Qatar is no longer just investing in infrastructure — it is investing in influence. As the nation accelerates its ambitions in digital transformation, healthcare modernization, AI adoption, and cultural expansion, a new generation of women leaders is helping define what sustainable progress truly looks like.
This year’s 10 Top Women’s Voices in Qatar (2026) highlights women who are not simply participating in growth — they are actively shaping it. Across boardrooms, hospitals, startups, community networks, and digital platforms, these leaders are building institutions, empowering professionals, and amplifying opportunities for others.
International Women’s Month offers more than celebration; it offers perspective. And in Qatar, that perspective reveals a powerful shift — women driving strategy, policy, technology, and inclusion at scale.
Here are the voices influencing Qatar’s future.
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Athba Al-Thani
As a board member at QDVP and NAWIC-Qatar, Athba Al-Thani plays a visible role in shaping governance and workplace standards within Qatar’s construction and infrastructure sectors. In industries traditionally led by men, she advocates for sustainable growth, ESG alignment, and the advancement of Qatari talent.
Moreover, through her involvement with NAWIC-Qatar, she actively promotes women’s participation in construction and engineering. Rather than limiting her leadership to operational oversight, Athba pushes for cultural reform and ethical business practices. As a result, she stands at the intersection of national development and gender representation.
Rashmi Agarwal
Rashmi Agarwal is an internationally acclaimed cultural architect and creative industry leader based in the State of Qatar, originally from India, with over two decades of distinguished contribution to the spheres of art, innovation, youth development, and cultural diplomacy. Her work reflects a rare confluence of creative excellence and institutional foresight, positioning culture not merely as expression but as a catalyst for global engagement and societal advancement.
As Founder & President of MAPS International WLL and Founder & CEO of the Qatar International Art Festival (QIAF), she has architected transformative cultural platforms of international scale. Under her leadership, these initiatives have evolved into influential ecosystems that foster cross-border collaboration, empower emerging generations, and elevate art as an instrument of dialogue, sustainability, and constructive international partnership.
Her strategic framework is closely aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), seamlessly integrating the creative industries with policy discourse, educational advancement, innovation strategy, and diplomatic engagement. Through this multidimensional approach, she has positioned cultural programming as both a soft-power asset and a developmental imperative.
Widely respected for her strategic acumen and capacity for large-scale execution, Rashmi possesses a distinguished ability to convene governments, embassies, cultural institutions, global artists, scientists, designers, and thought leaders within a unified and purposeful vision. Her leadership reflects intellectual depth, operational precision, and an unwavering commitment to building enduring cultural bridges across continents.
Anu Bhardwaj
Anu Bhardwaj is the founder of SHEQONOMI, a women-centric deep-tech podcast platform designed to democratize access to education and economic opportunity for the “bottom billion.” Her venture was a COVID Innovation Grand Prize winner from the Islamic Development Bank and a finalist in global SDG impact accelerators — signaling international validation of her model.
Before launching SHEQONOMI, Anu led U.S. Department of Commerce-certified private equity trade missions representing over $175 billion in capital. Consequently, she brings both institutional depth and entrepreneurial drive to Qatar’s innovation ecosystem. Her work positions Qatar as a player in global conversations around digital inclusion and women-led technology.
Ann Williams
Ann Williams is the founder of Happy People Doha Business Club, a thriving network of over 300 senior professionals representing more than 75 nationalities. In addition, she serves as a Government Relations Specialist at the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, contributing to initiatives linked to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.
She is also the President of the Swedish Association of Qatar, further strengthening her role as a bridge between cultures, leadership communities, and international collaboration.
As host of the Agents of Happiness radio show, reaching over a million listeners globally, she amplifies leadership stories across industries. Rather than building conventional networking spaces, Ann curates trust-based communities that foster collaboration. Her influence lies in connection — bridging sectors, cultures, and opportunity.
Asmaa Al-Kuwari
Asmaa Al-Kuwari is a multi-award-winning executive leadership coach, TEDx speaker, and Forbes Coaches Council member. As the founder of Asmaa Consultancy, she works with women across the Arab and Muslim world to align ambition with authenticity and strategic leadership.
Furthermore, her background in corporate UX and product strategy allows her to blend systems thinking with personal development. Through global speaking engagements and leadership programs, she helps women step into executive roles with clarity and confidence. Consequently, she is shaping not just careers, but leadership identities across the region.
