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QATAR FOUNDATIONrsquoS FORTNIGHTLY NEWSPAPER ISSUE 128 THURSDAY 8 JANUARY 2015
MILESTONEA thriving world-class organization whose achievements benefit Qatar and the World
QF celebrating 20 years of
excellence and innovationTHE UNIQUE journey of transition
that Qatar is making toward develop-
ing a knowledge-based economy has
for the past 20 years been supported
with pride and dedication by Qatar
Foundation for Education Science
and Research and Community De-
velopment (QF)
In the two decades since QF was
founded by His Highness Sheikh
Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani the Fa-
ther Amir and Her Highness SheikhaMoza bint Nasser Chairperson of
Qatar Foundation it has grown from
a vision of the future to a thriving or-
ganization aspiring to ndash and attaining ndash
higher levels of accomplishment in the
service of its country and its people
As it marks its 20th anniversary
in 2015 QF proudly boasts around
50 centers all committed to the goal
of unlocking human potential nur-
turing Qatarrsquos next generation of
leaders and playing a pivotal role in
ensuring a bright and prosperous fu-ture for the nation
Speaking at the launch of Edu-
cation City His Highness Sheikh
Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani the Fa-
ther Amir told of his strong belief in
education being the foundation upon
which to build knowledge-based pro-
gressive nations ldquoThe new world ed-
ucational system recognises that edu-
cation is a universal right and hence
enables students wherever they might
be to have access to the means of in-
novation and creativity the acquisi-tion of knowledge and expertise and
the practice of responsibilityrdquo
The story of QF began with a s imple
idea that emerged in 1995 between His
Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa
Al Thani and Her Highness Sheikha
Moza bint Nasser Chairperson of
Qatar Foundation Their joint belief
education for my children Education
is a principle rooted in a centuries-old
heritage with branches extending in all
directions drinking from the springs
of knowledge whether Eastern or
Western As soon as I started thinking
about this I was struck I was struck
by the reality that the need for excep-
tional quality education was not just
for me and my family but that it is a
universal social issue that needs com-
prehensive solutionsldquoFrom that point I decided to use
my position as the wife of the then Heir
Apparent to help children everywhere
to achieve their right to an education I
wanted to be like a mother to all of Qa-
tarrsquos children and to do everything that
I could in order to help them achieve
their dreams and aspirationsrdquo
UNDER the guidance of Her Highness
Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Chair-
person of Qatar Foundation QF has
evolved into a world-class institutionwith groundbreaking initiatives that
are leading the way in unlocking hu-
man potential achieving scientific
breakthroughs that benefit Qatar the
region and the world It is building
multicultural partnerships that are en-
riching communities while preserving
Qatarrsquos heritage and culture as it builds
a bridge to the future
As it continues to fulfill the strategic
aims of Qatar National Vision 2030
to create a culturally vibrant envi-
ronmentally aware and economicallyprosperous country with an increas-
ingly important role on the world stage
QF can be immensely proud of two
decades of achievement Meeting the
needs of this generation without com-
promising the needs of the next QF
can look forward to many more suc-
cesses in the decades ahead
in the power of education and their
wish to provide their own children
ndash and the children of Qatar and the
world - with a quality education
planted the seed that would grow to
become QF Recalling their early dis-
cussions on the subject Her Highness
Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Chairper-
son of Qatar Foundation shared her
inspiration with QFrsquos leadership and
senior members ldquoAs a mother I want-
ed to provide an exceptional quality
ldquoEducation is a universal right and enables studentswherever they might be t
o have access to the means of
innovation and creativity
the acquisition of knowledgeand expertise and the practice of responsibilityrdquo His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani the Father Amir at the launch of Education City in 2003
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RESEARCH Texas AampM Univer-
sity at Qatar (TAMUQ) hosted
the 26th International Conference
on Microelectronics (ICM 2014)
on 14-17 December at the Hilton
Hotel in Doha The three-day event
sponsored by industry collaborator
ExxonMobil Qatar is the premiere
conference on microelectronics in
the region bringing top internation-
al researchers and experts to discuss
and share the latest findings in mi-
croelectronics research
Dr Mark H Weichold Dean and
CEO of TAMUQ said the confer-
ence illustrated the importance of
industry and academic partnerships
in developing scientific solutions that
directly impact the international re-
search arena
ldquoThe conference highlights the
importance of microelectronics re-
search to advance information and
communications technologies and
its importance to fulfilling Qatarrsquos
National Research Strategy and
National Vision 2030 As part of its
commitment to Qatar National Vi-
sion 2030Texas AampM University at
Qatar is dedicated to the growth of
human capital and the expansion of
research in Qatar and globallyrdquo
The event covered topics such
as electronic circuits and systems
CAD tools and design and nano-
electronics
Mazen Saghir co-chair of ICM2014 and Associate Professor in
the Electrical and Computer Engi-
neering Program at TAMUQ said
ldquoMicroelectronics are the founda-
tion of modern information tech-
nology (IT) and IT is one of the
pillars of Qatarrsquos national research
strategy IT will play a crucial role in
transforming Qatarrsquos carbon-based
economy to an information-based
economy as expressed in Qatarrsquos
National Vision 2030rdquo
Alistair Routledge Vice President
of Production and Joint Interest
Manager ExxonMobil Qatar said
ldquoWith 18000 engineers and scien-
tists and 2000 PhDs at the center
of our operations ExxonMobil
remains convinced that increasing
proficiency in science technology
engineering and math (STEM)
subjects is critical to building an in-
novative diversified and competitive
workforcerdquo
Experts share thelatest 983142indings atconference onmicroelectronics
QCRI on winning form at BBC contestnTheQatarComputingResearchInstitute(QCRI)rsquosArabicLanguage
TechnologiesteamwonlsquoBestinShowrsquoattheBBCrsquosNewsHackevent
inLondonTheirprojecttranslatedBBCArabicvideointoEnglish
includingsubtitlesvoiceandusingSpeakerDiarizationtochange
genderofspeechsynthesisalongsidethechangesinthe voiceover
genderThecompetitionhad50participantsfromacrosstheworld
ENGAGEMENTCommunity encouraged to discover QNLrsquos extensive online facilities
QATAR National Library (QNL) a
member of Qatar Foundation (QF)
is making its debut entry at the 25th
Doha International Book Fair which is
taking place at the Qatar National Con-
vention Centre (QNCC) from 7 to 17
January 2015
During the book fair QNL is en-
gaging with the community by helping
visitors register for the libraryrsquos onlineresources providing essential infor-
mation about its world-class databas-
es and involving families through fun
activities including traditional and
interactive childrenrsquos storytelling
activities
They are also offering further infor-
mation about QNLrsquos collections and
information resources including the re-
cently launched Qatar Digital Library
This yearrsquos Doha International Book
Fair is featuring thousands of books
from more than 30 countries high-
lighting some of the unique aspects of
Qatarrsquos culture and heritage
By sharing valuable information and
cultivating creativity QNL continuesto support Qatar Foundationrsquos mission
to increase human capital and promote
social development by providing access
to a wealth of resources through its ex-
ceptional selection of online databases
regular training programs and com-
munity engagement initiatives
Qatar National Library sharesopen access policy at Book Fair
Commenting on the libraryrsquos out-
standing contribution to the develop-
ment of the nationrsquos educational and
research sectors Dr Claudia Lux Pro-
ject Director QNL said ldquoThe Doha
International Book Fair is a valuable
opportunity for QNL to shed light on
the importance of the unmatched re-
sources we offer to both the local a nd
international communitiesldquoIn support of the nationrsquos jour-
ney towards becoming a knowledge-
based economy QNL continues to
make unparalleled research and edu-
cational resources available to the
people of Qatarrdquo
Saadi Al Said Associate Director of
Administration and Planning QNL
added ldquoQNLrsquos online resources have
been received extremely positively by
the community in Qatar and we now
have thousands of people from all
walks of life accessing our online data-
bases regularly
ldquoThe QNL team are at the Book
Fair to provide visitors from the local
and international reading communitiesa clear overview of the modern library
facilities on offer at QNLrdquo
QNLrsquos various resources and ser-
vices are on display at the Libraryrsquos
dedicated space at QNCC from 9am
to 1pm and 4pm to 10pm throughout
the duration of the exhibition
COMMUNITY A spirit of volunter-
ring for the benefit of the com-
munity in alignment with National
Vision 2030 was fostered by
Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) at
an inaugural celebration held
to mark United Nationrsquos Inter-
national Volunteer Day (IVD)
At the ROTA-organized event held
at the Hamad bin Khalifa Univer-
Thani ROTA Board Mem-
ber highlighted the vital contri-
bution that ROTA volunteers
make in enhancing communities
Dr Sheikha Al-Thani said ldquoROTA
is privileged to have such a rich pool
of volunteers and todayrsquos celebration
is for those who have invested signifi-
cant time and effort to help make a
difference in the lives of many peo-
sity (HBKU) Student Center 100
Qatar-based ROTA volunteers were
awarded certificates by the ROTA
National Programs Department
to acknowledge their achievements
and support The celebration was at-
tended by existing and new ROTA
volunteers sponsors and partners
During the ceremony Dr Sheikha
Aisha bint Faleh bin Nasser Al-
ple both locally and internationally
ROTA has brought together respect-
ed volunteers alongside new recruits
to welcome and provide a valuable
moment for knowledge-sharing as
we continue on ROTArsquos journey to
creating a brighter future for those
affected by war This is ROTArsquos op-
portunity to honor these incredible
and selfless local heroesrdquo
ROTA encourages a culture of volunteering
Teachers to share knowledge at forumnThe Second Annual Teaching and Learning Forum organized
by Qatar Foundationrsquos Pre-University Education Division is to
be held on 9 May 2015 Sir Ken Robinson an internationally
recognized leader in the development of education will be
the keynote speaker The forum will provide opportunities for
teachers to share their knowledge with colleagues in Qatar
QMAshowcasesitshigh-techmusictechnology
TheQNLstandat the25th DohaInternationalBookFair
2 News
ldquoQMArsquos missionis to developpromising youngtalent fromQatar and theregion to be thenext generationof world-classmusiciansrdquoMusic laboratoryto broaden
studentsrsquo creative horizons
122141liters
ofwater
5776kg
oflandfill
1345kg
ofCO2and greenhouse gases
13447km
travelinthe average car
By using recycledpaperforthis issue ofQFTelegraph theenvironmentalimpacthas beenreduced by
Printedonrecycledpaper
NEWS IN BRIEF
Tajweed lessons to be held for ladiesnCommunityServices areorganizing Tajweed lessonsforthe
ladiesoftheQFCommunityThoseattendingthesessionswillbe
abletobecomemorepro983142icientinrecitingtheHolyQurrsquoanand
observethecorrectpronunciationofeveryletterwiththerulings
andcharacteristicswhichapplyto itTheclasseswillbeheldfrom
25Januaryto24February2015attheEducationCityClubhouse
CONTACTUS
TECHNOLOGY Qatar Music Academy to give students industry-standard training
STATE983085OF983085THE983085ART technology will
be music to the ears for students
who are developing their creative tal-
ents through Qatar Foundation (QF)
music educational programs
Qatar Music Academyrsquos (QMArsquos)
new music laboratory - developed with
the support of Occidental Petroleum
of Qatar Ltd (Oxy Qatar) and un-
veiled at a ceremony on 14 December
2014 - will allow young people to re-
ceive industry-standard training and
tuition
The laboratory at QMA a mem-
ber of QF focuses on the use of mu-
sic education software and specialist
composition equipment providing
an extra dimension to the programs
that QMA offers
Open to anyone over the age of 14
the laboratory will run a number of
music technology courses designed
to help students manage music soft-
ware enabling them to compose mu-
sic
Through the use of a range of ap-
plications students will be able to
compose their own musical ideas
immediately listen to and print their
compositions apply theoretical knowl-
edge to practical assignments and re-
cord samples and performances
They will also have the opportu-
nity to arrange music that studentscan perform in groups or orchestras
as the laboratory encourages them to
extend their range of knowledge and
their creative capabilities and helps
QMA prepare young people to pur-
sue careers in music
ldquoQMArsquos mission is to develop
promising new talent from Qatar and
the region to be the next generation of
world-class musiciansrdquo said Dr AbdulGhafour Al Heeti Principal QMA
Guests who attended the opening
of the music laboratory were given
a briefing on its technology and
software by Anne Marie Pigneacuteguy
Head of Western Music QMA be-
fore watching a demonstration of the
equipment conducted by Yassine
Ayari Music Teacher QMA
More than 500 students par-ticipate in QMArsquos Academic Music
Programme - which offers students
one-to-one lessons group theory
classes and ensemble practice out-
side normal school hours ndash and its
Music For All Programme which
provides musical activities for the lo-
cal community
Qatar Music Academy provides
an environment that encourages stu-dents to achieve their potential and
allows them to pursue a diverse range
of career options relating to the music
industry
Music laboratory to broadenstudentsrsquo creative horizons
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SCIENCE The Department of Pathol-
ogy at Sidra Medical and Research
Center a member of Qatar Founda-
tion (QF) hosted an important event
at the Four Seasons Hotel on 7 De-
cember to mark a century of progress
in gynecological cytopathology and
to chart the future of this vital field in
Qatar and beyond
The symposium called The 1st
Century of Gynecological Cytopa-
thology The Pap Test ndash Then Now
and the Future was the latest in a se-
Without intervention it is projected
to increase by 25 perent in the next
10 years
As a disease that develops over time
it is also one of the most preventable
types of cancer mdash meaning awareness
can save lives through early detection
and diagnosis
ldquoCervical cancer remains a pre-
ventable disease if identified through
screening And with available and
proven vaccines effective against the
virus that causes cervical cancer the
ries of symposia hosted by Sidra to
raise awareness of key health issues
affecting women and children More
than 150 participants from across the
healthcare sector in Qatar attended
The symposium showcased the
research that led to the creation and
implementation of The Pap Test and
emphasized the potential effective-
ness of a structured screening pro-
gram for cervical cancer in Qatar
Cervical cancer remains a major
burden to womenrsquos health worldwide
human papilloma virus (HPV) the
disease can be overcome with a well-
managed preventive diagnostic and
therapeutic programrdquo said Nikolaos
Chantziantoniou Supervisor Cy-
topathology Sidra Medical and Re-
search Center
He added ldquoSidra along with its
partnering institutions will play a
leading role in developing the needed
foundations upon which to establish a
universal screening program for cer-
vical cancer in Qatarrdquo
copy2015QatarFoundationAllrights reservedNopartof
thispublicationmaybereproducedwithoutthewrittenpermissionofQatarFoundation
QF PLAYING ASIGNIFICANT ROLEIN QATARrsquoS MEDIAnThedevelopmentofldquoa
vibrantmediaecosysteminQatarrdquohasbeencelebratedinanannualreportpublished
byNorthwestern UniversityinQatar(NU983085Q)aHamadbin
KhalifaUniversity partneruniversityCommenting onthereportEnvisioningthe
FutureYearin Review201398308514DrEveretteDennisDeanand
CEONU983085Qsaidtheuniversityiscentraltotheldquodevelopment
anddirectionrdquoofmediainQatarldquoGreats trideshavebeentakeninnurturinga
vibrantmediaecosysteminQatarandNU983085Qisatthe
heartofitsdevelopmentanddirectionrdquohesaid
QATARFOUNDATIONRima IsmailPublicationsMa nagerEmail rismailqforgqaTel +974 4454 0960
Ghada SaadeHead ofTranslation and EditorialEmail gsaadeqforgqaTel +974 4454 0961
Asma Al BinaliPublicationsSpecialistEmail asalbinaliqforgqa
Followuson twittercomQF
and at facebookcomQatarFoundation
Submissions sought for WISE AwardsnWorldInnovationSummitforEducation(WISE)is nowaccepting
applicationsforthe2015 WISEAwardsTheAwardswill celebrate
sixinnovativeeducationalprojectsfor theirexcellenceandpositive
contributiontoeducationand highlightcreativeandeffective
initiativesin983142indingsolutionsto educationalchallengesThe
submissionperiodis openuntil1pm on15 January2015
Sidra symposium highlights important research
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THE enjoyment of the highest attain-
able standard of health is one of the
fundamental rights of every human
being These are the words of the
World Health Organization constitu-
tion and helping to achieve this aim
is the goal of the Qatar Foundation
(QF) initiative the World Innovation
Summit for Health (WISH)
Global healthcare is facing a
perfect storm of the threat posed by
non-communicable diseases ndash cardio-
vascular disease chronic lung disease
cancer diabetes ndash and the increas-
ing costs of treating them at a time
when many countries face significant
financial challenges Chronic condi-
tions are becoming more prevalent
costs are increasing and traditional
healthcare models are failing The
only way to emerge from this storm is
through innovation This is the cause
that WISH is committed to
often be found in how services are
financed organized and delivered
rather than gadgets and drugs It is in
the realm of healthcare policy where
partnerships across multiple sectors
need to be forged in order to advance
the agenda of human health WISH
is the first and the foremost global
community of people dedicated to
bringing together both technology
and policy under the banner
of innovation
