Doha, September 08 (QNA) - 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 organizing the seventh edition of the Gulf Businesswomen Forum, to be held under the theme "Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Investment."

The event will take place from Nov. 12-13, 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, Qatar Chamber Board Member Ibtihaj Al Ahmadani 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 organizing 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. It also highlights inspiring success stories of female entrepreneurs and the main obstacles they encounter.

For his part, Secretary-General of the FGCCC Saleh bin Hamad Al Sharqi, 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.

Al Sharqi also noted that the forum provides a valuable platform for exchanging ideas and identifying the best approaches to support businesswomen, enabling them to overcome challenges and seize available opportunities, particularly in light of global economic shifts and increasing focus on sustainability and digital transformation.

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. (QNA)