DOHA: Leadership strategies, creating success, entrepreneurship, gender equality and social responsibility will be at the heart of the second edition of Doha Women Forum (DWF) to be held today at Westin Doha Hotel and Spa.
Themed ‘Press for Progress’, the event features empowering talks by women community leaders, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, artists and life coaches. It is organised by Future 318 (Faisal Al Suwaidi For Events), in partnership with Qatar Shell and Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles .
“We are very pleased to present ‘DWF 2018’ to women here in Qatar. Future 318 prides itself in conceptualizing events that benefit the community and Doha Women Forum was developed with that in mind. It is a platform where women can learn life-changing concepts, meet other interesting women, hear inspiring stories and be encouraged to press for progress,” said Conchita Ponce, Director of Future 318 Events
“At Qatar Shell, we are continuously driving more and more diversity into our workforce and ensuring that we have an inclusive and empowering environment,” said Julie Amey, VP Finance at Qatar Shell. “As such, we are delighted to support the DWF in its mission to strengthen the role of women in Qatari society. It is a key enabler for the development of Qatar and for the development of future generations. At Shell we share the same values and ambitions– to empower and develop women in the oil and gas industry and beyond.”
Gianrico Esposito, General Manager of The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa, said, “We are extremely proud to host DWF and it is such a great honour for us to be the official Hotel Partner of this bespoke event that aims to shed light on the talented and ambitious women who have contributed to the development of Qatar’s economy.”
Sheikh Faleh Bin Nawaf Al Thani, Automotive Operations Director at Nasser Bin Khaled Holding, said: “Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles and Mercedes-Benz are honoured to support DWF which reflects our commitment to women and their progress in the society.”
