والمشـروعات الكبـرى، بمـا يرفـع مـن اسـتدامتها ومسـاهمتها في الناتـج المحلـي، اًا في التحـول الهيكلـي للاقتصـاد القطـري. ويعـزز دورهـا شـريك ًًا فـاعل الـمرأة القطريــة؛ المشــاريع الصغيــرة والمتوســطة؛ التنويــع الكلمــات المفتاحيــة: .2030 الاقتصـادي؛ ريـادة الأعمـال النسـائية؛ القيمـة المضافـة؛ رؤيـة قطـر الوطنيـة Abstract This study examines the extent to which Qatari women have contributed to economic development through their participation in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector, within the broader context of Qatar’s economic transformation since the early 2000s. The analysis begins with an examination of the macroeconomic environment and diversification efforts under Qatar National Vision 2030 and proceeds to investigate patterns of women’s participation in economic activity and entrepreneurship. The study adopts a descriptive-analytical approach, relying on official data issued by relevant statistical and institutional authorities. It analyses trends in female participation in the labour force, the sectoral distribution of women’s economic activity, the characteristics of women-led enterprises, and their economic value added in terms of contributions to non-hydrocarbon activities, employment generation, sectoral diversification and the knowledge-based economy. The findings indicate that Qatari women have strengthened their presence in the SME sector, particularly in trade, services, professional, financial and digital activities, thereby contributing to private sector dynamism and the expansion of the non-oil economy. However, maximising this contribution remains constrained by challenges related to access to growth-stage finance, managerial capacity, market competition, and the limited availability of economic data disaggregated by the gender of the business owner, which restricts accurate measurement of the actual impact of women-led enterprises. The study concludes that women’s participation in SMEs represents a growing pillar in Qatar’s economic diversification process. Enhancing its developmental impact requires policies that support institutional expansion, foster innovation, and strengthen the integration of women-led enterprises into local production and supply networks and major contracts, thereby increasing their sustainability and contribution to GDP and consolidating
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