Doha: Qatari Businesswomen Association (QBWA) successfully concluded its participation in the World Trade Organization’s Public Forum that recently took place in Geneva “Re-Globalization: Better Trade for a Better World.” The association stated in a statement today that its participation in the activities of the international forum demonstrates its commitment to empowering women in global trade through its participation in a discussion seminar on digital empowerment of women in trade, and an art exhibition by renowned Qatari artist and QBWA board member, Amal Al Aathem.
“Our participation in the forum was a great success,” said Vice Chairwoman of QBWA Aisha Alfardan. “Through the panel discussion and the art exhibition, we highlighted the crucial role that Qatari women play in shaping a more inclusive global economy. The insights shared and the relationships we built during this forum will undoubtedly drive our efforts to support female entrepreneurs, especially in the digital economy.” The seminar “Empoweri
ng Women: Digitalization for Inclusive Trade,” organized by the association, addressed strategies for leveraging digital technologies to enhance women’s participation in global trade. Participants reviewed ways to bridge the digital gender gap, enhance women’s participation in e-commerce, and leverage digital tools to overcome traditional barriers.
For her part, HE Permanent Representative of State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva Dr. Hind bint Abdulrahman Al Muftah, stressed the importance of such dialogues, noting that the seminar organized by QBWA highlighted the critical issues facing women in trade and business, and that platforms of this kind would enhance the ability to develop concrete strategies to ensure women’s full participation in the digital economy, in line with Qatar’s vision for an inclusive and sustainable future.
In turn, Director of the State of Qatar’s office at the WTO and other economic organizations in Geneva, Ahmed Issa Al Sulaiti, said: “The prominent participation o
f the Qatari Businesswomen Association in this forum confirms Qatar’s commitment to enhancing the role of women and their contributions to trade and business.
He explained that the contributions of the association’s members had a clear impact in enriching the discussions and laying the foundations for integrating women’s perspectives into dialogues related to international trade.
On the other hand, the art exhibition titled “Observers” by Qatari artist Amal Al Aathem added a distinctive cultural dimension to the association’s participation in the forum through a collection of distinguished artworks.
In the same context and on the sidelines of the official events of the forum, the League delegation participated in a number of strategic meetings and visits aimed at strengthening international relations and exploring opportunities for cooperation. During a meeting with Director General of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce (CCIG), Vincent Subilia, at the Chamber’s headquarters, the League delegation discussed way
s to enhance dialogue on possible partnerships and trade relations between the two sides.
The WTO’s Public Forum is one of the most prominent annual international events, and constitutes an opportunity for international communication at various levels, and provides a platform for influential stakeholders from different countries of the world to discuss the future of global trade, with the participation of a large number of policy makers, representatives of civil society, academics, and business leaders.
Source: Qatar News Agency