They are only four. But that's already a record in Qatar where women are slowly, but steadily moving up the political ladder after they asserted themselves in the business, media and social sectors. Shaikha Al Jefairi, Fatima Al Kuwari, Amal Eisa Al Mohannadi and Fatima Al Gazal will in four weeks face the formidable task of winning their constituencies in the municipal elections and make the small step forward that would be a giant leap in the world of politics in Qatar. In 2007, only three women ran in the municipal elections. Moza Al Malki in 1999 made history when she became the first woman in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to contest in an election. She lost in the polls, but succeeded in creating ripples that are still spreading.
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They are only four. But that's already a record in Qatar where women are slowly, but steadily moving up the political ladder after they asserted themselves in the business, media and social sectors. Shaikha Al Jefairi, Fatima Al Kuwari, Amal Eisa Al Mohannadi and Fatima Al Gazal will in four weeks face the formidable task of winning their constituencies in the municipal elections and make the small step forward that would be a giant leap in the world of politics in Qatar. In 2007, only three women ran in the municipal elections. Moza Al Malki in 1999 made history when she became the first woman in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to contest in an election. She lost in the polls, but succeeded in creating ripples that are still spreading.
For more information, please visit: GulfNews