‘Act like a lady, think like a man’ has become an international slogan that women all over the world today go by. Qatar’s leading businesswomen echo that slogan and encourage other women in the country to enter the male-dominated field – but to stay committed to their innate roles as daughters, wives and mothers. On […]
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MIA to host ‘History of Doping and Anti-Doping Symposium’
High profile experts on doping and anti-doping will speak at the symposium on ‘The History of Doping and Anti-Doping’ in the Auditorium of the Museum of Islamic Art on May 6 and 7 2013. The symposium, which is open to the public, is organised by the Anti-Doping Lab Qatar and Qatar Olympic & Sports Museum. […]
‘Ethical limits to Artistic Expression: Islamic Perspective’ Lecture on Wednesday
The Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE), which is a member of Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies (QFIS) at Qatar Foundation (QF), holds a public lecture entitled, ‘Ethical limits to Artistic Expression: Islamic Perspective‘, on Wednesday 1 May 2013 in the Middle East Center in Oxford University, UK. This event is part of a […]
The Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE) Organises Lecture on Migrant Workers
The Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE) is holding a public seminar entitled ‘Migrant Workers: Ethical Perspectives on Challenging Questions’ on Monday 22 April 2013 from 6 pm to 8 pm. CILE, a member of Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies at Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, will be hosting the seminar […]
WCMC-Q Expert Highlights Cancer risks and Dangers of Smoking Shisha
Shisha smokers are at a higher risk of developing cancer, respiratory illness, and periodontal disease compared to non-smokers, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q) Associate Professor of Public Health Dr Ziyad Mahfoud said. Dr Mahfoud was addressing the monthly Medicine & U health outreach program at WCMC-Q campus in Education City with a talk […]
Jeff Allen Presents The Future of Babylon Project
As part of UCL Qatar’s lecture series, the university is presenting a lecture by Jeff Allen on The Future of Babylon Project About The Future of Babylon Project The Future of Babylon Project is a collaborative and values-based initiative between the Iraq State Board of Antiquities and Heritage, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, World Monuments […]
Bestselling Qatari Novelist Abdul Aziz Al Mahmoud Offers Writing Workshop
Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Publishing (BQFP) and the Katara Art Center are organising a Historical Novel Writing Workshop led by bestselling Qatari novelist Abdul Aziz Al Mahmoud. The workshop will be on 4 March and 6 March at the Katara Art Center. Al Mahmoud is a Qatari engineer and journalist. He has a BA in engineering […]
The World Internet Project by Jeffrey Cole
Everyone is invited to attend the upcoming lecture by Jeffrey Cole on The World Internet Project. This event will be held on Monday 4 February at 7 pm in the W Hotel Ballroom. Jeffrey Cole is the Director of the Center for Digital Future at USC Annenberg School for Communication. He is a renowned expert […]
What’s happening at VCUQatar…
Quite a lot. This week will see two lectures take place at The Atrium, Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUQatar). This evening at 6 pm, as part of the Crossing Boundaries Lecture Series, there will be a lecture presented by OFFF with artistic director, curator and founder Hector Ayuso Ros and partner and executive director Pep […]
COP18: Arab world shares unique perspective on coping with climate change
While climate change is a relatively modern phenomenon for much of the world, people living in Arab regions have coped with similar conditions for thousands of years. COP18/CMP8 Doha offers the perfect platform for government ministers, journalists and civil society groups from around the world to take inspiration from these traditional lifestyles. During the conference, which […]
Koichi Yamamoto: Painting and Printmaking Lecture
Make your way along to Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUQatar) this Wednesday 14 November to see Koichi Yamamoto present a lecture on his work – merging traditional and contemporary approaches to printmaking. On Thursday 15 November you will also be able to see the Japanese-born artist in action, demonstrating large-scale monotype printing. Koichi Yamamoto, assistant […]
World’s Leading Summit for Innovation in Education begins 13 November: WISE
More than 1,000 innovators from over 100 countries and multiple sectors, including NGOs, business, government, the media and education, will meet in Doha, Qatar to break new ground in education at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE). WISE is dedicated to building the future of education through innovation. This global collaborative initiative was inaugurated in 2009 […]
Computer Technology in Service of Society
Following the inauguration of the A Nico Habermann Distinguished Lecture Series last year, the series continues with a public lecture by Raj Reddy, the Moza Bint Nasser University Professor of Computer Science and Robotics at Carnegie Mellon University (CMUQ). In his talk, Computer Technology in Service of Society Reddy will present several examples of how Information […]
Mada Courses at ictQatar for November and December 2012
The Mada course programme for the remainder of 2012 has been scheduled. All of the courses below will be held at Mada Center, ictQatar on Al Corniche from 12.00 until 2.00pm and are free! Theme for November: Communication Introduction to Technology for Communication Disabilities Wednesday, 7 November This course targets teachers and speech therapists and seeks […]
VCUQatar presents ‘Towards a Post-disciplinary Practice: Design Education in Cultural Crisis’
As part of the Crossing Boundaries Lecture Series, Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUQatar) will present a lecture by British designer and technology researcher Matt Ward entitled ‘Towards a Post-disciplinary Practice: Design Education in Cultural Crisis’ on Wednesday 24 October at 6pm at the atrium at VCUQatar. Ward is a lecturer in design at Goldsmiths (University […]
Dean of Carnegie Mellon Qatar brings prominent industry and government figures to speak
In September and October, industry leaders and prominent figures from Qatar’s government and business community will speak at Carnegie Mellon University to begin this year’s Dean’s Lecture Series. On Tuesday, 18th of September the following people will lead a discussion on Qatar’s National Education Strategy: H.E. Saad bin Ibrahim Al Mahmoud who is the Minister […]
Technology Training for people with disabilities from TumuhaTec with MADA Center
If you are interested in learning more about Graphic Design, Programming or Social Media, join TumuhaTEC this summer with their ICT workshops. Applicants must be 15-18 years old and must have parental consent before applying. Working in collaboration with MADA (Qatar Assistive Technology Centre) and Q-CERT (Qatar Computer Emergency Response Team), you’ll have the chance […]
The Weekly Round up 31/5/12
News of the Week Doha’s community is still in shock over the tragedy of the fire at Villaggio on Monday. Picture of the Week Tweet of the Week Laura Hamilton @lauraannham The Weekes family has written an open letter to the people of Qatar. Everyone should read this letter. Things to do at the Weekend […]
The Dome of the Rock Lecture at MIA
The Dome of the Rock rests upon Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem and is one of the most iconic monuments in the world. The golden cupola is a symbol of the Holy Land and revered by Muslims as the place where the Prophet ascended to heaven; it is the third holiest place […]
‘Then and Now: Egypt’s First Modern Revolution Revisited’
Professor Carl Petry, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Chair in Middle East Studies, will be delivering a lecture called ‘Then and Now: Egypt’s First Modern Revolution Revisited’. The lecture will be examining the Egyptian Revolution of 1952 along with the Arab Spring. The public lecture will be held at Northwestern University Qatar on Wednesday 28th […]