More than 1000 members of
our global community will come
together from 17-18 February 2015
to attend our second Summit at
Qatar National Convention Centre
However WISH is not a conference
The Summit itself is simply the most
visible manifestation of what WISH
does during the remaining 363 days
of the year working with the greatest
minds in global healthcare to iden-
tify codify and spread the best ideas
from around the world translatingthem into policies that will make a
genuine and lasting difference
We are a community of the
impatient impatient with the slow
pace of progress but excited by the
opportunities for meaningful global
collaboration in healthcare Where
WISH is unique is that no other
forum unites stakeholders from as
many different countries and diverse
sectors ndash policymakers healthcare
providers researchers academics
and industry leaders
To be successful though WISH
needs to create genuine impact and
must be relevant at a local regional
and global level One of my most
satisfying experiences so far has
been our work with local healthcare
leaders the providers academic
researchers and the Supreme
Council of Health (SCH) We are
absolutely delighted with their
enthusiastic support and desire to
use WISH as a resource to provide
the best care for the population they
serve here in QatarThe commitment of WISH to deliv-
ering tangible benefits for the people
of Qatar and to contributing to the
vision and mission of QF is demon-
strated in many forms Our Young In-
novators platform champions the next
generation who will lead healthcare
into the future a Qatari stakeholder
is embedded in the research team for
each of WISH 2015rsquos seven research
forums shaping the content from a
local perspective and ensuring that
Qatar benefits first from the insights
and recommendations coming out
of the research We have collaborated
with SCH to promote the Qatar Men-
tal Health Strategy and to support
the upcoming Qatar Week for Patient
Safety The creation of the WISH
Implementation Taskforce allows
healthcare providers policymakers
and partners to review WISHrsquos inno-
vations and policy recommendations
ensuring they are translated to Qatarrsquos
population in the most relevant and
Egbert Schillings CEO World Innovation
Summit for Health explains how a global
community created by the QF initiative
is committed to creating a better world
through collaboration and fresh thinking
Quality healthcareis at the core of athriving society
ldquoWe are a community of theimpatient impatient with the slowpace of progress but excited by theopportunities for meaningful globalcollaboration in healthcarerdquo
effective way And WISHrsquos commit-
ment to relevance at a local level is the
reason why WISH 2015 will host a
panel on Islamic Bioethics and Genet-
ics making the Summit a showcase
for an issue of huge importance to
Qatar from which the benefit will
spread beyond the country and
the region
Access to quality healthcare and
quality education are at the core of
any thriving society The brilliance of
the vision of Her Highness Sheikha
Moza bint Nasser Chairperson
of Qatar Foundation and Founder
of WISH is to make a difference
in these two pivotal but complex
areas WISH is an enterprise that has
no equal anywhere in the world and
I believe that only an initiative of QF
could attain that status
Our goal is to be able to say thatglobal healthcare improved because
WISH exists that WISH brought
about change that would otherwise
not have happened that a policy in-
novation was adopted because those
who embraced it learned about it
through our research If we can say
this and if someone somewhere is
making a difference in healthcare be-
cause of WISH then we can say that
we have succeeded in our goals But
as one very famous innovator put it
so well ldquoVision without execution is
hallucinationrdquo The WISH team and
its community of collaborators are
committed to making the vision of
better global and local health a real-
ity We look forward to many more
joining us in this endeavor
WISH Forums are a key part of an ongoing global mission all year round to inspire
bull Communicating complexhealth messages
bull Delivering affordablecancer care
bull Dementiabull Diabetesbull Patient safetybull M ental health and
wellbeing in children andyoung people
bull Universal healthcarecoverage
WISH 2015
FORUMTOPICSWILL
BEPRESENTEDAT
bull Obesitybull Mental healthbull Accountable carebull End-of-lifebull Road tra1047296ic injurybull Patient engagementbull Antimicrobial resistancebull Big data amp healthcare
WISH 2013
FORUMTOPICSPRESENTEDAT
INNOVATION
PUBLICHEALTH
H YG IE NE N UT RI TI ON M ED IC IN E TECHNOLOGY
Healthcare is one of the great
success stories of the last 100 years
with more people globally living
longer healthier and more produc-
tive lives Much of this success is
due to innovation in public health
medicine hygiene nutrition and
technology Healthcare innovation
involves a range of activities around
the development uptake and adop-
tion of new approaches that generate
value in terms of quality administra-
tive efficiency the patient experienceand patient outcomes Often when
people think of innovation in health-
care there is a tendency to focus on
medicines and devices The reality is
that these alone will not bring about
the fundamental change in healthcare
that we need The greatest unrealized
potential for global healthcare can
QF Telegraph helpsyou make the mostof your time at QatarFoundation (QF)
Doyouhaveaquestionyou
wantansweredEmailusat
qftqforgqaandwewilldo
ourbesttohelpyou
nWhatisthe QatarDigital
Library(QDL)
Qatar Digital Library
has been developed by
Qatar National Library
a member of Qatar
Foundation (QF) in
partnership with The
British Library It is
making a vast archive
featuring the cultural
and historical heritage
of the Gulf and wider
region freely available
online for the first time
Included are archives
maps manuscripts sound
recordings photographs
and much more complete
with contextualized
explanatory notes and
links in both English and
Arabic
nWhatcanI983142indonQDL
Content currently
available on the QDL was
developed during the first
phase of the partnership
reaching a total of 500000
images by the end of 2014
nHowdoIaccessthe
resources
The aim is to make aworld-class resource freely
available for everyone ndash
from those with a general
interest in the history of
the Gulf to the academic
researchers undertaking
groundbreaking research
The QDL will transform
the study of Gulf history
improving understanding
of the Islamic world
Arabic cultural heritage
and the modern history of
the Gulf You can directly
access the resources by
visiting wwwqdlcom
There is no registration
required
6 QF Spotlight Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015
MEMBERS of the Qatar Foundation
(QF) community can make use of a ne w
recreation space thanks to the opening
of Education Cityrsquos new West Green
Spine sport and recreation arena on 14
December 2014
The area which encourages healthy
exercise is now open for students QF
staff their families and the general
public to enjoy
Managed by Awsaj Recreation the
West Green Spine can be used for bas-
ketball volleyball and football and an
area is provided for relaxation fitness
and family enjoyment
Its unveiling comes as QFrsquos Open
Campus initiative designed to enable
easier access to Education City and to
allow more people to experience QF is
implemented
Engineer Jassim Telefat Group Ex-
ecutive Director Capital Projects and
Facilities Management and Moham-med Al Naimi Director Community
Affairs Support Services Directorate
attended the West Green Spine open-
ing ceremony
Engineer Telefat said ldquoThe West
Green Spine is a great open space that
we are very keen for the community to
experience and enjoy
ldquoIndeed at QF we are committed
to the Open Campus initiative so we
are extending an invitation to the wider
community of Qatar to visit and utilize
the West Green Spine It offers many
fantastic opportunities for recreation
and entertainment and we hope that it
will also attract many familiesrdquo
Engineer Telefat told QF Telegraph
that QF was seeking to increase thenumber of open spaces available
for sport at Education City saying
ldquoThis strategy is not only focused
around National Sport Day which
takes place on the second Tuesday of
February every year - this year on 10
February 2015 - but also seeks to en-
courage people to find time for sport
West Green Spine sports arenaa boost for health and 983142itness
ldquoRecreation Services is committedto promoting sport and healthylifestyles among the QF communitythrough the provision of highquality facilities and the WestGreen Spine is the newest of theserdquo
so that they can lead a fit and healthy
lifestylerdquo
Fahad Al Ansari Manager Recrea-
tion Services Support Services Direc-
torate QF said ldquoRecreation Services
is committed to promoting sport and
healthy lifestyles among the QF com-
munity through the provision of high-
quality facilities and the West Green
Spine is the newest of these We hopethat its facilities will encourage people
to maintain and enhance their fitness
as the greatest wealth that we have in
our lives is our healthrdquo
The unique facilities at West Green
Spine have been designed with a spe-
cial focus on children of all ages and
its features encourage development
and education through creative and
sensory play At the northern end a
large plaza provides adequate space
for small events and activities while
towards the southern end of the park
the facilities provide for a range of age
groups and sports interests including
basketball volleyball five-a-side foot-
ball and a custom designed skate park
The new facility showcases QFrsquos
commitment to promoting and provid-
ing comprehensive sports and recrea-
tion services by promoting a healthy life
style among the Education City com-
munity in a fun and safe environment
through the provision of high qual-
ity facilities and the implementation of
effective social programsclassesevents
and activities
The official opening also featured
a football competition for QF com-
munity members under the age of 12
in addition to basketball and volleyballcompetitions As well as taking part in
the many sporting activities offered ex-
cited youngsters were also able to view
the Italian Super Cup Trophy which
was brought to the West Green Spine
for visitors to see ahead of the com-
petitionrsquos final between Juventus and
Napoli in Doha on 22 December 2014
FACILITIESLocal community encouraged to experience new QF recreational facilities
EngineerJassimTelefatGroupExecutiveDirectorCapitalProjectsandFacilitiesManagementand
MohammedAl NaimiDirectorCommunityAffairsSupportServicesDirectorate inspecttheWestGreenSpinefacilitiesduringthe openingceremony
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Wafa Suwaileh
I CHOSE to do my Masters in
Conservation Studies at UCL
Qatar a partner university ofHamad bin Khalifa Univer-
sity due to my strong interest
in studying the conservation
of Qatarrsquos culture and heritage
and also because not many peo-
ple are specialized in this field
As the first student from the
Qatar Science Leadership Pro-
gram to take up this course at
UCL Qatar my goal is to com-
plete my Masters degree and
then to go on to achieve a PhD
The knowledge and experiences
I will gain will help me to achieve
Qatar National Vision 2030
It is important to preserve and
conserve our culture and herit-
age in Qatar especially since Qa-
tar is growing at such a fast pace
What I am studying is a part of
my history culture and identity
As UCL Qatar students we have
learned how to assess the histori-
cal value of our surroundings
and not take it for granted
During the first few monthsof my course the benefits of the
course enhanced my research
skills in this specialization as
I learned conservation tech-
niques by working in the lab
for many hours
Studying the principles of
conservation of specific objects
and learning about their care
and management and how to
monitor their environment has
been a learning curve for me
One of my treasured experi-ences on the course was partici-
pating in a conservation project
at Sheikh Faisal Museum We
WafaSuwailehMScConservationStudiesUCL Qatar
conserved archaeological ob-
jects in order to reduce their
deterioration and improve theirappearance so that they could
be put on display at the mu-
seum
What I love about my course
is that classes are taken not only
within the four walls of the class-
room but outside as well where
we can have a practical experi-
ence of what we are learning
This way we get to interact with
the local community and net-
work with other organizations
with respect to this field
I also had the opportunity
to participate in a project at
Msheireb Arts Centre where
we learned how to bring order
amongst disorganized objects
in a room Due to the training
we had received we could give
suggestions on how to conserve
and maintain the antique col-
lections in order for them to be
passed from one generation to
the next as I strongly believe
that lsquoif you donrsquot have a pastyou donrsquot have a futurersquo
Irsquom proud to study here at
UCL Qatar as this is my au-
thenticity and identity to dis-
cover and preserve my roots
to lead and do my best in help-
ing to achieve Qatar National
Vision 2030 and take it upon
myself to educate the future
generation about their his-
tory UCL Qatar faculty and
staff are extremely supportive
and helpful and are known to
follow an lsquoopen doorrsquo policy
where we are encouraged to ap-
proach them at any time for any
support or advice Personal tu-
tors make it easier to exchange
experiences and share knowl-
edge and in doing so further
enhance our conservation ex-
perience
For all those whose heart lies
in conservation studies this
course is for you and in the
near future I would love to ini-tiate a conservatorsrsquo communi-
ty where we can work together
and achieve our dreams as one
Conserving heritage forthe good of the country
Students are inspired by Oscar-winnerCREATIVITY Students and fac-
ulty members of Virginia Com-
monwealth University in Qatar
(VCUQatar) a partner of Hamad
bin Khalifa University participatedin A Conversation with Joan Gratz
The lecture by the Academy Award-
winning animator was organized in
collaboration with Doha Film insti-
tute and Qatar Animation Center
During the lecture students were
given an insight into various tech-
niques of animation and heard
how Gratz herself started out as
a painter and how exciting it was
when she made her first mov-
ing images using photographs
Gratz who won her Oscar for herfilm animation Mona Lisa Descend-
ing a Staircse in 1992 explained
her unique animation style to the
students who watched some of the
films she directed and discussed
the techniques she used while de-
veloping them Following each
film Gratz answered questions
from the members of the audience
Gratz told the QF Telegraph ldquoAni-
mation is a field that requires im-
mense patience and tolerance for
tedium But it is also very rewardingand I hope some of these students
will find inspiration in the work they
will see todayrdquo
She told the students that passion
and creativity combined with skill
and fortitude was the route to creat-
ing their own identity in the anima-
tion industry
ldquoI strongly
believe that
if you donrsquot
have a past
you donrsquot
have a futurerdquo
din said ldquoAt our initial meeting with
THIMUN Qatar we discussed the
challenges around their film festival
submissions process and the solu-
tion was clear - we needed to digitize
the entire process by creating online
forms and integrating a file upload
systemrdquo
ldquoWITH the support of our faculty
mentor we created a variety of pro-
totypes that went through multiple
phases functionality and usability
tests After 13 weeks of work we
managed to deliver a fully functional
solution along with the necessary
documentation to ensure future im-
provementrdquo
Prior to the creation of this digi-
tal system film festival participants
submitted hard copies of their entries
through CDs and USB drives Regis-
tration forms were also handwritten
and manually converted to a digital
format for processing The newly
designed platform by the CMU-Q
students simplifies this entire process
and streamlines all the administrative
and processing elements of the THI-
MUN Qatar Northwestern Univer-
sity Film Festival submissions ldquoThe new platform is extremely
important to the film festival since it
allows easy access and a very con-
venient solution for the submissions
that come to us from all around the
worldrdquo said Mohammed Al-Malek
Head of the THIMUN Qatar North-
western Film Festival ldquoThe new
platform makes it easier for the film-
makers to submit their movies also
takes the whole film festival to a new
level in terms of how we appear to
the publicrdquo he added
INFORMATION systems students
from Carnegie Mellon University in
Qatar (CMU-Q) partner of Hamad
bin Khalifa University recently part-
nered with The Hague International
Model United Nations (THIMUN)
Qatar Northwestern University Film
Festival to develop an online plat-
form to ease the submission processfor participating student filmmakers
CMU-Q senior information sys-
tems students Sakib Mahmoud
Abdulrahman Takiddin and Prince
Abraham developed the online sub-
mission system as part of their cap-
stone project under the supervision
of THIMUN Qatarrsquos IT Coordina-
tor and CMU-Q alumni Abhay
Valiyaveettil The students were
mentored by Divakaran Liginlal
Associate Teaching Professor of In-
formation Systems CMU-Q Takid-
TECHNOLOGY IT innovators partner with THIMUN Qatar
CMU983085Q students createdigital platform for festival
CMU983085QstudentswithTHIMUNQataro1047296icials
Student Spotlight8
NEWS IN BRIEF
55 STUDENTSCOMPLETECARNEGIEMELLONrsquoSLANGUAGEBRIDGESPROGRAMnCarnegieMellon
UniversityinQatar
(CMU983085Q)apartner
UniversityofHamadbin
KhalifaUniversityhas
successfullycompleted
itsseventhLanguageBridgesprogramSince
itbeganin 2010more
than700participants
havegraduatedfromthe
student-ledprogramIn
collaborationwith QFrsquos
ReachOutToAsia (ROTA)
CMU983085Qstudentsandstaff
volunteeredto teachbasic
EnglishtoQF servicestaff
aspartof theprogramThe
eight-weekcoursewas
successfullycompletedby
55participants
ldquoThe programwas veryeducationaland interactiveand is one of thebest practicalactivities thatGU983085Q providesfor its studentsrdquoWorkshop honesdiplomacy
skillswhen resolving acrisis
THIRTY students from Georgetown
University in Qatar (GU-Q) a
partner university of Hamad bin
Khalifa University were recently
given an opportunity to develop
practice and test their negotiation
and strategic decision-making skills
in a simulation exercise about a
fictional maritime claim conflict
in the South China Sea GU-Qrsquos
flagship diplomacy training event
the International Negotiation and
Crisis Simulation Exercise was held
in conjunction with Georgetownrsquos
Institute for the Study of
Diplomacy in Washington DC
The annual crisis simulation deals
