Qatar Shell has signed an MoU with Bedaya Centre to launch ‘Enterprise Challenge Qatar 2013’, a programme designed to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship and develop business knowledge amongst young people. Enterprise Challenge Qatar 2013 will be open to students from all of Qatar’s universities, as well as a separate programme for high schools […]
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WED Celebrations Kick Off With Eco Fashion Design Contest
Celebrations for the World Environment Day (WED) in Qatar, kicked off on 19 May 2013, with an Eco Fashion Design Contest held at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUQatar). Organized by International Academy for Intercultural Development (IAID), in association with the Friends of the Environment Centre (FEC) and under the patronage of Dr Saif Ali […]
QNRF Awards US $121mn to National Priority Projects
Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) has announced new research grants worth a total of US $121 million, under its flagship funding programme, the National Priorities Research Program (NPRP). The announcement came in the eagerly-anticipated finale of QNRF’s fifth Annual Forum, held on the morning of Tuesday 14 May 2013 at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), […]
QMA Celebrates International Museum Day 2013
To mark International Museum Day, Qatar Museums Authority (QMA) will hold on Thursday 16 May 2013 at the auditorium of the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) a public conference highlighting the theme of the celebration for this year: ‘Museums (memory + creativity) = social change’. On this occasion, QMA is organising a competition for the […]
QOC Organises ‘Sport Excellence Day 2013′ at Katara
Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), Qatar’s governing sports body, is set to organise the ‘Sport Excellence Day 2013′ event at Katara on Tuesday 21 May 2013. The annual sports gala aims to honour the best athletes, sport officials, institutions and government and non-government organisations for their contribution in boosting the sport movement during the season 2012-2013. […]
Over 65% of Students Have The Power to Reduce Cheating
Over 65% of students have the power to reduce cheating, according to a survey that a group of educators and students from Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, and its partners have been working on to promote academic integrity. The group included Dr Kai-Henrik Barth […]
World Travel Awards 2013
Known as the Oscars of the travel industry, the World Travel Awards 2013 took place at the Le Royal Meridien Resort & Spa in Dubai, UAE on 5 May 2013. Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards (WTA) acknowledge excellence in the travel and tourism industry. The results are based on 167,000 travel agencies, industry professionals […]
Thousands Flock to Celebrate the HH Emir Cup 2013
A variety of HH Emir Cup 2013 activities are available at Souq Waqif, Villaggio, and Landmark In celebration of the HH Emir Cup 2013, Qatar Football Association (QFA) along with its sponsors is offering various amounts of activities across Doha to the football fans. Most activities will run until Friday 17 May 2013, the day […]
CHI AL SHAQAB 2013 Photography Competition Winners
ExxonMobil Qatar, the main sponsor of CHI AL SHAQAB 2013, announced the winners of the ‘Photowalk’ Instagram photography competition, which ran throughout CHI AL SHAQAB from 27 March to 30 March 2013 at Al Shaqab in Qatar Foundation. The winners, Mohammad Muslim, Shahjahan Moidin and Costis Zagkas were recognised for their outstanding photos. Maha Al […]
Qatar Sports Film Festival Calling for Submissions
The Youth Company (TYC) and Qatar Olympic & Sports Museum (QOSM) have launched the Qatar Sports Film Festival (QSFF) with the aim to promote the art of screenwriting and film making in the world of sports and the Olympics while also encouraging engagement with sports and a healthy lifestyle. The film festival will to take […]
Wyndham Grand Regency Doha Wins 2013 Inter-Hotel Cricket Tournament
The Wyndham Grand Regency Doha emerged as the champions at the conclusion of the Inter-Hotel Cricket Tournament 2013, held at the Qatar Cricket Association (QCA) grounds in Doha. This year’s event, an annual feature among the city’s hotel industry, was contested by 18 teams from various hotels across the country. In addition to winning the […]
COPA Coca-Cola Football Tournament returns to Qatar
In partnership with the Qatar Football Association (QFA), COPA Coca-Cola, the grassroots football initiative for teenagers will return to Qatar for the second year in succession at the North Madinat Khalifa Ground, Doha on Friday 10 May 2013. To be crowned COPA Coca-Cola Champions of Qatar, at least 34 teams of 11 players aged 13-15 […]
Ten Olympic Champions and Fourteen World Champions Come to Qatar
Ten Olympic Champions and 14 World Champions will descend in Qatar next week for the Doha 2013 Diamond League which is taking place on Friday 10 May 2013 at Qatar Sports Club stadium. Ten of the 44 reigning Olympic Champions eligible to compete (Marathon, Walking, Hammer Throw and Multi-Events are not included in the Diamond […]
Marhaba’s Guide to the Weekend 2 May – 4 May 2013
What’s on in Qatar this weekend? There’s a lot to please any taste – sports activities, art exhibitions, music concerts, nightlife and much more – all in one weekend. Here’s Marhaba’s Guide to the Weekend to get you out and about in Qatar this weekend: White Party 2013 White is Coco Latté’s colour of choice […]
Qatar Foundation Launches ‘Passport to Passion’ Challenge for Youth
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) will be kicking off its ‘Passport to Passion’ challenge tomorrow afternoon at the Museum of Islamic Art Park, as part of an ongoing series of activities designed around its partnership with FC Barcelona. QF has developed a fun-filled programme for children to test and build their […]
H2O Long Course Spring Cup 2013 This Weekend
The H2O Long Course Spring Cup 2013 is taking place at Hamad Aquatic Center from Thursday 25 April – Saturday 27 April, will see over 400 swimmers form 32 clubs within the region including Iraq, Lebanon, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Oman and Qatar. This will be the largest event hosted by H2O Swim Club […]
QNRF Awards Five New Research Grants to Junior Scientists
Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) has announced the results of the fourth cycle of its increasingly competitive Junior Scientists Research Experience Program (JSREP), which aims to boost Qatar’s research capacity through funding ‘junior’ scientists aged 40 or under. In its latest cycle, QNRF has awarded JSREP grants to five proposals. The awarded institutions include Carnegie […]
JCC Honours the Best Films Featuring Family and Child Issues at International Documentary Film Festival
At the Ninth Al Jazeera International Documentary Film Festival Closing Ceremony on Sunday 21 April 2013, JCC awarded the best short, medium and long films in the category ‘Child and Family Matters’ – portray and address children and family issues. Saad Al Hudaifi, JCC Deputy Executive General Manager and Acting Director of Channels, handed the […]
Promote Arab Entrepreneurs With #arabstartup
From Monday 22 April – Thursday 25 April 2013, top entrepreneurs, investors, technologists, academics, mentors and government officials from Silicon Valley to Europe to the Middle East are coming together to empower entrepreneurs at the MIT Arab Startup Competition in Doha. Founded in 2005, the MIT Enterprise Forum of the Pan Arab Region is one […]
Last Call-out for Qatar Foundation’s FC Barcelona Competition to Fly Barcelona and with the FCB Team to Germany
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development is urging football enthusiasts across the world to seize upon their final opportunity to enter the organisation’s latest competition in celebration of its ongoing partnership with FC Barcelona (FCB). The competition, which wraps up on Wednesday at midnight Qatar time (21:00 GMT), has already attracted exceptional worldwide […]
