HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad al-Muraikhi has affirmed that Qatar, under the leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, attaches special importance to empowering Qatari women and enhancing all their political, economic, and social rights.
He said this in his speech during the Gulf Women's Celebration, hosted by the General Secretariat of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) in Riyadh.
HE al-Muraikhi appreciated the efforts of the GCC countries in granting women their rights, achieving social justice, and eliminating all forms of discrimination against women.
He noted that the GCC council's celebration of Gulf Women's Day, coinciding with International Women's Day, reflects the high status of Gulf women in their societies, supports their capabilities, and honours the role women play in various fields and responsibilities.
