communities, both socially and economically,” said Abdullatif al-Naemi, national development manager for ExxonMobil Qatar Inc. “At ExxonMobil, we believe in supporting programmes such as Mashroui, which encourage women to embrace entrepreneurship, and, in line with National Vision 2030, foster the human ingenuity needed to make this vision a reality.”
Last year’s edition of Mashroui programme graduated 30 women, after a six-month programme, at a ceremony held in Doha. In attendance were programme participants and their families as well as distinguished members of the community, including US ambassador Susan L Ziadeh, Roudha Centre chairperson Sheikha Hanadi bint Nasser al-Thani and ExxonMobil Qatar vice-president Alistair Routledge. Many of the graduating women have since gone on to start their own businesses or expand their existing ones.
Roudha Centre has reached more than 4,500 women through its entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership programmes.
ExxonMobil Qatar’s participation in the Mashroui programme stems from its commitment to support Qatar in realising its National Vision 2030 - particularly its Social Development Pillar, which focuses on enhancing women’s capabilities and empowering them to fully participate in the economic and political spheres of
society.
