Sheikha al-Mayassa had commissioned the paintings as a surprise for her parents.
From the economist.com
Sheikha is the female equivalent, although these are uncommon in the Arabic world.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Sheikha Moza, wife of Qatar's emir, is a much-praised standard-bearer of women's rights.
From the economist.com
Sheikha Mayassa works in a spacious office on the top floor of the MIA.
From the economist.com
First, she is the sheikha, the first lady of Matar, a personage of reputation and authority.
From the theatlantic.com
Sheikha Mayassa was a tomboyish, competitive child, the result, she says, of having two older brothers.
From the economist.com
Sheikha Mayassa is keen to bring some big names to Doha.
From the economist.com
I shall present your proposal to the sheikha.
From the theatlantic.com
Sheikha Mai bin Mohammad Al Khalifa issued the barb during a stormy parliament session Tuesday over the cultural events.
From the guardian.co.uk
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Sheika: the wife of a sheik
Sheikh (pronounced /u02C8u0283eu026Ak/ SHAYK or /u02C8u0283iu02D0k/ SHEEK; Arabic: u0634u064Au062Eu200Eu200E u0161ayu1E2B , mostly pronounced , plural u0634u064Au0648u062E u0161uyu016Bu1E2B )u2014also transliterated Sheik, Shaik, Shayk, Shaykh, Shaikh, Cheikh, and Shekhu2014 is an honorific title in the Arabic language. It commonly designates the ruler of a tribe, who inherited the title from his father...