Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Qatari Business Women’s Association (QBWA) to promote collaboration in areas that support women’s advancement, leadership, and health.
Through this partnership, both organizations will share best practices, exchange expertise, and work together to create opportunities that empower women in business, healthcare, and the wider community.
The MoU was signed between Dr. Iyabo Tinubu-Karch, CEO of Sidra Medicine and Mrs. Aisha Hussein Alfardan, Vice Chair of QBWA. The signing ceremony was attended by QBWA members and Sidra Medicine’s leadership.
Dr. Iyabo Tinubu-Karch, CEO at Sidra Medicine, said: “We firmly believe that as a healthcare entity that caters to women’s health, that our commitment should extend beyond clinical care. This strategic partnership with QBWA reflects our holistic approach to women’s wellbeing and empowerment to become leaders, innovators, and changemakers across all sectors of society.”
QBWA a is an independent non-profit entity working under the umbrella of the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA). QBWA’s mission is to provide the platform to empower business and professional women and to unlock the potential of future generations in support of the Qatar National Vision 2030.
Mrs. Aisha Hussein Alfardan, Vice Chair of the Qatari Business Women’s Association, said: “We are proud to partner with Sidra Medicine as a Healthcare Partner, whose dedication to women’s health and wellness aligns with our mission to empower women professionally and socially. Together, we aim to inspire new collaborations that strengthen Qatar’s ecosystem for women’s advancement.”
Following the MoU ceremony, the QBWA delegation also attended a tour of several clinics and wards related to Women’s Services. For more details about Sidra Medicine’s women’s services, please visit: https://www.sidra.org/services/womens-services.
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About Sidra Medicine
From the heart of Qatar, Sidra Medicine, is a private, not-for-profit academic healthcare and research institution for women, children, and young people.
Established by the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development, Sidra Medicine is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-focused care, conducting innovative biomedical and clinical research, and providing a personalized journey of care and cure and precision medicine specifically for rare and genetic diseases.
To access our specialized healthcare or international patient services, including pediatric care, women’s health, and rare disease treatment or to book a consultation at one of our private clinics, please call +974 40033333 or visit our website at http://www.sidra.org.
About QBWA
The Qatari Businesswomen Association (QBWA) is an independent non-profit organization operating under the umbrella of the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA), which was established by Amiri Decree No. 14 of 2002.
QBWA is dedicated to empowering women and promoting their active participation in the national economy, fostering progress that benefits both women and society at large. Over the years, the Association has played a pivotal role in advancing economic growth in alignment with Qatar’s national vision, emerging as a leading model of best practices and meaningful engagement in the business sector.
Guided by a forward-looking strategy, QBWA continues to expand its impact locally, regionally, and globally, building strategic partnerships with Qatari and international organizations to further its mission and amplify its role in supporting women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic development.
