{
  "id": 6486751,
  "title": "Specialised academic, military programmes aim to recruit Qatari women for military, security careers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/specialised-academic-military-programmes-aim-to-recruit-qatari-women",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/732949/qatar/specialised-academic-military-programmes-aim-to-recruit-qatari-women-for-military-security-careers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Joint Committee for Selecting Candidates for Officer and Other Ranks in Military Entities is striving to recruit more Qatari women for military and security careers. This initiative, part of efforts to enhance the role of Qatari women and broaden their participation in various military and security fields, includes specialised academic and training programmes. The Ministry of Defence collaborates with the University of Doha for Science and Technology, offering a Technical Institute Diploma program, accredited by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. This diploma aims to prepare Qatari women for technical specialisations required by the armed forces, combining academic education, practical training, and military discipline.\n\nMeanwhile, the Ministry of Interior provides a two-year Police Sciences Diploma program. This initiative equips participants with the necessary police and security knowledge and skills to efficiently and professionally fulfill their duties and responsibilities. The launch of these programs underscores the commitment of the ministries of defence and interior to invest in the training and development of outstanding Qatari women. By opening professional and specialised career paths for them, aligned with the requirements and needs of various entities, these programmes aim to strengthen the presence of Qatari women and their active involvement in the military and security sectors. In its inaugural year, the committee is focused on standardising selection and admission procedures based on clear and transparent criteria, promoting equal opportunity and establishing a unified approach to attracting and selecting qualified candidates.",
  "summary": "The Joint Committee for Selecting Candidates for Officer and Other Ranks in Military Entities, established under the Permanent Unified Committee for the Selection of Officer Candidates for Military En...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}