Hind Abdulhadi Al-Qahtani (Arabic: هند عبد الهادي القحطاني; born April 26, 1978) is a Saudi Arabian social media influencer, former teacher, and activist known for her advocacy of women’s rights. She gained prominence through platforms like Snapchat, where she shares aspects of her daily life, fashion, and beauty routines. Her content often sparks debate in conservative Saudi society due to its bold nature. Alqahtani resides in the United States with her children.
Early life and education
Born in Khamis Mushait, in Saudi Arabia’s Asir region, to a Muslim family from the prominent Qahtan tribe. Her father, Sheikh Abdul Hadi Al-Bassami Al-Qahtani, served as a mosque imam, preacher, and school director. She spent eight years studying in Riyadh before traveling to the United States to further her education, focusing on English language. Details of her formal degrees remain limited, but she worked as an English teacher in Saudi schools prior to her relocation.
Career
Alqahtani began as a teacher in Riyadh. After moving abroad, she shifted to social media activism in 2019, amassing over 2.5 million followers across platforms. She promotes daily lifestyle, beauty, and fashion content as an influencer. Financially independent, she earns through advertising and promotions; she owns a cafe and women’s beauty salon in Khamis Mushait. Her advocacy emphasizes empowerment for Arab and Saudi women, using a persuasive, direct style.
Personal life
Married in 2002 at age 18, she had four children: sons Muadh (born 2003) and Mu’taz, daughters Ru’a (or Roua) and Rabab (or Ruba). The marriage, reportedly to businessman Masoud bin Sulaiman Al-Mustawfi, lasted 18 years until their 2019 divorce amid disputes; she gained custody. Her ex-husband is often referred to as “Abu Muadh.” She divorced due to reported injustice and humiliation. Her children support her publicly, appearing in her content. Alqahtani lives in the US, fluent in Arabic and English. Rumors linked her romantically to influencer Amin Al-Lord, though unconfirmed. In 2023, she revealed a benign breast tumor diagnosis. Her father passed away in 2021.
Controversies
Alqahtani’s posts have drawn backlash for clashing with Saudi cultural norms. A 2020 video highlighting her features led to calls for citizenship revocation. Another, showing her dancing provocatively during Eid, with children present, ignited outrage. She supported LGBTQ+ rights via rainbow flag imagery, criticized household gender roles, and promoted lingerie—actions deemed inappropriate. In 2021, her Qahtan tribe disowned her shortly after her father’s death, citing family shame. A viral proposal from a Saudi man offering 30 camels surfaced that year. She faced harassment, death rumors, and mimicry by actress Reem Abdullah. Alqahtani defends her choices, highlighting double standards against Saudi women versus foreign celebrities. She has considered retiring from public life due to criticism.
