Meet the women of Qatar who are determined to break the glass ceiling and inspire others in science and technology, entrepreneurship and fashion.
In this episode, the Qatar 365 team celebrates International Women’s Day. Banking on women: accelerating progress is the theme of the day designated by the United Nations, aimed at promoting women’s rights.
Laila Humairah meets two inspiring personalities who are contributing to Qatar’s digital transformation and the establishment of sustainable water management policies. Director of the Digital Innovation Department at the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Eman Al Kuwari, focuses on real-world applications using high-tech solutions, including traffic management and analytics food security. Dr. Deema Almasri uses her ten years of scientific research to develop policies on water management in Earthna.
Conchita Ponce founded the Doha Women Forum seven years ago. The organization offers an annual event attended by network professionals, entrepreneurs and industry experts. By participating in debates, roundtables and workshops, women gain the knowledge needed to realize their dreams, whether by starting their own business or changing careers.
Aadel Haleem looks at how some designers are making fashion more inclusive in Qatar. Diversity and Sustainability are not the only elements integrated into the creative process. Samanta Bullock co-owns an awareness movement called London Represents, which aims to inspire designers and brands to include all categories of people in their designs.