with a hypothetical situation that
reflects real-world trends or events
Dr Christine Schiwietz Assistant
Dean for Academic Affairs GU-Q
and program organizer said ldquoThe
crisis simulation is a tremendous
learning opportunity for our students
studying international affairs here
at GU-Q They have to know not
only what their own interests are
but also the interests of everyone else
involved and then they have to use
critical thinking skills and diplomatic
negotiation tactics to try and find a
resolution that everyone can agree
upon These are vital skills that will
empower our students in both a
personal and professional capacity
whatever career path they choose not
only for those going into the Foreign
Servicerdquo
The students also participated
in a negotiation workshop open
to all GU-Q students in order to
hone their diplomacy skills where
participants were introduced to
the fundamental principles of
interest-based negotiation found
in the famous book Getting to Yes
How to Negotiate Agreements Without
Giving In In the weeks before the
crisis simulation participants read
a background paper and received
the mock scenario with a file that
describes their assigned countryrsquos
position and interests
The workshop concluded with
a special presentation by Dr Jim
Seevers Director of Studies at
the Institute for the Study ofDiplomacy Georgetown University
Washington DC who discussed
basic diplomatic functions such as
dialogue advocacy and negotiation
and also fielded questions from the
students taking part
ldquoThe crisis simulation was very
engaging and it made us look at
DIPLOMACYGU-Q students practice their negotiation skills in simulation exercise
Workshop hones diplomacyskills when resolving a crisis
ldquoThe program allowedstudents to learn tomanoeuver around variouscrisis situations to emergewith a peaceful solutionrdquo
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how a crisis would be dealt with
according to the United Nations
standard It felt very real and made
us think deeply about the topicrdquo
said Jyostna Subramaniam student
GU-Q who was participating in
the exercise for the second time
She explained that the simulation
exercise and the workshops prior
to that helped develop various skills
including the art of negotiation and
debating
For Sheba George student
GU-Q it was an opportunity that
allowed aspiring diplomats to
practice diplomacy in a controlled
environment ldquoThe materials
provided covered a wide range of
issues and policies that a country
would have to adhere to when faced
with an international crisis and theprogram allowed students to learn
to manoeuver around various crisis
situations to emerge with a peaceful
solution despite the crisis at hand
The program was very educational
and interactive and is one of the
best practical activities that GU-Q
provides for its studentsrdquo
GU983085Qstudentstakepartin theworkshop
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Whoisyourrolemodel
My role model is His Highness
Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al
Thani Amir of Qatar who
at a young age accepted a
challenge given to him by His
Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin
Khalifa Al Thani the Father Amirto lead the state of Qatar to achieve
its strategic objectives
Nameamemorablemomentwhich
hashappenedto youwhileyou
havebeenworkinghereatQF
The biggest highlight of my journey
with QF was when my management
nominated me to represent the QF
Finance Department in a job-
shadowing project with Bedayacenter This was aimed at providing
awareness to younger graduates
about working in finance
positions
Whatisyourgreatestambition
My greatest ambition is to become an
effective leader and a role model who
inspires others and represent mycountry internationally on different
occasions I also aspire to affect many
peoplersquos lives positively and make an
optimistic difference whenever and
wherever I can
WhatisthelastQF-relatedevent
youattended
I recently visited QFrsquos tent at Darb
Al Saai during the Qatar National
Day celebrations The tent was very
carefully planned and organized
and it provided a wonderful
opportunity for many thousands of
visitors to come and discover QF
for themselves and to find out more
information about it
Whatisthebestpieceof adviceyou
havereceivedsofarin yourlife
I constantly familiarize myself with
quotes from successful people as
I believe they are valuable as they
are based on real life experience
ldquoOpportunities donrsquot happen You
create themrdquo is a quote from ChrisGrosser a successful photographer
Thatrsquos my favorite right now
Whatmadeyouwanttobe apartof
QatarFoundation
I decided to join Qatar Foundation
(QF) as a graduate trainee not only
to enhance my own knowledge
and skills but also to play a role in
helping to transform the countryrsquos
hydrocarbon-based economy to aknowledge economy in fulfillment of
Qatar National Vision 2030
Whatdoyouthinkis thesecretof
personals uccess
In my opinion the secret of personal
success is holding information
Information is power and by
possessing valuable information a
person becomes educated Without
knowledge and information there is
no room for development and future
improvement
Doyouindulgeinanysports
activity
Squash is one of my oldest hobbies
and I used to play with the Qatar
youth team in the Qatar Squash
Federation I still practice with my
friends from time to time
Whatisyourfavoriteplacetovisit
inQatar
Most young Qatari people would
have the same answer Sealine is oneof my favorite places to spend my
time away from busy city life
Abdulla KanoFinance Business Partner QF Finance Directorate talksabout his role models achievements and ambitions
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Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015 11Behind the Scenes
AS QATAR Foundation (QF) reaches
its 20th anniversary milestone its
continuing mission to unlock and
develop human potential is proving
inspirational to visitors from around
the world
Over the past four years more than
2000 guests have been received at the
QF Visitor Center where they have
been given an insight into the work
carried out by QF as it seeks to nur-ture the future leaders of Qatar
Meticulous planning and detailed
organization goes into each visit with
preparations taking between five days
and two weeks depending on the
availability of all parties
According to Fahad Al Hajjaji
Head of Protocol and Visitors Rela-
tions Communication Directorate
there is a growing interest in the work
of QF from across the world and
these visits play a key role in high-
lighting QFrsquos objectives motivations
and achievements
Over the last two decades QF has
made a notable contribution towards
empowering Qatar and the region
through its work in education science
and research and community devel-
opment and this mission is conveyed
to the guests QF promotes a culture
of excellence in Qatar and furthers
its role in supporting an innovative
and open society that aspires to d e-
velop sustainable human capacity
social and economic prosperity for aknowledge-based economy
He said ldquoWe welcome an array of
prestigious visitors and we place great
value on having the opportunity to
share with them the vision and mis-
sion of QF During the visits dignitar-
ies meet with senior QF management
who share the QF story with them As
QF enters into its third decade of op-
eration it is of utmost importance that
we share the values achievements and
goals of QF with a wider audience in-
cluding Very Very Important Persons
(VVIPS) and influential figures on the
global stage who visit QFrdquo
The dignitaries are taken first to
the Visitor Center currently located
at Qatar Academy QF Speakersrsquo Bu-
reau ambassadors do a presentation
for the visitors shedding light on the
different pillars of QF education sci-
ence and research and community
development
The Visitor Center also has a three
dimensional model of the Education
City master plan and it gives the
guests a better understanding of QFrsquos
infrastructure
ldquoDuring these visits QF manage-
ment members and the visiting guests
share ideas and discuss opportunities
for collaborationrdquo said Al Hajjaji
ldquoSenior management members
also explain QFrsquos role in achieving the
objectives of Qatar National Vision2030 to achieve a knowledge-based
economy Direct partnerships have
been forged with leading organiza-
tions to help carry QFrsquos messages to
new audiences and these visits lead to
increased awareness and collabora-
tion with the foundation throughout
the worldrdquo
He added ldquoThese visits are usu-
ally the first step in building long last-
ing collaborations and relationships
between QF and other entities from
around the world
ldquoOften these visits open doors for
sharing of knowledge and resources
which prove beneficial not just to QF
but to the visiting entity as wellrdquo
The visitors are also requested to
sign the Visitor Book where they can
share their impressions of what they
think about QF The comments are
valuable in providing feedback about
the experience that visitors have had
The list of visitors to QF over the last
20 years reads like a Whorsquos Who of the
most influential people in the world
ferently depending on who the guest
is and what the purpose of their visit
to QF is
ldquoOnce we receive a visit request via
telephone calls emails and fax we
request the sender to fill in an appli-
cation form to describe the purpose
of the visit In the application form
potential visitors can also indicate
what they would like to see at QF
and request for tours or meetings
with specific individual departments
universities or members of QFrdquo
Al Hajjaji and his team are required
to consider a number of factors while
organizing a visit For instance they
need to ensure that the Visitor Center
will be available and also that a QF
Speakersrsquo Bureau member can be on
Due to the increasing number ofvisitors and continuous expansion of
QF a new Visitor Center is set to open
in 2015 Eid Al Sayed Events Man-
ager Communication Directorate
said ldquoWith the continuous expansion
of QF there is increasing interest from
external entities including govern-
ments ministries research and devel-
opment organizations and businesses
To showcase the best of what QF has
to offer we will be moving into a big-
ger location in the near futurerdquo
The Protocol Department is the
front window to all guests visiting
QF The departmentrsquos task is one of
constant high profile professionalism
and continuously demonstrating the
highest level of organizational skills
Prior to the visitors arriving at Ed-
ucation City the Protocol and Visitor
Relationsrsquo team spends a consider-
able amount of time planning and
organizing the visit
Ali Muhannadi Visitors Relations
Specialist Communication Directo-
rate said ldquoEach visit is organized dif-
Spreading the inspirational message far and wideVisitors learn all about QFrsquos mission
hand to facilitate a presentation at the
required time They must also ensure
that all security precautions have been
considered
The protocol team also liaises in-
ternally with individual heads of all
the QF communications channels
to ensure that appropriate coverage
is given to each visit As a result ar-
ticles may appear in QF publications
such as the QF Telegraph or in The
Foundation magazine or on the QF
internal portal Maktabi For some
visits the QF press office will pro-
vide all media outlets across Qatar
with a press release to ensure cover-
age within the wider community and
there may also be coverage of a visit
on QF Radio
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ldquoWe place great value on havingthe opportunity to share with anarray of prestigious visitors thevision and mission of QFrdquo
HisExcellencyFernandoLorenzo
UruguayrsquosMinisterofEconomics
andFinance
HisExcellencyMrBlaiseCompaore
PresidentofBurkinaFaso
HerExcellencyMariegravemeFaye
SalltheFirstLady ofSenegal
CLMaxNikias Presidentofthe
UniversityofSouthernCalifornia
HisExcellencyDr
YukiyaAmato
DirectorGeneral
ofthe
International
AtomicEnergy
Association
FirstLadyMs AndriMoustakoudi
wifeofHis ExcellencyMrNicos
AnastasiadesPresidentofthe
RepublicofCyprus
MartinQuinnPoliticalandEconomicCounselortothe
AmbassadoroftheUnitedStatesof AmericainQatar
Focus10Writeto usqftqforgqa
THURSDAY8JANUARY2015
RESIDENTS and citizens of
Qatar were given an insight
into contemporary Mid-
dle Eastern photography at a
recent exhibition organized by
Virginia Commonwealth Univer-
sity in Qatar (VCUQatar)Conflu-
encePhotographic-based Work from the
Contemporary Middle East brought
together the work of Atfal Ahdath
George Awde who is Assistant Profes-
sor of Photography at VCUQatar and
Ali Cherri for the first time in Qatar
The exhibition held at the Gallery in
VCUQatar concluded on 24 Decem-
ber 2014 It also featured a panel dis-
cussion with the artists
The exhibition of contemporary
photography and video installation
from across the Middle East demon-
strated how the photograph is part of
everyday life around the world and is
used as a medium to preserve fleeting
moments of the mundane the person-
al and the intimate as well as the mon-
umental the global and the public It
Photography provides excitingperspectives
also explored the medium itself ndash the
richness of possibilities directions and
journeys that are open to the artist who
uses photography in its broadest sense
as a starting point or confluence in his
her work Caitlin Doherty Exhibitions
and Speaker Curator VCUQatar said
ldquoConfluence has been a hugely excit-
ing show to curate Each of the artists
uses their medium in new and dynam-
ic ways and explores themes that are
relevant to them personally but also to
society in a broader sense In this way
they invite us to participate in conver-
sations and prompt us to challenge
previously held notions of what pho-
tography is and what it can berdquo
Awde added ldquoItrsquos an exciting time
for photography in Doha - and across
the region This exhibition is a great
opportunity to challenge notions of
the medium here at VCUQatar Itrsquos
also about bringing the broader com-
munity into this conversation of the
possibilities of photo-based practices
across disciplinesrdquo
Qatar given an insight into contemporary Middle Eastern images at exhibition
CultureReview
OneoftheinstallationsattheVCUQatarexhibition
ldquoItrsquos an excitingtime forphotographyin Doha - andacross theregionrdquoPhotographyprovidesexciting perspectives
NEWS IN BRIEF
CREATIVITYANDELEGANCEON DISPLAYnHundredsofQatar
Foundation(QF)
communitymembers
983142lockedtoQF Community
ServicesrsquoArtsandCraft
Fair2014whichtook
placeatthe Community
andRecreationCenter
on20December2014
Theexhibitmainlyhad
handmadeartandcrafts
itemsonsale thatincludedwalldecorationsbags
broochescardsceramic
lampsaccessorieshome
deacutecorjewelryclothing
giftsandmoreThe fair
alsohadan exclusive
half-hourcraftworkshop
forchildrenagedbetween
8and 12yearswhere
theylearnedcreativeand
innovativetechniques
tomaketheirvery own
handmadecrafts
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Outstandingsportsmanshipandhealthy
competitionwasat thecoreofthis yearrsquosQatar
Foundation(QF)ChampionsTrophyTwenty20tournamentthe983142inaleof whichtookplaceon13
December2014at theQFCricketGroundThe
eventfeatured12 topteamsfromaroundQatarrsquos
cricketingcircuitandhada totalof240players
participatinginthe league
OnthisoccasionAmalAl-ThaniExecutive
DirectorHealthSafetySecurityampEnvironment
(HSSE)DirectoratesaidldquoIexpressmygratitude
toallthe participatingteamsinparticularQFRecreationServicesandQFCCCommitteemembers
forsuccessfullyorganizingthistournamentunder
theHealthyLivingProgramshapedbyourteam
thattheycareaboutmostmdash health983142itnessand
lifebalancerdquoSheaddedthatQFis dedicatedto
promotinghealthand983142itnessnationwidetohelp
Qatarisadoptalifestylethatimprovestheiroverall
wellbeingandactivelongevity
MohammedAlNaimiDirectorCommunityAffairssaidldquoWe arefocusingonQFrsquoscommunity
developmentpillarbyorganizingtournaments
likethisWearefortunateenoughtohavetop class
facilitieswherewecan promotea healthylifestyle
toQFand thelocalcommunityWeare looking
forwardto nextyearandanothersuccessfuleventrdquo
13Sports
GAININGHEALTH ONECHALLENGEAT A TIME
nSupportServices
Directorate conducteda
two-month lsquoLose Weight
Challengersquoto encourage
QatarFoundation (QF)
staff faculty students
andcommunity
membersto gain
healthierhabitswhen it
comesto maintainingabalancedlifestyle Under
theirbannerof lsquoLose
Weight Stay Fitand Live
Strongrsquo the challenge
endedon 29 December
2014 atthe Fitness
Center AwsajRecreation
with the participants
vowingto make positive
lifestyle changesfor
a healthierand fuller
life Participantswere
also entitledto have
dietary consultations
with foodnutritionists
fromthe FoodServices
department
ldquoWe have topclass facilitieswhere wecan promotea healthylifestyle to thecommunityrdquoTopteamsfrom Qatarrsquos
cricketingcircuitbattle itout
Top teams from Qatarrsquos cricketing circuit battle it out
SPORT IN BRIEF
PRIVILEGE PROGRAMQFmembersareentitledtodiscountsandspecialratesatavarietyofoutletsandamenitiesuponshowingtheirQFID
ONGOINGOFFERS
Doha Bus 15
Titanium 2098308530
A l M al ak i Me nrsquos Re qu ir eme nt s 25
QatarAirways(Upto12for
sectorsoutsideGCCupto5
forsectorsi nside
theGCCsubjecttoconditions)
AXA(hometravelandvehicle
insurance) 10
M om ta zE duc at ion Ce nt re 1 0
The Little Engineer 30
Lollipops 20
Mosafer 15
Samsonite 15
Inglot 10
(Discountafter minimum
purchase
ofQR150)
Naturalizer 10
Levirsquos 15
Roots 20
Guess 15
Morgan 15
Lab 20
Karisma 10
Aldo 10
Dune 10
Bench 10
Garage 10
Arts ampGems WLL 2598308540
Al MuftahCenter 1098308535
TGI Fridays 10
DHLExpress 30
Aramex
(QFstafffreeshopandship
registrationQF students50
discount)
Nissan-SalehAlHamadAlMana
(SpecialpricelistonQFPortal)
QatarInternational Beauty
Academy-Tajmeel 20
NasserBinKhaledampSonsCo
(10onlaborchargesand30onspareparts)
Relax Spa 598308510
Ezmiralda Beauty Center 25
Piano Beauty Lounge 20
P ar ro t Pa l ac e (o ffe r onp ar ro ts a nd bi r ds ) 10 98308520
Al Muftah Jewellery 2098308550
Mouawad Jewellery 1098308535
Linarsquos Paris 20
Photo Zone 1598308520
Gulf Furniture 20
BlossomFlower Shop 30
Kiddy Zone 10
Moredetailsaboutoffersanddiscountsincludinganumberofsavingsonhotelratescanbefoundonthe QFPortalor byemailingpprogram
qforgqa
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QFISofferssixMasterrsquosprogramsandthreeDiplomaprogramsforits students
Whatdoesyourjobrole
include
I am responsible for
organizing and co-ordinating
the Deanrsquos office operations
and procedures and liaising
with different parts of Qatar
Foundation (QF) I am the
QF Procurement focal point
for Qatar Faculty of Islamic
Studies (QFIS) and as
such I am responsible for all
purchases and co-ordination
between the end users in
QFIS QF Procurement and
suppliers I am also the board
secretary of the Advisory
Board in QFIS and I collect
details on all activities done
throughout the year to be
