Though women in Qatar have made huge strides in the workplace, they still contend with several obstacles on the job.According to Wamda, a Jordan-based organization for entrepreneurs that recently held a workshop in Qatar, those challenges vary for expats and Qataris. For [expats:] Unfair sponsorship laws...; not being taken seriously...; being stereotyped as “moody.”... Family not on same page...For Qatari women, work/life balance was the biggest issue, with challenges including: Lacking flexibility... Not having a children’s space… Social obligations... Lack of financial independence.