Issue 12

Her Excellency Sheikha Alya bint Ahmed Al Thani

Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Her Excellency Sheikha Alya bint Ahmed Al Thani discusses her decade-long role breaking down barriers for women in foreign affairs , and leading Qatar ’ s efforts to be a global partner for peace .

With nearly a decade of experience as Permanent Representative to the UN , HE Sheikha Alya bint Ahmed Al Thani works from the UN Headquarters in New York , engaging in negotiations and collaborating with fellow representatives to seek solutions to global issues .

“ Qatar ' s role at the United Nations has evolved , and its impact has grown significantly since I took up the position of Permanent Representative ”, reflects HE Sheikha Alya .

While most only witness the public outcomes of diplomatic work , HE Sheikha Alya explains that the extensive work behind-the-scenes is often overlooked , which requires both time and patience . That patience was invaluable when HE Sheikha Alya was called to lead the intergovernmental negotiations around the 75th anniversary of the UN , against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic .

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