presented to the board The
organization of meetings
between board members both
in Qatar and abroad is also
part of my remit
Howdoes yourwork help
QF in itsmission to ful983142ill
QatarNational Vision 2030
The nation is now developing
at an unprecedented rate
and it is the duty of all
corporations and ministries
to effectively contribute
toward the achievement of
Qatar National Vision 2030
Within QF my job allows
me to contribute towards the
education and development
of human capital which is
one of the four pillars of
Qatar National Vision 2030
in line with the vision of Her
Highness Sheikha Moza bint
Nasser Chairperson of Qatar
Foundation
Whatdoes workingin Qatar
Foundation mean to you
Working in QF is an experience
incomparable to any around
the world QF by its nature is
a non-profit organization with
the sole goal of developing
the nationrsquos capacity to
achieve QF allows the local
workforce to collaborate with
international expertise in
achieving a common goal with
no commercial interests This is
amazing in all aspects
Whatwouldyou considerto
be the highlightsof yourjob
The highlights of my job lie
in the interaction I have with
other people I am privileged
to be able to interact with
people from all walks of life
with the goal of collaboration
Although one may find
this in other corporationswithin Qatar QF allows this
collaboration to happen on an
international level without any
businesscommercial interests
This is a rarity globally
Whatare the main
challengesthatyouface
Challenges within my work
are welcome I strive to attain
the feeling of achievement
on a constant basis and this
does not come without the
overcoming of challenges
Usually my challenges revolve
around putting puzzle pieces
together in order to achieve
a common goal It is truly
an honor to be able to do so
in such an encouraging and
productive work environment
DID YOU KNOW
Ta fida Younes
O f fice Manager ndash Deanrsquos O f fice
Qa tar Facult y o f Islamic S tudies
Winter Fun camp engageschildren of QF community
their intellectual social emotional
and physical well-beingrdquo
The young campers had their
hands full as they actively participated
in a variety of fun activities like pizza
making building block construction
ceramic painting and bowling alongwith other interactive workshops and
a selection of sporting events that in-
cluded football tennis table tennis
and swimming
ldquoWe enjoyed accommodating and
providing a healthy atmosphere for
all those who participated in the camp
during their winter break These
camps are a great opportunity to
keep the children active and healthy
rather than have them stay at home
Our instructors coached them and
got them to play all kinds of sports
and they really had a good timerdquo said
Simon Jones Supervisor Recreation
Services
Qatar National Library hosted a
storytelling session illustrated with
origami charades and a puppet show
that enthralled the young participants
and captured their attention as they
became part of the interactive session
They also learned different arts andcrafts at the art workshop where they
learned how to creatively make pencil
holders bookmarks envelope cases
and finger puppets
Al Ansari added ldquoThis camp
proved to be not only a unique cul-
mination of education fun art and
sporting events but was also an ex-
cellent platform for QF community
parents and children from different
backgrounds to network and inter-
act with each other bringing the QF
community closer togetherrdquo Face
painting jumping castles and games
were the highlights of the camprsquos fi-
nale at Education City Clubhouse
LAUGHTER and excitement filled the
air as Qatar Foundation (QF) commu-
nity children aged between 9 and 12
made the most of their winter break at
the Education City Winter Fun Camp
2014
The camp held at QF Communityand Recreation Center was held in
two separate sessions in order to ac-
commodate the high level of demand
They took place from 21 to 25 De-
cember 2014 and again between 28
December 2014 to 1 January 2015
Fatima Al Ansari Supervisor
Community Services spoke of the
camprsquos importance and significance
to the children ldquoThe second annual
winter camp was organized to deliver
an energetic and motivating atmos-
phere that would provide children
with a wholesome experience learn-
ing opportunities and recreational
activities that would help nurture
Healthy activities organized for youngsters
Childrenparticipateinvariousactivities
FajerAl Shamariparticipan t
ldquoIenjoyedtheswimmingactivitythe
storytellingandpuppetshowthe
mostinthiscampI madealotof new
friendsandIcanrsquotwaitto attendthis
campagainnextyearrdquo
AishaAyoubparticipant
ldquoIlovedmeeting theother participants
inthecampandweallgotalongso
wellIenjoyed allthe activitiesandthe
staffweresofriendlyandnicetous
Theswimming instructorespecially
madeitafunexperiencefor
usandIlearnedhowto
makeabagintheart
workshoprdquo
HouraHussain Hajiparti cipant
ldquoThecampwassomuchfun and
overallan interestingexperience
Ilearnedhowtoplay tennisand
createdifferentkindsof artwork
AboveallIenjoyedmakingnew
friendsandIcanrsquotwait
toshowmyfamily
allwhatI learnt
hereattheWinter
Funcamprdquo
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1 Research into which field was the topic of discussion at
the recently held conference hosted by Qatar Biomedical
Research Institute
2 What lessons are being organized for the ladies of the QF
Community at the Education City Clubhouse
3 Students of Georgetown University in Qatar
demonstrated what type of skill at the International Crisis
simulation event
4 Who manages the newly opened West Green Spine
recreation area
5 Name the exhibition organized by VCUQatar which
showcased photographic based work from the
Contemporary Middle East
6 For how many years now has Qatar Foundation served
the people of Qatar
7 Which team sport was played at QFrsquos Champions Trophy
event
8 Which language technology team of QCRI won Best in
Show at the BBCrsquos News Hack
9 Which fruit helps to keep you hydrated and aids
digestion
10What was the focus of the international conference
organized by Texas AampM University at Qatar at the
Hilton Hotel
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WORLD Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)an initiative of Qatar Founda-
tionhas published Learning ReimaginedHow the connected society is transforming
learning Written by Graham Brown-Martin Founder of Education Design Labs
and illustrated with images by award-winning photographer Newsha Tavakolian
this third WISE Book explores how the digitally connected society is transforming
learning
The book offers unique perspectives from around the world on the most in-
novative ways to approach todayrsquos pressing educational challenges at all levels and
in diverse environments and it aims to help spread some of the latest thinking and
new models of creative action in education
This WISE Book has taken the author and photographer on a world tour to
BrazilChinaGhanaIndiaJordanLebanonQatarSingaporethe United Arab
Emirates the United Kingdom and the United States They have visited schools
and met with educators and thought leadersThe book explores how todayrsquos edu-
cators are facing the challenge of what to teach and how to teach in a connected
societyUsing technol ogy as a touchstone the journey leads to a wider exploration
of why societies are shaped as they are the role of education systems within them
and how they may transform to meet tomorrowrsquos big challenges
LEARNINGREIMAGINED
PublicationsReview
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AT A TIME when road safety is of
the utmost importance due to
constant expansion and devel-
opment in Qatar Qatar Foun-
dationrsquos (QFrsquos) Health Safety
Security amp Environment (HSSE)
Department is adopting special
measures to ensure the safety and se-
curity of all those who travel within Ed-
ucation City Besides the introduction
of road patrols a speed limit of 40kph
has now been introduced for everyoneto follow
Amal Al Thani Executive Director
HSSE explained why it is so important
for everybody to adhere to the speed
limit when travelling around Educa-
tion City She said ldquoI t is a matter of
safety and security The Education
City campus is now open to the pub-
lic which means many vehicles are
coming in from outside and crossing
the campus Since we encourage the
use of bicycles and walking along the
pedestrian routes many people of all
ages are crossing the roads So if the
vehiclesrsquo speed was not controlled
then Education City would not be a
safe place to enter and enjoyrdquo
Al Moataz Ahmed Land Light
Driver Facilities Management shared
his thoughts on the speed limit ldquoAs a
driver who drives and co-ordinates
the shuttle services around Educa-
tion City it is essential to abide by the
speed limitrdquo he said ldquo This is to ensure
that students faculty and QF com-
munity members who take the shut-tle buses are safe which is my main
priority apart from transporting them
At times while driving it feels a bit sl ow
but itrsquos better to be slow than be sorry
as reduced speed limits can save livesrdquo
HSSE directorate conducts orienta-
tion for new joiners and also conducts
various campaigns on road and be-
havior safety like lsquosmart and safe tips
for the roadrsquo for QF drivers Zain KAbdulla Driver said ldquoBefore a spe-
Education City imposes new speeding restriction to protect community
Speed limit is all about safety
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AhmedElGharibAssistantResearcher
cific speed limit was implemented I
would get honked at or even overtaken
if I didnrsquot drive fast enough toward my
destination
ldquoThe introduction of the recent
speed limit of 40kph around Educa-
tion City has ensured a heightened
sense of discipline on the roads mak-
ing it safer for QF community mem-bers to drive around QF in ease and
also for pedestrians to safely cross
these roadsrdquo
Al Thani added ldquoAn assessment
of the roads and the times of the day
that we believe drivers might exceed
the speed limit have been identified
Radars and radar signs are placed on
these roads and almost all the lanes
in Education City are set at 40kph tomake it easier for the public to followrdquo
ldquoItrsquos betterto be slowthan be sorryas reducedspeed limitscan save livesrdquo Speed limit is all about safety
AS WELL as being extremely tasty ber-
ries are very good for your health and
make an excellent breakfast or dessert
when added to yogurt
All berries help to keep you hydrat-
ed as they have a high water content
and they also aid digestion because
they contain a great deal of fiber Ber-
ries such as redcurrants strawberries
raspberries and blackberries are rich
in antioxidants are thought to help
prevent and manage arthritis keep
blood pressure under control help
to lower cholesterol and also have a
beneficial effect on the heart
Berries are a good source of vita-
min C which is needed to maintain
healthy collagen in the body This
keeps the connective tissues of the
A good source for vitamins and 983142iber which aid digestion
QURrsquoANIC BOTANICGARDEN
Tried amp Tested
body in good condition and main-
tains cartilage which aids joint flex-
ibility
Berries contain significant amounts
of folic acid which helps to maintain
healthy red blood cells and is also a
very important part of a pregnant
womanrsquos diet because it helps to re-
duce the risk of central nervous sys-
tem defects such as spina bifida in
unborn babies
Raspberries are a particularly good
source of vitamins B1 B2 and B3
which help to keep nerves and mus-
cles healthy aid the release of energy
from food and promote the health of
the skin and the digestive system
Fresh berries provide the most
health benefits but dried berries are
also very good for you Drinking
juices made from fresh berries is also
a great way to enjoy the many health
benefits they provide
Berries known for health benefits
Anewspeedlimitof 40kphhasbeenintroduced
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21 January 2015
VCUQatar Atrium
Canvas Painting Class
17 24 and 31 January 2015
Qurm Hall Community andRecreation Center
10-1130am
Music Lessons
Guitar Piano Violin Voice
Clarinet Flute and
Saxophone
3 January ndash 20 June 2015
Second Floor Community
and Recreation Center
For registration please email
recreationcentreqforgqa
Doha Youth Forum
Orientation Session
14 January 2015
HBKU Student Center
Education City
Carnegie Mellon University
in Qatar Football Match
15 January 2015
Pitch 3 Qatar Foundation
6-7pm
Tajweed Lesson for Ladies
25 January - 24 February
2015
Al Khor Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Sunday and Tuesday
6-730pm
Facial Treat
7 and 14 January 2015
Assembly at Education City
Clubhouse
8-10am
Mother and Daughter
Beauty Day
22 January 2015
Second Floor Community
and Recreation Center
5-8pm
Art for Education
11 - 15 January 2015
AaQool Atrium Hall amp Ain
AlQot Theater Community
amp Recreation Center
Sunday 630pm - Opening
of exhibition and silent
auction
Monday ndash Thursday
10amndash9pm
Exhibition open
to public
EVENTS
JANUARY -
FEBRUARY 2015
8 Ball Billiard Tournament
9 January 2015
Games Room Education City
Clubhouse
3pm
Parent and Child Music Class
12 January ndash 18 March
2015
Dukhan Hall Education City
Clubhouse
Every Monday 4-5pm
Wednesday 10-11amfor children aged 6 months
to 5 years
Qurrsquoan Lesson
25 January ndash 24 February
2015
Al Khor Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Sunday and Tuesday
4-530pm
Mathaf Collection
Summary Part 1
Ongoing Exhibition
Permanent Collection
First Floor Galleries Mathaf
Arab Museum of Modern Art
All Day
Shirin Neshat Afterwards
Until 15 February 2014
Ground Floor Galleries
Mathaf Arab Museum of
Modern Art
For information visit mathaf
orgqaenexhibitions-list231-
shirin-neshat-afterwards
Chamber Music at Museum
of Islamic Art Telemann and
Mozart
8 January 2015 Atrium Museum of Islamic
Art (MIA)
6pm
Mixed Level Yoga
5-26 January 2015
Raslaffan Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Monday 5-615pm
Ashtanga Yoga
7-28 January 2015
Raslaffan Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Wednesday 6-715pm
Buchbinder Plays Brahms
10 January 2015
Opera House KataraCultural Village Building 16
730pm
IGLP Workshop 2015
2-11 January 2015
Hamad Bin Khalifa
University (HBKU) Student
Center
Arab Qatari Farm Trip
17 January 2015
Assembly at Education City
Clubhouse9am-12pm
Design and Social Change
Exhibition
12 January ndash 19 February
2015
VCUQatar Gallery amp
Atrium
All Day
Crossing Boundaries
Lecture Series Random
International
16 Listings Write to us qftqforgqaTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY 2015
THE COLORRUN24 January 2015
Qatar National Convention
Centre (QNCC)
The Color Run Qatar
is presented by Sahtak
Awalan Your Health First
an initiative from Weill
Cornell Medical College
in Qatar (WCMC-Q)
in association with the
Supreme Council of Health
and the campaignrsquos strategic
partners Qatar Foundation
Supreme EducationCouncil Qatar Petroleum
Occidental Petroleum
Qatar ExxonMobil and
Qatar Olympic Committee
The Color Run is a
five-kilometer run where
participants can run jog
walk under a shower of
colored powder
All activities below are for QF members and students only
COMMUNITY AND RECREATIONMOVIESTues Thurs and Sat Times 49830856pmOpen to all QF staff and familymembers Ain AlQot Theater 2nd Floor
Recreation Center For informationemail communitysupportqforgqa
HEALTHCAREThe Medical CenterSunndashThurs 7amndash4pm and Sat 8amndashnoon Tel 4454 1342
Nutrition ServicesSat 10amndash6pm Sun 8amndash4pm Mon10am-6pm Tues 10amndash6pm and Wed8amndash4pm Thu 8am-4pmTo schedule an appointment with anutritionist email nutritionclinicqforgqa
SPORT AND FITNESSSwimmingPublic swimming (Olympic pool ndash earlylaps only) SunndashThurs 5309912518amSchool swimming time 7amndash230pmSunndashThurs Public swimming230991251330pm (Olympic pool lapsonly) 330991251945pm (all three pools)Exceptions apply Fri and Satpublic swimming 8amndash945pmChildrenrsquos swimming courses QR250Call 4454 0801 for details
Jacuzzi Spa and SaunaFai Club (women) and Al Wahaa (men)run SatndashThurs 1991251945pm Closed FriFaculty and staff soccerPitch 1 69912518pm Sun
Volleyball SocialGreen 983142loor gym 4309912516pm Mon
Basketball Social
Green 983142loor gym 79912519pm Tues
Floorball SocialWooden 983142loor gym 79912519pm Tues and10amndash12noon Sat
Badminton SocialWooden 983142loor gym 69912519pm WedGreen 983142loor gym 10amndash1pm Fri
Squash SocialSquash court 59912517pm Thurs
Ladies only Squash court 49912515pm Sat
Heath and Fitness classes
Circuit Training (free)Mixed - Mon and Thurs 4991251445pmLadies only - Mon 4991251445pm andThurs 430991251515pm
SpinningSun 6983085630am and Wed 330983085430pm
Fitness EvaluationA new program to help membersdevelop a suitable exercise regimeContact any Community RecreationCenter 983142itness instructor for details SunndashThurs 53099125110pm
Ladiesrsquo AerobicsSun 530991251630pm Wed 49912515pm Free
Kids ActivitiesKids Squash Artyistic Class SmashTennis Swimming Classes at alllevels Gymnastics TaekwondoFootball For days and timings pleaseemail Community Recreation Centerat recreationcentreqforgqa or call4454 0772 4454 0801
SPORT AND FITNESSJacuzzi Spa and SaunaMale and female spas open from199125110pm every day except Tuesday
Circuit Training (Mixed)Wed Sat 5991251545pm Free
Tennis LessonsQR120 for a group lesson (4 weeks) forone hour Payment by credit card onlyContact Education City Clubhousefor details
Squash LessonQR500 for adult individual lessonevery Thur 1983085430pm and 898308510pmKids group class (598308512 years old) everyThur 59830857pm
Aqua Fitness ClassMon 998308510am
LADIESrsquo AEROBICSAero Step ClassSun 5983085545pm
Cross TrainingTues 91598308510am and 5983085545pm
Mats PilatesWed 5983085545pm
Additional Ladies only ClassMixed Level YogaMon 5983085545pm
Zumba ClassTues 69830857pm
Spinning ClassFri 10309830851130amContact Education City Clubhouse
DININGLebaina RestaurantSun-Wed 7amndash930pmThursndashSat 7amndash1030pmBreakfast served daily 799125111am
The GrillSun-Wed 59912519pmThurs-Sat 599125110pm
Meseika Snack BarSun-Wed 6991251945pmThursndashSat 69912511045pm
CLUBHOUSE MOVIESTuesdays (79830859pm - over 18s only)Thursdays (79830859pm) Fridays (39830855pm)and Saturdays (39830855pm) Open to allQF staff and family members ECClubhouseFor information emailclubhousecommunityqforgqa
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICESSunndashWed 8amndash10pmThursndashSat 8amndash11pm
OPENING HOURS7am-10pm
Swimming poolSun-Thurs 7am-3pm ndash Schools onlySun-Sat 39830856pm Public swimming Tues9am-noon 59830858pm women only Fri7am-6pm Public swimming
RECREATION ACTIVITIESKidsrsquo activitiesFootball Class (69830858 years) 49830855pm SunFootball Class (49830855 years) 998308510am SatBasketball classTues 49830857pm Fri 9am-3pm and Sat
10am-4pm
Taekwondo Class (698308512 years)29830853pm Tues and Thurs at Awsaj Studio
