QDB unveils Rowad 2025 under the theme “Beyond Boundaries"

Doha, Qatar - Qatar Development Bank (QDB) announced the 11th Rowad Entrepreneurship Conference, scheduled for 17–19 November 2025 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. The edition is organized with the Young Entrepreneurs Club (YEC) and themed “Beyond Boundaries: Scaling, Sustaining, and Succeeding.” 

Program and features

Rowad 2025 will host more than 120 local and international exhibitors, offer over 30 specialized workshops, and run 15 panel discussions across four tracks, with participation from more than 100 speakers and experts. A new Pitching Arena will allow companies to present directly to investors, complemented by curated networking sessions. 

Youth and media focus

The second Young Entrepreneurs Media Forum will run alongside the conference, providing a platform for youth-led business stories and engagement with media stakeholders. 

Partners and sponsors

Strategic partners include the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Monsha’at is the regional partner, with QNB Group as strategic sponsor. Ooredoo is the telecom sponsor, while Invest Qatar, Qatar Stock Exchange, and Elan Media are platinum sponsors. The QRDI Council participates as innovation sponsor; Qatar Financial Centre is gold sponsor; Snoonu is technology sponsor; and Qatar Media Corporation is the official media partner. 

Context and significance

Rowad is a national entrepreneurship platform within Qatar’s innovation calendar. Following the 2024 joint edition with the Arab SMEs Summit hosted in Doha, the 2025 program emphasizes scale-up readiness, investor access, and cross-border market linkages during Global Entrepreneurship Week. For mohammedsofan70@gmail.comre info visit here