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VCUQ launches anthology of poems by GCC writers

VCUQ launches anthology of poems by GCC writers
Posted by on Mar 30, 2012 in Education & Culture | 0 comments
The Virginia Commonwealth University-Qatar (VCUQatar) on Wednesday launched an anthology of the contemporary Arabian Gulf Poetry called Gathering the Tide. The 366-paged collection features over 200 poems by 45 poets from Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman. It also features 47 translators. The book is edited by Patty Paine, Jeff Lodge and Samia Touati with an introduction...
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CMUQ student team win the 5th Qatar Universities National Debate Championship

CMUQ student team win the 5th Qatar Universities National Debate Championship
Posted by on Mar 30, 2012 in Education & Culture | 0 comments
Excellence at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar is not confined to the physical limits of the classroom.  The university aims to instill a spirit of critical thinking in all its students – a skill that has universal application. The four Carnegie Mellon teams who competed in the 5th Qatar Universities National Debate Championship embraced this spirit with their resounding...
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UK-based IODT launched in Qatar

UK-based IODT launched in Qatar
Posted by on Mar 29, 2012 in Education & Culture | 0 comments
The ELNUK-Institute of Development and Training (IODT) which offers over 400 soft-skills training and accredited vocational training courses was launched at the British Embassy in Doha on Wednesday. IODT is a UK-based training institute which has been operating for over 15 years. The ELNUK-IODT is the first branch of the institute outside the UK. Helen M Tucker, director and principal...
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UCL Qatar kicks-off with new lecture series

UCL Qatar kicks-off with new lecture series
Posted by on Mar 29, 2012 in Education & Culture | 0 comments
University College London-Qatar (UCL Qatar) has delightfully announced the start of the UCL Qatar Lecture Series. The first lecture, titled ‘The Dome of the Rock’, will be taking place on April 4, 2012 at the Museum of Islamic Art Auditorium at 6:30 PM. Open to the public, ‘The Dome of the Rock’ lecture will be presented by Dr. Timothy Power and aims to inform and establish...
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Marino Collecchia, journey into the Arab culture

Marino Collecchia, journey into the Arab culture
Posted by on Mar 29, 2012 in Education & Culture | 0 comments
The Gate will present the first exhibition in the Middle East of Marino Collecchia, one of the most famous contemporary Italian artist. In partnership with Esedra, the Doha based Italian Cultural Association, Marino Collecchia’s “Doha 2012 exhibition” will be on view from 31 March to 15 April 2012 at The Gate Mall. The Grand Opening will be on Friday, March 30 at...
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Georgetown University successfully hosts 4th edition of Annual Career Fair

Georgetown University successfully hosts 4th edition of Annual Career Fair
Posted by on Mar 28, 2012 in Education & Culture | 0 comments
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) held its fourth annual career fair on Tuesday, the 27th of March. Attracting companies from all across the region, students and graduates were given the opportunity to interact with corporate representatives on a face-to-face basis. This event allowed students to gain invaluable information on how to approach the current...
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Malaria infections pose deadly risks worldwide

Malaria infections pose deadly risks worldwide
Posted by on Mar 28, 2012 in Education & Culture, Healthcare | 0 comments
Malaria remains one of the most deadly infectious diseases in the world and recent estimates suggest that many more people are dying of the disease each year than previously believed, according to Professor Linnie Golightly, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC) in New York. The disease causes 1.24 million deaths globally including more than...
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Qatar Foundation gives independent school students a head start

Qatar Foundation gives independent school students a head start
Posted by on Mar 27, 2012 in Education & Culture, NGO | 0 comments
Hundreds of students at independent schools are receiving guidance to help them make informed academic decisions that can have a positive impact on their future. Choices that may seem daunting to Grade 10 students, such as selecting an academic track or preparing early for university, were tackled recently at an event hosted by Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community...
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Al Shaqab hosts Educational Art Programs with VCU-Qatar and Al Maha

Al Shaqab hosts Educational Art Programs with VCU-Qatar and Al Maha
Posted by on Mar 27, 2012 in Education & Culture, NGO | 0 comments
College and High School students in Qatar got the chance to improve their art skills with a new relationship with Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. Last week, Al Shaqab hosted art students from Virginia Commonwealth University-Qatar and Al Maha at their Riding Academy and Breeding & Show departments. The 70 female students in...
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Katara presents Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Katara presents Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Posted by on Mar 27, 2012 in Education & Culture | 0 comments
Katara, the Cultural Village partnered with Globe Education to present A Midsummer Night’s Dream, one of Shakespeare’s most popular works. The performances begin on Saturday 31st March at 6pm, followed by shows on Sunday 1st April and Monday 2nd April at Katara’s Drama Theatre, Building 16, tickets are now available at Virgin Megastores. Accompanying the performances, Globe...
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Qatar Music Academy holds Introduction to Music workshop

Qatar Music Academy holds Introduction to Music workshop
Posted by on Mar 27, 2012 in Education & Culture, NGO | 0 comments
Qatar Music Academy (QMA) held a special music educational event designed to give a fun and inspiring introduction to Arab music to fifth grade children from the Mesaieed International School. 65 students from Mesaieed International School travelled to QMA’s music school in Katara Cultural Village for the event. The hour-long session gave children the chance to see traditional Arab...
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MIA Park Bazaar returns

MIA Park Bazaar returns
Posted by on Mar 27, 2012 in Education & Culture | 0 comments
With over 100 street vendors and spectacular harbor views, the MIA Park Bazaar is a modern take on Qatar’s souq tradition. Held on the first Saturday of every month, this open air market showcases an eclectic mix of food, jewelry, arts, crafts, clothing, books, souvenirs, perfumes and more. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed family outing, interested in some serious shopping or...
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