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ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPH 2015 GIVES
STUDENTS A MOMENT TO CHERISH
QATAR FOUNDATION PAYS TRIBUTE
TO ITS DEDICATED EMPLOYEES
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of
Qatar Foundation, inspires students at annual event
Long Service Award 2015 ceremony celebrates
the commitment and efforts of its staff
QATAR FOUNDATION’S FORTNIGHTLY NEWSPAPER ISSUE 134 THURSDAY 2 APRIL 2015
LAUNCH Education City Masjid hosts first Friday prayer to mark the inauguration of new campus
QFIS opens its new building
QATAR Faculty of Islamic Studies
(QFIS), a college of Hamad bin
Khalifa University (HBKU), officially opened its new building on 20
March 2015, under the patronage
of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint
Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF).
The opening was marked by the
first Friday Prayer at the Education
City Masjid, which was led by Sheikh
Saleh Al Maghamsy. Her Highness
Sheikha Moza bint Nasser toured the
new building, and was shown the five
columns representing the five pillars
of Islam, with each featuring a verse
drawn from the Holy Qur’an, and also
the library and classrooms.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint
Nasser was accompanied on the tour
by a delegation which included Engineer Saad Ebrahim Al Muhannadi,
President, QF; Dr Ahmad Hasnah,
Provost and Executive Vice President,
HBKU; Dr Aisha Al Mannai, Dean,
QFIS; and the architects of the new
building.
The official opening of the new
building demonstrates the continuous growth, development and commitment of QFIS to serve the higher
education needs of Qatar and wider
Islamic societies.
Engineer Saad Ebrahim Al Muhannadi said: “QF is proud to be opening
this iconic new building for QFIS. Its
new and unique style of architecture,
which also pays tribute to the traditional model of a madrasa by combining study and worship in one building,
perfectly encapsulates our vision of
transforming Qatar into a knowledgebased economy while preserving Islamic heritage.”
Dr Hasnah said: “Since it was established as part of HBKU, QFIS has
worked to fulfill the vision and mission
of QF by unlocking human potential.
“It strives to provide the best education for students, helps them to realize
their potential, and spreads a culture
of creativity and enlightenment that
balances a commitment to tradition
alongside innovation.”
Dr Al Mannai said: “The opening
of the new building will help us to
perform our mission, as it provides
the right atmosphere to broaden our
activities and accommodate our staff
to allow an expansion of the student
body in the future.
“This college represents one of
many institutions contributing to the
comprehensive educational cycle offered by QF, that provides quality
learning to students to unlock their
potential and enhance the culture of
innovation and creativity in Qatar.”
The building also reflects QFIS’s
strong commitment to its philosophies of originality, plurality, and
contemporaneity.
From the design and construction
through to its daily operations, the
principles behind the institution of the
new QFIS building look to implement
the messages and meanings of the
Holy Qur’an.
The architects, Ali Mangera and Ada
Yvars Bravo, studied Islamic structures
from history and distilled their research
into two principal concepts: knowledge
and enlightenment. These values are
represented by the two ribbons that intertwine to create the building’s internal spaces, and come to an end rising
into the sky pointing in the direction of
Makkah. The faculty and the mosque
contain many symbolic and poetic references to Islam and its civilization.
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THURSDAY 2 APRIL 2015
NEWS IN BRIEF
QCF LECTURES
ENHANCE QATAR’S
CAREER CULTURE
n Qatar Career Fair (QCF), a
member of Qatar Foundation,
has launched a career
awareness, orientation, and
development initiative, the
QCF Lecture Series.
Open to all career guidance,
decision-makers, and
policymakers in Qatar, as well
as to all Qatari parents and
representatives of student
associations, the first session,
on the topic of ‘Investment
in Career Guidance: Why
should it matter to policy and
decision-makers?’, was held
on 16 March 2015. The second
lecture, entitled ‘Qatari
Parents as Career Coaches’,
was held on 21 March 2015.
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WORKSHOP QF Institute calls for more family friendly employment policies
Dr Benjamin Kligler, Vice Chair and Research Director, Department of Integrative Medicine,
Continuum Center for Health and Healing, New York, speaks to attendees at the event
Your Health First connects
the community to experts
CAMPAIGN HBKU partner university initiative enhances public access to information
FACE-TO-FACE advice on how to live
a healthy lifestyle is being provided to
the people of Qatar through interactive
public talks as part of the Your Health
First program, run by Weill Cornell
Medical College in Qatar (WCMCQ), a Hamad bin Khalifa University
partner university.
Ask the Expert – an initiative intended to help the public develop a
greater understanding of health matters, and encourage them to make positive lifestyle changes and choices – is
enhancing access to information, guidance, and expertise, that will help Your
Health First achieve its goal of helping
to build a healthier Qatar.
The latest talk took place on 18
March 2015 at the Diplomatic Club
in Doha, where Dr Benjamin Kligler,
Vice Chair and Research Director,
Department of Integrative Medicine,
Continuum Center for Health and
Healing, NewYork, spoke to members
of the Qatar community about the
benefits, and potential risks, of taking vitamin and mineral supplements
alongside a normal diet. Following his
presentation, those attending had the
opportunity to pose questions on the
issue to Dr Kligler.
The Ask the Expert series is one element of Your Health First, a unique
educational campaign that promotes
wellness and the benefits of making
healthy lifestyle decisions. In his talk,
entitled ‘Vitamins, Supplements and
Herbs: Becoming An Informed Customer’, Dr Kligler said that nutritional
supplements can be a convenient and
important path to good health, but
emphasized: “Eating a varied and
healthy diet is the most important part
of proper nutrition - taking vitamins
and nutritional supplements can be
helpful, but cannot take the place of a
healthy diet.”
Nesreen Al Rifai, Chief Communications Officer, WCMC-Q, said:
“Your Health First has always made
a point of reaching out to the community, but the Ask the Expert series allows the public to reach out to doctors;
to hear from, and talk to, people who
are experts in their field.
“We always choose subjects that are
prevalent within the community and affect many people – for example, weight
loss, stress, and exercise – and we always
ensure that the talks are accessible and
easily understood to those without a
medical background.We wanted to take
the mystery and worry out of speaking
to a doctor, and create an occasion
where people can have their questions
answered in an informal environment.”
If you have a health and wellbeing question that
you would like to be answered through Your Health
First’s Ask the Expert series, email [email protected]
The answer will be published in a future edition of QF Telegraph
QF hosts cross-cultural debating forum
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APRIL 2015
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DIFI tackles issue of family
work balance in the region
“Our new Bachelor’s
degree program
will provide the
computer engineers
of tomorrow
with the unique
opportunity to
fast-track their
knowledge”
New HBKU degree for
computer engineers
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PARTNERSHIP Around 200 people
were given an opportunity to listen to
leading debaters from Qatar Foundation (QF) and the UK at the firstever British Festival Debate which
was held as part of the British Festival 2015. The event was held on 17
March 2015, at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), a Hamad bin
Khalifa University partner university.
It was jointly organized through a
unique partnership between the Brit-
ish Council in Qatar, QatarDebate - a
member of QF - GU-Q, and Debate
Mate, an educational charity based
in London that teaches debating in
inner-city schools across the UK.
The proposition and opposition
teams each comprised four debaters, with those from QF having
been identified by QatarDebate, and
the UK contingent being invited by
Debate Mate to discuss the motion:
‘This House would give parents ac-
cess to their children’s social media
accounts’.
Muhammad AbdurRehman, Debate Instructor, QatarDebate, said:
“The British Festival Debate is a culmination of a lot of planning and hard
work by QatarDebate and the British
Council in Qatar, along with our partners Debate Mate (UK) and GU-Q.
“In line with the vision of QF, this
event aims to unlock the potential of
the debaters, chosen from within Ed-
ucation City, and from UK. It gives
them an opportunity to hone their
public speaking and debating skills.
The event, which is a collaboration
among entities with similar objectives,
also helps in fostering a culture where
discussion and dialogue is promoted.”
The debate was followed by a panel discussion, where representatives
from all the partner organizations
shared their insights on the value and
benefit of debate.
THE ISSUE of how to balance work and
family was the focus of a seminar and
workshop held by the Doha International Family Institute (DIFI), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), on 30
March 2015.
The first event of its kind, the ‘ Towards a Better Work-Family Balance
in GCC Countries’ event was attended by Noor Al Malki Al Jehani, Executive Director, DIFI, other key DIFI
figures, representatives from Government ministries, and researchers from
around the region.
Al Jehani said participants were in
consensus that there was a pressing
need in the GCC to recognize that
work-family balance was not just a
women’s issue, but one of shared responsibility between men and women, especially in modern households
where two parents worked.
“There was also a consensus about
the need for work on the issue of
maternity leave,” Al Jehani said. “Although there is support to families,
this issue still has not received proper
attention.”
Dana Al Kahlout, Family Policy Analyst, DIFI, added that the main goal
of the event was to highlight the importance of family and work balance
in GCC countries and to study the
various reasons behind the imbalance.
“The panel discussion also took
note of international best practices on
work-family balance,” she said.
The seminar was in line with the DIFI’s mission of making family-related
issues a top priority for policy-makers
Noor Al Malki Al Jehani, Executive Director, DIFI
(third from left) with panelists at the event
and introducing them at the national,
regional and international levels.
Work-family balance was a key
topic during the 20th Anniversary
of the International Year of the Family in 2014, which DIFI recognized
through the organization of an international conference under the
patronage of Her Highness Sheikha
Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of
Qatar Foundation, on the theme of
‘Empowering Families’. The two-day
conference announced the Doha Call
to Action, calling on governments to
enable families to contribute to development by taking concrete action,
including adopting policies to ensure
work-family balance.
“After this, it has become clear to us
the importance of DIFI to give special
attention to this issue on the level of
Arab countries,” Al Jehani explained.
“This is why we have included this
issue as one of the subjects of the Osra
Research Grant, a mutual program
between DIFI and the Qatar National
Research Fund.”
New HBKU degree for computer engineers
LAUNCH The first Bachelor’s degree to
be delivered by the College of Science
and Engineering, Hamad bin Khalifa
University (HBKU), will be launched
in the fall of 2015.
