The bazaar to be held at HBKU Student Centre will act as a social engagement platform.
Doha: Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), is organising Souqna bazaar from October 6 to 8.
It will be held at HBKU Student Centre from 11am to 9pm on Thursday and from 3pm to 9pm on Friday and Saturday to showcase local, entrepreneurial, small-scale businesses to the Education City community.
In addition to students and their families, members of the public from across Qatar are welcome to attend and sample what’s on offer.
The bazaar as a platform to enhance social engagement between the community within Education City and the general public, allowing students to learn more about entrepreneurship from local business owners.
The event will expose students and their family members and friends, to cultures and provide opportunity to experience the rich diversity celebrated by HBKU and its partners in Education City.
Students will also have the chance to learn more about local start-ups and flex their entrepreneurial thinking skills as they browse products and services on display and hear success stories from members of the community.
Maryam Hamad Al Mannai, Vice-President, Student Affairs, HBKU, said: “We take great pride in celebrating our Qatari culture and heritage and the cultures of people from other nationalities based within our community.
“We are fortunate to have a diverse group of vendors and start-ups to showcase their goods and services. Visitors will get a glimpse into what is being created by talented entrepreneurs in Qatar.”
