Women Empowerment Archives

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How Qatar-based ‘This Mama Invests’ is enriching women with financial literacy

For Malu Marsault, the instability of life during the pandemic coupled with the anxieties of a growing family inspired her to take charge of her financial trajectory. Qatar-based resident Malu…

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90% still hold biases against women globally: UN

Shocking figures reported in the GSNI show some 25% of people surveyed believe it is still justifiable for a man to beat his wife. Some 90% of the world still…

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Morocco and Qatar strengthen partnership in social protection and development

Both countries are exploring ways to deepen cooperation and promote women empowerment in social welfare services and employment opportunities. Qatar and Morocco have pledged to boost social protection in both…

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Qatari women play vital role in national development: official

The First International Congress for Women of Influence gathered influential female figures including wives of heads of state, ministers, vice presidents, and parliamentarians from around the world. Qatari women have…

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Qatar Foundation scholarships ensures ‘uninterrupted education’ for Afghan robotics team

The girls were safely evacuated from Afghanistan days after the Taliban took over the capital city of Kabul on 15 August. Qatar Foundation [QF] and Qatar Fund For Development [QFFD]…

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Qatar invests in empowering Afghan women to join workforce

The agreement will provide Afghan women and girls with the skills needed to build their own businesses that can later compete with global economies. Qatar Fund for Development [QFFD] and…

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Powerhouses: The women taking centre stage in shaping Qatar today

Doha News is putting the spotlight on the Qatari women breaking glass ceilings, establishing legacies and on a mission to building the Qatar we know today. March 8 is celebrated…

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Meet Shams Al-Qassabi: Souq Waqif’s first ever businesswoman

Shams Al-Qassabi made history for being the first bold woman to kickstart a business in Souq Waqif, a bustling market at the heart of the Qatari capital. Meet Shams Al-Qassabi,…

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Qatari women ‘outnumber men’ at local universities

Qatari women outnumber their male counterparts in higher education once again, Qatar Foundation tells Doha News. In the past academic year, almost 75% of Qatari students registered at Qatar Foundation…

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