Expert faculty will deliver an advanced curriculum through the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering,
with students having the opportunity to
explore research and the design of com-
puter engineering systems. They will
gain experience of real-life challenges
through a design component integrated
into the program, as well as through a
final year project.
In alignment with HBKU’s multidisciplinary focus, the program – for which
applications are now open - will also
harness the expertise of HBKU partner
universities. Students will be able to take
courses provided by Texas A&M University at Qatar, and Carnegie Mellon
University in Qatar, alongside HBKU’s
comprehensive range of courses.
“Computer engineers make everyday
devices and appliances more efficient,
faster, cheaper, smarter, and safer,” said
Dr Mounir Hamdi, Dean, College of
Science and Engineering, HBKU.
“They also develop large systems
needed to operate critical infrastructure,
such as the internet, banking networks,
and smart power grids. Our new Bachelor’s degree program will provide the
computer engineers of tomorrow with
the unique opportunity to fast-track
their knowledge, thanks to the support
of outstanding faculty, plus the opportunity to learn from experts in the field
within some of our partner institutions.”
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WISH
supports
fight against
dementia on
global stage
HEALTH The World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), an initiative
of Qatar Foundation (QF), has supported the call for action to tackle
one of the world’s greatest health
challenges at a pioneering meeting
on dementia.
Following the recent publication of the WISH report, A Call To
Action: The Global Response To Dementia Through Policy Innovation, a
delegation from WISH participated
in the World Health Organization’s
(WHO’s) inaugural Ministerial Conference on Global Action Against
Dementia, from 16-17 March 2015.
This reflected WISH’s standing
as a global community dedicated to
improving healthcare, through innovation and collaboration, and the impact of its dementia research. Conference participants from 80 countries
signed a document calling for a series
of actions on dementia, including the
advancement of prevention, risk reduction, diagnosis, and treatment;
facilitation of social and technological innovation to meet the needs of
those with dementia and their carers;
promoting a better understanding of
dementia; and increasing collective
dementia research efforts.
“The social and economic burden
of dementia is clear, and our WISH
report, published just last month, acts
as a timely precursor to the urgency
demonstrated at the WHO meeting,”
said Engineer Saad Ebrahim Al Muhannadi, President, QF.
“Through our research, QF continues to lead the way in healthcare
innovation, offering evidence-based,
actionable recommendations to
health ministers and policymakers
globally so that we may all work together to reduce the prevalence and
burden of this disease.”
Egbert Schillings, CEO, WISH,
said: “Only by combining our efforts, and sharing our victories, will
we succeed in moving the needle
on this chronic social and economic
challenge.
“I hope that, through our research
at WISH, we promote a greater understanding that is needed to tackle
this truly global disease.”
of landfill
HEC Paris benefits healthcare and research
n The expertise of HEC Paris, a Hamad bin Khalifa University partner
university, has been utilized through a program designed to enhance
the work of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. HEC Paris have concluded ‘Keep The Lead’,
a tailored management training program for senior executives that
focused on strategy, performance management, and leadership.
Reaching out to a wider readership
n Qscience.com, the online academic publishing platform of
Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation, will see four of its articles reach a
wider readership through a partnership with the Nature Publishing
Group (NPG). The articles will be published on NPG’s online
scientific portal, nature.com which will showcase Qatar-based
research worldwide and attract international researchers to Qatar.
Qatar Biobank hosts health seminar
n Healthcare professionals and researchers explored
epidemiology at a multidisciplinary seminar hosted by Qatar
Biobank, a member of Qatar Foundation, in collaboration
with Qatar University and Imperial College London. The wellattended seminar was entitled ‘Epidemiology & Public Health
Research’.
TAMUQ symposium creates material gains
n Experts from academia, research, industry, and government
organizations discussed advances in science and engineering
at a symposium hosted by Texas A&M University at Qatar, a
Hamad bin Khalifa University partner university. The Materials
Science and Engineering Symposium, held on 17 March 2015,
focused on enhancing education and knowledge transfer.
Hot Topic: The Right to Reply
The majority of the students and
parents we surveyed said there were
plenty of extra-curricular options
available to the student body at QF, and
that they were satisfied with the number
of opportunities provided for holistic
development. 90 percent said school
students at QF were given opportunities
for a well-rounded education, while 10
percent stated that there should be a
greater variety of options.
Peter Corcoran, Executive Director,
QF Schools, highlighted that QF
schools are committed to developing
students who understand, contribute
to, and succeed in, a rapidly changing
society. She explained that this is
achieved not just by providing academic
options, but also by allowing the child to
explore every facet of their personality,
even beyond the classroom.
“We believe that extra-curricular
activities expand students’ knowledge,
broaden their horizons and help them
become critical thinkers and future
leaders,” she said.
“Such activities teach skills including
leadership, public speaking, and
sportsmanship, and polish their talents
in arts and performance. Right from
the Early Education Center until
high school, the students are given
opportunities to participate in various
activities, including creative arts and
crafts, sports, personality development
training, and community service.”
At Qatar Academy Doha (QA
Doha), collaborations within various
departments - such as Physical
Education, Arts, Arabic, and Islamic
Studies - ensures that every student can
participate in an activity that is relevant
to them. Sandy Shepard, Principal,
Primary School, QA Doha, said: “After
School Activities (ASAs) play a key role
in children’s learning.
“The academic, social and cultural
programs that QA Doha offer create
important pathways to learning, and
to a students’ overall development. We
believe ASAs provide children with
opportunities to explore their cultural
We polled students and parents
across all Qatar Foundation
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IN THE 19 MARCH 2015 EDITION OF QF
TELEGRAPH, WE ASKED MEMBERS OF
THE QF COMMUNITY WHETHER QF
SCHOOLS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES
FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT,
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Service and to Makkah.”
According to Bedriyah Itani, Principal,
Qatar Academy Al Wakra (QA Al
Wakra), the goal of the school’s activities
programs is to stimulate students
by allowing them to participate in
meaningful activities that expand their
knowledge, and develops their skill
in a personal, as well as an academic,
sense. She said: “Students are given the
opportunity to participate in a variety of
programs, including ASAs, activity clubs,
the Week Without Walls program, and
sports tournaments.
“Some of the highlights of this
Msheireb) organizes Reader’s Theater
events and drama productions, as
well as a Family Fitness Day. “The
development of well-rounded students is
very important to us,” said Dr Machelle
Beilke, Principal, QA Msheireb.
“Students may choose to
participate in a selection of diverse
activities provided by our teaching
staff to enhance their learning and
develop skills and talents. They
have opportunities to explore the
visual arts through such activities as
origami, painting, collage, and even
photography.”
Aisha Al Megbali, Principal, Qatar
Academy Al Khor (QA Al Khor)
explained that its extra-curricular
activities aim to offer opportunities
for students to develop the values of
teamwork, responsibility, developing
where they take the role of delegates to
the United Nations and simulate UN
committees, helping them to develop
a strong sense of leadership. Every
year, QA Al Khor organizes a School
Without Walls activity where students
take part in various activities that
reflect several interests like art, science
and culture, sports, and community
and service. Qatar Academy Sidra’s (QA
Sidra’s) ASA Program is a reflection
of the IB Learner Profile principles in
developing the mind and body, and
the school aims to offer activities for all
students. George Mandaly, Activities
Coordinator, QA Sidra, said: “QA
Sidra offers a variety of ASAs, serving
all of our students from KG5 all the
way up to Grade 9.
“Our program provides a safe
provided with three rounds of ASAs
throughout the year. He said: “Our
safe and structured activities offer
our children opportunities to learn
new skills.
“The skills that students learn can
range from technology and math,
to reading and art, and a variety of
sports which we cover in our school’s
physical education program. Some
of our programs are personalized for
individual help with academics, but
there are many that allow students to
experience something they have not
tried before. These programs have
been shown to improve academic
achievement, self-esteem, create better
relationships with adults they might
not interact with during their regular
school day, and help them work on
their social skills.”
Perspective
From
the Top
THURSDAY 27 MARCH
APRIL 2015
2013
Raising standards of
service by honing skills
Program provides best training possible for senior managers and
executives to lead the way in the expanding field of hospitality
EXECUTIVES from the hotel
industry in Qatar, the region, and
beyond, have honed their skills
by participating in the Senior
Hospitality Leadership Program,
organized by AMLAK - a member
of Qatar Foundation (QF) - and
Cornell University School of Hotel
Administration, regarded as the
world leader in its field.
The program took place at Qatar
National Conventional Centre
(QNCC) from 8-12 March 2015,
incorporating strategic hospitality
management, marketing, leadership,
and hospitality finance.
For Professor Steven Carvell,
Associate Dean for Academic
Affairs, Cornell University School
of Hotel Administration, who
conducted the program, the
partnership with QF and AMLAK
represents an opportunity to create,
extend, and spread knowledge within
an expanding business sector, and
bring added value to Qatar through
“state-of-the-art” professional
development, in alignment with the
economic development pillar of
Qatar National Vision 2030.
“The program provided the
executives who participated with a
comprehensive set of strategic tools,
allowing them to create value within
their industry, and ensuring those
who invest in the hospitality sector
gain a return on their investment,” he
told QF Telegraph.
“Visitors to Qatar, and the
country’s population, expect
consistently excellent service. The
origins of hospitality lie in Arabic
culture, and the Arab world defines
hospitality and quality service. It
is therefore important – especially
ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup
- that executives within this sector
can access the best training possible.
Through this program, that is what
we are providing.”
Professor Carvell added: “The
executives participated in a very
interactive, very engaged, fashion,
not only in terms of their personal
contribution, but in the way they
worked with each other. The
program included a lot of group
work, and through these collective
projects, the participants worked
very well together in terms of
bringing their own experiences and
ideas from different organizations in
different countries.”
Cornell University’s relationship
with QF already runs deep, due to
the establishment of Weill Cornell
Medical College in Qatar, a Hamad
Professor Steven Carvell addresses attendees
“The program provided the
executives who participated
with a comprehensive set of
strategic tools, allowing them
to create value within their
industry”
bin Khalifa University partner
university, and Professor Carvell
said his admiration for the vision and
mission of QF continues to grow.
