Qatar history Flashcards
Explain the role of women in the past
- The economic conditions prevailing during the pre-oil era
- at that time allowed many women to play an important role and special role for their families
- as most men used to leave during the diving season
Explain the participation of woman in the development process
- Education was the starting point for women’s participation in development process
- As women began
their role as teachers, led by Amna Al-Jaida who was a pioneer educator - Through the development process
the domains that women entered and contributed to
diversified - such as education, health, diplomatic work,
law, media, arts and applied sciences
Give examples of women’s contribution in the development process
- Education
- Health
- Diplomatic work
- Sport
Women and education
- Qatari women have entered work through teaching
profession which is the most vital domain of Qatari women’s
work - Qatari women occupy the majority of roles within the
Ministry of Education - The appointment of Her Excellency Sheikha Al-Mahmoud
as the Minister of Education in 2003, to be the first lady ever
in Qatar and the GCC region to occupy such an important
ministerial post - which emphasizes the role of Qatari women in the prosperity and development of
education in Qatar. - in addition, the percentage of Qatari women at Qatar University, either as faculty
members or administrative staff, accounts for more than 50% of the total workforce of the University
What was the starting point for women in the development process?
Education
How did women begin there role as teachers?
By being led by Amna Al-Jaida
Give examples of the domain women have entered
Education, health, diplomatic work, law, media, arts and science
How did women enter work?
Though education
When was Sheikha Al-mahmoud appointed as the minister of education?
2003
Women and health
-Since the late 1960s, Qatari women have contributed to the health field
- through entering nursing
profession
- as Qatari girls have had the opportunity to study medicine, work as doctors, and work in
Hamad Medical Corporation and health centers
Since when did Qatari women contribute to the health field?
Since late 1960s
Women and diplomatic work
Qatari women have taken up senior post to represent the State of Qatar abroad
- For example Sheikha Alia Ahmad Al-Thani was appointed as the
first female ambassador who assumed the post of the
permanent delegate of the State of Qatar in the Europe-
based United Nations headquarters in Geneva, then she
became the Permanent Representative of Qatar to the
United Nations in New York
- Qatari women are still expanding in the range of
disciplines they have entered for work and study purposes,
to enrich the country in wide fields that compete and keep
pace with development.
Who was the 1st female ambassador who assumed the post of the permanent delegate of Qatar?
Sheikha Alia Ahmad Al-Thani
Women and sport
- The Qatar Women’s Sport Committee was established by a decision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al-Missned
- which was named as the “Qatari Women’s Sports Committee in 2001”, to form a starting point in the women’s sports movement in Qatar
- The aim was to encourage women to participate in sports, excelling and improving their lives, creating a strong Olympic sports team, and
advancing the national society as a whole.
Name some sports achievements of women
Sports achievements of women:
- In 2021, Qatar Shooting and Archery Association won the
Bronze Medal in the Mixed Shooting Rifle Competition held in
Kazakhstan.
- In 2021, Qatar Table Tennis Association won the bronze medal
of the Arab Women’s Club Championship held in Jordan.
- The shot put team participated in the Olympic Games in Tokyo
2020.