Adrianna Sperkacz
As Group Director of People Experience at APEX Health, Adrianna Sperkacz leads transformation initiatives across healthcare facilities in the Middle East. Certified in healthcare quality, AI in healthcare (Stanford), executive leadership (Cornell), and Lean Six Sigma, she combines operational rigor with human-centered care.
Previously leading patient experience initiatives across U.S. health systems, Adrianna brings a global perspective to Qatar’s healthcare evolution. Rather than focusing solely on metrics, she emphasizes dignity, empathy, and structured improvement. As a result, she strengthens both patient outcomes and executive leadership standards within the sector.
Rola Hammoud
Dr. Rola Hammoud is the CEO of AMAN HOSPITAL and one of the few female hospital CEOs in the MENA region. A Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and former President of ACHE MENA, she brings more than two decades of governance and healthcare leadership experience.
In addition, she serves as an advisor to the WHO Academy, a Harvard Business Review Advisory Council member, and a BMJ reviewer. These international affiliations reinforce her credibility beyond national borders. By elevating patient safety standards and value-based care models, she sets a benchmark for healthcare excellence in Qatar and across the region.
Shana Abdurahiman
As Manager of Corporate HR & Communications at Care n Cure Group, Shana Abdurahiman leads initiatives that align people strategy with operational growth across multiple markets. Her academic achievements — including First Class Honors in Accounting & Finance and a President’s Medal for Academic Excellence — reflect the discipline behind her leadership trajectory.
Moreover, her focus on human-centered corporate culture and lifelong learning strengthens workforce resilience. Rather than approaching HR as administration, Shana positions it as strategic transformation. Consequently, she represents a rising generation of leaders shaping modern workplaces in Qatar.
Sunita Bottse
Sunita Bottse serves as CEO of Syntys, a major data center platform driving digital infrastructure development in MENA. With global experience building Tier IV data centers and overseeing billion-dollar investments, she stands at the forefront of AI-ready infrastructure.
Her recognitions include the Women in ICT Shining Star Award, Top 25 Women in Technology, APAC’s 50 Most Influential Data Center Leaders, and The CEO 50 – Class of 2025. Additionally, she has been recognized by Bloomberg Media for her leadership impact. Beyond infrastructure, Sunita actively advocates for Women in Tech and STEM representation, reinforcing her role as both builder and trailblazer.
Aline D’ambricourt
Aline D’ambricourt is the Co-Founder of AtriaGem, an award-winning AI technology company delivering millimeter-accurate mobile ring sizing for B2B jewelry brands and retailers. A Fellow of the inaugural INSEAD & Harvard Business School AI Venture Lab, supported by a global ecosystem including NVIDIA and the Vogue Foundation, Aline’s venture was recognized for both “Most Innovative Start-Up” and “Pitching Excellence” — demonstrating Qatar’s growing presence in the global startup landscape.
She is an Official RAISE Ambassador for the world’s leading AI event, uniting 9,000+ global leaders at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris on July 8–9, 2026.
Their “Sizing-as-a-Service” solution drives conversion, retention, and brand loyalty while significantly reducing product returns. Aline has been recognized among the Top 100 Innovators by IoDF, received the Women of the Future Award, and was named a “Voice of a New Era of Leaders” by Female Factor, with a presence on global stages.
A signatory of the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and a member of the 100 Women @Davos, Women in AI, and Women & Climate communities, Aline integrates AI innovation with responsible leadership and sustainability — contributing to UN SDGs 9, 10, and 12. She represents a new generation of globally connected women founders building from Qatar.
Beyond Visibility: The Power Shift Taking Shape
The 10 Top Women’s Voices in Qatar (2026) represent a visible shift in influence. They are not symbolic leaders — they are operational leaders. They run hospitals, build digital infrastructure, launch deep-tech platforms, reform workplace systems, and construct networks that move capital, ideas, and opportunity.
What makes this moment significant is scale. These women are shaping sectors critical to Qatar’s long-term economic diversification — healthcare, AI, infrastructure, human capital, and culture. Moreover, they are normalizing female leadership in spaces where representation once lagged.
As Qatar advances toward its next growth horizon, the influence of these leaders will compound. The 10 Top Women’s Voices in Qatar (2026) are not just reflections of progress — they are architects of what comes next.
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