Critical Analysis
Finally, if we refer to the statistics from the survey given in "QATAR: A COUNTRY WITH A VISION" in the earlier OB in the Newsbox, we see that 28 percent of Qatar's female population believes that conditions and opportunities have improved for them. In addition, 31 percent feel that they have equal compensation to their male coworkers. Given that the overall impression is that the Arab female is not given the opportunity to shine and expose her abilities, these numbers are quite interesting for an Arab country. HE Al-Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifeh II has made significant contributions to the development of the country.
A key player at the moment is the wife of the Prince, Al-Sheikha Moza, who has shown herself to be an individual with values. Al-Sheikha Moza works hard to preserve her identity as a wife and mother while she participates in social, cultural, and educational activities, and encourages the female population of Qatar to do the same. Al-Sheikha Moza's major concern is quality - quality in everything one does - and she stresses this for both males and females.
Qatari women have also demonstrated their abilities in many professions such as engineering, construction, interior design, pharmacy, medicine, and nutrition. Fifty percent of the investors and dealers of the Doha Stock Exchange are women, and 346 companies in Qatar are owned by businesswomen.
Questions:
1. How does Qatar deal with the issue of gender despite the fact that it is an Arab country?
2. How can we relate what's happening in Qatar to the learning process?
3. Describe Sheikha Moza's personality according to the Big Five Personality Model.
4. What risks do you think Al-Sheikha Moza took to implement what she has achieved in Qatar?
