Women's Participating in Qatar's Labour Force Highest in the Arab World

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Wednesday, 4 September 2024

The Arab nation of Qatar is a country on the rise. The thriving nation has much more to offer beyond its futuristic skyscrapers; it is also a haven for upcoming businesses. With strong economic growth and next-gen infrastructure in place, Qatar’s business world is enroute an upwards growth trajectory.

This growth is also inclusive. Not only is the country’s work force a melting pot of people from different cultures, but it also has ample representation of women. According to a ranking official of the Qatari Businesswomen Association (QBWA), the rate of women participating in Qatar’s labour force stands at 59 percent and is the highest in the Arab world.

The country believes in the philosophy of ‘catching them young’; Qatari universities have twice the number of women students as male students. 30 percent of the country’s decision-making roles are also held by women. The progressive measures taken by the nation are bearing fruit with more women than ever pursuing education and thriving careers.

The current edition of Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine brings to you some of the most celebrated women leaders from the Qatar business landscape. Adorning the cover is Eng. Irene Vidal, CEO of Facilities Management and Maintenance Company in Qatar. She boasts over 20 years of global experience in landmark projects. Leading a team of 4000 and reporting to esteemed shareholders, she revamped revenue distribution, increasing new project revenue to 45%. Recognized for implementing innovative VR training, she champions workplace technology adoption. Committed to CSR, she strives to support marginalized groups lacking access to education, healthcare, and workplace inclusion.

In this magazine edition also read about Adrianna Sperkacz, the Director of Patient Experience at Elegancia Healthcare, Doha, Qatar. With a passion for healthcare and human-centered care, she has spearheaded transformative initiatives in the U.S.A. and Middle East. Adrianna excels in fostering compassionate healthcare environments and enhancing patient satisfaction through innovative strategies and leadership.

Read in depth interviews featuring these women leaders to know more about their success stories.

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