Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Katara Cultural Village hosted a lecture on Wednesday examining the evolution of women's traditional dress in Qatari society and its connection to cultural identity.
The lecture was delivered by Dr Aisha Abdullah Al Misnad of Qatar Museums and moderated by writer and media figure Aisha Al Idrisi.
Dr Al Misnad traced the development of Qatari women's attire, highlighting how it has preserved its cultural essence while adapting to social and economic change.
Using historical images and artistic references, she outlined the deep Gulf, Arab and Islamic roots of women's dress and its interaction with wider civilisational influences.
Dr Al Misnad said cultural development in Qatar has not replaced traditional clothing but reshaped it, allowing women to balance modern professional life with deeply rooted cultural values.
She described traditional dress as a living and evolving heritage that remains central to national identity while offering contemporary women space for expression and individuality.
