With more than two years bro bono support by Al-Ansari & Associates Roudha Center is launched as the first incubation center for women in Qatar. The Roudha Center, an NGO providing women entrepreneurs in Qatar with a one-stop shop for innovative and effective programs and advocacy efforts, yesterday launched by hosting its first workshop. The workshop, titled “The Idea”, covering the basic elements for starting a business, was attended by over 25 aspiring women entrepreneurs.

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The workshop featured Professor Dr. George White from Carnegie Mellon University Qatar who briefed the women on the steps needed for forming a business. Local entrepreneurs also shared their own experiences and challenges establishing businesses after great ideas.

The Center will deliver business, financial, legal and training and programming services, market and exhibit opportunities; as well as office space assistance to guide women towards entrepreneurship and economic self-sufficiency.

The Roudha Center was co-founded by Renna Al Yassini, Aysha Al Mudehki and the Center’s Managing Director, Shareefa Fadhel. The Center is supported by Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khalid and founding partners, Silatech and Al Ansari and Associates law firm.

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