Doha: The fifth edition of Merwad Exhibition (Merwad 5), which was opened yesterday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) with the participation of over 130 Qatari businesswomen, affirms that the Qatari private sector has overcome the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, an official has said.
“Qatar’s economy is strong. Holding this expo at this time affirms that the private sector has bypassed the repercussions of COVID-19 pandemic, as Qatar has successfully managed to deal with the crisis through the adoption of precautionary measures that aimed to preserve the health of people and at the same time protect the economy,” said Qatar Chamber’s Board Member and Chairperson of the Qatari Businesswomen Forum Ibthihaj Al Ahmadani.
Ibtihaj Mohamed Al Ahmadani, Board Member Qatar Chamber, cutting the ribbon on the opening of Merwad Exhibition at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, yesterday. Pics: Abdul Basit/ The Peninsula
Al Ahmadani, who inaugurated the five-day QC sponsored event, reiterated the Chamber’s support for businesswomen and entrepreneurs in the country, particularly through sponsoring exhibitions organised by Qatari businesswomen to promote their products in Qatar and outside the country.
“Through this exhibition, we can see the expo’s development across its previous editions in terms of the variety of displayed items which showcase innovation and high quality products, as well as the large turnout of visitors and the number of exhibitors. The participation of designers from five countries despite the crisis is a testimony of the success of the exhibition recorded since its inception,” she added while talking to the media on the sidelines of the event.
Al Ahmadani also highlighted the role played by the QC’s Qatari Businesswomen Forum in boosting and supporting Qatari businesswomen in the country’s economic activity.
During the event, Al Ahmadani toured the expo’s pavilions and got acquainted with the displayed items and designs which were introduced by designers from five countries.
Held across a 6,000sqm area, the expo features 140 pavilions of clothes, abaya and women’s accessories.
Tamader Al Marri, Director of Vouge Event Company, the organiser of the event, said the expo witnessed a large participation of Qatari businesswomen and designers from Kuwait, Oman, Turkey, India and China. She thanked the Chamber for sponsoring the expo as well as Al Ahmadani for opening the event. She stressed that Merwad has become a landmark in the exhibition industry and has managed to achieve success in the previous editions.
Al Marri went on to reiterate the large turnout of businesswomen and designers, and added that exhibitions such as Merwad contribute to the expansion of women’s contribution to the national economy.
