First workshop for Qatar Business Women Award (QBWA) a resounding success

Launched in December 2007 under the auspices of Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Misnad, the QBWA was created to identify and reward excellence in female managerial ability in the Qatari workforce.

Close to 50 enthusiastic female entrepreneurs and professionals attended this one day workshop.

The lectures were conducted in English and Arabic by Mrs Judith Barton from The Development Partnership, UK and by Mrs. Eman Ghafan Al-Basti, board member of the Qatar Business Women Forum, respectively.

The purpose of the workshop was to acquaint potential candidates with the application process and selection criteria that will be used to determine who the winners will be.

Special focus was placed on the importance of producing the necessary evidence in terms qualifications and work experience when filling-out the application.

The lectures also highlighted certain attributes that will be looked at closely by the jury when selecting the top candidates. These qualities included leadership, coaching, training and mentoring; contribution to the greater community; and innovation in the work place.

At the end of the workshop the ladies were presented certificates of participation by QBWF organizers. The next QBWA workshop will take place on May 14th at Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry and submission of final applications for the award is 5th of October 2008.

The QBWA is a partnership comprising the Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the Qatari Business Women Forum, and Qatar Shell.