“The way QF has brought
together so many prestigious
institutions to intertwine, and
to support education and
enlightenment in Qatar, is wonderful
to witness,” he said.
“Placing such an emphasis
on education and the creation
and enhancement of knowledge
represents a strong and forwardlooking vision. And the importance
of service delivery, and attention to
detail, is clearly demonstrated within
QF, AMLAK, and QNCC, which is,
quite simply, a world-class facility.”
The program is a new strand to
the connection between QF and
Cornell University, and Professor
Carvell said opportunities to extend
it further are now being explored
and developed in partnership with
AMLAK.
“Our focus at present is on the
hospitality sector, but we are also
working toward the infusion of
hospitality in healthcare, with the
objective of improving patient
quality,” he said.
“We are also looking at how the
education and expertise we provide
can be utilized in the field of sport
and entertainment in Qatar, and in
other sectors.
“AMLAK is a great organization
that brought together a great
group of students, and it has been
phenomenal to enter into this
partnership. We hope this program
is just the start, and that, by
extending it, there will be significant
benefit for Qatar, its people, and its
economy.”
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OPINION
Dr Erik Stenehjem
Need for protection of ideas
QATAR Foundation’s research
centers are committed to Qatar’s
vision of building a knowledge
economy. As demonstrated in a
series of economic growth models
reaching back more than 60 years,
ideas and inventions from research
that are given property rights and
can disrupt existing products - or
introduce entirely new products generate profits for their owners
and inventors.This, in turn,
stimulates further research and jobs
as others seek to profit; makes new
knowledge available, upon which
others can build; produces more
‘tradeables’ that compete in global
commerce; attracts product and
service adjacencies; and creates
wealth and increases welfare in a
knowledge society. In knowledge
economies, ideas are the assets, and
the beneficial exploitation of those
ideas is what produces wealth.
As evidence of the importance
of ideas and inventions, it was
discovered, as a result of applying
economic growth theory, that 80
percent of the growth of the US
and other knowledge economies is
directly attributable to innovations
that lead to technological progress.
As further demonstration of the
importance of innovation, it has
been estimated by the Organisation
for Economic Co-operation and
Development that up to 75 percent
of the value of companies in
knowledge industries is ‘intangible
assets’, and that the bulk of these
are intellectual properties (IP) in
the form of patents, trademarks,
copyrights, and trade secrets,
rather than physical assets such as
buildings, equipment, inventory, real
estate and investments.
Identifying, protecting, and
engaging IP produced by, or for,
QF to work in the marketplace is
essential to realizing Qatar’s vision
of becoming a knowledge economy.
It is also the job of the Intellectual
Property and Technology Transfer
(IPTT) Office in QF. IPTT solicits
and encourages the disclosure of
inventions from QF researchers,
and researchers supported by QF
internationally.
Under the QF IP policy, we
have ownership rights to all such
inventions, and we assess each one
for its potential to succeed in the
marketplace. If sufficient evidence is
found to indicate that an invention
can compete, and win, in the global
economy, we will protect it, typically
by patents or copyright. This creates
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a property right in the invention that
QF can use to exclude others from
its use, and capture pure economic
rents from its exploitation.
However, this stewardship of
Qatar-owned IP must be more
broadly applied if the vision is to
be realized. IPTT has reached
out to other Qatari institutions
by providing workshops and
publications on the benefits and
processes of IP management and
commercialization, and has been
asked by Qatar University and the
Hamad Medical Corporation to take
on the responsibility of identifying,
protecting, and commercializing
their IP. It is also assisting Qatari
individuals with small businesses to
identify and protect IP. A formal
program of technical assistance is in
development to make these services
broadly available in Qatar.
“Under the QF
IP policy, we have
ownership rights to
all such inventions”
IPTT was designated to manage
and commercialize the IP of QF
in May 2014, with the approval of
the IP Policy by the Board of Qatar
Foundation. Since that time, much
has happened. QF owns IP rights
in all future grants, collaborations,
and the renewal of branch
campus contracts. More than 200
inventions are managed by IPTT,
and this number is increasing by
an average of 10 per month. Most
have been rigorously evaluated for
marketability, and approximately
135 are at varying stages in the
pursuit of patents and copyrights.
IPTT is currently actively
marketing over 60 inventions, and
15 licenses have been, or are in
negotiation to be, commercially
adopted. Using the International
Financial Reporting Standards,
IPTT has been able to assign values
to inventions in the QF portfolio.
Centralized IP management is
ensuring uniformity, professionalism
and impact for Qatar.
COLUMNIST
Dr Erik Stenehjem,
Executive Director, IPTT, QF
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QF 20th Anniversary
QF
is committed to:
Retaining and
nurturing talented,
ambitious, and
dedicated people
young people with the personal, career
and leadership skills they need to achieve
their highest aspirations, which is having a
directly beneficial impact on the growth and
development of Qatar, in direct alignment
with Qatar National Vision 2030.”
She added: “The educational curricular
and training programs that we offer at QF
not only allow our students to reach their full
potential academically, but also personally,
ensuring that we are offering an all-round
education that will ensure Qatar continues
to progress economically, culturally and
socially. I cannot think of anything more
rewarding or inspiring to do.”
For Dr Abdulla Al Kamali, Special
Programs Manager, Qatar National
Research Fund (QNRF) – honored for
five years’ service – QF is a symbol of
QF
Employees are
Energized to
enhance their
knowledge and
proficiency
Committed to
the vision and
mission of QF in
the long-term
Inspired to align their personal
goals with the goals of QF, and of
Qatar National Vision 2030
Capable of
Aspirational,
developing
purposeful,
innovative ideas
enterprising,
and solutions, motivated, diligent,
and putting them industrious, and
into practice
loyal
Creating a capable
and motivated
Qatari workforce,
to support the longterm growth and
prosperity of Qatar
Encouraging a
culture of innovation
and creativity
among its workforce
“remarkable evolution”, in size, scope,
effectiveness, and “inclusivity of people from
varied cultures and backgrounds”.
“By encouraging students from an early
school age to enter the field of science and
supporting them in becoming researchers,
QF is equipping young people with the
analytical skills they need to become
future leaders,” he said. “This is extremely
important as it will have a direct impact on
the knowledge-based economy we are so
keenly pursuing, which is in turn benefitting
the Gulf region and the world.”
He added: “QF’s cycle of education
and research is extremely fundamental to
advancing society in Qatar. By opening
new research centers and providing
funding opportunities in line with the Qatar
National Research Strategy, QF is inspiring
its students to become scientists and
researchers.”
Dr Al Kamali highlighted one initiative
- the Secondary School Research Experience
Program - as one initiative that exemplifies
the synergy between QF’s education and
research cycle. “It is a hugely successful
program aimed at introducing secondary
school students to research culture and
equipping them with elemental research
skills, such as literature review, research
ethics, and experimental procedure,” he said.
The important impact that QF is having
in the field of community development was
emphasized by Ameera Al Aji, Supervisor,
Community Services, Support Services, who
received recognition at the Long Service
Award for her five years’ service.
“It is such an honor to be working for
an organization that has the vision and
mission of QF,” she said. “I think it is truly
inspirational in so many ways. For instance,
in the way it encourages healthy living and
7
Amal Al Thani, Executive Director,
Health, Safety, Security & Environment
Directorate (HSSE), speaks about
building a positive culture of health,
safety, security, and environmental
sustainability in Qatar, and ensuring QF
operates at the peak of effectiveness
QF staff play vital role in building Qatar’s knowledge economy
Fostering a
sense of pride
and belonging
throughout its
workforce
THURSDAY 27 MARCH
APRIL 2015
2013
An environment
of excellence
CONTRIBUTING TO THE
SUCCESS
SUCCESS OF A NATION
NATION
FOR THE PAST 20 years Qatar Foundation
(QF) staff have proudly witnessed the
growing success of their organization
in achieving its mission of building an
advanced, innovative and open society, by
supporting Qatar in its progression from a
carbon to a knowledge-based economy.
Across all three pillars at QF – education,
science and research, and community
development – the Foundation has
encapsulated a vision of incomparable scope
and exceptional achievement, propelling
Qatar toward a prosperous horizon and
bringing benefits around the world.
These pillars – totems of aspiration,
innovation, and dedication that have stood
for two decades – are supported through
infrastructure, projects, and strategies.
Above all, however, they are supported, and
energized, by the lifeblood of QF: its people.
From its inception, QF’s commitment to
unlocking human potential has provided
inspiration and momentum for those beyond
its own community, while being illustrated
every day by its creative, motivated,
proactive, well-educated, and loyal staff.
These are people of unswerving belief,
with a thirst to maximize their human
capacity, and who not only see themselves
as being part of a mission, but also see the
mission as being part of them.
QF’s complete cycle of education and
research nurtures innovation, inspires
loyalty, advances academic, professional, and
personal development, and creates future
leaders and innovators within a unique
environment of diverse elements, but a
collective focus. This approach resonates
throughout QF’s workforce – a workforce
within which Qataris are at the forefront of
shaping their nation’s destiny - with staff
gaining their reward from the certainty that
they are contributing toward the realization
of a vision, and making a journey of
discovery.
Such exemplars of dedication and
achievement were celebrated at QF’s 20th
anniversary Long Service Award ceremony,
held on 18 March 2015, where staff
members honored for 5, 10, and 15 years’ of
service took time for reflection.
For Eiman Ahmed, Senior HR Officer,
Pre-University Education, working within
the educational pillar of QF has been a
rewarding and inspirational experience. “It
is a great honor to have been part of QF for
15 years, during which time I have witnessed
a huge and impressive expansion of our
educational facilities and academic programs
at all levels,” she said.
“What we are offering here is a worldclass educational system that truly does
unlock human potential. We are equipping
Director’s
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Developing the
personal and
professional skills of
its employees
wellbeing; in how it focuses on preserving
Qatari heritage, traditions and culture; in
how it promotes a culture of volunteering
and also in how it actively encourages
community involvement.
