The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), in collaboration with Bahria University, celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2026 on Wednesday under the theme “Empowering the Next Generation: Entrepreneurship Without Barriers” at Bahria University, Islamabad.
RCCI celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week 2026 at Bahria University
ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (APP): The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), in collaboration with Bahria University, celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2026 on Wednesday under the theme “Empowering the Next Generation: Entrepreneurship Without Barriers” at Bahria University, Islamabad.
The event was graced by Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Tourism, as Chief Guest. Vice Admiral Engr. Abid Hameed HI(M), Rector Bahria University; Sohail Altaf, Patron-in-Chief RCCI; Nosherwan Khalil Khan, President RCCI; and Dr. Shimail Daud, Former President RCCI, were also present on the occasion.
In his keynote address, RCCI President Nosherwan Khalil Khan emphasized the importance of promoting entrepreneurship among young people, saying that initiatives like Global Entrepreneurship Week would encourage students to become job creators rather than job seekers.
He said GEW provides an excellent platform for young people to participate in interactive sessions, training workshops, learn from successful entrepreneurs, explore innovative ideas, and enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of entrepreneurship.
The RCCI President urged faculty members and academic institutions to actively connect students and aspiring entrepreneurs with Chambers of Commerce and Industry, enabling them to benefit from industry linkages, business networking, mentorship, and practical guidance from the business community. He emphasized that stronger collaboration between academia and industry is essential to nurturing entrepreneurial talent and transforming innovative ideas into successful business ventures.
He further announced that, as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week activities, RCCI had also arranged industrial and factory visits for students to provide them with practical exposure to business operations, manufacturing processes, industrial management, and the challenges and opportunities of running a business.
He said RCCI’s participation in Global Entrepreneurship Week reflects the Chamber’s commitment to facilitating youth, strengthening the private sector, encouraging innovation, and promoting entrepreneurship as a viable career opportunity. Empowering young entrepreneurs, he added, is essential for sustainable economic growth and a stronger business ecosystem.
A thought-provoking panel discussion brought together leading entrepreneurs and business professionals to highlight emerging business opportunities, discuss challenges faced by startups, and explore ways to empower the next generation through innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive business growth.
The session also featured an interactive question-and-answer segment, providing students and aspiring entrepreneurs with an opportunity to engage directly with industry leaders and gain valuable insights from their experiences.
Also present were RCCI Senior Vice President Waseem Aslam, Vice President Ikram Abbasi, Executive Committee Members, Qazi Muhammad Ahsan, Chairman GEW, along with faculty members, students, and distinguished business leaders.
Through its participation in Global Entrepreneurship Week 2026, RCCI reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial talent, promoting innovation, and strengthening linkages between academia and industry to create a more dynamic and opportunity-driven economy.
