Cairo, Egypt: HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah Al Khater has been awarded the Arab Woman Excellence Shield for Social Responsibility 2026, recognizing her outstanding leadership and contributions to education and community service at the national, regional, and international levels.
The award was accepted on her behalf by Khalid Abdullah Al Ibrahim, Counselor at the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Arab Republic of Egypt and Permanent Delegation of the State of Qatar to the League of Arab States.
The recognition was presented during the Arab Women and Social Responsibility Forum in Cairo, organized by the League of Arab States in cooperation with the Arab Council for Social Responsibility as part of the fifth edition of the Arab Woman Social Responsibility Award.
Speaking at the forum, Randa Rizk, Secretary-General of the Arab Council for Social Responsibility, said the event aimed to strengthen partnerships and facilitate the exchange of expertise to advance sustainable development across the Arab world. She emphasized that education remains a cornerstone of human development and highlighted the importance of empowering women and strengthening their leadership roles to achieve long-term development goals.
The forum also honored Dr. Rania Yousri, Director of the Department of Private Schools and Kindergartens at Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education, for her community responsibility initiative in private schools and kindergartens.
Dr. Yousri noted that Qatar’s experience had been shared with other Arab countries to encourage the exchange of best practices and foster a culture of social responsibility among schools, students, parents, and government institutions. She added that the initiative seeks to expand access to high-quality education in Qatar’s private schools while contributing to broader community development objectives.
The forum brought together diplomats, policymakers, and representatives of regional and international organizations to discuss innovative approaches to social responsibility, women’s empowerment, and sustainable development across the Arab region.