SwimmingOtters 59830856pm and 345983085445pm Sunand Tues Turtles 49830855pm Sun andThurs Dolphins 49830855pm and 59830856pmMon and Thurs Guppies 5983085545pmand 4983085445pm Mon and Sat Sharks69830857pm and 59830856pm Mon and Sat
HEALTH AND FITNESSInsanity Workout5983085545pm Mon and Sat
Circuit Training5983085545pm Sun and Tues
Adult Swimming Class49830855pm and 69830857pm Wed (Beginners)
Breathing Technique59830856pm Wed
Ladies Learn to Swim 2998308510am Sat
Ladiesrsquo Aqua Fitness Class59830856pm and 69830857pm Tues
Ladies Lap Swimming Class89830859am Sat
SOCIAL ACTIVITIESBadminton Social59830857pm Sun
Ladies Football Social79830858pm Sun
FACILITIESMultipurpose hall ( basketballbadminton football climbing wall andvolleyball courts) Outdoor footballcourt with running track (Pitch 4)25-meter swimming pool AwsajRecreation Mixed Fitness CenterLadiesrsquo 983142itness room StudioFor more information please contact
awsajrecreationqforgqa or call4454 2549
OPENING HOURSSat-Wed 7am-10pm Thurs 7am-Midnight Fri 1pm-Midnight
HEALTH AND FITNESS ACTIVITIESCircuit Class
Sun 4983085445pm Fitness Studio
Taebo Aero Class (Mixed)Thur 69830857pm
HEALTHCAREPrimary Health Care CenterSunndashThurs 730amndash830pmSat 129830858pm
SHOPPINGiSpot
Sat-Thurs 10am-6pm
SidraSat-Wed 7am-10pm Thurs 7am-12amFriday 1pm-12am
Tribe BookstoreSatndashThurs 8amndash9pm
XeroxSat-Thurs 9am-7pm
Kulud PharmacySat-Thurs 10am-8pm
DININGContinental CoSat-Thurs Breakfast 79830851030am Lunch11am-3pmDinner 59830858pm FridayLunch 19830853pmDinner 59830858pm
Papa JohnrsquosSat-Thur 10am-10pmFriday 198308510pm
Gloria Jeanrsquos CoffeesSun-Wed 8am-10pm Thurs 8am-11pm Friday 398308511pm
Tel 4480 0448
AL SHAQAB
THE CLUBChefrsquos Garden RestaurantDaily 11am-9pm
SHOPPINGLuLu ExpressDaily 7amndash1130pm
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 983142ind Qatar Foundation
Recreation Services on Facebook
EDUCATION CITYCLUBHOUSE
STUDENT CENTER
RECREATIONCENTER
AWSAJ
RECREATION CENTER
Have your event listed Send us an email qftqforgqa
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Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015 3News
RESEARCH Texas AampM Univer-
sity at Qatar (TAMUQ) hosted
the 26th International Conference
on Microelectronics (ICM 2014)
on 14-17 December at the Hilton
Hotel in Doha The three-day event
sponsored by industry collaborator
ExxonMobil Qatar is the premiere
conference on microelectronics in
the region bringing top internation-
al researchers and experts to discuss
and share the latest findings in mi-
croelectronics research
Dr Mark H Weichold Dean and
CEO of TAMUQ said the confer-
ence illustrated the importance of
industry and academic partnerships
in developing scientific solutions that
directly impact the international re-
search arena
ldquoThe conference highlights the
importance of microelectronics re-
search to advance information and
communications technologies and
its importance to fulfilling Qatarrsquos
National Research Strategy and
National Vision 2030 As part of its
commitment to Qatar National Vi-
sion 2030Texas AampM University at
Qatar is dedicated to the growth of
human capital and the expansion of
research in Qatar and globallyrdquo
The event covered topics such
as electronic circuits and systems
CAD tools and design and nano-
electronics
Mazen Saghir co-chair of ICM2014 and Associate Professor in
the Electrical and Computer Engi-
neering Program at TAMUQ said
ldquoMicroelectronics are the founda-
tion of modern information tech-
nology (IT) and IT is one of the
pillars of Qatarrsquos national research
strategy IT will play a crucial role in
transforming Qatarrsquos carbon-based
economy to an information-based
economy as expressed in Qatarrsquos
National Vision 2030rdquo
Alistair Routledge Vice President
of Production and Joint Interest
Manager ExxonMobil Qatar said
ldquoWith 18000 engineers and scien-
tists and 2000 PhDs at the center
of our operations ExxonMobil
remains convinced that increasing
proficiency in science technology
engineering and math (STEM)
subjects is critical to building an in-
novative diversified and competitive
workforcerdquo
Experts share thelatest 983142indings atconference onmicroelectronics
QCRI on winning form at BBC contestnTheQatarComputingResearchInstitute(QCRI)rsquosArabicLanguage
TechnologiesteamwonlsquoBestinShowrsquoattheBBCrsquosNewsHackevent
inLondonTheirprojecttranslatedBBCArabicvideointoEnglish
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ENGAGEMENTCommunity encouraged to discover QNLrsquos extensive online facilities
QATAR National Library (QNL) a
member of Qatar Foundation (QF)
is making its debut entry at the 25th
Doha International Book Fair which is
taking place at the Qatar National Con-
vention Centre (QNCC) from 7 to 17
January 2015
During the book fair QNL is en-
gaging with the community by helping
visitors register for the libraryrsquos onlineresources providing essential infor-
mation about its world-class databas-
es and involving families through fun
activities including traditional and
interactive childrenrsquos storytelling
activities
They are also offering further infor-
mation about QNLrsquos collections and
information resources including the re-
cently launched Qatar Digital Library
This yearrsquos Doha International Book
Fair is featuring thousands of books
from more than 30 countries high-
lighting some of the unique aspects of
Qatarrsquos culture and heritage
By sharing valuable information and
cultivating creativity QNL continuesto support Qatar Foundationrsquos mission
to increase human capital and promote
social development by providing access
to a wealth of resources through its ex-
ceptional selection of online databases
regular training programs and com-
munity engagement initiatives
Qatar National Library sharesopen access policy at Book Fair
Commenting on the libraryrsquos out-
standing contribution to the develop-
ment of the nationrsquos educational and
research sectors Dr Claudia Lux Pro-
ject Director QNL said ldquoThe Doha
International Book Fair is a valuable
opportunity for QNL to shed light on
the importance of the unmatched re-
sources we offer to both the local a nd
international communitiesldquoIn support of the nationrsquos jour-
ney towards becoming a knowledge-
based economy QNL continues to
make unparalleled research and edu-
cational resources available to the
people of Qatarrdquo
Saadi Al Said Associate Director of
Administration and Planning QNL
added ldquoQNLrsquos online resources have
been received extremely positively by
the community in Qatar and we now
have thousands of people from all
walks of life accessing our online data-
bases regularly
ldquoThe QNL team are at the Book
Fair to provide visitors from the local
and international reading communitiesa clear overview of the modern library
facilities on offer at QNLrdquo
QNLrsquos various resources and ser-
vices are on display at the Libraryrsquos
dedicated space at QNCC from 9am
to 1pm and 4pm to 10pm throughout
the duration of the exhibition
COMMUNITY A spirit of volunter-
ring for the benefit of the com-
munity in alignment with National
Vision 2030 was fostered by
Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) at
an inaugural celebration held
to mark United Nationrsquos Inter-
national Volunteer Day (IVD)
At the ROTA-organized event held
at the Hamad bin Khalifa Univer-
Thani ROTA Board Mem-
ber highlighted the vital contri-
bution that ROTA volunteers
make in enhancing communities
Dr Sheikha Al-Thani said ldquoROTA
is privileged to have such a rich pool
of volunteers and todayrsquos celebration
is for those who have invested signifi-
cant time and effort to help make a
difference in the lives of many peo-
sity (HBKU) Student Center 100
Qatar-based ROTA volunteers were
awarded certificates by the ROTA
National Programs Department
to acknowledge their achievements
and support The celebration was at-
tended by existing and new ROTA
volunteers sponsors and partners
During the ceremony Dr Sheikha
Aisha bint Faleh bin Nasser Al-
ple both locally and internationally
ROTA has brought together respect-
ed volunteers alongside new recruits
to welcome and provide a valuable
moment for knowledge-sharing as
we continue on ROTArsquos journey to
creating a brighter future for those
affected by war This is ROTArsquos op-
portunity to honor these incredible
and selfless local heroesrdquo
ROTA encourages a culture of volunteering
Teachers to share knowledge at forumnThe Second Annual Teaching and Learning Forum organized
by Qatar Foundationrsquos Pre-University Education Division is to
be held on 9 May 2015 Sir Ken Robinson an internationally
recognized leader in the development of education will be
the keynote speaker The forum will provide opportunities for
teachers to share their knowledge with colleagues in Qatar
QMAshowcasesitshigh-techmusictechnology
TheQNLstandat the25th DohaInternationalBookFair
2 News
ldquoQMArsquos missionis to developpromising youngtalent fromQatar and theregion to be thenext generationof world-classmusiciansrdquoMusic laboratoryto broaden
studentsrsquo creative horizons
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By using recycledpaperforthis issue ofQFTelegraph theenvironmentalimpacthas beenreduced by
Printedonrecycledpaper
NEWS IN BRIEF
Tajweed lessons to be held for ladiesnCommunityServices areorganizing Tajweed lessonsforthe
ladiesoftheQFCommunityThoseattendingthesessionswillbe
abletobecomemorepro983142icientinrecitingtheHolyQurrsquoanand
observethecorrectpronunciationofeveryletterwiththerulings
andcharacteristicswhichapplyto itTheclasseswillbeheldfrom
25Januaryto24February2015attheEducationCityClubhouse
CONTACTUS
TECHNOLOGY Qatar Music Academy to give students industry-standard training
STATE983085OF983085THE983085ART technology will
be music to the ears for students
who are developing their creative tal-
ents through Qatar Foundation (QF)
music educational programs
Qatar Music Academyrsquos (QMArsquos)
new music laboratory - developed with
the support of Occidental Petroleum
of Qatar Ltd (Oxy Qatar) and un-
veiled at a ceremony on 14 December
2014 - will allow young people to re-
ceive industry-standard training and
tuition
The laboratory at QMA a mem-
ber of QF focuses on the use of mu-
sic education software and specialist
composition equipment providing
an extra dimension to the programs
that QMA offers
Open to anyone over the age of 14
the laboratory will run a number of
music technology courses designed
to help students manage music soft-
ware enabling them to compose mu-
sic
Through the use of a range of ap-
plications students will be able to
compose their own musical ideas
immediately listen to and print their
compositions apply theoretical knowl-
edge to practical assignments and re-
cord samples and performances
They will also have the opportu-
nity to arrange music that studentscan perform in groups or orchestras
as the laboratory encourages them to
extend their range of knowledge and
their creative capabilities and helps
QMA prepare young people to pur-
sue careers in music
ldquoQMArsquos mission is to develop
promising new talent from Qatar and
the region to be the next generation of
world-class musiciansrdquo said Dr AbdulGhafour Al Heeti Principal QMA
Guests who attended the opening
of the music laboratory were given
a briefing on its technology and
software by Anne Marie Pigneacuteguy
Head of Western Music QMA be-
fore watching a demonstration of the
equipment conducted by Yassine
Ayari Music Teacher QMA
More than 500 students par-ticipate in QMArsquos Academic Music
Programme - which offers students
one-to-one lessons group theory
classes and ensemble practice out-
side normal school hours ndash and its
Music For All Programme which
provides musical activities for the lo-
cal community
Qatar Music Academy provides
an environment that encourages stu-dents to achieve their potential and
allows them to pursue a diverse range
of career options relating to the music
industry
Music laboratory to broadenstudentsrsquo creative horizons
Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015
SCIENCE The Department of Pathol-
ogy at Sidra Medical and Research
Center a member of Qatar Founda-
tion (QF) hosted an important event
at the Four Seasons Hotel on 7 De-
cember to mark a century of progress
in gynecological cytopathology and
to chart the future of this vital field in
Qatar and beyond
The symposium called The 1st
Century of Gynecological Cytopa-
thology The Pap Test ndash Then Now
and the Future was the latest in a se-
Without intervention it is projected
to increase by 25 perent in the next
10 years
As a disease that develops over time
it is also one of the most preventable
types of cancer mdash meaning awareness
can save lives through early detection
and diagnosis
ldquoCervical cancer remains a pre-
ventable disease if identified through
screening And with available and
proven vaccines effective against the
virus that causes cervical cancer the
ries of symposia hosted by Sidra to
raise awareness of key health issues
affecting women and children More
than 150 participants from across the
healthcare sector in Qatar attended
The symposium showcased the
research that led to the creation and
implementation of The Pap Test and
emphasized the potential effective-
ness of a structured screening pro-
gram for cervical cancer in Qatar
Cervical cancer remains a major
burden to womenrsquos health worldwide
human papilloma virus (HPV) the
disease can be overcome with a well-
managed preventive diagnostic and
therapeutic programrdquo said Nikolaos
Chantziantoniou Supervisor Cy-
topathology Sidra Medical and Re-
search Center
He added ldquoSidra along with its
partnering institutions will play a
leading role in developing the needed
foundations upon which to establish a
universal screening program for cer-
vical cancer in Qatarrdquo
copy2015QatarFoundationAllrights reservedNopartof
thispublicationmaybereproducedwithoutthewrittenpermissionofQatarFoundation
QF PLAYING ASIGNIFICANT ROLEIN QATARrsquoS MEDIAnThedevelopmentofldquoa
vibrantmediaecosysteminQatarrdquohasbeencelebratedinanannualreportpublished
byNorthwestern UniversityinQatar(NU983085Q)aHamadbin
KhalifaUniversity partneruniversityCommenting onthereportEnvisioningthe
FutureYearin Review201398308514DrEveretteDennisDeanand
CEONU983085Qsaidtheuniversityiscentraltotheldquodevelopment
anddirectionrdquoofmediainQatarldquoGreats trideshavebeentakeninnurturinga
vibrantmediaecosysteminQatarandNU983085Qisatthe
heartofitsdevelopmentanddirectionrdquohesaid
QATARFOUNDATIONRima IsmailPublicationsMa nagerEmail rismailqforgqaTel +974 4454 0960
Ghada SaadeHead ofTranslation and EditorialEmail gsaadeqforgqaTel +974 4454 0961
Asma Al BinaliPublicationsSpecialistEmail asalbinaliqforgqa
Followuson twittercomQF
and at facebookcomQatarFoundation
Submissions sought for WISE AwardsnWorldInnovationSummitforEducation(WISE)is nowaccepting
applicationsforthe2015 WISEAwardsTheAwardswill celebrate
sixinnovativeeducationalprojectsfor theirexcellenceandpositive
contributiontoeducationand highlightcreativeandeffective
initiativesin983142indingsolutionsto educationalchallengesThe
submissionperiodis openuntil1pm on15 January2015
Sidra symposium highlights important research
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THE enjoyment of the highest attain-
able standard of health is one of the
fundamental rights of every human
being These are the words of the
World Health Organization constitu-
tion and helping to achieve this aim
is the goal of the Qatar Foundation
(QF) initiative the World Innovation
Summit for Health (WISH)
Global healthcare is facing a
perfect storm of the threat posed by
non-communicable diseases ndash cardio-
vascular disease chronic lung disease
cancer diabetes ndash and the increas-
ing costs of treating them at a time
when many countries face significant
financial challenges Chronic condi-
tions are becoming more prevalent
costs are increasing and traditional
healthcare models are failing The
only way to emerge from this storm is
through innovation This is the cause
that WISH is committed to
often be found in how services are
financed organized and delivered
rather than gadgets and drugs It is in
the realm of healthcare policy where
partnerships across multiple sectors
need to be forged in order to advance
the agenda of human health WISH
is the first and the foremost global
community of people dedicated to
bringing together both technology
and policy under the banner
of innovation
More than 1000 members of
our global community will come
together from 17-18 February 2015
to attend our second Summit at
Qatar National Convention Centre
However WISH is not a conference
The Summit itself is simply the most
visible manifestation of what WISH
does during the remaining 363 days
of the year working with the greatest
minds in global healthcare to iden-
tify codify and spread the best ideas
from around the world translatingthem into policies that will make a
genuine and lasting difference
We are a community of the
impatient impatient with the slow
pace of progress but excited by the
opportunities for meaningful global
collaboration in healthcare Where
WISH is unique is that no other
forum unites stakeholders from as
many different countries and diverse
sectors ndash policymakers healthcare
providers researchers academics
and industry leaders
To be successful though WISH
needs to create genuine impact and
must be relevant at a local regional
and global level One of my most
satisfying experiences so far has
been our work with local healthcare
leaders the providers academic
researchers and the Supreme
Council of Health (SCH) We are
absolutely delighted with their
enthusiastic support and desire to
use WISH as a resource to provide
the best care for the population they
serve here in QatarThe commitment of WISH to deliv-
ering tangible benefits for the people
of Qatar and to contributing to the
vision and mission of QF is demon-
strated in many forms Our Young In-
novators platform champions the next
generation who will lead healthcare
into the future a Qatari stakeholder
is embedded in the research team for
each of WISH 2015rsquos seven research
forums shaping the content from a
local perspective and ensuring that
Qatar benefits first from the insights
and recommendations coming out
of the research We have collaborated
with SCH to promote the Qatar Men-
tal Health Strategy and to support
the upcoming Qatar Week for Patient
Safety The creation of the WISH
Implementation Taskforce allows
healthcare providers policymakers
and partners to review WISHrsquos inno-
vations and policy recommendations
ensuring they are translated to Qatarrsquos
population in the most relevant and
Egbert Schillings CEO World Innovation
Summit for Health explains how a global
community created by the QF initiative
is committed to creating a better world
through collaboration and fresh thinking
Quality healthcareis at the core of athriving society
ldquoWe are a community of theimpatient impatient with the slowpace of progress but excited by theopportunities for meaningful globalcollaboration in healthcarerdquo
