SBWC's Flagship Competition Awards Top-Performing Women-Led Start-Ups

• Sharjah Business Women Council advances female entrepreneurship with ‘Pearl Quest’ initiative
• The platform offers a strategic stage for eight standout founders to pitch their business
• Selected women-led ventures in Sharjah receive recognition and support

The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) concluded its flagship competition by awarding AED 55,000 in prizes to top-performing women-led start-ups. The competition served as a strategic platform for eight standout founders to present their business ideas to a high-calibre panel of judges.

‘Bulbul’ secured the Grand Prize of AED 25,000, while ‘Creams Botanics’ and ‘House of Clay’ earned AED 15,000 each as First and Second Runners-up, respectively, each exemplifying innovation and entrepreneurial excellence.

Th event drew key figures including Sheikha Hind Bint Majid Al Qasimi, Chairperson of SBWC; Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of SCTDA; Maryam bin Al Shaikh, Director of SBWC; and Sara Abdelaziz Al Nuaimi, CEO of Sheraa—alongside a network of investors and industry stakeholders.

Addressing the audience, Maryam Bin Al Shaikh, Director of Sharjah Business Women Council, highlighted the strategic role of women in driving economic and social impact. “Guided by the vision of H.H. Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, we at SBWC firmly believe that supporting women-led businesses is not only a matter of pride, but a proven pathway to sustainable development and innovation.”

The calibre of ideas and business acumen presented by ‘Pearl Quest’ participants reflect the effectiveness of targeted capacity-building. These ventures now serve as compelling examples of how strategic investment in women entrepreneurs can shape a resilient economic future.