Moza bint Nasser

Awards & Honours

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Sheikha Moza's achievements represent a historic shift in how royal women are perceived in the Middle East. She is the first woman from Qatar to be named to the TIME 100 list twice and holds the distinction of receiving the Prince of Asturias Award for Concord, a rare honor for a non-Western leader. Her induction into the World Economic Forum's Hall of Fame places her among the most influential women globally. These accolades are not merely ceremonial; they reflect tangible outcomes in education and social reform that have reshaped the region.

AwardsSheikha Moza has received numerous prestigious humanitarian and leadership honors throughout her career. Notable awards include the Order of the Republic from Egypt in 2004, the International Children's Peace Prize via the Education Above All Foundation in 2008, and the UNESCO Luminary Award in 2010. She was named Person of the Year by Time magazine in 2012 and received the Prince of Asturias Award for Concord in 2015. Other accolades include the King Faisal International Prize in 2018, induction into the World Economic Forum's Hall of Fame in 2021, and the Global Humanitarian Award from the Clinton Global Initiative in 2023. Most recently, she was awarded the RIBA Middle East and Africa Award in 2026.

Honours & Distinctions

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George

United Kingdom·2005

Recognition of her diplomatic contributions.

Grand Cordon of the Order of the Nile

Egypt·2007

Highest Egyptian honor for foreign dignitaries.

Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold

Belgium·2009

Awarded for fostering international cooperation.

Honorary Degree

Harvard University·2010

Doctorate in Humane Letters.

Honorary Degree

Oxford University·2012

Doctorate in Civil Law.

Key to the City

New York City·2016

Symbolic recognition of her global impact.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Arab League·2018

For lifelong dedication to Arab development.

Rankings & Lists

#14

TIME 100 Most Influential People

TIME Magazine·2008

#22

TIME 100 Most Influential People

TIME Magazine·2012

#10

Forbes Most Powerful Women

Forbes·2015

#15

Forbes Most Powerful Women

Forbes·2019

Magazine Covers

Vogue Arabia

October 2015

Royal Style and Power

Elle Middle East

December 2018

The Architect of Modern Qatar

Harper's Bazaar

March 2021

Women Changing the World

Grazia ME

September 2026

Sheikha Moza's Haute Couture Legacy

Times of India Lifestyle

August 2026

Who is Sheikha Moza?

Records & Feats

Youngest Female Royal to Found Major Educational Foundation

Career Milestone·1995

Founded the Qatar Foundation at age 36, initiating a massive educational transformation.

First Arab Woman to Receive Prince of Asturias Award for Concord

Awards·2015

Recognized for fostering dialogue and education across cultures.

Longest Serving Chairperson of Qatar Foundation

Career Milestone·2026

Continuous leadership from 1995 to present day.