Sharjah Business Women Council Expands Support for Women Entrepreneurs With Launch of New Hub

The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) has opened a new business hub in Al Mamsha, Sharjah, aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs and business owners through networking, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

The space was launched during an open gathering attended by Sheikha Hind bint Majid Al Qasimi, Chairperson of SBWC, alongside board members, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.

During the event, attendees were introduced to the hub’s services and initiatives, which are designed to support women entrepreneurs and business owners across Sharjah and the wider UAE. The initiative seeks to encourage collaboration among council members, support the development of women-led businesses, and strengthen their contribution to the local economy.

SBWC also introduced the “Haseelah” initiative during the gathering — an interactive platform connecting women entrepreneurs and business owners with experts, entrepreneurs, and influential figures from the UAE and internationally.

The platform aims to offer practical mentorship, encourage the exchange of expertise, broaden professional networks, and connect participants with entities and services that support business growth and long-term sustainability.

“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 said.

She added, “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.”

The event also included an interactive workshop where participants revisited their business ideas and projects from a more practical perspective. Discussions focused on refining concepts, identifying target audiences, understanding the value proposition of each project, and defining actionable next steps.

Group discussions, exercises, and real-life case scenarios formed part of the workshop, helping participants move from broad concepts toward an initial roadmap outlining priorities, required resources, strengths, and areas needing further development before launching or scaling their businesses.