QNA
Tehran
Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council HE Dr Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti has affirmed the pioneering role Qatari women play in the development and theircontribution to the country achieving greater heights at various levels.
In a speech during her participation in the "First International Congress on Influential Women”, which was held in the Iranian capital of Tehran, the deputy speaker said that Qatari women have assumed pioneering roles and important positions, which has resulted in women making huge contributions tothe country.
She noted the pioneering role of HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser locally, regionally and globally, and her many initiatives in humanitarian work in the fields of education and health.
The Shura Council deputy speaker recalled the struggle of Palestinian women for nearly a century and their prominent role in the steadfastness of their children in the face of the occupation. In this connection, she mentioned the role of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who conveyed the truth to the entire world.
She touched on the skills, capabilities and qualities that distinguish influential women, whopossess leadership capabilities, insightful vision, rich culture and the ability to stimulate, and the constant focus on goals.
She emphasized that Islam preceded all civilizations in honouring women and granting them a high position in society, as women are the foundation on which the entire society is built, reviewing the biography of some pioneer women in Islamic history who had clear imprints in many fields.
It is noteworthy that the conference sought to create an opportunity for communication between influential women in the world to provide a common ground for exchanging experiences and opinions, and to provide the necessary support for efforts for promoting women’s role in their societies.