“All of these activities ensure that QF is
fulfilling its mission to foster a progressive
society while enhancing cultural life,
protecting Qatar’s heritage and addressing
immediate social needs in the community. I
feel so privileged to be a part of it.”
Encouraging a healthy lifestyle
through sporting activities and health
programs is an important part of QF’s
community development work. Qatar
Diabetes Association (QDA) is renowned
throughout Qatar and the world for its work
in contributing to the wellbeing of the nation,
by raising awareness of diabetes and in
developing programs and services to assist
people affected by it.
Receiving an award for 10 years’
service, Dr Abdulla Al Hamaq, Executive
Director, QDA, said: “In recognizing the
loyalty of its staff with these awards, QF is
sending out an inspirational message to its
other employees and creating a real sense
of community. Personally, it means a lot
to me to be recognized in this way. QF is
a wonderful organization to work for: its
mission is so strong and clearly defined, and
its achievements so great and so many.
“At Qatar Diabetes Association,
we play an important role in the QF
cycle of education and research, and as
Executive Director I am very proud of our
achievements in raising awareness of diabetes
and in developing programs and services
to assist people affected by it. The people
of Qatar are benefitting greatly from all the
hard work and efforts of all those working on
their behalf at QDA and QF.”
AT Qatar Foundation (QF), we strongly believe in our overriding duty to
ensure the health and safety of every
member of the QF community, and
to minimize HSSE-related risks to our
staff, students, contractors, and visitors, in the facilities within which we
operate and provide services.
Five departments - HSE, Security,
Fire and Emergency Response, the
QF Primary Healthcare Clinic, and
Business Support – come under the
remit of HSSE, each with its own
responsibilities for health, safety,
security, and environment issues
across QF. One common thread is
woven through them: that HSSE is
a single team, working with pride to
serve our community, and the people
within that community – people who
deserve the very best.
The scope of QF extends beyond
Education City, to Qatar Academies
in Al Wakra and Al Khor, and
premises in the Industrial Area
and West Bay. As QF continues its
expansion, there is a proportionate
increase in the responsibilities of
HSSE. Our purpose, however, is
constant: to ensure a healthy, safe,
and secure environment, and to
achieve environmental sustainability,
within QF, in alignment with QF’s
Strategic Business Plan 2013/2023,
and Qatar National Vision 2030.
According to the vision and
strategy of QF, we build and set our
objectives, and the achievements of
HSSE can be seen across each of its
five departments. Cerner Electronic
Medical Records software has
been implemented within the QF
Primary Healthcare Clinic, ensuring
a paperless environment and efficient
operational processes for both clinical
and non-clinical amenities; and a
Memorandum of Understanding has
been established with Sidra Medical
and Research Center, to continually
share knowledge and experience, and
for the provision of training.
Under the QF objective to
advance environmental sustainability,
HSSE signed a contract with Qatar
Mobility Innovations Center to
deliver QF’s Ambient Air Quality
Program, including the deployment
of four gaseous stations and two
particular matter stations within
Education City, to monitor the
parameters of pollution. The
implementation of QF’s Integrated
Waste Management Program is key
to achieving the goal of recycling
or reusing all waste generated at
QF; and our agreement with the
International Sustainability Alliance
will lead to annual sustainability
reporting at QF, ensuring a more
sustainable built environment
through enhanced measurement,
benchmarking, and understanding of
building performance. Sustainability
reporting is in place at esteemed
organizations around the world, and
introducing this at QF is among our
top priorities.
HSSE is committed to supporting
Qatar as it addresses its challenges,
and among these is the welfare of
migrant workers. QF Mandatory
Standards for Worker Welfare were
established in April 2013, and a
crucial milestone was reached in
November 2014, with the signing
of an MoU between QF and the
Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs
that represents a commitment to
improving working conditions for
migrant workers in Qatar. It is a
source of pride that the QF Migrant
Worker Initiative has been recognized
as Health and Safety Initiative of the
Year at the Construction Week Qatar
Awards in two consecutive years; an
accolade that reflects QF’s positive
contribution to the advancement
of health and safety consciousness,
while demonstrating clear practical
applications and results.
Through continuous and
comprehensive monitoring and
auditing, we have significantly
enhanced safety performance on
QF construction projects, with
our Key Performance Indicators
“HSSE is a single team, working with
pride to serve our community, and the
people within that community – people
who deserve the very best”
THE GOALS OF HSSE
Ensure a healthy,
safe, secure, and
sustainable working
and studying
environment at QF
highlighting a reduction in safetyrelated incidents proportionate to
growth at QF. HSSE formed part of
the Safer Health and Environment
Leadership Team for the 2022 FIFA
World Cup™, and our strategic
expertise has led to us being assigned
the responsibility of managing the
event strategy for the Doha Youth
Forum, taking place this year. We are
also proud of QF’s Open Campus
initiative, allowing visitors to view,
visit, and enjoy the wonderful
buildings and spaces of Education
City without the need for inspection
of their identity documents; and very
happy with the way in which we
have maintained safety and security
while, at the same time, opening up
Education City to the public.
Achieving our goal of managing
HSSE-related risks, and ensuring QF
remains a healthy, safe, and secure
environment, involves clearly defined
responsibilities and accountabilities,
and the transparent and balanced
application of technical knowledge,
economics, and environmental
and technological considerations
to business decisions, processes,
services, and activities. In light of this,
HSSE has made a commitment to
review and reappraise the QF HSSE
Management System. This will
ensure the effectiveness of services is
Enhance the QF
community’s learning
and working experience
through cost-effective,
functional, safe, secure,
and sustainable services
properly measured; the expectations
of this system are clearly articulated;
and that HSSE-related risks are
managed through an approach that
integrates process and activity, while
delivering to a high standard.
This is a critical initiative, with
a technical committee being
established by HSSE to oversee
its implementation. Its scope
encompasses all QF entities, joint
ventures, and commercial entities,
and its objective is to optimize
QF governance and maximize
organizational effectiveness, while
allowing for reasonable autonomy
in decision-making at entity level. It
will underpin QF’s strategic vision
of having a single HSSE strategy
and single governance, and prevent
the risks that multiple management
systems pose – duplication of
efforts and resources, increased
expenditure and documentation –
to QF’s optimization strategy and
organizational effectiveness.
In the implementation of this
initiative, as with all our initiatives,
the members of the QF community
will be our partners. We cannot
achieve what we aim to achieve
without their active participation
and engagement. Every aspect
of the HSSE Directorate has an
educational purpose, not only for
Promote a culture
where risks to people,
operations, and
the environment
are identified and
mitigated
the QF community, but through
our increasing work with external
institutions and organizations, as we
provide an outreach facility that is
intended to support those who may
be at risk. We serve the community
of Qatar, as well as the community
of QF, and the support we provide is
mirrored by the support we receive.
As we move forward, we will
continue to develop a cuttingedge QF HSSE Management
System, to ensure clear and
efficient governance, cost-effective
and optimized autonomy, and
centralized management; and
conduct systematic performance
reviews for supporting and operating
programs within the three pillars of
QF. HSSE’s objective is to support
Qatar National Vision 2030 in terms
of management of the environment,
ensuring there is harmony
between economic growth, social
development, and environmental
protection; to develop cultural
enrichment; and to strengthen the
value of QF.
We will do this with the support of
the QF community and the people of
Qatar, as we strive to build a culture
where it is recognized that safety and
security is everyone’s responsibility,
to ensure our environment is healthy,
safe, secure, and sustainable.
8
Student Spotlight
“These young
people are
producing
high quality
analytical
work on
complex interdisciplinary
questions”
Students
From
the Top
THURSDAY 27 MARCH
APRIL 2015
2013
QF students take a top prize
in environmental challenge
CAMPUS LIFE
TEAMWORK Competition entrants named as the ‘Best Research Team’
Najwa Al Thani
QF has given me the
tools I need to succeed
Opportunity to showcase
academic excellence
NEWS IN BRIEF
‘FESTIVAL
OF FRIENDS’
AT QF
ENHANCES
CHILDREN’S
SOCIAL
SKILLS
n Children have been
supported to develop their
social skills through an
event at Qatar Foundation
(QF) designed to foster a
sense of independence
and productivity.
The ‘Festival of Friends’,
held at the QF Community
and Recreation
Center on 5 March
2015, was organized
by the Community
Services Department
of QF’s Support
Services Directorate,
in collaboration with
Qatar National Library, a
member of QF, and Best
Buddies Qatar.
9
Panel participants at the conference
Participants conducted extensive research and fieldwork to complete their projects
DISCUSSION Research insights presented at GU-Q’s annual conference
Showcasing excellence in
education through dialogue
UNIVERSITY students from across the
world were given an opportunity to
showcase their research work at the
fourth annual Middle Eastern Studies Student Association’s (MESSA)
Undergraduate Research conference,
held at Georgetown University in
Qatar (GU-Q), a Hamad bin Khalifa
University partner university.
The opening session of the conference – held from 17-19 March 2015 featured the keynote address by His
Excellency Dr Issa Saad Al-Jafali AlNuaimi, Minister of Administrative
Development, Qatar. It was followed
by a panel discussion that featured faculty members from GU-Q and Qatar
University, and student representatives
Maram Al Dafa and Talal Al Naama,
both Seniors, GU-Q.
In his speech, Dr Gerd Nonneman,
Dean, GU-Q congratulated the students, and commended them on the
dedication and hard work put into this
year’s MESSA conference. “These
young people are producing, as well
as encouraging other international students to produce, high-quality analytical work on some of the most complex
interdisciplinary questions emerging
from the Middle East,” he said.
“This conference is providing an unparalleled education, while also show-
casing the academic excellence that
is now being achieved in Qatar, and
GU-Q is very proud to be a part of it.”
Haya Al Romaihi, Senior, GU-Q,
and President, MESSA, highlighted
that the student-led conference aims
to provide a platform for dialogue
amongst undergraduates from all over
the world, and that it allows opportunity for students to propose research and
take the lead in discussions and debates.
“We believe that, through such dialogue, we come to better understand
multiple opinions and perspectives that
exist,” she said. “Not only does MESSA offer a platform for open dialogues,
it also connects undergraduates and
leaders from academia here at GU-Q,
as well as connecting the private, public
and non-profit sectors within and beyond the Middle East, which allows for
ideas to be shared and enhanced.”
