Ibrahim Al Mannai (right), Executive Director of Advisory Services and Incubation at Qatar Development Bank; Abdulsalam Abu Issa (left), CEO of Salam International; and Aysha Al Mudahka (centre), QBIC CEO; cutting a ribbon to officially launch the 3rd edi
DOHA: As part of its continuous support for home-based businesses, Qatar Development Bank (QDB) has launched the 3rd edition of ‘Ramadan Bazaar Markets 2018’ in cooperation with Bedaya Center and Qatar Business Incubation Center (QBIC).
The Ramadan Bazaar, being held at The Gate Mall, was formally opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on late Saturday. The event is in the framework of QDB’s ‘Home-based Business National Program’ for developing such businesses. It was launched in 2015 to support this sector aiming that these business will contribute effectively to the local economy.
The Ramadan Baazar was inaugurated by Ibrahim Al Mannai, Executive Director of Advisory Services and Incubations at Qatar Development Bank, Abdulsalam Abu Issa, CEO of Salam International, and Aysha Al Mudahka, QBIC CEO, in the presence of participating entrepreneurs and large number of shoppers.
The Ramadan Bazaar Markets is set to run from May 26 until June 8 from 8pm to 1am at the Gate Mall - Vatrena 17, at the Al Duhail Sports Club - DukanBedaya (Night Market), and at Katara - DukanBedaya (Night Market). It will feature a variety of homemade products and innovative handcrafts made expertly by 150 entrepreneurial projects and initiatives, available for shoppers during the holy month of Ramadan.
Commenting on the occasion, Al Mannai, said: “Due to the pivotal role the Home-based business play and the significant impact they have in contributing to the development of the national economy, the 3rdedition of the Ramadan Bazaar Markets is organized as a continuation to the success of the previous editions.
The Ramadan Bazaar Markets 2018 offers home-based businesses a unique opportunity to display and sell their products, create new marketing and distribution channels, and showcase their projects on a wide scale.
This comes in line with QDB’s strategy to support home-based businesses and to improve their economic and social stability and in return contribute to the sustainability and diversification of the national economy, which is in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030.
QDB is committed to support and empower these businesses, enhance entrepreneurs’ skills, improve levels of production and provide them with market access opportunities to transform these businesses into larger enterprises.
