Sheikha al-Mahmoud, the first female Arab Gulf minister

Sheikha Ahmad al- Mahmoud, the Qatari minister of education yesterday took get oath before Amir of Qatar, Shaikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Amir issued a decree to amend the formation of the Cabinet and to appoint Sheikha al-Mahmoud as a minister of education.

The minister considered her nomination as the first female Qatari and Gulf minister as evidence of the confidence entrusted by the leadership and the society in the capabilities of woman in Qatar.

She promised, in press statements to seek attaining a comprehensive educational development through the implementation of the strategies of the higher council for education in Qatar. The minister added she will be the minister for all students, male, and female without discrimination and will work for providing all services and care for teachers and administrators.