The theme of the three-day conference was ‘Narrowing the Gap: The
Conversation between the Governing and the Governed in the Middle
East’. Sara Omar, Senior, GU-Q, and
Communication Officer, MESSA:
said: “We chose a total of 18 papers
to be presented, of which six are international, including submissions from
Harvard University and the University
of Southern California.
“We also had two submissions presented over a live video stream from
Georgetown University’s main campus
in Washington DC, and one pre-taped
video submission.”
Iman Mohamed, Senior, GU-Q,
who participated in the conference
said: “This is a unique and valuable opportunity for undergraduate students, where we not only get
to present papers on topics that are
important to us, but also to get our
work published. Through the process,
we learn valuable skills including research and public speaking.”
“We believe that, through such
dialogue, we come to better
understand multiple opinions
and perspectives that exist”
According to Malik Malik, Senior,
Georgetown University who presented
a paper with his brother Mohamed Malik, Senior, Georgetown University, the
conference allows them to delve into
topics that have not been researched
before. “Our topic of research, like that
of many other participants, is based a
topic on which there is not much scholarly information available.”
Mohamed Malik added: “The biggest lesson for us is the ability to present our work, which is over 20 pages,
in a brief, concise and manner during
our presentation.”
Ziad Jawadi, Senior, Georgetown
University, explained that the conference allowed participants to listen to
different perspectives on a range of
subjects relating to the region, from
their peers, and said: “It allows us to
broaden our horizons and develop a
better understanding of the dynamics
of the region.”
This year’s student paper submissions will also be included in The Journal of Georgetown University-Qatar Middle Eastern Studies Student Association,
the first academic political science journal produced by university students in
the Middle East, published by Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Publishing.
STUDENTS of Qatar Leadership Academy (QLA), a member of Qatar Foundation, have been recognized for their
research efforts, after participating in a
national challenge.
The work of Mohammed Obaidan,
Ali Al Aufi, and Mohamed Al Romaihi, who are all Grade 12 students
at QLA, led to them being named the
Best Research Team in the Qatar Environmental Sustainability Case Study
Challenge, organized by the Supreme
Committee for Delivery & Legacy
(SC) for high school and university
students across the country.
Over 500 participants from 22
university teams and 72 secondary
school teams participated in the challenge, and were required to conduct
extensive research and fieldwork to
complete their projects.
The competition asked teams to
identify a pressing environmental challenge in Qatar, assess its impact on soci-
ety, and develop a marketing campaign
that will mobilize the country’s youth
to get involved in solving the issue. The
concepts were submitted to a panel of
judges from the SC, who assessed the
projects based on a set of criteria that
included quality of the research and
originality of the marketing strategies.
Team member Al Aufi expressed
his delight on winning and representing QLA along with his peers. “Our
achievement shows that simple research
techniques, when properly utilized, can
produce fantastic results,” he said.
“All our science teachers were extremely helpful and devoted a lot of
their time, especially after school hours,
to fine-tuning our research skills.We are
so proud to have represented QLA in
this national challenge.”
The Qatar Environmental Sustainability Case Study Challenge was developed in collaboration with EdVenture
Partners, an organization that aims to
get students more involved in science,
technology, engineering, and math
through project-based and experiential
learning.
Sunny Joseph, Coordinator, Science and Design Technology, QLA,
praised the team of QLA teachers who
prepared the school’s participants for
this challenge and provided them with
support.
“The Science and Design Technology department members worked very
hard along with the students to make
this happen,” he said. “This recognition
was made possible through the collaboration of the Academic Affairs, Public
Relations, and Facilities Management
departments of QLA. We hope that
this is just the beginning of the many
academic recognitions that our students
are going to achieve. Our achievement
shows that when collaboration and
teamwork are applied well, the impossible can be made possible.”
Creativity flows at Tasmeem Doha
CULTURE Creative workshops, presentations, and performances by cuttingedge artists and designers were organized as part of Tasmeem Doha 3ajeeb!,
the 2015 edition of the biennial international art and design conference at
Education City.
Organized by Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUQatar), a Hamad bin Khalifa University
partner university, the latest edition of
Tasmeem Doha focused on the theme
of “playfulness”.
Through presentations, events, and
25 different workshops - including
Making Animated Gifs In Fashion;
Robots With Character; Tokyo to
Doha, 3D Print Exchange; Arabic
Script Light Calligraphy; Bamboo
Bike Building; and Portrait Machine - VCUQatar students and
staff, as well as guests, were inspired
to embrace the culture of creative innovation. Students were also given
the opportunity to interact with legendary fashion designer and master
couturier Valentino Garavani.
The results of the workshops were
showcased during Festival Day, a
comprehensive, university-wide exhibition. Visitors were also able to
test their skills on the artist mini-golf
course, engage in performances, and
purchase goods from local artists,
designers and craftspeople.
During the closing event, Allyson
Vanstone, Dean, VCUQatar, thanked
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint
Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, for her “inspirational, unwavering support”, and for enabling
Tasmeem Doha 2015 3ajeeb!
IT IS HARD for me to believe that
the first time I stepped foot in what
now is Qatar Foundation (QF)
was 19 years ago. I am a product
of Education City through and
through. My first and only school
– from pre-school, primary and
secondary studies – was Qatar
Academy (QA), the first brick in
QF. Back then QA was the only
institution, and it is incredible that
in such a short time Education
City has transformed into hosting
a multitude of different world renowned academic institutions, research centers and initiatives. The
immense development and change
that QF has endured, comfortably
positions it as one of the world’s
premier academic centers.
When it came to deciding
where to pursue my university
education, continuing at a QF
institution was a matter of fact.
Having spent 15 years here already, I did not have a single
doubt in my mind that I would
be receiving the best the academic world has to offer. While
completing campus tours, I was
absolutely amazed with the stateof-the-art facilities, resources
available for students and all the
support they are able to provide.
The special part about being a
member of a Hamad bin Khalifa
University partner university is
the ability to easily attend classes
at different world-class institutions. I can recall several conversations with people from the
US, where I would mention that
I am a Northwestern University in Qatar student, but I can
take a Georgetown University
in Qatar class, and one at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar,
Texas A&M University at Qatar,
Weill Cornell Medical College
in Qatar or at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar.
For them, these are all incredibly
selective and rigorous programs
that are thousands of kilometers
apart. However, for me, they
are all neighbors, inside a single
gated community.
The sense of community that
QF provides is perhaps the most
interesting factor. Although it is
located in Qatar, and perpetuates
a proud Qatari identity in almost
all that it does, this place is like a
country in itself. It hosts the most
diverse group of academics and
scholars from around the world.
Personally, I believe that exposure to all these nationalities and
cultures is the most valuable derivative of all – not intending to
undermine any of the other great
benefits. We are all citizens of an
increasingly globalized world,
therefore being exposed to all
these cultures equips me with
the necessary tools for navigating our diverse world.
“QF has
shaped my
character and
my interests,
as well as enriching my
knowledge beyond measure,
and for that I
will always be
grateful”
Just like Qatar, QF has rapidly
grown while ensuring excellence
in all that it does. The high academic caliber is visible in all stages of the educational institutions,
and I have been fortunate enough
to experience it all. Although
this technically marks my final
months as an undergrad at a QF
institution, I will forever cherish
my time here and I am sure my
journey at QF is not over.
I strongly advise anyone looking towards joining the QF community to grab that opportunity
if it comes their way, and take
full advantage of absolutely everything they have to offer. QF
has shaped my character and my
interests, as well as enriching my
knowledge beyond measure, and
for that I will always be grateful.
Najwa Al Thani is a Senior at Northwestern University in Qatar
10
Focus
HOW DO I?
QF Telegraph helps
you make the most
of your time at Qatar
Foundation (QF).
n I have heard that the
Second Annual Teaching
and Learning Forum will
be held in the near future.
What does it entail?
The Second Annual
Teaching and Learning
Forum 2015, organized by
Qatar Foundation’s (QF’s)
Education Development
Institute (EDI), will include
workshops where teachers
from QF, independent, and
private schools in Qatar will
give presentations on one of
the items from the forum’s
agenda. There will be 90
workshops divided into three
sessions. The forum will also
provide the opportunity
for teachers to share their
knowledge, opinions and ideas
with other attendees.
n What are the main topics
that will be covered?
The main topics for the forum
include science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics
(STEM); early childhood
education, innovation, and
practice using technological or
non-technological techniques,
and innovation and practice in
Arabic language teaching.
n When and where is it
being held?
The event will be held on 9
May 2015 at Qatar National
Convention Centre.
n Who is the keynote
speaker?
The forum will be attended
by Sir Ken Robinson, a
prominent international
speaker in the field of
education, who will give the
keynote address at the opening
session.
n How do I register for the
Forum?
Teachers and educators from
across Qatar are encouraged to
register and attend the forum.
To register, visit http://www.
edi.qa/register/ and complete
the form, which requires
details such as name, job title,
school name, and contact
information.
Do you have a question you
want answered? Email us at:
[email protected] and we will do
our best to help you
to be an exceptional woman, an
amazing wife and mother, just like
my mother.
What is your greatest ambition?
Two of my greatest ambitions are
to write a book, and to work in the
political or cultural sector one day, as
I love politics.
What is the latest personal goal
that you recently achieved?
I’m honored to be the first to write
about the partnership program
between the British Library and
QF through my Master’s degree
dissertation, which I have just
completed.
What is the best advice you have
heard to date in your life?
My father told me a quote by
Abraham Lincoln: “Whatever you
are, be a good one’’. Also, a quote
by my mother that I’ll definitely
pass on to my children in the future
is: “Keep learning, it’s your golden
ticket to turn your dreams to goals’’.
Do you have any creative hobbies?
My list of creative hobbies includes
writing prose in both Arabic and
English.
What is your favorite place to visit
in Qatar?
It’s hard to pick one place, but if I
have to choose, it’s The Pearl Qatar,
and I would like to visit the Katara
amphitheatre soon.
Who is your role model?
