Qatar Chamber hosts 1st ‘Young Entrepreneurs Initiative’ workshop

Qatar Chamber recently hosted the first workshop of the ‘Young Entrepreneurs Initiative 2nd Edition’, which gathered students from 28 schools.
The initiative, which is under the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, aims to educate preparatory students about leadership skills by providing training that enables them to invest their energies and ideas that serve society.
Qatar Chamber acting general manager Ali Saeed bu Sherbak al-Mansouri said the chamber supports all initiatives and activities that help entrepreneurs develop their businesses and enhance their role in the domestic economy.
He noted that the ‘Young Entrepreneurs Initiative’ aims to engage school students and educate them about the significance of entrepreneurship and the private sector’s role in the economy and society, as well as strengthen innovation and creativity for students to establish businesses and maintain their development and progress.
The event was presented by Noora al-Awlan, director of Research and Studies at Qatar Chamber, while Ibrahim al-Sulaiti, president of the ‘Young Entrepreneurs Club’, delivered the workshop.
During the workshop, al-Sulaiti spoke about the basic concepts and characteristics needed for a successful entrepreneur, as well as explored inspiring success stories from the business world.
He covered other topics, such as how to generate and evaluate business ideas and prepare integrated business plans that consider all aspects of the project from marketing to financial management.
Al-Sulaiti discussed the financial aspects of business establishment and management, including funding sources available to start-ups and how financial resources are managed efficiently. He also emphasised the importance of marketing for business success, effective marketing strategies, and the significance of digital marketing in business.
Furthermore, al-Sulaiti spoke about management and operation, discussing how to manage projects and organise operations to ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services. He highlighted the importance of innovation and the role of technology in business development, emphasising ways to find innovative solutions to the challenges facing the market.
He also addressed the legal and ethical aspects of business, stressing the importance of adhering to legal and ethical standards to ensure business success and sustainability.
It is noteworthy that the ‘Young Entrepreneurs Initiative’ aims to enhance students’ creativity and innovation, invest their ideas, and create an entrepreneurial mindset, develop students’ skills and leadership capabilities, enhance their competitive spirit, and give students knowledge of how to create a pilot project through practical experience.
The initiative seeks to create a generation of creative students with an entrepreneurial mindset who can take a leadership experience believing in their skills and abilities.