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Under the Patronage of HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Prime Minister of the State of Qatar
Doha, Qatar - In support of efforts to build a solid foundation of entrepreneurial skills and capabilities in Qatar and across the region, Manateq has announced that it has reached an agreement with the organisers of the 3rd Entrepreneurship in Economic Development Forum to be the event's Economic Zones Partner.
Organised by Interactive Business Network (IBN), with Qatar University and Qatar Development Bank (QDB) as Event Hosts, this year's Forum, which is to be held under the patronage and presence of HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Prime Minister of the State of Qatar, is scheduled to take place on the 7th and 8th of March 2016 at the Sheraton Doha Resort and Convention Hotel in Qatar.
As a first-of-its-kind platform for in-depth and academic discussions on the opportunities and challenges of entrepreneurship in Qatar and the region, the Forum is expected to gather some of the most brilliant minds from the public and private sectors who will exchange valuable insights with leading personalities from the academic community.
"As the foremost developer and operator of Qatar's new economic zones and projects that offer world-class business environments to the Qatari private sector, we at Manateq believe that we should proactively support the push to strengthen and encourage the entrepreneurial aspirations of the citizens and residents of Qatar, as well as those from nearby countries in this region," said Fahad Rashid Al Kaabi, CEO of Manateq. "Through free-wheeling exchanges of ideas, knowledge and experiences between an international line-up of leading business leaders of well-established business enterprises and well-respected academicians, it is our hope that relevant courses and programs that will reinforce an entrepreneurial mindset among young Qatari students, professionals and business executives will be created.
"And for us at Manateq, being a catalyst for growth of a robust private sector in Qatar, we look forward to welcoming in the future some of the participants in this Forum who will wish to avail of our world-class products and services as new and budding entrepreneurs," he added.
In reaction to Manateq's announcement, Raed Chehaib, CEO of IBN commented: "The support to this Forum from key stakeholders who share a common aspiration of seeing a strong private sector role in nation building is indeed encouraging. As it is our desire to promote investment opportunities and business activities in Qatar and the region, Manateq's presence in this Forum is truly valuable.
"Therefore, on behalf of the organisers of this Forum, I wish to extend our sincere gratitude to Manateq for their continued support," he added.
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About Manateq
Manateq is a catalyst for change; a national initiative working to diversify Qatar's economy through the provision of world-class infrastructures within strategically placed economic zones.
Established in 2011, with His Excellency Sheikh Ahmed Bin Jassim Al Thani, the Minister of Economy and Commerce, as the Chairman, Manateq is positioned as a vital component in achieving the 'Economic Development' pillar of the Qatar National Vision 2030.
We realise that long-term and sustainable economic growth can only be accomplished through a thriving private business sector, capable of competing globally, and that the nation must now think beyond the current upcoming projects, such as the 2022 World Cup, to the establishment of non-oil related industries. To this end, the emphasis is now on the creation of a solid infrastructure in which small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can prosper and grow.
To ensure this kind of longevity, it is essential that we have the investment, expertise, and entrepreneurial culture necessary. Manateq is therefore mandated to establish a wider range of business sectors in the economy, by developing indigenous enterprises in these sectors whilst also attracting international investment, businesses, and partners.
We work with potential and existing, local and foreign, investors; providing an international gateway for the swift set-up and successful growth of your business in Qatar.
Our personalized and comprehensive client engagement and support services ensure that establishing your operations here is made simple, and with our diverse range of land and property solutions there are plenty of reasons to make the move.
The Special Economic Zones, Logistics Parks, and Warehousing Parks offer our investors a range of client services, unparalleled interconnectivity, access to GCC and global markets, high quality infrastructure, an easy set-up process, and much more. www.manateq.qa
About Qatar University:
Qatar University is one of the leading institutions of academic and research excellence in the GCC region. It provides high quality undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare competent graduates, primed to shape the future of Qatar. The organization's strong relationship with Qatari society is reflected in its community service efforts and in its vibrant research portfolio that addresses relevant local and regional challenges, advances national goals towards a knowledge-based economy, and contributes actively to the needs and aspirations of the society.
About Interactive Business Network
Established in 2010, Interactive Business Network's vision is to become a leader in the event management industry and to play a major role in promoting investment opportunities and business activities. Its main mission is to build channels of communication and interaction that support and promote business and investment activity. Having the required knowledge and expertise to assume a place among the best in its field on the local and regional market, it has served a large number of major clients in all sectors in Qatar and the region. By applying the highest standards of skill, effort, and creativity, it offers clients solutions that are individually tailored to meet their requirements, objectives and constraints. As a result, its events have gained well-earned recognition as the most effective, influential and well organized. www.interactiveb.com
About Qatar Development Bank (QDB)
Qatar Development Bank (QDB) was established in 1997 as the Qatar Industrial Development Bank, a 100% government-owned developmental organization. Its primary aim was to develop investments within local industries, thereby accelerating growth and economic diversification in Qatar through support for private sector. Between 1997 and 2005, the bank expanded its portfolio, diversifying from its industrial base to include support and guidance for a range of non-industrial sectors identified as key to the development of Qatar. Shortly afterwards in 2006, the bank revisited its mission statement to reflect the successful completion of its new strategic objective and changed its name to Qatar Development Bank. In 2008, The State of Qatar, QDB's sole shareholder, increased the bank's capital from 200 million to 10 billion riyals in 2008. Since that time, and reflecting the expansion of its mission and financial assets, QDB has launched a considerable number of strategic initiatives and programs, all designed to directly contribute to the economic growth and development of Qatar.
QDB's strategy is entirely in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. It is focused on promoting and facilitating the growth of the private sector in Qatar within key economic channels. In turn, this support will enable the development of long term, sustainable social and economic benefits across the economy.
Aside from offering financial support, Qatar Development Bank is tasked with promoting entrepreneurship in the private sector, facilitating the development of key economic sectors through the provision of capital and advisory services. QDB has also launched several initiatives, including Al Dhameen program, an indirect loan facility to guarantee commercial bank loans to private sector companies, in collaboration with other banks and financial institutions. QDB's export arm "TASDEER" program was created to develop and promote exports from Qatar, providing export credit guarantees in addition to financial products and solutions designed to mitigate the risks imposed on local exporters. The bank also provides consulting services in business development to help entrepreneurs to prepare for business. This will include feasibility studies, the conduct of market research and the selection of appropriate techniques; fundamentally helping to develop the capabilities of SME owners to enhance and refine their skills in the market and establish strong ties with financial and non-financial support entities.
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