effective way And WISHrsquos commit-
ment to relevance at a local level is the
reason why WISH 2015 will host a
panel on Islamic Bioethics and Genet-
ics making the Summit a showcase
for an issue of huge importance to
Qatar from which the benefit will
spread beyond the country and
the region
Access to quality healthcare and
quality education are at the core of
any thriving society The brilliance of
the vision of Her Highness Sheikha
Moza bint Nasser Chairperson
of Qatar Foundation and Founder
of WISH is to make a difference
in these two pivotal but complex
areas WISH is an enterprise that has
no equal anywhere in the world and
I believe that only an initiative of QF
could attain that status
Our goal is to be able to say thatglobal healthcare improved because
WISH exists that WISH brought
about change that would otherwise
not have happened that a policy in-
novation was adopted because those
who embraced it learned about it
through our research If we can say
this and if someone somewhere is
making a difference in healthcare be-
cause of WISH then we can say that
we have succeeded in our goals But
as one very famous innovator put it
so well ldquoVision without execution is
hallucinationrdquo The WISH team and
its community of collaborators are
committed to making the vision of
better global and local health a real-
ity We look forward to many more
joining us in this endeavor
WISH Forums are a key part of an ongoing global mission all year round to inspire
bull Communicating complexhealth messages
bull Delivering affordablecancer care
bull Dementiabull Diabetesbull Patient safetybull M ental health and
wellbeing in children andyoung people
bull Universal healthcarecoverage
WISH 2015
FORUMTOPICSWILL
BEPRESENTEDAT
bull Obesitybull Mental healthbull Accountable carebull End-of-lifebull Road tra1047296ic injurybull Patient engagementbull Antimicrobial resistancebull Big data amp healthcare
WISH 2013
FORUMTOPICSPRESENTEDAT
INNOVATION
PUBLICHEALTH
H YG IE NE N UT RI TI ON M ED IC IN E TECHNOLOGY
Healthcare is one of the great
success stories of the last 100 years
with more people globally living
longer healthier and more produc-
tive lives Much of this success is
due to innovation in public health
medicine hygiene nutrition and
technology Healthcare innovation
involves a range of activities around
the development uptake and adop-
tion of new approaches that generate
value in terms of quality administra-
tive efficiency the patient experienceand patient outcomes Often when
people think of innovation in health-
care there is a tendency to focus on
medicines and devices The reality is
that these alone will not bring about
the fundamental change in healthcare
that we need The greatest unrealized
potential for global healthcare can
QF Telegraph helpsyou make the mostof your time at QatarFoundation (QF)
Doyouhaveaquestionyou
wantansweredEmailusat
qftqforgqaandwewilldo
ourbesttohelpyou
nWhatisthe QatarDigital
Library(QDL)
Qatar Digital Library
has been developed by
Qatar National Library
a member of Qatar
Foundation (QF) in
partnership with The
British Library It is
making a vast archive
featuring the cultural
and historical heritage
of the Gulf and wider
region freely available
online for the first time
Included are archives
maps manuscripts sound
recordings photographs
and much more complete
with contextualized
explanatory notes and
links in both English and
Arabic
nWhatcanI983142indonQDL
Content currently
available on the QDL was
developed during the first
phase of the partnership
reaching a total of 500000
images by the end of 2014
nHowdoIaccessthe
resources
The aim is to make aworld-class resource freely
available for everyone ndash
from those with a general
interest in the history of
the Gulf to the academic
researchers undertaking
groundbreaking research
The QDL will transform
the study of Gulf history
improving understanding
of the Islamic world
Arabic cultural heritage
and the modern history of
the Gulf You can directly
access the resources by
visiting wwwqdlcom
There is no registration
required
6 QF Spotlight Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015
MEMBERS of the Qatar Foundation
(QF) community can make use of a ne w
recreation space thanks to the opening
of Education Cityrsquos new West Green
Spine sport and recreation arena on 14
December 2014
The area which encourages healthy
exercise is now open for students QF
staff their families and the general
public to enjoy
Managed by Awsaj Recreation the
West Green Spine can be used for bas-
ketball volleyball and football and an
area is provided for relaxation fitness
and family enjoyment
Its unveiling comes as QFrsquos Open
Campus initiative designed to enable
easier access to Education City and to
allow more people to experience QF is
implemented
Engineer Jassim Telefat Group Ex-
ecutive Director Capital Projects and
Facilities Management and Moham-med Al Naimi Director Community
Affairs Support Services Directorate
attended the West Green Spine open-
ing ceremony
Engineer Telefat said ldquoThe West
Green Spine is a great open space that
we are very keen for the community to
experience and enjoy
ldquoIndeed at QF we are committed
to the Open Campus initiative so we
are extending an invitation to the wider
community of Qatar to visit and utilize
the West Green Spine It offers many
fantastic opportunities for recreation
and entertainment and we hope that it
will also attract many familiesrdquo
Engineer Telefat told QF Telegraph
that QF was seeking to increase thenumber of open spaces available
for sport at Education City saying
ldquoThis strategy is not only focused
around National Sport Day which
takes place on the second Tuesday of
February every year - this year on 10
February 2015 - but also seeks to en-
courage people to find time for sport
West Green Spine sports arenaa boost for health and 983142itness
ldquoRecreation Services is committedto promoting sport and healthylifestyles among the QF communitythrough the provision of highquality facilities and the WestGreen Spine is the newest of theserdquo
so that they can lead a fit and healthy
lifestylerdquo
Fahad Al Ansari Manager Recrea-
tion Services Support Services Direc-
torate QF said ldquoRecreation Services
is committed to promoting sport and
healthy lifestyles among the QF com-
munity through the provision of high-
quality facilities and the West Green
Spine is the newest of these We hopethat its facilities will encourage people
to maintain and enhance their fitness
as the greatest wealth that we have in
our lives is our healthrdquo
The unique facilities at West Green
Spine have been designed with a spe-
cial focus on children of all ages and
its features encourage development
and education through creative and
sensory play At the northern end a
large plaza provides adequate space
for small events and activities while
towards the southern end of the park
the facilities provide for a range of age
groups and sports interests including
basketball volleyball five-a-side foot-
ball and a custom designed skate park
The new facility showcases QFrsquos
commitment to promoting and provid-
ing comprehensive sports and recrea-
tion services by promoting a healthy life
style among the Education City com-
munity in a fun and safe environment
through the provision of high qual-
ity facilities and the implementation of
effective social programsclassesevents
and activities
The official opening also featured
a football competition for QF com-
munity members under the age of 12
in addition to basketball and volleyballcompetitions As well as taking part in
the many sporting activities offered ex-
cited youngsters were also able to view
the Italian Super Cup Trophy which
was brought to the West Green Spine
for visitors to see ahead of the com-
petitionrsquos final between Juventus and
Napoli in Doha on 22 December 2014
FACILITIESLocal community encouraged to experience new QF recreational facilities
EngineerJassimTelefatGroupExecutiveDirectorCapitalProjectsandFacilitiesManagementand
MohammedAl NaimiDirectorCommunityAffairsSupportServicesDirectorate inspecttheWestGreenSpinefacilitiesduringthe openingceremony
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Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015 9Students
Wafa Suwaileh
I CHOSE to do my Masters in
Conservation Studies at UCL
Qatar a partner university ofHamad bin Khalifa Univer-
sity due to my strong interest
in studying the conservation
of Qatarrsquos culture and heritage
and also because not many peo-
ple are specialized in this field
As the first student from the
Qatar Science Leadership Pro-
gram to take up this course at
UCL Qatar my goal is to com-
plete my Masters degree and
then to go on to achieve a PhD
The knowledge and experiences
I will gain will help me to achieve
Qatar National Vision 2030
It is important to preserve and
conserve our culture and herit-
age in Qatar especially since Qa-
tar is growing at such a fast pace
What I am studying is a part of
my history culture and identity
As UCL Qatar students we have
learned how to assess the histori-
cal value of our surroundings
and not take it for granted
During the first few monthsof my course the benefits of the
course enhanced my research
skills in this specialization as
I learned conservation tech-
niques by working in the lab
for many hours
Studying the principles of
conservation of specific objects
and learning about their care
and management and how to
monitor their environment has
been a learning curve for me
One of my treasured experi-ences on the course was partici-
pating in a conservation project
at Sheikh Faisal Museum We
WafaSuwailehMScConservationStudiesUCL Qatar
conserved archaeological ob-
jects in order to reduce their
deterioration and improve theirappearance so that they could
be put on display at the mu-
seum
What I love about my course
is that classes are taken not only
within the four walls of the class-
room but outside as well where
we can have a practical experi-
ence of what we are learning
This way we get to interact with
the local community and net-
work with other organizations
with respect to this field
I also had the opportunity
to participate in a project at
Msheireb Arts Centre where
we learned how to bring order
amongst disorganized objects
in a room Due to the training
we had received we could give
suggestions on how to conserve
and maintain the antique col-
lections in order for them to be
passed from one generation to
the next as I strongly believe
that lsquoif you donrsquot have a pastyou donrsquot have a futurersquo
Irsquom proud to study here at
UCL Qatar as this is my au-
thenticity and identity to dis-
cover and preserve my roots
to lead and do my best in help-
ing to achieve Qatar National
Vision 2030 and take it upon
myself to educate the future
generation about their his-
tory UCL Qatar faculty and
staff are extremely supportive
and helpful and are known to
follow an lsquoopen doorrsquo policy
where we are encouraged to ap-
proach them at any time for any
support or advice Personal tu-
tors make it easier to exchange
experiences and share knowl-
edge and in doing so further
enhance our conservation ex-
perience
For all those whose heart lies
in conservation studies this
course is for you and in the
near future I would love to ini-tiate a conservatorsrsquo communi-
ty where we can work together
and achieve our dreams as one
Conserving heritage forthe good of the country
Students are inspired by Oscar-winnerCREATIVITY Students and fac-
ulty members of Virginia Com-
monwealth University in Qatar
(VCUQatar) a partner of Hamad
bin Khalifa University participatedin A Conversation with Joan Gratz
The lecture by the Academy Award-
winning animator was organized in
collaboration with Doha Film insti-
tute and Qatar Animation Center
During the lecture students were
given an insight into various tech-
niques of animation and heard
how Gratz herself started out as
a painter and how exciting it was
when she made her first mov-
ing images using photographs
Gratz who won her Oscar for herfilm animation Mona Lisa Descend-
ing a Staircse in 1992 explained
her unique animation style to the
students who watched some of the
films she directed and discussed
the techniques she used while de-
veloping them Following each
film Gratz answered questions
from the members of the audience
Gratz told the QF Telegraph ldquoAni-
mation is a field that requires im-
mense patience and tolerance for
tedium But it is also very rewardingand I hope some of these students
will find inspiration in the work they
will see todayrdquo
She told the students that passion
and creativity combined with skill
and fortitude was the route to creat-
ing their own identity in the anima-
tion industry
ldquoI strongly
believe that
if you donrsquot
have a past
you donrsquot
have a futurerdquo
din said ldquoAt our initial meeting with
THIMUN Qatar we discussed the
challenges around their film festival
submissions process and the solu-
tion was clear - we needed to digitize
the entire process by creating online
forms and integrating a file upload
systemrdquo
ldquoWITH the support of our faculty
mentor we created a variety of pro-
totypes that went through multiple
phases functionality and usability
tests After 13 weeks of work we
managed to deliver a fully functional
solution along with the necessary
documentation to ensure future im-
provementrdquo
Prior to the creation of this digi-
tal system film festival participants
submitted hard copies of their entries
through CDs and USB drives Regis-
tration forms were also handwritten
and manually converted to a digital
format for processing The newly
designed platform by the CMU-Q
students simplifies this entire process
and streamlines all the administrative
and processing elements of the THI-
MUN Qatar Northwestern Univer-
sity Film Festival submissions ldquoThe new platform is extremely
important to the film festival since it
allows easy access and a very con-
venient solution for the submissions
that come to us from all around the
worldrdquo said Mohammed Al-Malek
Head of the THIMUN Qatar North-
western Film Festival ldquoThe new
platform makes it easier for the film-
makers to submit their movies also
takes the whole film festival to a new
level in terms of how we appear to
the publicrdquo he added
INFORMATION systems students
from Carnegie Mellon University in
Qatar (CMU-Q) partner of Hamad
bin Khalifa University recently part-
nered with The Hague International
Model United Nations (THIMUN)
Qatar Northwestern University Film
Festival to develop an online plat-
form to ease the submission processfor participating student filmmakers
CMU-Q senior information sys-
tems students Sakib Mahmoud
Abdulrahman Takiddin and Prince
Abraham developed the online sub-
mission system as part of their cap-
stone project under the supervision
of THIMUN Qatarrsquos IT Coordina-
tor and CMU-Q alumni Abhay
Valiyaveettil The students were
mentored by Divakaran Liginlal
Associate Teaching Professor of In-
formation Systems CMU-Q Takid-
TECHNOLOGY IT innovators partner with THIMUN Qatar
CMU983085Q students createdigital platform for festival
CMU983085QstudentswithTHIMUNQataro1047296icials
Student Spotlight8
NEWS IN BRIEF
55 STUDENTSCOMPLETECARNEGIEMELLONrsquoSLANGUAGEBRIDGESPROGRAMnCarnegieMellon
UniversityinQatar
(CMU983085Q)apartner
UniversityofHamadbin
KhalifaUniversityhas
successfullycompleted
itsseventhLanguageBridgesprogramSince
itbeganin 2010more
than700participants
havegraduatedfromthe
student-ledprogramIn
collaborationwith QFrsquos
ReachOutToAsia (ROTA)
CMU983085Qstudentsandstaff
volunteeredto teachbasic
EnglishtoQF servicestaff
aspartof theprogramThe
eight-weekcoursewas
successfullycompletedby
55participants
ldquoThe programwas veryeducationaland interactiveand is one of thebest practicalactivities thatGU983085Q providesfor its studentsrdquoWorkshop honesdiplomacy
skillswhen resolving acrisis
THIRTY students from Georgetown
University in Qatar (GU-Q) a
partner university of Hamad bin
Khalifa University were recently
given an opportunity to develop
practice and test their negotiation
and strategic decision-making skills
in a simulation exercise about a
fictional maritime claim conflict
in the South China Sea GU-Qrsquos
flagship diplomacy training event
the International Negotiation and
Crisis Simulation Exercise was held
in conjunction with Georgetownrsquos
Institute for the Study of
Diplomacy in Washington DC
The annual crisis simulation deals
with a hypothetical situation that
reflects real-world trends or events
Dr Christine Schiwietz Assistant
Dean for Academic Affairs GU-Q
and program organizer said ldquoThe
crisis simulation is a tremendous
learning opportunity for our students
studying international affairs here
at GU-Q They have to know not
only what their own interests are
but also the interests of everyone else
involved and then they have to use
critical thinking skills and diplomatic
negotiation tactics to try and find a
resolution that everyone can agree
upon These are vital skills that will
empower our students in both a
personal and professional capacity
whatever career path they choose not
only for those going into the Foreign
Servicerdquo
The students also participated
in a negotiation workshop open
to all GU-Q students in order to
hone their diplomacy skills where
participants were introduced to
the fundamental principles of
interest-based negotiation found
in the famous book Getting to Yes
How to Negotiate Agreements Without
Giving In In the weeks before the
crisis simulation participants read
a background paper and received
the mock scenario with a file that
describes their assigned countryrsquos
position and interests
The workshop concluded with
a special presentation by Dr Jim
Seevers Director of Studies at
the Institute for the Study ofDiplomacy Georgetown University
Washington DC who discussed
basic diplomatic functions such as
dialogue advocacy and negotiation
and also fielded questions from the
students taking part
ldquoThe crisis simulation was very
engaging and it made us look at
DIPLOMACYGU-Q students practice their negotiation skills in simulation exercise
Workshop hones diplomacyskills when resolving a crisis
ldquoThe program allowedstudents to learn tomanoeuver around variouscrisis situations to emergewith a peaceful solutionrdquo
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how a crisis would be dealt with
according to the United Nations
standard It felt very real and made
us think deeply about the topicrdquo
said Jyostna Subramaniam student
GU-Q who was participating in
the exercise for the second time
She explained that the simulation
exercise and the workshops prior
to that helped develop various skills
including the art of negotiation and
debating
For Sheba George student
GU-Q it was an opportunity that
allowed aspiring diplomats to
practice diplomacy in a controlled
environment ldquoThe materials
provided covered a wide range of
issues and policies that a country
