DOHA: More than 18 Qatari designers will showcase their creations at a fashion show featuring latest trends in abayas, women clothing and accessories on Wednesday at the Pearl-Qatar.
The Vision, a Qatari women organisation, is behind the show catered to the fashionable community of Qatar and the Gulf. It is expected to be attended by affluent socialites, prominent business and public figures, celebrities and media representatives.
The event will provide exposure to budding entrepreneurs, as part of the organization’s mandate to support creative initiatives and develop capacities of Qatari women in various fields, including fashion and arts.
Shaikha Al Sulaiti, Managing Director, The Vision, said the organization hopes to enable more and more young Qataris to start and develop their ideas into prosperous businesses that will positively impact the Qatari economy.
She said women’s contribution to the national income is proving vital for the achievement of Qatar’s developmental goals and Qatar National Vision 2030 by which The Vision is both driven and inspired.
Roger Dagher, Director, Corporate Communications, United Development Company (UDC), the island’s master developer, said: “We are delighted that the Pearl-Qatar continues to be chosen as a preferred destination for hosting glamorous events such as the one brought to us by ‘The Vision’.
“This reflects our position as an ambitious project that has become a beautiful façade to Qatar’s investment in progressive and ambitious developments.
“These aspirations are also shared by The Vision which is looking to contribute to human development in Qatar, as is UDC which is devoted to its corporate social responsibility mandate, of which encouraging local talents is an essential premise,” Dagher added.
The Vision is a Qatari private organization focused on community service and Qatari talent development.
It is managed by a panel of professional women, including Shaikha Al Sulaiti, Sheikha Sara Al Thani, Raya Al Mugaisib, Shaikha Al Mannai, Al Dana Al Sulaiti, Hind Al Muhannadi and Maryam Al Nasser.
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