Qatar Chamber and Ministry Discuss Enhancing Training for Productive Families

Mr. Ali Busharbak Al-Mansouri, Acting Director General of Qatar Chamber, recently met with a delegation from the Ministry of Social Development and Family to discuss enhancing training programs for productive families. Al-Mansouri stated, "Productive families represent an important segment of entrepreneurs, as many home-based projects have succeeded in developing distinguished and competitive products and services." He emphasized the significance of training and qualification, particularly in areas like project management, marketing, digital marketing, cost management, pricing, customer service, and product quality development, to help project owners manage businesses based on sound commercial principles. Al-Mansouri added, "The integration of efforts of various concerned parties is important to provide an integrated system that helps these project owners face challenges and transform their ideas and skills into successful and sustainable projects."

Chamber's Commitment to Empowerment

Qatar Chamber affirmed its dedication to supporting and empowering productive families and owners of home-based projects. The Chamber's commitment shows its role in fostering local entrepreneurship and contributing to economic diversification. This support aims to provide a strong framework for small-scale ventures to grow and achieve sustainability within the market. By focusing on empowerment, Qatar Chamber seeks to ensure that these family-led initiatives can overcome potential obstacles and enhance their business capabilities. The Chamber views these families as integral to the national economy, recognizing their potential to innovate and provide unique products and services. This strategic focus aligns with broader national efforts to develop and nurture local talent and enterprise.

Key Training Areas Identified

Qatar Chamber prioritizes the development of home-based project owners through targeted training and qualification programs. These programs are designed to enhance essential business skills, with a particular focus on areas such as project management, marketing, and digital marketing strategies. The Chamber also emphasizes training in financial aspects, including cost management and pricing techniques, to ensure sustainable business operations. The initiatives cover critical customer-facing skills like customer service and product quality development, aiming to equip project owners with the full knowledge needed to manage their ventures effectively and competitively in the market.

Delegation and Meeting Details

The meeting occurred on August 26, 2026, in Doha, Qatar. Representing the Ministry of Social Development and Family, the delegation included Ms. Buthaina Al-Obeidli, Director of the Family Empowerment Department. She was accompanied by Ms. Ghada Al-Emadi, who serves as the Head of the Empowerment Section, and Ms. Fatima Al-Mohannadi, the Social Service Programs Coordinator. The discussions focused on enhancing training programs for productive families.

Vision for Integrated Support

The meeting between Qatar Chamber and the Ministry of Social Development and Family focused on strengthening collaboration between the two entities. Discussions specifically addressed enhancing cooperation in the field of training and development programs, aiming to provide full support for productive families. This strategic alignment seeks to create an integrated system that empowers project owners by equipping them with essential skills and resources. The objective is to ensure these initiatives can operate effectively and contribute to the national economy through well-structured training and sustained development.