Qatar's female scientists discover formula for success
Doha: A common stereotype about Qataris depicts them as unwilling to take jobs involving long hours, study, focus, sacrifice and, maybe, just normal pay.
But Aisha, Asma, Ajayeb and Maryam, respectively a biologist, virologist, immunologist and biomedical sciences professor, prove that stereotypes often have little basis in fact and that Qatari women are determined to work hard to become not only part of their country's development but also its new scientific community.
The four women were among a significant number of Qatari females of various ages and professions attending the first International Arab Scientists Conference held in Doha last week.
Read more on : http://www.gulfnews.com/news/gulf/qatar/10176542.html
Keep up the good work Qatarias (Qatari women) ;-)
goodies '-) well i will go for goodies :-o
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It's in my hand right now....along with some other goodies :D
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JK yes !! u still holding the nitro liquid !! where is it ?
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You called?? I have my liquid nitro ready at hand :D
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Here here, knocking on the desk!!!
the Qatari women are the future of this country.... I have met some very outstanding ladies - they leave their brothers very much standing in the shadows.
I think a lot of them very much appreciate the development of education here in Qatar and the opportunities available, unlike other Khaleej countries such as Saudi.
Do you girls have anything else other then ROCKS ??
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Qatarias rock!!!
hey daru ... that a labour work (breaking the rock) not a scientist ;-)
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then break that rock to give you more and more work :D
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Knoxie, have a happy sandwich and put us all out of the misery of reading your daily doom and gloom.
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Where is the Nitro liquid ? seems still struggling in the lab ;-)
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By the way KC ... watch your back !! these scientist women will dunk you in their liquid nitrogen and drop you and watch you shatter ;-)
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KC ... the purpose of this thread is to appreciate Qatarias (Qatari women) for their hard work/ efforts towards achievement/ or to become scientist, if not today may be tomorrow...
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To be quite honest your comments bore me to tears and I dislike the chip on the shoulder attitude.
I will cut short my criticism if thats what you want and I will get straight to the topic!
How many of you have been involved in research and other stuff? Research is always measured by the number of publications a person has and great researchers are known by their achievements. There are thousands of researchers around the world but their research hasn't produced anything. The world and the people do not estimate the research capabilities of a person by the amount of time he/she spends in the Lab. The General criterion for a researcher is his number of publications or the awards or how useful his discovery, invention, is to the humans.
Cut short: All the Qatari women researchers you mentioned above are doing a good job, no doubt about that. But I will believe in their accomplishments and achievement when I see some results (From their research, publications, awards, etc)
After All as per the dictionary the meaning of Achievement is
"Something accomplished successfully, especially by means of exertion, skill, practice, or perseverance"
When I saw Qatar's 2016 Olymic Logo designed by VCUQ, honestly I was disappointed. Why I did not appreciate it or praise it because it was just not good enough.
I hope you understand what I mean.:)Plus remember Some Criticisms are Constructive Criticisms as well.
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DG/CR ... i do agree with you but in QL the environment is different ... lol
Positive remains stick to Positive
and negative remains stick to their negativity ;-0
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Speed with your positive attitude at least you can change your surrounding
just like on a shore a man was picking up star fish and throwing back in the sea a passer by told him there are so many it wont make a difference the man replied it did make a difference to the one i threw back in the sea
In general everywehere women are taking the lead in this Modern Society .. best example of Arab women are in UAE. In every GOvt/ private sector you will see majority of UAE Nationals are women.
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Perhaps not but at least I will recognise where recognition has been earned.
You see where this country is putting a good foot forward, it should be recognised be it from women or men, fact is though that the women are very proactive in helping to develop Qatar this is a well known fact and the women are overtaking the men as far as intelligence is concerned.
ah yes, Speed, but the great thing is, is that everyone is even a little bit proactive then change will come.
Many dripping taps a river make.
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Canary ... you and me cannot change the world. We have to live with this postive n negative attitude world ;)
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Exactly my point its good for all mankind if all are treated equally
If they do the same job why not it is only good and right.
Good news for women working in Dolphin their salary and perks have become equal to the men folks in short they are treated equal as men
Why is it always about how long and how hard these women are working??
I find it an achievenment that Qatar is giving and encouraging the younger generation to support their country. They deserve recognition and in the end it is for the good of mankind.
Although I am an expat myself, I would not compare my working life to the way the Qataris do or do not work. In fact Qatar is facing a vast and important change in a very short time, not fogetting the culture and traditions they have.
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Women are not equal to men but often do a far better job than men and are paid much less for the same work and if women do reach sucess they should of course get recognition for it.
I feel sorry that the story meets with such a negative attitude and needless to say always from the same people. I think they are doing a great job to improve and build up a god reputaion in their own country.
You are welcome Bro ! :-)
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Thanks for letting me know.
KC ... being a good mother or father is not an achievement, its a responsibility !
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I bought the grapes thinking they'd be sweet but they are sour as hell.
The problem is that you can sell even low quality products if you have a good advertisement campaign. As some people would buy anything that sounds good in the advertisement.
"Anything which is shiny, bright and seductive in the advertisement so surely dark and sinister in real life."
I guess no one knows what really an achievement is. Being a mother, father, is not an achievement. Being a good mother or a good father is definitely an achievement.
I commented on KC post, this thread is on achievement by Arab (Qatari) women in Science research. nothing to do with Housemaid here. why should there be a article of Qatari women being housemaids ? this is not an achievement at any level ..
