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Thursday, 23 May 2013

QNRF to unveil future strategy, latest research grants at Annual Forum today

QNRF to unveil future strategy, latest research grants at Annual Forum today
Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) will hold its fifth Annual Forum today at the Qatar National Convention Centre, where the national funding agency will share its five year strategy and announce the results of its sixth National Priorities Research Program cycle. Under the patronage of Mr Faisal Alsuwaidi (pictured), President of Research and Development at Qatar Foundation for...

ROTA volunteers reflect on Cambodia experience

ROTA volunteers reflect on Cambodia experience
Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) today celebrated the success of its recent volunteer trip to Cambodia by hosting a Reflection Event for volunteers, parents and school officials involved in the visit. Student volunteers, parents, teachers and school officials took part in an inspirational event at the Museum of Islamic Art as volunteers showed pictures of from their trip and recited...

Qatar Foundation to host Qatar National Research Strategy Forum 2013

Qatar Foundation to host Qatar National Research Strategy Forum 2013
Aimed at tackling the nation’s most pressing research challenges, Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development will be hosting the Qatar National Research Strategy Forum 2013, in collaboration with The New York Academy of Sciences. The two-day forum, which will be held on 15 May and 16 Mayat Qatar National Convention Centre, will bring together leading...

150 youth to engage with humanity activities around Qatar this weekend

150 youth to engage with humanity activities around Qatar this weekend
Over 150 youth took part in Youth in Action: National Volunteer Weekend that was realized by The Youth Company during this weekend, on the 9th- 11th of May 2013. Three days of volunteering activities on multiple locations around Doha had an ultimate goal of raising awareness about local social issues, promotion of active citizenship and community engagement, and developing sense of...

QRC promotes humanitarian values

QRC promotes humanitarian values
Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) celebrated the International Day for Humanitarian Movement at Ritz-Carlton Doha, the Official Hospitality Partner of QRC, on Thursday. Several volunteers, government entities and social activists gathered at the function to promote the humanitarian value of giving without discrimination or bias. Talking to Qatar Tribune on the sidelines of the celebration QRC...

ROTA-VCU-Q volunteers depart for Indonesia trip

ROTA-VCU-Q volunteers depart for Indonesia trip
Qatar’s pioneering not-for-profit educational organization, Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) is fostering the spirit of volunteerism in Qatar by partnering with the Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCU-Q) to send 25 student and faculty volunteers on a 7-day trip to visit a ROTA-funded technical and vocational education project in Indonesia. The trip is supported by the Vodafone...

QatarDebate Centre’s Executive Director hails the 2nd International Universities Arabic Debating Championship

QatarDebate Centre’s Executive Director hails the 2nd International Universities Arabic Debating Championship
QatarDebate organized the 2nd International Universities Arabic Debating Championship, held under the patronage of the Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, got underway at Qatar National Convention Centre from 21-24 April 2013. A total of 42 universities from 27 countries participated in the...

‘Passport to Passion’ continues to challenge young footballers

‘Passport to Passion’ continues to challenge young footballers
Dribbling, tackling, shooting and passing were all part of the fun last weekend as youngsters and enthusiasts from across Doha participated in Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development’s second‘Passport to Passion’ challenge at Aspire Park. Children aged between 5 and 15 completed a series of skills tests designed to teach crucial footballing skills,...

The Youth Company presents Youth in Action: National Volunteer Weekend

The Youth Company presents Youth in Action: National Volunteer Weekend
The Youth Company is pleased to announce Youth in Action: National Volunteer Weekend that will take place from the 9th until the 11th of May 2013. The event aims at bringing the youth of Qatar together to enhance their motivation towards society development and engage with social activities under three pillars, such as charity, humanity and environment. During three days participants...

QGBC debates potential for creating “the hanging gardens of Doha”

QGBC debates potential for creating “the hanging gardens of Doha”
A vision for developing Doha’s own hanging gardens, like the fabled gardens of Babylon, using green architecture, or ‘biotecture,’ was the topic of discussion and debate at a Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) seminar this week. In a keynote presentation, renowned international architect and urban planner Edouard Francois outlined his vision for sustainable building that...

Qatari parents beam with pride as sons and daughters graduate

Qatari parents beam with pride as sons and daughters graduate
Behind the success of this year’s graduates stand hundreds of proud parents who have made infinite sacrifices to see their sons and daughters accomplish one of life’s key milestones. As the fresh graduates of 2013 bid farewell to their university campuses at Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, and prepare to embark on a promising career, their parents...

Qatar Foundation to celebrate convocation of 437 graduates

Qatar Foundation to celebrate convocation of 437 graduates
Over 400 optimistic graduates are looking forward to embarking upon a new stage of life as they eagerly await recognition at Convocation 2013, which will be held at Qatar National Convention Centre tomorrow (May 7). This will be the sixth convocation to be held by Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. Students will be honoured for their achievements before...

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