would have to adhere to when faced
with an international crisis and theprogram allowed students to learn
to manoeuver around various crisis
situations to emerge with a peaceful
solution despite the crisis at hand
The program was very educational
and interactive and is one of the
best practical activities that GU-Q
provides for its studentsrdquo
GU983085Qstudentstakepartin theworkshop
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Whoisyourrolemodel
My role model is His Highness
Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al
Thani Amir of Qatar who
at a young age accepted a
challenge given to him by His
Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin
Khalifa Al Thani the Father Amirto lead the state of Qatar to achieve
its strategic objectives
Nameamemorablemomentwhich
hashappenedto youwhileyou
havebeenworkinghereatQF
The biggest highlight of my journey
with QF was when my management
nominated me to represent the QF
Finance Department in a job-
shadowing project with Bedayacenter This was aimed at providing
awareness to younger graduates
about working in finance
positions
Whatisyourgreatestambition
My greatest ambition is to become an
effective leader and a role model who
inspires others and represent mycountry internationally on different
occasions I also aspire to affect many
peoplersquos lives positively and make an
optimistic difference whenever and
wherever I can
WhatisthelastQF-relatedevent
youattended
I recently visited QFrsquos tent at Darb
Al Saai during the Qatar National
Day celebrations The tent was very
carefully planned and organized
and it provided a wonderful
opportunity for many thousands of
visitors to come and discover QF
for themselves and to find out more
information about it
Whatisthebestpieceof adviceyou
havereceivedsofarin yourlife
I constantly familiarize myself with
quotes from successful people as
I believe they are valuable as they
are based on real life experience
ldquoOpportunities donrsquot happen You
create themrdquo is a quote from ChrisGrosser a successful photographer
Thatrsquos my favorite right now
Whatmadeyouwanttobe apartof
QatarFoundation
I decided to join Qatar Foundation
(QF) as a graduate trainee not only
to enhance my own knowledge
and skills but also to play a role in
helping to transform the countryrsquos
hydrocarbon-based economy to aknowledge economy in fulfillment of
Qatar National Vision 2030
Whatdoyouthinkis thesecretof
personals uccess
In my opinion the secret of personal
success is holding information
Information is power and by
possessing valuable information a
person becomes educated Without
knowledge and information there is
no room for development and future
improvement
Doyouindulgeinanysports
activity
Squash is one of my oldest hobbies
and I used to play with the Qatar
youth team in the Qatar Squash
Federation I still practice with my
friends from time to time
Whatisyourfavoriteplacetovisit
inQatar
Most young Qatari people would
have the same answer Sealine is oneof my favorite places to spend my
time away from busy city life
Abdulla KanoFinance Business Partner QF Finance Directorate talksabout his role models achievements and ambitions
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Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015 11Behind the Scenes
AS QATAR Foundation (QF) reaches
its 20th anniversary milestone its
continuing mission to unlock and
develop human potential is proving
inspirational to visitors from around
the world
Over the past four years more than
2000 guests have been received at the
QF Visitor Center where they have
been given an insight into the work
carried out by QF as it seeks to nur-ture the future leaders of Qatar
Meticulous planning and detailed
organization goes into each visit with
preparations taking between five days
and two weeks depending on the
availability of all parties
According to Fahad Al Hajjaji
Head of Protocol and Visitors Rela-
tions Communication Directorate
there is a growing interest in the work
of QF from across the world and
these visits play a key role in high-
lighting QFrsquos objectives motivations
and achievements
Over the last two decades QF has
made a notable contribution towards
empowering Qatar and the region
through its work in education science
and research and community devel-
opment and this mission is conveyed
to the guests QF promotes a culture
of excellence in Qatar and furthers
its role in supporting an innovative
and open society that aspires to d e-
velop sustainable human capacity
social and economic prosperity for aknowledge-based economy
He said ldquoWe welcome an array of
prestigious visitors and we place great
value on having the opportunity to
share with them the vision and mis-
sion of QF During the visits dignitar-
ies meet with senior QF management
who share the QF story with them As
QF enters into its third decade of op-
eration it is of utmost importance that
we share the values achievements and
goals of QF with a wider audience in-
cluding Very Very Important Persons
(VVIPS) and influential figures on the
global stage who visit QFrdquo
The dignitaries are taken first to
the Visitor Center currently located
at Qatar Academy QF Speakersrsquo Bu-
reau ambassadors do a presentation
for the visitors shedding light on the
different pillars of QF education sci-
ence and research and community
development
The Visitor Center also has a three
dimensional model of the Education
City master plan and it gives the
guests a better understanding of QFrsquos
infrastructure
ldquoDuring these visits QF manage-
ment members and the visiting guests
share ideas and discuss opportunities
for collaborationrdquo said Al Hajjaji
ldquoSenior management members
also explain QFrsquos role in achieving the
objectives of Qatar National Vision2030 to achieve a knowledge-based
economy Direct partnerships have
been forged with leading organiza-
tions to help carry QFrsquos messages to
new audiences and these visits lead to
increased awareness and collabora-
tion with the foundation throughout
the worldrdquo
He added ldquoThese visits are usu-
ally the first step in building long last-
ing collaborations and relationships
between QF and other entities from
around the world
ldquoOften these visits open doors for
sharing of knowledge and resources
which prove beneficial not just to QF
but to the visiting entity as wellrdquo
The visitors are also requested to
sign the Visitor Book where they can
share their impressions of what they
think about QF The comments are
valuable in providing feedback about
the experience that visitors have had
The list of visitors to QF over the last
20 years reads like a Whorsquos Who of the
most influential people in the world
ferently depending on who the guest
is and what the purpose of their visit
to QF is
ldquoOnce we receive a visit request via
telephone calls emails and fax we
request the sender to fill in an appli-
cation form to describe the purpose
of the visit In the application form
potential visitors can also indicate
what they would like to see at QF
and request for tours or meetings
with specific individual departments
universities or members of QFrdquo
Al Hajjaji and his team are required
to consider a number of factors while
organizing a visit For instance they
need to ensure that the Visitor Center
will be available and also that a QF
Speakersrsquo Bureau member can be on
Due to the increasing number ofvisitors and continuous expansion of
QF a new Visitor Center is set to open
in 2015 Eid Al Sayed Events Man-
ager Communication Directorate
said ldquoWith the continuous expansion
of QF there is increasing interest from
external entities including govern-
ments ministries research and devel-
opment organizations and businesses
To showcase the best of what QF has
to offer we will be moving into a big-
ger location in the near futurerdquo
The Protocol Department is the
front window to all guests visiting
QF The departmentrsquos task is one of
constant high profile professionalism
and continuously demonstrating the
highest level of organizational skills
Prior to the visitors arriving at Ed-
ucation City the Protocol and Visitor
Relationsrsquo team spends a consider-
able amount of time planning and
organizing the visit
Ali Muhannadi Visitors Relations
Specialist Communication Directo-
rate said ldquoEach visit is organized dif-
Spreading the inspirational message far and wideVisitors learn all about QFrsquos mission
hand to facilitate a presentation at the
required time They must also ensure
that all security precautions have been
considered
The protocol team also liaises in-
ternally with individual heads of all
the QF communications channels
to ensure that appropriate coverage
is given to each visit As a result ar-
ticles may appear in QF publications
such as the QF Telegraph or in The
Foundation magazine or on the QF
internal portal Maktabi For some
visits the QF press office will pro-
vide all media outlets across Qatar
with a press release to ensure cover-
age within the wider community and
there may also be coverage of a visit
on QF Radio
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ldquoWe place great value on havingthe opportunity to share with anarray of prestigious visitors thevision and mission of QFrdquo
HisExcellencyFernandoLorenzo
UruguayrsquosMinisterofEconomics
andFinance
HisExcellencyMrBlaiseCompaore
PresidentofBurkinaFaso
HerExcellencyMariegravemeFaye
SalltheFirstLady ofSenegal
CLMaxNikias Presidentofthe
UniversityofSouthernCalifornia
HisExcellencyDr
YukiyaAmato
DirectorGeneral
ofthe
International
AtomicEnergy
Association
FirstLadyMs AndriMoustakoudi
wifeofHis ExcellencyMrNicos
AnastasiadesPresidentofthe
RepublicofCyprus
MartinQuinnPoliticalandEconomicCounselortothe
AmbassadoroftheUnitedStatesof AmericainQatar
Focus10Writeto usqftqforgqa
THURSDAY8JANUARY2015
RESIDENTS and citizens of
Qatar were given an insight
into contemporary Mid-
dle Eastern photography at a
recent exhibition organized by
Virginia Commonwealth Univer-
sity in Qatar (VCUQatar)Conflu-
encePhotographic-based Work from the
Contemporary Middle East brought
together the work of Atfal Ahdath
George Awde who is Assistant Profes-
sor of Photography at VCUQatar and
Ali Cherri for the first time in Qatar
The exhibition held at the Gallery in
VCUQatar concluded on 24 Decem-
ber 2014 It also featured a panel dis-
cussion with the artists
The exhibition of contemporary
photography and video installation
from across the Middle East demon-
strated how the photograph is part of
everyday life around the world and is
used as a medium to preserve fleeting
moments of the mundane the person-
al and the intimate as well as the mon-
umental the global and the public It
Photography provides excitingperspectives
also explored the medium itself ndash the
richness of possibilities directions and
journeys that are open to the artist who
uses photography in its broadest sense
as a starting point or confluence in his
her work Caitlin Doherty Exhibitions
and Speaker Curator VCUQatar said
ldquoConfluence has been a hugely excit-
ing show to curate Each of the artists
uses their medium in new and dynam-
ic ways and explores themes that are
relevant to them personally but also to
society in a broader sense In this way
they invite us to participate in conver-
sations and prompt us to challenge
previously held notions of what pho-
tography is and what it can berdquo
Awde added ldquoItrsquos an exciting time
for photography in Doha - and across
the region This exhibition is a great
opportunity to challenge notions of
the medium here at VCUQatar Itrsquos
also about bringing the broader com-
munity into this conversation of the
possibilities of photo-based practices
across disciplinesrdquo
Qatar given an insight into contemporary Middle Eastern images at exhibition
CultureReview
OneoftheinstallationsattheVCUQatarexhibition
ldquoItrsquos an excitingtime forphotographyin Doha - andacross theregionrdquoPhotographyprovidesexciting perspectives
NEWS IN BRIEF
CREATIVITYANDELEGANCEON DISPLAYnHundredsofQatar
Foundation(QF)
communitymembers
983142lockedtoQF Community
ServicesrsquoArtsandCraft
Fair2014whichtook
placeatthe Community
andRecreationCenter
on20December2014
Theexhibitmainlyhad
handmadeartandcrafts
itemsonsale thatincludedwalldecorationsbags
broochescardsceramic
lampsaccessorieshome
deacutecorjewelryclothing
giftsandmoreThe fair
alsohadan exclusive
half-hourcraftworkshop
forchildrenagedbetween
8and 12yearswhere
theylearnedcreativeand
innovativetechniques
tomaketheirvery own
handmadecrafts
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Outstandingsportsmanshipandhealthy
competitionwasat thecoreofthis yearrsquosQatar
Foundation(QF)ChampionsTrophyTwenty20tournamentthe983142inaleof whichtookplaceon13
December2014at theQFCricketGroundThe
eventfeatured12 topteamsfromaroundQatarrsquos
cricketingcircuitandhada totalof240players
participatinginthe league
OnthisoccasionAmalAl-ThaniExecutive
DirectorHealthSafetySecurityampEnvironment
(HSSE)DirectoratesaidldquoIexpressmygratitude
toallthe participatingteamsinparticularQFRecreationServicesandQFCCCommitteemembers
forsuccessfullyorganizingthistournamentunder
theHealthyLivingProgramshapedbyourteam
thattheycareaboutmostmdash health983142itnessand
lifebalancerdquoSheaddedthatQFis dedicatedto
promotinghealthand983142itnessnationwidetohelp
Qatarisadoptalifestylethatimprovestheiroverall
wellbeingandactivelongevity
MohammedAlNaimiDirectorCommunityAffairssaidldquoWe arefocusingonQFrsquoscommunity
developmentpillarbyorganizingtournaments
likethisWearefortunateenoughtohavetop class
facilitieswherewecan promotea healthylifestyle
toQFand thelocalcommunityWeare looking
forwardto nextyearandanothersuccessfuleventrdquo
13Sports
GAININGHEALTH ONECHALLENGEAT A TIME
nSupportServices
Directorate conducteda
two-month lsquoLose Weight
Challengersquoto encourage
QatarFoundation (QF)
staff faculty students
andcommunity
membersto gain
healthierhabitswhen it
comesto maintainingabalancedlifestyle Under
theirbannerof lsquoLose
Weight Stay Fitand Live
Strongrsquo the challenge
endedon 29 December
2014 atthe Fitness
Center AwsajRecreation
with the participants
vowingto make positive
lifestyle changesfor
a healthierand fuller
life Participantswere
also entitledto have
dietary consultations
with foodnutritionists
fromthe FoodServices
department
ldquoWe have topclass facilitieswhere wecan promotea healthylifestyle to thecommunityrdquoTopteamsfrom Qatarrsquos
cricketingcircuitbattle itout
Top teams from Qatarrsquos cricketing circuit battle it out
SPORT IN BRIEF
PRIVILEGE PROGRAMQFmembersareentitledtodiscountsandspecialratesatavarietyofoutletsandamenitiesuponshowingtheirQFID
ONGOINGOFFERS
Doha Bus 15
Titanium 2098308530
A l M al ak i Me nrsquos Re qu ir eme nt s 25
QatarAirways(Upto12for
sectorsoutsideGCCupto5
forsectorsi nside
theGCCsubjecttoconditions)
AXA(hometravelandvehicle
insurance) 10
M om ta zE duc at ion Ce nt re 1 0
The Little Engineer 30
Lollipops 20
Mosafer 15
Samsonite 15
Inglot 10
(Discountafter minimum
purchase
ofQR150)
Naturalizer 10
Levirsquos 15
Roots 20
Guess 15
Morgan 15
Lab 20
Karisma 10
Aldo 10
Dune 10
Bench 10
Garage 10
Arts ampGems WLL 2598308540
Al MuftahCenter 1098308535
TGI Fridays 10
DHLExpress 30
Aramex
(QFstafffreeshopandship
registrationQF students50
discount)
Nissan-SalehAlHamadAlMana
(SpecialpricelistonQFPortal)
QatarInternational Beauty
Academy-Tajmeel 20
NasserBinKhaledampSonsCo
(10onlaborchargesand30onspareparts)
Relax Spa 598308510
Ezmiralda Beauty Center 25
Piano Beauty Lounge 20
P ar ro t Pa l ac e (o ffe r onp ar ro ts a nd bi r ds ) 10 98308520
Al Muftah Jewellery 2098308550
Mouawad Jewellery 1098308535
Linarsquos Paris 20
Photo Zone 1598308520
Gulf Furniture 20
BlossomFlower Shop 30
Kiddy Zone 10
Moredetailsaboutoffersanddiscountsincludinganumberofsavingsonhotelratescanbefoundonthe QFPortalor byemailingpprogram
qforgqa
FollowusontwittercomQF facebookcomQatarFoundationTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015
Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015Community12
QFISofferssixMasterrsquosprogramsandthreeDiplomaprogramsforits students
Whatdoesyourjobrole
include
I am responsible for
organizing and co-ordinating
the Deanrsquos office operations
and procedures and liaising
with different parts of Qatar
Foundation (QF) I am the
QF Procurement focal point
for Qatar Faculty of Islamic
Studies (QFIS) and as
such I am responsible for all
purchases and co-ordination
between the end users in
QFIS QF Procurement and
suppliers I am also the board
secretary of the Advisory
Board in QFIS and I collect
details on all activities done
throughout the year to be
presented to the board The
organization of meetings
between board members both
in Qatar and abroad is also
part of my remit
Howdoes yourwork help
QF in itsmission to ful983142ill
QatarNational Vision 2030
The nation is now developing
at an unprecedented rate
and it is the duty of all
corporations and ministries
to effectively contribute
toward the achievement of
Qatar National Vision 2030
Within QF my job allows
me to contribute towards the
education and development
of human capital which is
one of the four pillars of
Qatar National Vision 2030
in line with the vision of Her
Highness Sheikha Moza bint
Nasser Chairperson of Qatar
Foundation
Whatdoes workingin Qatar
Foundation mean to you
Working in QF is an experience
incomparable to any around
the world QF by its nature is
a non-profit organization with
the sole goal of developing
the nationrsquos capacity to
achieve QF allows the local
workforce to collaborate with
international expertise in
achieving a common goal with
no commercial interests This is
amazing in all aspects
Whatwouldyou considerto
be the highlightsof yourjob
The highlights of my job lie
in the interaction I have with
other people I am privileged
to be able to interact with
people from all walks of life
with the goal of collaboration
Although one may find
this in other corporationswithin Qatar QF allows this
collaboration to happen on an
international level without any
businesscommercial interests
This is a rarity globally
Whatare the main
challengesthatyouface
Challenges within my work
are welcome I strive to attain
the feeling of achievement
on a constant basis and this
does not come without the
overcoming of challenges
Usually my challenges revolve
around putting puzzle pieces
together in order to achieve
a common goal It is truly
an honor to be able to do so
in such an encouraging and
productive work environment
DID YOU KNOW
Ta fida Younes
O f fice Manager ndash Deanrsquos O f fice
Qa tar Facult y o f Islamic S tudies
Winter Fun camp engageschildren of QF community
their intellectual social emotional
and physical well-beingrdquo
The young campers had their
hands full as they actively participated
in a variety of fun activities like pizza
making building block construction
ceramic painting and bowling alongwith other interactive workshops and
a selection of sporting events that in-
cluded football tennis table tennis
and swimming
