detail - Regional Programme Gulf States

Boost for young entrepreneurs in Kuwait

by Gidon Windecker

Twenty young women gathered in the Lady's Lounge of the Regency Hotel in Salmiya on November 28, to participate in a three-day workshop for young female entrepreneurs. The event was organized by Business & Professional Women Kuwait (BPW) in cooperation with KAS Regional Program Gulf-States. The Woman’s Leadership & Entrepreneurship Project aims at the development of economic structures, at the empowerment of small businesses, and at greater participation rights of young women.

December 6, 2011 Ordering Information

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Omar Al-Houti is explaining marketing principles.

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One male participant was admitted to the workshop.

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The trainer An Swinnen is receiving a hand-made flower bouquet with her picture engraved.

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Thomas Birringer, KAS Regional Representative, is presenting the certificates to the participants, together with BPW President Maha Al-Baghli (left).

The workshop was conducted by the internationally renowned trainer An Swinnen. Together with the Kuwaiti marketing expert Umar Al-Houti, Swinnen presented core issues such as strategic planning, marketing, finance, time management, as well as setting and achieving goals.

In addition to business strategies and many useful and practical tips, the workshop offered the opportunity to exchange ideas and to share experiences and discuss challenges young women face in the Kuwaiti society. The participants agreed that young female entrepreneurs should be given more leeway and greater legal ground to start and grow their businesses.