Arabian Women Exhibition Draws 20K Visitors in Doha

The 15th edition of the Arabian Women Exhibition concluded successfully at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), attracting more than 20,000 visitors over six days. The event brought together women entrepreneurs, designers and business leaders, creating opportunities for networking, collaboration and business development.

Organized under the patronage of the Qatar Chamber and the Qatari Businesswomen Forum, the exhibition featured 200 booths representing 140 Qatari women entrepreneurs. Participants also included designers and creators from across the GCC and other international markets, showcasing a diverse range of businesses and creative talent.

One of the key features of this year's exhibition was its collaboration with M7. The partnership brought together a selected group of Doha-based brands and designers, highlighting the city's growing fashion and creative industries. The showcase focused on local craftsmanship, innovative designs and the evolving vision of Qatar's creative community.

Key Highlights:

• The exhibition attracted over 20,000 visitors and featured 140 Qatari women entrepreneurs
• The M7 partnership showcased Doha-based brands and regional creative talent
• The event created networking and business opportunities for women entrepreneurs worldwide

The exhibition also offered visitors an insight into Fall/Winter 2026 fashion trends, featuring luxury fashion, accessories and women's products that combined modern styles with traditional craftsmanship. Beyond fashion and retail, the event provided a platform for entrepreneurs to build professional connections and explore new business opportunities while supporting the growing participation of women in Qatar's private sector and economic diversification efforts.

The Arabian WomenExhibition was established in 2019 by Vogue Event Company and has had 15 successful editions up to date. This milestone event continues the Chamber's focus on enabling women entrepreneurs, accentuating ‘Athar (Impact)’, the legacy women leave behind when they are successful as talent, leaders and creators in the regional design community.

The 15th edition also saw the participation of a wide array of countries, from the GCC countries and Morocco to Jordan, Türkiye, Lebanon, Egypt, Pakistan, India and France – reinforcing its international appeal.

The exhibition provided women entrepreneurs with an opportunity to increase their professional network, explore potential collaboration and build new business alliances, said Qatar News Agency.

The event also highlighted the rising impact of women-led businesses on Qatar's private sector and overall efforts towards economic diversification. During this time, M7's involvement brought a creative touch to the exhibition, with a rolled-up selection of regional talent and an exhibition that highlighted the link between current design, old craftsmanship and modern day creative enterprise.

As part of this partnership, visitors were given the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the growing regional fashion and design scene, as well as the people behind its success. The successful completion of the six-day exhibition also served to underscore the significance of platforms that facilitate women entrepreneurs, designers and business owners to engage with consumers, investors and like-minded entrepreneurs.