This chapter explores women's education versus workforce participation in Qatar. Despite advances in female education, the degree of women's career engagement remains low. Using extensive literature and the author's interactions with Qatari female students and employees, this study uncovers the reasons behind this. The author's experience at Zayed University highlights empowerment through education, but statistics reveal underemployment among Emirati women. Qatar shows a similar pattern: female students dominate, but faculty and local female employees are scarce. The chapter probes the perception of education as ‘private’ and work as ‘public,’ possibly explaining the presence of educational enthusiasm, but job market reluctance. It dissects societal expectations discouraging employment. This research emphasises educated women's untapped potential for economic and knowledge-based growth. By identifying the barriers, it offers insights into gender equality and workforce participation. This chapter enriches the discourse on women's empowerment and gender dynamics, in Qatar and globally.