My parents. I grew up listening to
their dreams and goals, which they
then converted into reality and they
helped to shape and develop my
character. In light of that, I want
What’s your favorite holiday
destination?
My favorite holiday destination is
London, and the countryside in the
UK, which is breathtaking.
QF hosts a celebration of cross-cultural diversity
Spring exhibition showcases artworks drawn from all corners of globe
ARTISTIC inspiration that
crosses cultures was displayed at the fifth edition
of the International Artists
Doha (IAD) Spring Exhibition, hosted by Qatar
Foundation (QF) Support
Services.
The annual exhibition, held from
7-26 March 2015 at the Aaqool Atrium Hall, QF Community and Recreation Center, featured 21 artists
from 12 countries. The artists hosted
an innovative display, highlighting a
wide variety of styles ranging from
abstract to figurative art, and used
different techniques - including photography, paintings, metal and clay
sculptures - as an extension to their
work.
Ameera Al Aji, Supervisor, Community Services, explained the significance of the IAD exhibition in
Culture
Review
One of the works of art at the show
promoting Qatari art in the region.
“The exhibition aimed to shed light
on the role and importance of art in
connecting community members,
raising awareness on visual influence, enlightening students, QF
community members and faculty on
the Qatari art scene, and providing
an inspirational and creative atmosphere for the community,” she said.
“Since the exhibition was open to
all, we were able to inspire artists, and
Behind
the the
Scenes
From
Top
11
Campaign aims to create awareness of Business Continuity Management program
Senior Middle Eastern Studies Librarian, Qatar National Library, says
she is honored to be the first to write about the partnership between
QF and the British Library in her MA dissertation
What do you think is the secret of
personal success?
Believe in yourself and in what
you have; write down your goals;
track your progress towards your
dreams; never stop learning; never
give up; understand others and
surround yourself with successful
people; appreciate what you have;
be different; and do what you love.
That’s my recipe for personal
success.
THURSDAY 27 MARCH
APRIL 2015
2013
Guarding against the unexpected
Aysha Hassan Al-Ansari
What made you want to be a part
of Qatar Foundation?
I have always wanted to be part of
an organization that would help
me develop my career and give me
a role where I can make a positive
change in society, and that brought
me to Qatar Foundation (QF). I’m
really proud to be an employee in
this prestigious organization and, as
a Qatari, I’m honored to work in an
institution where human potential
is being unlocked and a culture
of excellence promoted; which is
advancing world knowledge and
really making a difference.
those passionate about art from all
over the region. This way, even the
youngest artists in the region were encouraged to create their own artwork
for the exhibition as well.”
The artists participating in IAD
come from countries as diverse as
Canada, India, Iran, the Netherlands,
the UK, the US, Croatia, Tunisia,
Iraq, and Germany, as well as from
Qatar. IAD was formed in early 2011
by two Dutch artists, Winnifred Bastian and Marjolijn Stolk, as a nonprofit organization for international
artists living and working in Doha.
As members of IAD are professional artists of different nationalities, and have a varied range of
interests, each of them presented a
unique artistic talent, exclusive to
their home country, allowing them
to contribute to a diverse fusion of
culture and art.
QATAR Foundation (QF) is the engine
of this country’s transition to a knowledge-based economy, and its wider
activities benefit people around the
world. As an organization committed
to diverse fields, through its education,
science and research, and community
development pillars, it is essential that
QF is able to maintain its core operations even in the face of disruption.
Strategic thinking is pivotal to QF’s
operational effectiveness, and this includes the recognition that isolated
disruptions – even if impacting a sole
building or entity - should not consequently have a wider impact on projects,
academic activity, or research.
It is this commitment to the highest operational standards that
led to the creation and launch
of QF’s Business Continuity
Management (BCM) program.
Launched in November 2013
and completed in July 2014, its
first phase focused on the QF
Headquarter entities and directorates. The first phase’s aim was to establish the framework which will enable
QF to improve its resilience, and acquire
knowledge to be leveraged in order to
roll BCM across QF as part of a permanent program. This first phase has also
generated a set of Business Continuity
Plans and several training sessions allowing entities to be better prepared to
respond to potential disruption.
The BCM program ultimate aim is to
build greater organizational resilience, enabling QF to respond and recover from
disruptions more effectively and in a systemized fashion. Thiswill ensure QF can
carry on its core business activities when
normal working patterns are disrupted.
Part of the wider risk management
framework, BCM, in order to be successful, shall work towards an effective
integration of components owned by
different entities in QF: Emergency Response and Crisis Management, IT Service Continuity, Crisis Communications
and Business Operations Recovery.
Ahmed Al Muftah, Executive Director, Organization Development Directorate, who owns the BCM program,
explained that “BCM is the process of
developing an organization’s capability
for maintaining an acceptable level of
operations following a disruptive event.”
“This is achieved by looking at the
impacts of a disruption to an organization, then implementing a framework
that enables the organization to respond
effectively, maintaining its core activities
The BCM program
was introduced in
and safeguarding key stakeholder interests. BCM ensures that we are not just
ready to cope with a disruptive event,
but to recover and fully resume its operations afterward.”
While a key step in implementing
BCM is to create awareness, one of the
first steps is for BCM champions to be
appointed by entities’ senior management. Champions are instrumental in
the implementation and maintenance
of the BCM program as they will develop the skills and knowledge required
for successful Business Continuity. “At
the end of the day, each entity is responsible for maintaining its operations in
the event of a disruption. It is therefore
essential that skilled personnel who are
aware of available continuity arrangements exist in each area. To minimize
single points of failure, we request for
the nomination of two champions per
entity so that if an incident occurs, we
can ensure there is always a trained
member of staff available to manage
the invocation of the business continuity plan”, said Marie-Pier Desharnais,
Head of Business Continuity, Organization Development.
The BCM champion is, as pointed
out by Desharnais, the person who will
“BCM ensures that we are not just
ready to cope with a disruptive
incident, but to recover and fully
restore its operations afterward”
17 HQ
scale matrix to do so. In the end, the
not only be maintaining and reviewing
BIA allows the identification of clear rethe Program components, such as the
Business Continuity Plan, but who will
covery time objectives for all processes.
also set the plan into motion, when the
By mapping the resources to the protime comes. This is why “regular traincesses that they support, we then uning and exercising is absolutely crucial
derstand how urgently these resources
to ensure effectiveness of the plan.
are required as well. It is the results of
Otherwise a plan is just a plan without
this extensive analysis that will drive the
much real value”, asserts Scott Saundevelopment of appropriate continuity
strategies, to be documented in the busiders, Risk and Compliance Manager in
Organization Development.
ness continuity plan,” said Desharnais.
There is an overall BCM frame“The plan focuses on continuity
measures which can be implemented as
work – centrally managed by the Risk
we speak should there be a disruption,
Team within Organization Developas there is no point in having
ment – which produces tema document highlighting
plates and Business Contiwhat would be nice to
nuity plans reflecting the
Every
have. Thus, the conspecificity of each difQF entity is
ferent entity. “In fact,
tinuity measures are
each plan is carefully
very basic
required to nom- sometimes
developed following
as the program is very
inate 2 BCM
the Business Impact
young and options are
Analysis (BIA). The
not
yet very elaborated.
champions
BIA is truly the corner
However, hopefully in a
stone of the whole process,”
few years time, as the proexplained Desharnais.
gram gets more mature, enti“When starting an implementation,
ties will have a much wider range of
we advise the champions to fill out a
continuity options to choose from when
pre-BIA questionnaire highlighting all
drafting their plan. This is partly the
activities or processes carried out by the
object of improvement projects driven
entity. All resources required to conduct
alongside the management of the BCM
those activities should also be listed at
Program,” explained Desharnais.
this point. This key step allows for a deDesharnais explained that careful
coordination and collaboration among
tailed understanding of what the entity
various entities play a key role in ensurdoes and of what it needs to do it.”
“Through the Business Impact Analing effective continuity strategies.
The Risk team works closely with
ysis activity, we document the impact of
representatives from Human Resources,
not carrying out each one of these proFacilities Management, Procurement,
cesses. We use the risk function impact
entities in
the first year
Information Technology, Communications and HSSE to obtain subject matter
expertise when identifying suitable continuity options. “It’s these same entities
we would seek sustained support from
during a disruption, to gain a subject
matter expert advice on elements of the
response. After all, BCM isvery much of
a collaborative effort. In fact, to be truly
successful, BCM is everyone’s business”, said Al-Muftah.
To mark the International Business
Continuity Awareness Week, which
takes place in March every year, the
Risk department organized a campaign
with the tagline ‘Are you ready?’. It included portal pop-ups highlighting the
different faces of disruption, such as
unavailability of premises, supply chain
disruption and unavailability of technology. The pop-ups contained a clickable
link to the BCM microsite, a platform
developed by the Risk team to educate
QF staff about BCM. “QF IT Directorate and Communications Directorate
were truly instrumental in launching this
campaign,” said Desharnais.
Other awareness activities include
training sessions, testing and exercises.
“Last year we conducted fairly basic
desktop exercises,” said Desharnais,
“but in the future, we are looking into
carrying out live relocation exercises.”
The first phase of the program introduced BCM across 17 HQ entities.
The plan for the future is to roll BCM
in a phased and decentralized manner
where responsibility for implementation
will rest with the entities.
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Community
BUSINESS CARD
Unlocking children’s artistic
potential at QF movie night
QF Community Services event ensures young innovators have
a memorable experience while learning about sustainability
Taqi Raza
ministration
IT Coordinator, Ad
l Family Institute Doha Internationa
What does your job involve?
My role involves promoting
Doha International Family
Institute (DIFI) through
online media and the
e-Newsletter, and helping
the institute with the website,
social media, and various
other IT related matters. I also
co-ordinate activities between
DIFI and MEEZA, Fuego,
and other Qatar Foundation
(QF) departments.
What does working in QF
mean to you?
QF is making a strong impact
on society with its far-sighted
vision of unlocking human
potential through education,
science and research, and
community development.
Working for an organization
committed to creating a
positive difference is a matter
of great pride for me.
How does your work help QF
in its mission to fulfill Qatar
National Vision 2030?
