Women’s empowerment was very definitely on the menu when Myrna Al Haddad, founder of Pinky Blush Beauty Lounge, brought together ladies from across Qatar for a special networking dinner event.

The gathering, dubbed La Dolce Vita, was held at Bar Du Port as a flagship experience under the salon’s Beauty Privilege Elite Club
initiative and it’s a prelude to many more exciting happenings planned for the future.

Myrna explains: “We launched the Beauty Privilege Elite Club to bring together women who are redefining elegance, ambition and sisterhood in Qatar and beyond. It was never just about beauty – it was about creating a curated space where women could connect, feel seen and feel celebrated. La Dolce Vita embodied exactly that: softness with power, beauty with purpose and indulgence with intention.”

Just under 50 specially chosen guests attended, all personally invited based on one thing: impact. “Whether a businesswoman, a creative, a student or a silent powerhouse in her community – every woman there had a story worth sharing,” says Myrna. “We weren’t looking for influencers. We were looking for influencers of energy – women who elevate the room just by walking in.”

Attendees came from diverse industries and nationalities – from business owners and entrepreneurs to creatives and dreamers – all united by a shared commitment to growth, connection and empowerment. And the reaction was overwhelmingly positive. “Honestly, it was emotional at times,” says Myrna. “I had women coming up to me saying: ‘No one’s ever created a space like this for us – soft, elegant but empowering.’ That’s when I knew this wasn’t a one-off moment. It was a beginning!”

The beauty lounge founder calls the gathering the first step in a greater mission to foster a thriving, supportive society for women in Qatar across all sectors, with inspiration coming from the ladies she meets. She explains: “At Pinky Blush, I meet incredible women every day – and I realised that beauty was just the surface. There’s so much ambition, pain, brilliance and resilience beneath the polish. I wanted to build a platform, not just a salon. A real ecosystem where women could rise together – not silently, not separately.”

The future of the initiative looks bright with plans for curated programmes, retreats, mentorship circles and themed salons where real conversations happen. Think beauty meets business, elegance meets empowerment. “Whether it’s financial literacy, emotional well-being or personal branding – I want to give women the tools, the network and the softness to rise with grace,” says Myrna.

With a declaration that the future is female and it’s arriving in full force, she feels the role of women in Qatari society is changing. “Women in Qatar are no longer asking for permission – we’re building our own rooms, our own brands, our own legacies,” she says. “What’s beautiful is that we’re doing it without letting go of our femininity. We’re not trading power for softness – we’re embracing both. That shift is happening right now, and I’m proud to be part of it. Myrna is planning to launch a structured series of events for Called The Elegant Rise, it will be a year-long programme combining personal development, leadership training, wellness and intentional networking. Designed for women who want to build something of substance, whether it’s a business, a platform or a version of themselves they’ve been holding back, she describes it as: “Elegance in motion. Structured, soft, powerful.”

She continues: “My message is simple: you belong in this room. Whether you’re loud or quiet, established or just starting, there’s space for you here. You don’t have to be perfect – you just have to show up.”

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