Doha: During the celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), PwC Qatar recently collaborated with “Women of Qatar‘ in order to host a panel with the aim to highlight this year’s Women’s Day (IWD) theme “, Gender equality today for sustainable tomorrow’ featuring several Qatari female entrepreneurs.

The panel was the first of a series. It provided a chance to highlight and celebrate the assistance of Qatari entrepreneurs to different industries and efforts in building a more sustainable ecosystem for women in entrepreneurship. Later, the panel discussed each of the panellist’s journeys, the challenges they faced, and how they overcame those challenges.

The session featured a mixed panel of accomplished women from across sectors in Qatar which Sheikha Al Jawhara Al Thani moderated from Women of Qatar. The panellists included Shams Al Qassabi, Owner and Founder of AlShomous Products and AlShomous Products Factory, the first businesswoman to own a shop and a restaurant in Souq Waqif, and Asmaa Al Kuwari, a prominent life coach.

During the session, the female entrepreneurs talked about all the opportunities and challenges which is expected in the industry for rising female businesswomen. They indicated the knowledge and capability of women are essential in driving and leading change.

According to Firas Sleiman, Partner and Technology, Digital & Cyber Leader at PwC Qatar, “Entrepreneurship is a challenging field for women and men. It is true that women historically faced unique cultural and social challenges, but they must overcome them.

Despite these limitations, we have seen the persistent efforts, growth and success of Qatari women in breaking all the barriers, ensuring their entrepreneurial triumphs, and bringing the much-needed balance to the workplace”.

During the panel, Al Jawhara Al Thani stated that “At’ Women of Qatar’ every day is women’s day. Thanks to PwC’s support, we can create our first joint event, which will help us to fulfil our goals and help us create a stronger community among women.