Sharjah Business Women Council launches new hub to empower female entrepreneurs

The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) has inaugurated a new business hub in Al Mamsha, Sharjah, dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs and business owners. This initiative aims to provide a vital space for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaborative opportunities within the UAE's business community.

The launch event, attended by Sheikha Hind bint Majid Al Qasimi, Chairperson of SBWC, along with board members and business leaders, introduced participants to the hub's services. These offerings are designed to bolster collaboration among council members, drive the growth of women-led businesses, and enhance their visibility in the local economy.

Adding to its support services, SBWC also unveiled the "Haseelah" initiative. This interactive platform is set to connect women entrepreneurs with a network of experts, established entrepreneurs, and prominent figures from both the UAE and internationally. The goal is to offer practical mentorship, facilitate the sharing of expertise, broaden professional networks, and link participants with resources crucial for business growth and long-term sustainability.

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Many entrepreneurs and business owners have strong ideas, but the challenge is turning those ideas into sustainable businesses. This space is designed to help businesswomen connect, exchange experiences, and access practical knowledge to support clearer, more confident decision-making.

Sheikha Hind emphasized the hub's role in helping entrepreneurs transform strong ideas into sustainable businesses. "This space is designed to help businesswomen connect, exchange experiences, and access practical knowledge to support clearer, more confident decision-making," she stated. She further highlighted the importance of collaboration, adding, "By creating a supportive professional environment, we aim to strengthen connections between entrepreneurs and support the wider presence of women-led businesses in the local economy."

The event also featured a practical workshop where participants refined their business ideas, focusing on concept clarity, target audiences, project value, and actionable next steps. This session included group discussions and exercises designed to guide entrepreneurs from broad concepts to a concrete roadmap, identifying priorities, resources, strengths, and areas needing attention before launching or expanding their ventures. SBWC also recently reinforced its commitment at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2026), showcasing its support for women entrepreneurs and the region's startup ecosystem.

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We believe collaboration plays an important role in helping women-led businesses grow. By creating a supportive professional environment, we aim to strengthen connections between entrepreneurs and support the wider presence of women-led businesses in the local economy.