Amal Al Qubaisi
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| Amal Al Qubaisi | |
|---|---|
| Native name | أمل القبيسي |
| Born | 18 October 1969 Abu Dhabi |
| Citizenship | Emirati |
| Alma mater | University of the United Arab Emirates University of Sheffield[1] |
| Occupation | President of the Federal National Council |
| Years active | 2000 - |
| Known for | First women to be elected to the National Council First woman to sit as President of the Federal National Council |
| Family | Al Qubaisi |
| Awards | 74th Most Powerful Arab Women Abu Dhabi Award |
Amal Al Qubaisi (born 18 October 1969) is currently the President of the Federal National Council. She is first female leader of a national assembly in the United Arab Emirates and the Arab world. Before holding the position she was the chairwomen of the Abu Dhabi Education Council.[2]
Career and Education
2000-2006: She was an assistant professor of architecture at UAE University.
2001-2003: She was appointed President of the cultural heritage unit of Al Ain's Tourism and Economic Development Authority.
2007: she was elected to be a member of FNC for Abu Dhabi. President of the education, youth, media and culture committee. Member of health, labour and social affairs committee.
2011: she was chosen as first deputy speaker of the FNC and became the first woman to chair a council session.[3]
2014: She was appointed as chairwomen of the Abu Dhabi Education Council.[4]
2015: She was appointed as the President of the Federal National Council [5]
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