(MENAFN- Gulf Times) QNB and the Qatari Businesswomen Association (QBWA) signed yesterday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance women's contribution to economic activities, specifically those involving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Under the MoU, QNB will host two annual workshops to provide financial assistance to all QBWA members by introducing them to a range of QNB products and services dedicated to the SME sector.
Also, the bank will refer QBWA members in need of support to QNB partners such as Qatar Development Bank (QDB), Bedaya, Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (ictQATAR), Ministry of Energy and Industry, and Qatar Chamber.
QNB's private sector partners also include Qatar Building Company (QBC), Mannai Trading, Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), and Qatar Life and Medical Insurance Company (QLM).
The bank will also devote female relationship specialists with years of investment experience to ensure "full assistance and smooth collaboration" with QBWA members.
QNB acting AGM for SMEs Hamad al-Jamali said, "We continue to support SMEs, the driving force of tomorrow's economy, as well as investing in and supporting the Qatari people to help them achieve their business goals and aims.
"I hope that this MoU will result in building sustainable relationships with the Qatari Businesswomen Association members and help generate more business and collaboration opportunities."
QBWA vice chairwoman Aisha Alfardan said, "QBWA is keen to conclude a number of non-exclusive agreements with different institutions, including local banks. These agreements will strengthen relations, which will undoubtedly lead to providing comprehensive services to QBWA members and generate new opportunities for businesswomen in Qatar. We thank QNB for their initiative, and we look forward to a successful collaboration."
To cater to SME enquiries and requirements, QNB has set up dedicated business and corporate branches in Ein Khaled, Wakrah, Al Khor, Industrial City, Mesaieed Industrial City, and the QNB head office.
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