Corporate organisations team up to support SMEs

Doha, Qatar: Leading corporate organisations in Qatar have teamed up to provide the needed support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Qatar wi...

Doha, Qatar: Leading corporate organisations in Qatar have teamed up to provide the needed support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Qatar with the aim of helping them grow and build a better future through community support, driven by people who believe in collaboration, growth, and the power of entrepreneurship.

Driven by DHL, the global leader in the logistics industry, the initiative is being held in partnership with leading organisations including Microsoft, Commercial Bank Qatar, Vodafone, Workinton, Olgilvy, Seib Insurance, and Al Tamimi Law Firm, and will be managed by Soutien Group, a leading advisory and consultancy group specialising in the field of advisory and consulting.

The initiative, known as DHL4SMEs, aims to provide SMEs in Qatar with practical and actionable advice. It will achieve this by conducting regular webinars, hosting podcasts, and organizing open days, all of which will equip SMEs with the necessary insights to address their most pressing challenges. It offers a hands-on, solution-driven approach that SMEs can apply to their businesses immediately.

The initiative focuses on the most critical areas for SME success: logistics aimed at helping SMEs master supply chain management, technology and communication-enabling digital transformation and improving connectivity; legal and regulatory-ensuring businesses comply with necessary legal frameworks; marketing and branding-assisting SMEs in building strong, recognizable brands; as well as insurance, finance, work culture, and digital transformation; among others.

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Country Manager, DHL Express Qatar, Ahmed Elfangary, said, “Today, we come together with a shared purpose—to empower and support the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Qatar. We understand the challenges faced by these businesses and the vital role they play in driving our economy forward. At DHL, we always strive to deliver with purpose and passion, and that applies to much more than shipments. Experiences, sports, and today we are delivering knowledge and information.