DOHA: The transformation that is taking place in the State of Qatar cannot be discussed without highlighting the crucial role of Qatari women.

Side-by-side with their fellow men, Qatari women have taken on a leading role in the country’s economic, political, social, and sports transformations that realize Qatar National Vision 2030 goal of building a future that relies on all of its society’s capabilities.

Qatari women have throughout history played an important role in society. The economic conditions of many Qatari families’ pre-oil required women to carry out many roles, particularly during the diving season.

Nowadays Qatari women are playing a significant role in the country’s development, backed by the political leadership and fully-supported by society, without having to forego her Arab and Islamic identity and principles.

Qatar’s permanent constitution came to confirm women’s crucial role and to enhance their rights. It stressed on the principle of equality between all citizens in their rights and duties.

It also prevented discrimination based on gender and focused on equal opportunity for all in terms of enjoying services and participating in all fields.

There were also a number of policies, legislation, and national strategies were adopted to empower women and to provide her with the opportunity to actively participate in the development process.

Qatari legislation prevents discrimination against women in the job market, whether in the public or private sector. Women are also paid equal wages to men who work the same job.

They also get equal training and promotion opportunities. The human resources law also award men and women equal opportunities in gaining promotions and occupying leadership positions.

Qatar National Vision 2030 reflected these constitutional principles by stressing on the importance of enhancing women’s role in society, particularly through participation in the economic and political fields.

The vision also stressed that the aspired societal development means providing equal education and work opportunities to all citizens regardless of their backgrounds or gender.

One of the hallmarks of the country’s leadership in that regard was the role of HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser in enhancing women’s role, making Her Highness a role model for Qatari women and women around the world.

The local, regional, and international projects launched by HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, particularly in the education and societal development fields, will continue to be a source of pride for Arab women and women around the world.

There is also no doubt that the high-quality education system established in Qatar over the past two decades helped build the capabilities of Qatari men and women. Qatar’s education system is ranked top among Arab countries and fourth in the world according to the report of the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2017. This helped women play a big role in the country’s modernization and development push.

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