Doha To Host 7Th GCC Businesswomen Forum In November

Doha, Qatar: The Federation of Gulf Cooperation Council Chambers (FGCCC), in cooperation with the Qatar Chamber and with the support of the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), is organising the seventh edition of the Gulf Businesswomen Forum, to be held under the theme“Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Investment.”

The event will take place from November 12 to 13, 2025, at the Mandarin Oriental – Msheireb, Doha.

The forum builds on the successes of its previous editions. The sixth edition, hosted in Sohar in the Sultanate of Oman, witnessed broad participation from Gulf businesswomen. It highlighted inspiring success stories and showcased innovative initiatives that have supported and advanced the journey of female entrepreneurs across the region.

The forum aims to promote entrepreneurship and sustainable investment among female business owners in GCC countries by showcasing mechanisms that support their participation in sustainable investment. It also seeks to explore ways of transitioning from traditional models to more innovative, digital-based approaches, in line with the Gulf region's broader shift towards a knowledge economy.

On this occasion, Ibtihaj Al-Ahmadani, a Board Member of Qatar Chamber, stated that the forum aims to economically empower Gulf women and strengthen their contribution to economic development across the GCC countries.

She underscored the Chamber's commitment to organising this important forum, given the vital role businesswomen play in driving the Gulf economy, improving the business environment, and broadening horizons for investment and entrepreneurship-aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the sustainable development strategies of GCC countries.

Al-Ahmadani added that the forum serves as a valuable platform for Gulf businesswomen to exchange experiences and expertise, explore new opportunities for cooperation and partnership, and address the key challenges and prospects within various economic sectors.

For his part, Saleh bin Hamad Al-Sharqi, Secretary-General of the FGCCC, said that the 7th edition of the Gulf Businesswomen Forum is being held at a significant time, amid a growing regional focus on empowering women and enhancing their role in leading entrepreneurial and investment ventures across the GCC countries. He reaffirmed the Federation's commitment to enhancing the economic role of women, stressing its firm belief that investing in Gulf women is an investment in a sustainable future and a diversified, competitive economy.

He further underscored that the Federation, in cooperation with member chambers, continues to promote women's leadership and support initiatives led by female entrepreneurs. He also praised the pivotal role of the Qatar Chamber in supporting these efforts and its keenness on activating Gulf partnerships to empower and support women in the economic sector.

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