The State of Qatar participated in the 35th International Conference of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs which kicked off yesterday in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. The State of Qatar's delegation to the conference was headed by Assistant Undersecretary for Islamic Affairs at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Khalid bin Shaheen Al Ghanim. The two-day conference, which is held under the rubric of "Role of Women in Building Awareness", aims to promote community awareness of women's central role in various spheres, highlighting their role in building religious and cultural awareness, serving the society, building families and raising children, and promoting the values of tolerance, coexistence and peacemaking. The conference will shed light on Egypt's efforts in empowering women. Over 60 delegations, including more than 100 ministers, muftis, and scholars from across the world participate in the event. Source: Qatar News Agency