111:, Al-Rayyan has been an outspoken critic of the Emir and his government. Left impoverished after her husband was stripped of his inheritance and his assets were frozen, she took her children to Germany, where she is a citizen. Al-Rayyan is a supporter of public education and public healthcare and has given speeches advocating for the rights of Qatari women, children, and royal family members who oppose the Emir's government.
179:, accusing the Qatari government of denying her children their rights as members of the royal family. She also stated that 90-95% of Qatari citizens do not have proper living conditions and that preferential treatment is given to families who work for the government. Al-Rayyan advocated for public healthcare and public education in Qatar. She filed a complaint with the
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in 2008. After his death, tensions rose between members of the royal family. Her husband's assets were frozen by the Qatari government and he was prevented from receiving his inheritance. Due to the block on their finances, her husband was imprisoned for not paying his debts in 2013 and was given a
168:, and were therefore unable to attend school. Al-Rayyan moved her children into a hotel after her son fell severely ill from the poor living conditions. She petitioned the government for proper housing and financial aid, but was denied. Al-Rayyed accused the Emir of human rights violations and of
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