Hadya Saeed

Hadya Saeed (; born 23 March 1960) is a Qatari actress who is best known for being the first professional actress from the State of Qatar.

Biography Saeed started her acting career in 1977 while still in school, joining the Al Adwaa Troupe and thus becoming the first Qatari actress. She eventually mended ties with her family, including her brother, stating in a 2023 interview that her family was now proud of her work.

She earned recognition for her role in the 1984 Qatari television series Fayez Al Tosh and the 1996 Kuwaiti series Bu Habash, where she played the wife of the main character Bu Habash, a man known for his frugality and lack of generosity. Other shows she acted in include The Big House (1990) and Excuse Me, Father (1994).

Saeed took part in many plays, including Ibtisam by the Dock (1984), Antar and Abla (1986) and Earthquake (1988).