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whats wrong of being a housemaid ??? As far as you earn your money honestly and not stealing i dont think it is an embarassement to be a housemaid? Correct me if i am wrong :D
Salaam Bro ... how r u doing ?
I don't think this is a feminist "propaganda" compaign!!
For a Arab women, it is a great acheivement in the field of Science which is very rare in Middle East among women... that is the reason this article came in another Country New Paper.
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Being or become a housemaid is not an achievement. Think before you say !
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I actually take great pleasure in celebrating the achievements of people. I much prefer to do that than tear them down with sarcasm and cynicism.
I'm so sorry you don't feel the same way. Your mental and emotional well-being would probably be the better for it.
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No hard feelings for what I am going to say now.
quoting Diamondgirl
"Can't you just celebrate her career before taking the usual swipe at Qatar and Qataris? It's not that common yet in Qatar for women to be in positions such as hers."
So I guess when a Qatari Lady becomes a house maid, we ought to celebrate? After all it is also a career oriented profession! And it is also not commeon. Even Queen Elizebeth has butlers (female ones) and it is considered an honor to work as a maid for the Royals. The pay is also good..
Lets celebrate Frog_, we should publish letters of appreciation in the Gulf-Times in her honor, Hell we should give that lady the highest honor for working.
I think you're being a bit hard on her Frog.
Can't you just celebrate her career before taking the usual swipe at Qatar and Qataris? It's not that common yet in Qatar for women to be in positions such as hers.
Why be negative?
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"For two years I did not go for a holiday because we have too much work and our laboratory cannot shut down. I work from 8am until late in the evening, sometimes even during the holidays," said Aisha Al Ghafri, supervisor of the biomedical services laboratory at the Army Medical Services."
lol , It's fuuny how her description matches with that of an expatriate typical working day :)So many people do not go on holidays for two years , maybe more .
"Ninety per cent of my students are female, maybe because women are more suitable for jobs that require study, research, patience, focus and sacrifice"
What a genius finding :) "more suitable" :)
Eventually, I think Qatari women are doing well whether inside or outside homes. However, the article sounds like a feminist "propaganda" compaign showing some women as exceptional because they are doing what would be considered as "routines" elsewhere :)
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As per my openion, amid discrimination (it's a disease in around the world), this excellent achievement should be advertised. They are doing great job.... it means, it's better to display to the world of people who hates women based on gender. But it's up to ones understanding.
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I happen to witness that the last time I went to pay the traffic fine. The good thing is you dont even have to get the turn number. I believe I mentioned about that in Cornellian's thread, whats wrong with people.
Anyways Merry Christmas people
Gender discrimination ...
It is great ... on the day i hv to register my car ... i dont have to go on the queue ... i can just walk in into the counter. The lady in the counter told me ... WOMAN DONT QUEUE ... lol :D
cheer up Knox ... its CHRISTMAS !!!! :D
people praising a specific group just because they are women seems to me as gender discrimination.
Science does not has any boundaries, religion and it is definitely not gender biased.
So all these terms arab scientists, african scientist, male scientists or female scientists is a load of crap. Science works for the betterment of the human race and the ultimate goal of the all the scientists is the same.
Atmost it should be that scientists in Qatar have discovered...whatever they have invented or discovered.
nope, I knocked em all into the bio hazard bins ;/
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wth out speed, I just knock darudes head out of the ball part, and your next! :D
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"my bat does not discriminate!"
I thought we only got bat n balls !!!
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Yes, I bet you strike out all the time :P
Speed, you better watch out too, my bat does not discriminate!
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Ooops ... bat swinging !!! thas the talent she was talking about
lol
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you also better watch out i ill show you my ball talent :D
am good player of baseball :D
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I was going to ask the same question from JK but you snatched from my mouth !!!!
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Better watch out, I show you my bat swinging talent :P
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and may i know what are those so called INNER TALENTS :[
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Oh no ... u again ... i thought you must be busy preparing liquid nitrogen for me in the lab??
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Women's inner talent is being smarter than guys :P
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Qataris has to give chance to their women to find out their inner talent.
Merry Xmas Chupa!!
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Merry Christmas JK
Merry christmas! I will be rocking all the way to my lab :D
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So you Qatarias rocking Qataris ... lol
or rocking chickas ?
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Equal? Whoever said that us Qatarias are equal to Qataris.? Nooooooo...we are totally rocking and faaaaaarrrrrrr superior. We know it...we don't need to shout it from the rooftops lol ;)
Rock on chickas :)
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Well this fits in Western world not in Asia or Middle East ...
but for Western women its not a miracle or landmark in women's world as this is very common there.
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Sometimes is a big deal for a woman to have this kind of position if her family does not want her to go through all the schooling or have a career and just raise a family instead.
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I am surprised on side women tends to claim that they are equal to men and whenever they do something equal to men they treat it as a miracle or land mark in women's world....
Ah finally i made you accepted that women are Evil Scientist ;-)
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well, I am an EVIL scientist :P
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hahhaha !!
In our Liquid Nitrogen ;-) lol thas so funny "evil thinking"
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ohh speed, and then we women dunk you in our liquid nitrogen and drop you and watch you shatter :P
Sorry, I am a nerd :D
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We men scientists break the rock !!!
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we women scientists rock!!!
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