Leadership to be focus of third live session in Enterprise Qatar's SME Evolution Program targeting Arabic-speaking business owners

To bring this important topic to life, EQ has enlisted the help of entrepreneurial role model, Mr Mohammed Al-Ibrahim, Co-Founder & MD of Semsar Group. Starting his company from scratch, Mohammed's business looks set to become a shining example to all small businesses.

As one of Enterprise Qatar's first major initiatives the SME Evolution Program is aimed at improving the country's innovation ecosystem. A free and comprehensive web-based training program for SMEs, the program is organized with Potential, EQ's partner and program designer.

Local sponsors include Qtel, QSTP, HSBC Bank and QInvest. The strategic partner is GSDP and regional sponsors are AllWorld, Aramex, Google, Intel and Zawya.

Enterprise Qatar Deputy Project Director, Ms Noora Al Mannai, said, "Through the SME Evolution Program, Enterprise Qatar is spearheading a new phase of enterprise development to create a more diversified knowledge-based economy in Qatar. The SME Evolution Program is a groundbreaking initiative that brings together Qatar's innovators and entrepreneurs and a pool of highly recognized speakers to share first-hand information on how to become Qatar's next-generation business leaders. Introducing an Arabic component to the program in this third session underlines our commitment to broaden our target base, reaching out to as many aspiring entrepreneurs as possible."

Mr Mohammed Al-Ibrahim said of his participation, "A future partnership with Enterprise Qatar will help CarSemsar.com realise its vision to become the leading e-commerce/internet company in this region. We have developed a strong brand and we hope to provide young Qatari entrepreneurs with an all-essential digital platform to grow their business ideas as part of the 'Semsar group'. Qatar is a small market and both leadership and collaboration are key."

Enterprise Qatar was established by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, to act as the catalyst and principle driver of Qatar's Entrepreneurial spirit by assisting SMEs and entrepreneurs through various programs and products tailored to meet their specific needs.

Enterprise Qatar also seeks to help innovators realize and grow their projects by building a network of partnerships between new businesses and experienced managers and businessmen in both the public and private sectors.