One of the key pillars of Qatar
National Vision 2030 is social
development. Our institute
contributes to this pillar with
quality research on issues
facing the Arab family, and
my job is to make sure this
research is made accessible to
the world through our website.
From your time at DIFI, can
you pick any memorable
moments?
On the 20th Anniversary of
the International Year of the
Family, our institute hosted
a global conference called
‘Empowering Family: A
Pathway to Development’.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza
bint Nasser, Chairperson of
What aspect of your role most
appeals to you?
I love the opportunity my
job gives me to develop new
concepts and ideas, to turn
those ideas into reality, and to
explore technology solutions.
What has been the most
exciting project you have
undertaken at Education City?
When I joined QF in 2005,
I worked for QF IT and
was part of the team which
undertook the Education
City Wi-Fi project. Through
this project, I was involved in
providing easy internet access
throughout Education City.
What would you consider as
your biggest achievement?
In the past, our website was
developed, maintained and
hosted in the US. However, I
have developed DIFI’s website
here in Qatar, where I have
posted DIFI’s work from
2006 onwards, which includes
past events, conference
proceedings, and publications.
I consider this as my biggest
achievement.
DID YOU KNOW?
DIFI accomplishes its mission through the mutually supportive efforts of the Office of the Executive Director and
three operating divisions: Family Research Division, Family Policy Division, and Social Outreach Division.
Sports
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“QF’s vision and
mission to serve
the community
includes a strong
commitment
to helping the
population
become and
remain healthy”
Award recognizes
successful organization of
QF’s NSD
Qatar Foundation, attended
the inaugural session. It was
a unique experience to know
that participants from around
the world were attending a
conference organized by our
team.
What are the main challenges
you face?
One challenge is liaising
between so many different
entities, such as QF centers,
suppliers and service
providers. Bringing the
interests and priorities of so
many different units into a
common task is not easy.
SPORT IN BRIEF
QF STAFF
COMPETE IN
TABLE TENNIS
TOURNAMENT
Children watch a movie in their cars made from recycled boxes
THE atmosphere was filled with fun
and excitement as more than 100 children from the Qatar Foundation (QF)
community experienced the magic of
the movies - in the artistic environment
of ‘box cars’ created by themselves.
The group of young film fans, all
aged 12 years and below, had the opportunity to display the individually
and innovatively designed vehicles
that were the products of their imagination when they attended the QF
Community Services Drive-In Movie
event at the Al Awsaj parking lot, at
Education City.
To make the movie event unique
and interesting for the children, they
were challenged to test their creative
skills and develop their very own ‘box
car’, made out of cardboard and other
recyclable materials, in order to win
one of the three ‘Best Car’ prizes.
Recent Academy Award-nominat-
Amina Ahmed, Participant
“I really liked building the car boxes. I
liked putting craft papers on the box,
and mixing all the colors to make my
car box look pretty. I would love to
come to this event again next year.”
ed film, The Boxtrolls, served as an animated backdrop for the young drivers, as they watched the big screen
from their newly-made cardboard
cars. Wheels made from paper plates
and silver foil, racing stripes created
from duct tape, paper cup headlights,
and customized licence plates were
some of the innovative aspects of the
cars that were showcased at the drivein movie.
Fatima Al Ansari, Supervisor,
Community Services, said: “For
many years now, Community Services’ main priority has been to provide unique quality services, events
and programs to members of the QF
community, that support our QF
Community Development objectives.
“Our goal was to ensure that every
participant had a fun and memorable
experience while forging new friendships with other children, and bond-
Patricia Duignan, Parent
“It was a fantastic event for the QF
community children, as they put in so
much effort, and it’s really great to be
able to do this in Qatar. The event led
to parents spending a lot of time with
their children making
these cars, making it
a fun way to spend
time with each other.
The competition
brought out amazing
creativity, and it
was absolutely
brilliant.”
ing with their families as well.”
Criteria for the judges who assessed the box cars included selection
of materials, originality, and overall
presentation skills. Heather Rebecca
Dobbs, Art Teacher, Qatar Academy
Doha and one of the competition
judges, explained that the event was
intended to unlock every young participant’s artistic potential.
“It was really hard to judge, because everything was exceptionally
well done,” she said.
“The event really promoted the
children’s creativity, especially when
it came to their use of recyclable
materials. It also helped them understand the concept of sustainability, in
terms of reusing different materials
such as cardboard, paper, and discs,
instead of throwing them away. It was
great to see that kind of creativity being brought out.”
Arabella Lyster, Participant
“I really liked this experience,
especially building my car box from
scratch, which included spraying gold
paint and sticking gold stars on the
car. We put carpets at the bottom of
our car, and the special thing about it
is that it moves, as we
put real wheels on it.”
n Professional and
amateur table tennis
players gathered at the
Qatar Foundation (QF)
Support Services Table
Tennis Tournament on 26
March 2015.
The competition in the
table tennis area of the
Education City Clubhouse
was open to all QF staff,
and was based on a single
elimination format, with
five categories: men’s
singles, ladies’ singles,
mixed doubles, children
aged from 13-16, and
children aged from 10-12.
Award recognizes successful organization of QF’s NSD
QATAR Foundation’s (QF’s) successful
organization of activities to celebrate National
Sport Day (NSD), that attracted more than
11,500 participants from across Qatar, has been
recognized with a special award by the Ministry
of Youth and Sports.
His Excellency Salah Bin Ghanem Bin Nasser
Al Ali, Minister of Youth and Sports, presented
the award to Mohammed Al Naimi, Director,
Community Services, Support Services, QF,
and Chairman of QF’s NSD Committee, who
accepted the accolade on behalf of QF at the Ali
Bin Hamad Al Attiya Arena on 17 March 2015.
The honor reflected QF’s commitment in
staging a wide range of sporting activities
suitable for all ages and abilities during the
national holiday, which took place on 10
February 2015.
Engineer Saad Ebrahim Al Muhannadi,
President, QF, commented: “We are delighted to
have received this award which recognizes QF’s
unwavering dedication to encouraging men,
women and children of all ages and athletic
abilities to lead healthier lifestyles and become
more active.”
“QF’s vision and mission to serve the
community includes a strong commitment to
helping the population become and remain
healthy. We want to lead by example so are
proud to be delivering on these commitments
through our NSD activities whilst also offering
wider educational and community initiatives
that will secure the long-term prosperity and
health of Qatar.”
Al Naimi said: “QF is extremely honored to
receive this recognition from the Ministry of
Youth and Sports for the many activities we
arranged, through team effort that involved
volunteer staff from departments across QF.
Following the success of staging NSD activities
in previous years, we demonstrated once again
the importance QF places on engaging the
community in our activities and encouraging
people to lead healthy lifestyles as a core
element of QF’s mission.”
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QF community masters the art of self-defense
“Taekwondo
is not just
about self-defense- it is also
about fitness,
respecting one
another, and
having a sense
of discipline”
QF community masters
the art of self-defense
QUR’ANIC BOTANIC
GARDEN
Botanical terms
Arabic: Hamidah
English: Barren/ lifeless
Term Definition
The Arabic verb Hamd refers
to death, or quietness. Grass is
described as hāmid when it has
become dry; a withered plant.
Arabs say Hamada As-shajar
when the land’s vegetation has
withered and disappeared. The
land is described as Hamidah
when there is no vegetation on
the land except that which has
withered away, and has been
blown to small pieces. In other
words, the land has become
barren because of drought. Also
the term Hamidah means the
soil has become lifeless, barren,
and has received no rain.
The botanical term in the Holy
Qur’an and Hadith
The botanical term hamidah
appears once in the Holy
Qur’an. Allah the Most Sublime
says: “and (further), thou seest
the earth barren and lifeless,
but when We pour down rain
on it, it is stirred (to life), it swells,
and it puts forth every kind of
beautiful growth (in pairs).”
Surat Al-Haj, verse # 5
Ahmed El Gharib
Assistant Researcher
To find out more about
the Qur’anic Botanic Garden,
email: [email protected]
Location: Education City (Near Gate 17)
The new Masjid is open to the QF community and the wider public.
A shuttle bus service will run from locations across Education City.
Prayer spaces are available for both men and women.
Tried &
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Participants at the Taekwondo classes
py with the progress my students are
making, as they continue to respond
really well to the training,” he said.
“They are able to put into practice the
new techniques that are taught almost
immediately. They now know how to
protect themselves, control their minds,
and how to be more respectful toward
seniors and other elderly people.”
Fahad Al Darwish, Supervisor, Recreation Services, threw more light on
the role of these classes for the QF
community. “The QF Recreation Services is committed to providing unique
and interacting initiatives for the QF
community,” he said.
“We organize a number of activities that promote health and fitness.
The Taekwondo lessons for children
and adults aim to help them improve
strength, stamina and reflexes. It also
helps participants develop concentration, self-esteem, confidence, and leadership skills.”
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of the self-defense class, saying: “I am
a white belt student, and I can’t wait
to explore other levels of this martial
art class.
“I like everything about this class,
and I can’t wait to see what’s in store
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Classes train martial arts students to protect themselves and others
AROUND 30 Qatar Foundation
(QF) community members
have been attending classes
in Taekwondo, a traditional
Korean martial art form.
The self-defense program
has been designed according to
age, skill level, and interest, in order to
enable the participants to experience
the physical and mental benefits of this
martial art form. The classes at Awsaj
Academy, which started on 1 March
2015, also aim to train students aged
six and above to protect themselves,
be respectful with others, and display
self-control.
Hamza Al Kuwari, Director Management System, Organization Development, who participated in the
class, Taekwondo helps in improving
confidence and concentration levels.
He said: “As we practise and go to the
next level, we become more aware of
our surroundings, which in turn increases our confidence and concentration to face any challenges. Taekwondo
is not just about self-defense- it is also
about fitness, respecting one another,
and having a sense of discipline.”
Alanood Al Naimi, participant,
explained that while the classes are
strenuous both physically and mentally, they can also be a lot of fun. “I
feel fit now, and am also learning how
to control my mind,” she said. “I would
never want to stop these classes, as
Taekwondo is a continuous learning
experience.”
