Women India Qatar (WIQ) has announced its newly elected leadership team for the upcoming term, reaffirming its commitment to social service, cultural development, education, and expatriate welfare, a statement said.
President Naseema M, a native of Palakkad district in Kerala and graduate of Shanthapuram Islamiya College, is a respected scholar and speaker residing in Qatar for more than three decades. She previously served as president for two years and held several executive roles.
General secretary Shafna Abdul Wahad, a native of Thrissur, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Family and Community Science and has lived in Qatar for 15 years. She has contributed to the organisation in several key positions.
The other officials are vice presidents Meharban K C, Zulaikha Mechery, assistant secretary Sherin Sajjad, central committee members Jafla Hameeduddeen (PR and Media), Ameena T K (Dialogue Centre), Naseeha Rahmathali (Girls India Qatar), Rafna Farook (Malarvadi), and Souda P K (Social Service).
Sana Naseem was elected as an executive member.
WIQ also finalised leadership for its zonal committees: Suneera Nizar (Doha), Raihana Ali (Madinat Khalifa), Raihana Azhar (Rayyan), Shajeena Abdul Jaleel (Thumama), and Vahida Sharafudheen (Wakra).
Founded nearly a decade ago, WIQ has played a pivotal role in shaping the collective identity of Indian women expatriates in Qatar. Over the years, the organisation has introduced initiatives including public Qur’an learning centres, literary and cultural programmes, volunteer-driven welfare services, community Iftar gatherings, health awareness campaigns, and large-scale medical camps, the statement added.