The UAE's first female Emirati psychiatrist and her museum - in pictures
Dr Rafia Ghubash, an Emirati psychiatrist and founder of Bait Al Banat, a museum dedicated to the accomplishments of women from the region. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dr Ghubash grew up in Deira, Dubai, and now lives in the house where she was born.
Dr Ghubash speaks at an event held at Al Ahli football club.
She graduated from Cairo University in 1985, having started her studies in general medicine in 1976.
She founded Bait Al Banat in her childhood home in Dubai.
A picture of Dr Ghubash's mother, Ousha bint Khalifa, on display at the museum. She says her mother is her biggest inspiration.
Dr Ghubash receives the Rashid Award from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, now Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, in 1989.
Dr Ghobash with an image of her mother, who was a writer and poet.
Dr Ghobash opened her museum in 2012, having developed the idea years earlier.
Bait Al Banat celebrates the achievements of women from the region.
A plaque at the museum pays tribute to her mother, Ousha.
Documents displayed at the museum show the role of women buying and selling property, the significance of the Gold Souq and records of families who lived in Deira.
A section of the museum has been dedicated to Dr Ghubash's mother.
Items on display in the section of the museum dedicated to her mother.
Dr Ghubash says her mother was one of the biggest influences on her life, alongside Sheikh Zayed, the Founding Father.
Dr Ghubash says people from around the world have visited her museum.