Talia Jabbour, participant, said that
she is now keen to explore other levels
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Discourse in the Approach
of Sheikh Muhammad AlGhazali
Tennis Ladder
Ongoing until 30 May 2015,
Tennis Courts 1 and 2,
Clubhouse, Education City,
Kids’ Cricket Class
1 April - 30 June 2015,
QF Cricket Ground,
Every Friday, 5-7pm,
*For children aged 8 to 16
years
International Day
20 April 2015,
Conference Room 1, QFIS
Building,
10am-12pm
9 April 2015,
Carnegie Mellon University
in Qatar
Kids’ Trampoline Gymnastics
Qatar Green Building
Conference 2015 - The Vision Gymnastics Room,
Clubhouse, Education City,
4.30-6pm
*Every Monday and
Wednesday
13th United Nations
Congress
27 - 28 April 2015,
Centre, Doha, Qatar International Cultural
Festival
English Class for Ladies
Arabic Class for Beginners
– Level 2
29 March – 2 April 2015,
Second Floor, Community
and Recreation Centre,
4-6pm
THIMUN Qatar
Northwestern Film Festival
2-4 April 2015,
12 – 19 April 2015,
Centre, Doha, Qatar Ongoing until 12 April 2015,
Dukhan Hall, Education City
Clubhouse,
4.30-6pm,
*Every Sunday
MFA & BFA Exhibitions 2015
3 May 2015,
VCUQatar Gallery (MFA
Exhibition), Room 390 (BFA
Exhibition),
5pm
Community and Recreation
Center
Every Monday and
Wednesday,
4-5pm (4 to 6 years), 5-6pm
(7 to 9 years)
ONGOING EVENTS
Playgroup Pals
3-4 May 2015,
Centre, Doha, Qatar Dukhan Hall, Clubhouse,
Education City,
Every Tuesday: 9am-12pm
Every Friday: 5-10pm
Every Saturday: 5-9pm
*For children aged under 5
years
10am-4pm
Sun, 4-4:45pm, Fitness Studio
Taekwondo Class (6-12 years)
2-3pm, Tues and Thurs at Awsaj Studio
Taebo Aero Class (Mixed)
Thur, 6-7pm
HEALTHCARE
Primary Health Care Center
Sun–Thurs: 7.30am–8.30pm
Sat: 12-8pm
Zumba Class
Tues, 6-7pm
Swimming
Otters: 5-6pm and 3.45-4.45pm, Sun
and Tues; Turtles: 4-5pm, Sun and
Thurs; Dolphins: 4-5pm and 5-6pm,
Mon and Thurs; Guppies: 5-5.45pm
and 4-4.45pm, Mon and Sat; Sharks:
6-7pm and 5-6pm, Mon and Sat
Spinning Class
Fri, 10.30-11.30am
Contact Education City Clubhouse.
HEALTH AND FITNESS
Insanity Workout
5-5.45pm, Mon and Sat
DINING
Lebaina Restaurant
Sun-Wed: 7am–9.30pm
Thurs–Sat: 7am–10.30pm
Breakfast served daily 7–11am
Circuit Training
5-5.45pm, Sun and Tues
The Grill
Sun-Wed: 5–9pm
Thurs-Sat: 5–10pm
Breathing Technique
5-6pm, Wed
Spanish Class for Beginners
Dukhan Hall, Education City
DIFI Annual Conference on
Family Research and Policy
2015
All activities below are for QF members and students only.
RECREATION
CENTER
COMMUNITY AND RECREATION
MOVIES
Tues, Thurs, and Sat. Times: 4-6pm.
Open to all QF staff and family
members.
Ain AlQot Theater, 2nd Floor
Recreation Center. For information
email: [email protected]
HEALTHCARE
The Medical Center
Sun–Thurs: 7am–4pm and Sat: 8am–
noon. Tel: 4454 1342
Nutrition Services
Sat, 10am–6pm, Sun, 8am–4pm, Mon,
10am-6pm, Tues 10am–6pm and Wed
8am–4pm, Thu, 8am-4pm.
To schedule an appointment with a
nutritionist email nutritionclinic@
qf.org.qa
SPORT AND FITNESS
Swimming
Public swimming (Olympic pool – early
laps only): Sun–Thurs: 5.30–8am
School swimming time: 7am–2.30pm,
Sun–Thurs. Public swimming:
2.30–3.30pm (Olympic pool, laps
only); 3.30–9.45pm (all three pools).
Exceptions apply. Fri and Sat
public swimming, 8am–9.45pm.
Children’s swimming courses QR250.
Call 4454 0801 for details.
Jacuzzi, Spa and Sauna
Fai Club (women) and Al Wahaa (men)
run Sat–Thurs, 1–9.45pm. Closed Fri
Faculty and staff soccer
Pitch 1, 6–8pm, Sun
Volleyball Social
Green floor gym, 4.30–6pm, Mon
Basketball Social
Green floor gym, 7–9pm, Tues
Floorball Social
Wooden floor gym, 7–9pm, Tues and
10am–12noon, Sat
Badminton Social
Wooden floor gym, 6–9pm, Wed
Green floor gym, 10am–1pm, Fri
Squash Social
Squash court, 5–7pm, Thurs
Ladies only: Squash court, 4–5pm, Sat
Heath and Fitness classes
Circuit Training (free)
Mixed - Mon and Thurs, 4–4.45pm
Ladies only - Mon, 4–4.45pm and
Thurs, 4.30–5.15pm
Spinning
Sun, 6-6.30am and Wed, 3.30-4.30pm
Fitness Evaluation
A new program to help members
develop a suitable exercise regime.
Contact any Community Recreation
Center fitness instructor for details.
Sun–Thurs, 5.30–10pm
Ladies’ Aerobics
Sun, 5.30–6.30pm, Wed, 4–5pm. Free.
Kids Activities
Kids Squash, Artyistic Class, Smash
Tennis, Swimming Classes at all
levels, Gymnastics, Taekwondo,
Football. For days and timings please
email Community Recreation Center
at [email protected] or call
4454 0772, 4454 0801
EDUCATION CITY
CLUBHOUSE
SPORT AND FITNESS
Jacuzzi, Spa and Sauna
Male and female spas open from
1–10pm every day except Tuesday.
Circuit Training (Mixed)
Wed, Sat 5–5.45pm. Free.
Cross Training
Tues, 9.15-10am and 5-5.45pm
Mats Pilates
Wed, 5-5.45pm
Additional Ladies only Class
Mixed Level Yoga
Mon, 5-5.45pm
Meseika Snack Bar
Sun-Wed: 6–9.45pm
Thurs–Sat: 6–10.45pm
CLUBHOUSE MOVIES
Tuesdays (7-9pm - over 18s only),
Thursdays (7-9pm), Fridays (3-5pm)
and Saturdays (3-5pm). Open to all
QF staff and family members. EC
Clubhouse. For information email
[email protected]
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Sun–Wed: 8am–10pm
Thurs–Sat: 8am–11pm
AWSAJ
RECREATION CENTER
Tennis Lessons
QR120 for a group lesson (4 weeks) for
one hour. Payment by credit card only.
Contact Education City Clubhouse
for details.
OPENING HOURS
7am-10pm
Squash Lesson
QR500 for adult individual lesson
every Thur, 1-4.30pm and 8-10pm
Kids group class (5-12 years old) every
Thur, 5-7pm.
Swimming pool
Sun-Thurs: 7am-3pm – Schools only;
Sun-Sat: 3-6pm Public swimming; Tues
9am-noon, 5-8pm women only; Fri:
7am-6pm Public swimming
Aqua Fitness Class
Mon, 9-10am
RECREATION ACTIVITIES
Kids’ activities
Football Class (6-8 years), 4-5pm, Sun
Football Class (4-5 years), 9-10am, Sat
Basketball class
Tues, 4-7pm, Fri, 9am-3pm, and Sat
LADIES’ AEROBICS
Aero Step Class
Sun, 5-5.45pm
Adult Swimming Class
4-5pm and 6-7pm, Wed (Beginners)
Ladies Learn to Swim 2
9-10am, Sat
Ladies’ Aqua Fitness Class
5-6pm and 6-7pm, Tues
Ladies Lap Swimming Class
8-9am, Sat
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Badminton Social
5-7pm, Sun
Ladies Football Social
7-8pm, Sun
FACILITIES
Multipurpose hall (basketball,
badminton, football, climbing wall, and
volleyball courts); Outdoor football
court with running track (Pitch 4);
25-meter swimming pool; Awsaj
Recreation Mixed Fitness Center;
Ladies’ fitness room; Studio.
For more information please contact
[email protected] or call
4454 2549
STUDENT CENTER
OPENING HOURS
Sat-Wed: 7am-10pm; Thurs: 7amMidnight; Fri: 1pm-Midnight.
HEALTH AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES
Circuit Class
SHOPPING
iSpot
Sat-Thurs: 10am-6pm
Sidra
Sat-Wed: 7am-10pm. Thurs: 7am-12am.
Friday: 1pm-12am
Tribe Bookstore
Sat–Thurs: 8am–9pm
Xerox
Sat-Thurs: 9am-7pm
Kulud Pharmacy
Sat-Thurs: 10am-8pm
DINING
Continental Co
Sat-Thurs: Breakfast 7-10.30am. Lunch
11am-3pm/Dinner 5-8pm. Friday:
Lunch 1-3pm/Dinner 5-8pm
Papa John’s
Sat-Thur: 10am-10pm.
Friday: 1-10pm
Gloria Jean’s Coffees
Sun-Wed: 8am-10pm. Thurs: 8am11pm. Friday: 3-11pm
Tel: 4480 0448
AL SHAQAB
THE CLUB
Chef’s Garden Restaurant
Daily: 11am-9pm
SHOPPING
LuLu Express
Daily: 7am–11.30pm
For venue details call Recreation
Center, Tel: 4454 0801; Education
City Clubhouse, Tel: 4454 0834;
Student Center, Tel: 4454 0288; or
Awsaj Recreation Center, Tel: 4454
2549; or find Qatar Foundation
Recreation Services on Facebook

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