Wafika Sultan Al-Essa

Wafika Sultan Al-Essa (; born 1952 in Bahrain) is a Qatari artist specializing in painting and plastic arts. She is one of the first females in the country to study and practice art professionally and has been described as a pioneer of modern art in Qatar.

Early life and education Al Essa was born in Bahrain in 1952. she traveled to Egypt to attend Helwan University (then known as Cairo University) where she graduated with a BA in applied art in 1974.

Career as an artist Al Essa specializes in painting and plastic arts. and the country's natural history. Her style is also influenced by Islamic art, which is evident in her calligraphic works. She was one of the two female Qatari artists out of a group of 23 artists who had their works displayed. Her works were later put on permanent display in the museum.

In 2014, she won the Arab's Woman Awards for best Qatari artist.

In 2020 she was part of the "Lived Forward: Art and Culture in Doha from 1960–2020" exhibition in the Mathaf Museum.

In March 2022 some of her artworks were featured in the AIR 6 program at the Fire Station.

Career in other fields Al-Essa previously worked as a production designer for Qatar TV.

She owns a private consultancy business for architecture and design.