The Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council has hosted its first-ever SME Forum at the Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP).
The event aims to transform Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Qatar by driving innovation, growth, and exploring collaboration in the business community.
The SME Forum strives to build a vibrant ecosystem for local SMEs, focusing on enhancing networking, knowledge exchange, and exploring mutual growth opportunities. The event gathered SME owners, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, presenting a platform to share valuable insights, provide feedback, and explore new avenues for growth within Qatar’s ever-evolving business landscape.
Aysha Al Mudahka, QRDI Council RDI Program Director, highlighted the ambitious vision and goals of the forum during her keynote speech. The event featured several panel discussions where successful stories of top entrepreneurs and business leaders were shared for inspiring attendees while offering practical advices.
In addition to this, the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology presented “SME Go Digital Initiative”. The initiative highlights the pivotal role of digital transformation in fueling growth for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises.
The event wrapped up with a productive networking session, providing a unique opportunity for participants to engage in meaningful conversations, to establish valuable connections with experts, and to explore collaborative opportunities to propel business growth and sustainability.
The QRDI Council’s SME Forum is poised to play a crucial role in supporting Qatar’s economic diversification and innovation goals, which aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030. The vision seeks to transform Qatar into a knowledge-based economy.
