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Nine Palestinian women and children were martyred and others seriously wounded Wednesday night when the Israeli occupation forces bombed a family home east of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza. Local sources reported that the bombing completely destroyed the house, killing seven women and two children from one family. Civil defense and ambulance teams transported their bodies and the wounded to hospitals in central Gaza. In the same context, Israeli occupation forces renewed their artillery and air bombardment of Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, while drones dropped explosive bombs on Al-Jalaa Street in Gaza, coinciding with heavy artillery shelling of the Al-Nasr neighborhood in the west. Medical sources said that 85 Palestinians were martyred by Israeli forces in various areas of the Gaza Strip since dawn on Wednesday and were taken to hospitals in Gaza. They explained that the geographical distribution of the martyrs included 53 in northern Gaza, 28 in central Gaza, and four in southern Gaza. The Israeli occupation continues its aggression after violating the ceasefire agreement on March 18, following a two-month hiatus, targeting various areas of the Gaza Strip, which has been facing an unprecedented humanitarian tragedy for nearly two years.

The 13th edition of the Arabian Women Exhibition kicked off Saturday, featuring 200 local and international booths, and will run until October 2 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC).The exhibition, held under the patronage of the Qatari Businesswomen Forum at Qatar Chamber, features a wide participation of Qatari businesswomen, alongside exhibitors from Gulf states, Morocco, Jordan, Turkiye, and Lebanon. It provides an important platform to showcase the latest fashion trends for Fall/Winter 2025.The opening ceremony was attended by Noura al-Awlan, director of the Research and Studies Department at Qatar Chamber; Tamader al-Marri, director of Vogue Events, the exhibition’s organiser; and a large number of Qatari businesswomen and entrepreneurs.Ibtihaj al-Ahmadani, Qatar Chamber board member and chairwoman of the Qatari Businesswomen Forum, highlighted the significant development the exhibition has witnessed across its previous editions in terms of organisation, exhibits, and participating entities.She noted that it serves as a distinguished platform to spotlight the creativity and projects of Arab and Qatari businesswomen and reflects the growing role of women in supporting economic development and fostering innovation in society.Al-Ahmadani further stressed Qatar Chamber’s commitment to supporting women’s participation in various economic and commercial activities, enabling them to contribute effectively to driving development. She pointed out that the exhibition reflects the chamber’s dedication to strengthening the role of Qatari and Arab women in entrepreneurship and expanding their regional and international networks.She emphasised that the exhibition represents a valuable opportunity for businesswomen to connect, explore new areas of cooperation and investment partnerships, and enhance women’s contribution to the private sector and economic diversification.Al-Ahmadani urged participants to seize this opportunity not only to showcase their products and services but also to exchange expertise and build partnerships that reinforce Arab women’s presence on the global business map.Al-Marri added: “We are delighted to organise the Arabian Women Exhibition, which serves as a leading platform that brings together Qatari and Arab businesswomen and creatives under one roof, to highlight their achievements and enhance their contribution to economic and social development.”She noted that the exhibition presents the latest designs in fashion, accessories, and women’s supplies, particularly those for Fall/Winter 2025. She praised the support of Qatar Chamber and all partners for this event, which reflects their belief in the pivotal role of women in leading successful projects and contributing to economic diversification.Al-Marri expressed her hope that the exhibition would offer an exceptional experience for participants, enabling them to showcase their innovations and products while opening promising opportunities for visitors and investors to cooperate and expand across various sectors.

The State of Qatar affirmed that, through its various sectoral policies and strategies, it has worked to empower women and provide them with full opportunities in all fields through an integrated approach that works to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women and girls, with an equal focus on social and economic aspects. This came in the statement of the State of Qatar, delivered by First Secretary at the Office of the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Khalid Saeed Al Muqbil, during his participation in the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to development, item 3, within the framework of the 60th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. He considered that the full and effective participation of women in all aspects of life, on an equal footing, is a fundamental and effective element for achieving development, and explained that while the United Nations Declaration on the Right to Development prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender, Sustainable Development Goal 5 specifically emphasizes gender equality and the empowerment of women as a fundamental global goal for achieving sustainable development. He pointed out that Qatari women, at the national level, play a pivotal role in comprehensive development, and enjoy government support that focuses on empowering them in various economic, social, and political sectors, within the framework of Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to build a sustainable society capable of achieving economic growth and social well-being. He highlighted the State of Qatar's hosting of the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha in November 2025, expressing hope that this important global event will constitute an opportunity to enhance the full and equal participation of women in efforts to achieve and sustain development. The First Secretary at the Office of the Minister of State thanked the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development, Surya Deva, for his valuable efforts in carrying out his mandate.