SDG 05: Gender Equality

UDST Female Athletes Triumph at the GCC Sports Tournament

MAY 2024

The female athletes of the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) showcased exceptional talent at the inaugural Female GCC Tournament, held at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With eleven universities participating, UDST athletes competed in Badminton, Futsal, Volleyball, and Tennis. The UDST Female Wolves made a significant impact, becoming the only university to secure medals in all four sports. Mubaraka Al Naimi earned a gold medal in Tennis, while the teams displayed resilience and teamwork, winning silver in Volleyball and Futsal, and bronze in Badminton. These accomplishments highlight the hard work and dedication of UDST’s athletes, coaches, and support staff

UDST partners with Bentley Motors for the third edition of its Extraordinary Women initiative for 2024

JUNE 2024

Bentley Motors has launched the third edition of its Extraordinary Women mentorship program, aimed at developing the next generation of female leaders. In collaboration with universities in the UK and Qatar, including the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), the program focuses on female students in engineering, design, technology, and business. It is part of Bentley’s broader commitment to diversity and inclusion under its Beyond100 strategy. Eight students from the UK and Qatar will receive one-on-one mentorship from inspirational women in various fields. The program will culminate in a weeklong visit to Bentley’s headquarters in Crewe, England, this June. Congratulations to UDST students Johara Gawas, Dhabya Al-Harami, Noora Al-Hajri, and Shaikha Al-Sumaiti for embarking on this exceptional journey.