Qatar Professional Women’s Network’s Launch Event!

Don’t miss the Qatar Professional Women’s Network’s Dream Big! Launch Event!

All ladies in Qatar are being invited to attend and take part in the celebrations at the Qatar Professional Women’s Network’s official launch event, which will take place on Tuesday evening, 7 December, 2010, from 6-8.30 p.m. at the Four Seasons’ Apres Spa Café. This special event marks the QPWN’s official launch to the community and a celebration of its early success.

The theme of the event is “Dream Big!”, a celebration of the personal and professional dreams and aspirations of all women. The launch will begin at 6.00 p.m. with networking over mocktails, hors d’oeuvres and musical entertainment. The official “Dream Big!” programme will commence at 7 p.m., featuring inspiring speeches by QPWN's founder, Christina Zini, and prominent Qatari and expatriate women leaders.

QPWN’s launch event is a unique opportunity for women to meet with other like-minded professional women, expand their networks and re-energise their careers. There will also be exciting prizes and give-aways up for grabs from the Four Seasons and other exclusive local businesses.

It will be a strictly women-only, non-alcoholic event and tickets, costing 175 QR each, must be purchased in advance.

To learn more about QPWN and how to purchase a ticket, visit QPWN's website www.qpwn.org.

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