ldquoWe enjoyed accommodating and
providing a healthy atmosphere for
all those who participated in the camp
during their winter break These
camps are a great opportunity to
keep the children active and healthy
rather than have them stay at home
Our instructors coached them and
got them to play all kinds of sports
and they really had a good timerdquo said
Simon Jones Supervisor Recreation
Services
Qatar National Library hosted a
storytelling session illustrated with
origami charades and a puppet show
that enthralled the young participants
and captured their attention as they
became part of the interactive session
They also learned different arts andcrafts at the art workshop where they
learned how to creatively make pencil
holders bookmarks envelope cases
and finger puppets
Al Ansari added ldquoThis camp
proved to be not only a unique cul-
mination of education fun art and
sporting events but was also an ex-
cellent platform for QF community
parents and children from different
backgrounds to network and inter-
act with each other bringing the QF
community closer togetherrdquo Face
painting jumping castles and games
were the highlights of the camprsquos fi-
nale at Education City Clubhouse
LAUGHTER and excitement filled the
air as Qatar Foundation (QF) commu-
nity children aged between 9 and 12
made the most of their winter break at
the Education City Winter Fun Camp
2014
The camp held at QF Communityand Recreation Center was held in
two separate sessions in order to ac-
commodate the high level of demand
They took place from 21 to 25 De-
cember 2014 and again between 28
December 2014 to 1 January 2015
Fatima Al Ansari Supervisor
Community Services spoke of the
camprsquos importance and significance
to the children ldquoThe second annual
winter camp was organized to deliver
an energetic and motivating atmos-
phere that would provide children
with a wholesome experience learn-
ing opportunities and recreational
activities that would help nurture
Healthy activities organized for youngsters
Childrenparticipateinvariousactivities
FajerAl Shamariparticipan t
ldquoIenjoyedtheswimmingactivitythe
storytellingandpuppetshowthe
mostinthiscampI madealotof new
friendsandIcanrsquotwaitto attendthis
campagainnextyearrdquo
AishaAyoubparticipant
ldquoIlovedmeeting theother participants
inthecampandweallgotalongso
wellIenjoyed allthe activitiesandthe
staffweresofriendlyandnicetous
Theswimming instructorespecially
madeitafunexperiencefor
usandIlearnedhowto
makeabagintheart
workshoprdquo
HouraHussain Hajiparti cipant
ldquoThecampwassomuchfun and
overallan interestingexperience
Ilearnedhowtoplay tennisand
createdifferentkindsof artwork
AboveallIenjoyedmakingnew
friendsandIcanrsquotwait
toshowmyfamily
allwhatI learnt
hereattheWinter
Funcamprdquo
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Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015 Whatrsquos On 15
1 Research into which field was the topic of discussion at
the recently held conference hosted by Qatar Biomedical
Research Institute
2 What lessons are being organized for the ladies of the QF
Community at the Education City Clubhouse
3 Students of Georgetown University in Qatar
demonstrated what type of skill at the International Crisis
simulation event
4 Who manages the newly opened West Green Spine
recreation area
5 Name the exhibition organized by VCUQatar which
showcased photographic based work from the
Contemporary Middle East
6 For how many years now has Qatar Foundation served
the people of Qatar
7 Which team sport was played at QFrsquos Champions Trophy
event
8 Which language technology team of QCRI won Best in
Show at the BBCrsquos News Hack
9 Which fruit helps to keep you hydrated and aids
digestion
10What was the focus of the international conference
organized by Texas AampM University at Qatar at the
Hilton Hotel
D V B A V H T J A A C X X F G S O R Y H
Y J M U H A B L I Y P P P U C C K X F G
C P A H J Q D Z W Q E G K I K X D O O U
L Y T W K N I K O X P D N T K P F Q S R
N Z E G E C V G T C V O B D T W L S F C
H E Z Z I Y O V W I R O V C G D B T O O
D V G B M F C W Y T I I L I U I J A U N
P O A O T Z J U C U D M U T N W O C U F
S R E N T T J E Y R D B V Q Q P C E H L
A E D K X I L N E U R O S C I E N C E U
O F I T F E A O O Y N M T V P C M H N E
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WORLD Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)an initiative of Qatar Founda-
tionhas published Learning ReimaginedHow the connected society is transforming
learning Written by Graham Brown-Martin Founder of Education Design Labs
and illustrated with images by award-winning photographer Newsha Tavakolian
this third WISE Book explores how the digitally connected society is transforming
learning
The book offers unique perspectives from around the world on the most in-
novative ways to approach todayrsquos pressing educational challenges at all levels and
in diverse environments and it aims to help spread some of the latest thinking and
new models of creative action in education
This WISE Book has taken the author and photographer on a world tour to
BrazilChinaGhanaIndiaJordanLebanonQatarSingaporethe United Arab
Emirates the United Kingdom and the United States They have visited schools
and met with educators and thought leadersThe book explores how todayrsquos edu-
cators are facing the challenge of what to teach and how to teach in a connected
societyUsing technol ogy as a touchstone the journey leads to a wider exploration
of why societies are shaped as they are the role of education systems within them
and how they may transform to meet tomorrowrsquos big challenges
LEARNINGREIMAGINED
PublicationsReview
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AT A TIME when road safety is of
the utmost importance due to
constant expansion and devel-
opment in Qatar Qatar Foun-
dationrsquos (QFrsquos) Health Safety
Security amp Environment (HSSE)
Department is adopting special
measures to ensure the safety and se-
curity of all those who travel within Ed-
ucation City Besides the introduction
of road patrols a speed limit of 40kph
has now been introduced for everyoneto follow
Amal Al Thani Executive Director
HSSE explained why it is so important
for everybody to adhere to the speed
limit when travelling around Educa-
tion City She said ldquoI t is a matter of
safety and security The Education
City campus is now open to the pub-
lic which means many vehicles are
coming in from outside and crossing
the campus Since we encourage the
use of bicycles and walking along the
pedestrian routes many people of all
ages are crossing the roads So if the
vehiclesrsquo speed was not controlled
then Education City would not be a
safe place to enter and enjoyrdquo
Al Moataz Ahmed Land Light
Driver Facilities Management shared
his thoughts on the speed limit ldquoAs a
driver who drives and co-ordinates
the shuttle services around Educa-
tion City it is essential to abide by the
speed limitrdquo he said ldquo This is to ensure
that students faculty and QF com-
munity members who take the shut-tle buses are safe which is my main
priority apart from transporting them
At times while driving it feels a bit sl ow
but itrsquos better to be slow than be sorry
as reduced speed limits can save livesrdquo
HSSE directorate conducts orienta-
tion for new joiners and also conducts
various campaigns on road and be-
havior safety like lsquosmart and safe tips
for the roadrsquo for QF drivers Zain KAbdulla Driver said ldquoBefore a spe-
Education City imposes new speeding restriction to protect community
Speed limit is all about safety
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cific speed limit was implemented I
would get honked at or even overtaken
if I didnrsquot drive fast enough toward my
destination
ldquoThe introduction of the recent
speed limit of 40kph around Educa-
tion City has ensured a heightened
sense of discipline on the roads mak-
ing it safer for QF community mem-bers to drive around QF in ease and
also for pedestrians to safely cross
these roadsrdquo
Al Thani added ldquoAn assessment
of the roads and the times of the day
that we believe drivers might exceed
the speed limit have been identified
Radars and radar signs are placed on
these roads and almost all the lanes
in Education City are set at 40kph tomake it easier for the public to followrdquo
ldquoItrsquos betterto be slowthan be sorryas reducedspeed limitscan save livesrdquo Speed limit is all about safety
AS WELL as being extremely tasty ber-
ries are very good for your health and
make an excellent breakfast or dessert
when added to yogurt
All berries help to keep you hydrat-
ed as they have a high water content
and they also aid digestion because
they contain a great deal of fiber Ber-
ries such as redcurrants strawberries
raspberries and blackberries are rich
in antioxidants are thought to help
prevent and manage arthritis keep
blood pressure under control help
to lower cholesterol and also have a
beneficial effect on the heart
Berries are a good source of vita-
min C which is needed to maintain
healthy collagen in the body This
keeps the connective tissues of the
A good source for vitamins and 983142iber which aid digestion
QURrsquoANIC BOTANICGARDEN
Tried amp Tested
body in good condition and main-
tains cartilage which aids joint flex-
ibility
Berries contain significant amounts
of folic acid which helps to maintain
healthy red blood cells and is also a
very important part of a pregnant
womanrsquos diet because it helps to re-
duce the risk of central nervous sys-
tem defects such as spina bifida in
unborn babies
Raspberries are a particularly good
source of vitamins B1 B2 and B3
which help to keep nerves and mus-
cles healthy aid the release of energy
from food and promote the health of
the skin and the digestive system
Fresh berries provide the most
health benefits but dried berries are
also very good for you Drinking
juices made from fresh berries is also
a great way to enjoy the many health
benefits they provide
Berries known for health benefits
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Write to us qftqforgqaTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY 2015
21 January 2015
VCUQatar Atrium
Canvas Painting Class
17 24 and 31 January 2015
Qurm Hall Community andRecreation Center
10-1130am
Music Lessons
Guitar Piano Violin Voice
Clarinet Flute and
Saxophone
3 January ndash 20 June 2015
Second Floor Community
and Recreation Center
For registration please email
recreationcentreqforgqa
Doha Youth Forum
Orientation Session
14 January 2015
HBKU Student Center
Education City
Carnegie Mellon University
in Qatar Football Match
15 January 2015
Pitch 3 Qatar Foundation
6-7pm
Tajweed Lesson for Ladies
25 January - 24 February
2015
Al Khor Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Sunday and Tuesday
6-730pm
Facial Treat
7 and 14 January 2015
Assembly at Education City
Clubhouse
8-10am
Mother and Daughter
Beauty Day
22 January 2015
Second Floor Community
and Recreation Center
5-8pm
Art for Education
11 - 15 January 2015
AaQool Atrium Hall amp Ain
AlQot Theater Community
amp Recreation Center
Sunday 630pm - Opening
of exhibition and silent
auction
Monday ndash Thursday
10amndash9pm
Exhibition open
to public
EVENTS
JANUARY -
FEBRUARY 2015
8 Ball Billiard Tournament
9 January 2015
Games Room Education City
Clubhouse
3pm
Parent and Child Music Class
12 January ndash 18 March
2015
Dukhan Hall Education City
Clubhouse
Every Monday 4-5pm
Wednesday 10-11amfor children aged 6 months
to 5 years
Qurrsquoan Lesson
25 January ndash 24 February
2015
Al Khor Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Sunday and Tuesday
4-530pm
Mathaf Collection
Summary Part 1
Ongoing Exhibition
Permanent Collection
First Floor Galleries Mathaf
Arab Museum of Modern Art
All Day
Shirin Neshat Afterwards
Until 15 February 2014
Ground Floor Galleries
Mathaf Arab Museum of
Modern Art
For information visit mathaf
orgqaenexhibitions-list231-
shirin-neshat-afterwards
Chamber Music at Museum
of Islamic Art Telemann and
Mozart
8 January 2015 Atrium Museum of Islamic
Art (MIA)
6pm
Mixed Level Yoga
5-26 January 2015
Raslaffan Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Monday 5-615pm
Ashtanga Yoga
7-28 January 2015
Raslaffan Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Wednesday 6-715pm
Buchbinder Plays Brahms
10 January 2015
Opera House KataraCultural Village Building 16
730pm
IGLP Workshop 2015
2-11 January 2015
Hamad Bin Khalifa
University (HBKU) Student
Center
Arab Qatari Farm Trip
17 January 2015
Assembly at Education City
Clubhouse9am-12pm
Design and Social Change
Exhibition
12 January ndash 19 February
2015
VCUQatar Gallery amp
Atrium
All Day
Crossing Boundaries
Lecture Series Random
International
16 Listings Write to us qftqforgqaTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY 2015
THE COLORRUN24 January 2015
Qatar National Convention
Centre (QNCC)
The Color Run Qatar
is presented by Sahtak
Awalan Your Health First
an initiative from Weill
Cornell Medical College
in Qatar (WCMC-Q)
in association with the
Supreme Council of Health
and the campaignrsquos strategic
partners Qatar Foundation
Supreme EducationCouncil Qatar Petroleum
Occidental Petroleum
Qatar ExxonMobil and
Qatar Olympic Committee
The Color Run is a
five-kilometer run where
participants can run jog
walk under a shower of
colored powder
All activities below are for QF members and students only
COMMUNITY AND RECREATIONMOVIESTues Thurs and Sat Times 49830856pmOpen to all QF staff and familymembers Ain AlQot Theater 2nd Floor
Recreation Center For informationemail communitysupportqforgqa
HEALTHCAREThe Medical CenterSunndashThurs 7amndash4pm and Sat 8amndashnoon Tel 4454 1342
Nutrition ServicesSat 10amndash6pm Sun 8amndash4pm Mon10am-6pm Tues 10amndash6pm and Wed8amndash4pm Thu 8am-4pmTo schedule an appointment with anutritionist email nutritionclinicqforgqa
SPORT AND FITNESSSwimmingPublic swimming (Olympic pool ndash earlylaps only) SunndashThurs 5309912518amSchool swimming time 7amndash230pmSunndashThurs Public swimming230991251330pm (Olympic pool lapsonly) 330991251945pm (all three pools)Exceptions apply Fri and Satpublic swimming 8amndash945pmChildrenrsquos swimming courses QR250Call 4454 0801 for details
Jacuzzi Spa and SaunaFai Club (women) and Al Wahaa (men)run SatndashThurs 1991251945pm Closed FriFaculty and staff soccerPitch 1 69912518pm Sun
Volleyball SocialGreen 983142loor gym 4309912516pm Mon
Basketball Social
Green 983142loor gym 79912519pm Tues
Floorball SocialWooden 983142loor gym 79912519pm Tues and10amndash12noon Sat
Badminton SocialWooden 983142loor gym 69912519pm WedGreen 983142loor gym 10amndash1pm Fri
Squash SocialSquash court 59912517pm Thurs
Ladies only Squash court 49912515pm Sat
Heath and Fitness classes
Circuit Training (free)Mixed - Mon and Thurs 4991251445pmLadies only - Mon 4991251445pm andThurs 430991251515pm
SpinningSun 6983085630am and Wed 330983085430pm
Fitness EvaluationA new program to help membersdevelop a suitable exercise regimeContact any Community RecreationCenter 983142itness instructor for details SunndashThurs 53099125110pm
Ladiesrsquo AerobicsSun 530991251630pm Wed 49912515pm Free
Kids ActivitiesKids Squash Artyistic Class SmashTennis Swimming Classes at alllevels Gymnastics TaekwondoFootball For days and timings pleaseemail Community Recreation Centerat recreationcentreqforgqa or call4454 0772 4454 0801
SPORT AND FITNESSJacuzzi Spa and SaunaMale and female spas open from199125110pm every day except Tuesday
Circuit Training (Mixed)Wed Sat 5991251545pm Free
Tennis LessonsQR120 for a group lesson (4 weeks) forone hour Payment by credit card onlyContact Education City Clubhousefor details
Squash LessonQR500 for adult individual lessonevery Thur 1983085430pm and 898308510pmKids group class (598308512 years old) everyThur 59830857pm
Aqua Fitness ClassMon 998308510am
LADIESrsquo AEROBICSAero Step ClassSun 5983085545pm
Cross TrainingTues 91598308510am and 5983085545pm
Mats PilatesWed 5983085545pm
Additional Ladies only ClassMixed Level YogaMon 5983085545pm
Zumba ClassTues 69830857pm
Spinning ClassFri 10309830851130amContact Education City Clubhouse
DININGLebaina RestaurantSun-Wed 7amndash930pmThursndashSat 7amndash1030pmBreakfast served daily 799125111am
The GrillSun-Wed 59912519pmThurs-Sat 599125110pm
Meseika Snack BarSun-Wed 6991251945pmThursndashSat 69912511045pm
CLUBHOUSE MOVIESTuesdays (79830859pm - over 18s only)Thursdays (79830859pm) Fridays (39830855pm)and Saturdays (39830855pm) Open to allQF staff and family members ECClubhouseFor information emailclubhousecommunityqforgqa
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICESSunndashWed 8amndash10pmThursndashSat 8amndash11pm
OPENING HOURS7am-10pm
Swimming poolSun-Thurs 7am-3pm ndash Schools onlySun-Sat 39830856pm Public swimming Tues9am-noon 59830858pm women only Fri7am-6pm Public swimming
RECREATION ACTIVITIESKidsrsquo activitiesFootball Class (69830858 years) 49830855pm SunFootball Class (49830855 years) 998308510am SatBasketball classTues 49830857pm Fri 9am-3pm and Sat
10am-4pm
Taekwondo Class (698308512 years)29830853pm Tues and Thurs at Awsaj Studio
SwimmingOtters 59830856pm and 345983085445pm Sunand Tues Turtles 49830855pm Sun andThurs Dolphins 49830855pm and 59830856pmMon and Thurs Guppies 5983085545pmand 4983085445pm Mon and Sat Sharks69830857pm and 59830856pm Mon and Sat
HEALTH AND FITNESSInsanity Workout5983085545pm Mon and Sat
Circuit Training5983085545pm Sun and Tues
Adult Swimming Class49830855pm and 69830857pm Wed (Beginners)
Breathing Technique59830856pm Wed
Ladies Learn to Swim 2998308510am Sat
Ladiesrsquo Aqua Fitness Class59830856pm and 69830857pm Tues
Ladies Lap Swimming Class89830859am Sat
SOCIAL ACTIVITIESBadminton Social59830857pm Sun
Ladies Football Social79830858pm Sun
FACILITIESMultipurpose hall ( basketballbadminton football climbing wall andvolleyball courts) Outdoor footballcourt with running track (Pitch 4)25-meter swimming pool AwsajRecreation Mixed Fitness CenterLadiesrsquo 983142itness room StudioFor more information please contact
awsajrecreationqforgqa or call4454 2549
OPENING HOURSSat-Wed 7am-10pm Thurs 7am-Midnight Fri 1pm-Midnight
HEALTH AND FITNESS ACTIVITIESCircuit Class
Sun 4983085445pm Fitness Studio
Taebo Aero Class (Mixed)Thur 69830857pm
HEALTHCAREPrimary Health Care CenterSunndashThurs 730amndash830pmSat 129830858pm
SHOPPINGiSpot
Sat-Thurs 10am-6pm
SidraSat-Wed 7am-10pm Thurs 7am-12amFriday 1pm-12am
Tribe BookstoreSatndashThurs 8amndash9pm
XeroxSat-Thurs 9am-7pm
Kulud PharmacySat-Thurs 10am-8pm
DININGContinental CoSat-Thurs Breakfast 79830851030am Lunch11am-3pmDinner 59830858pm FridayLunch 19830853pmDinner 59830858pm
Papa JohnrsquosSat-Thur 10am-10pmFriday 198308510pm
Gloria Jeanrsquos CoffeesSun-Wed 8am-10pm Thurs 8am-11pm Friday 398308511pm
Tel 4480 0448
AL SHAQAB
THE CLUBChefrsquos Garden RestaurantDaily 11am-9pm
SHOPPINGLuLu ExpressDaily 7amndash1130pm
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 983142ind Qatar Foundation
Recreation Services on Facebook
EDUCATION CITYCLUBHOUSE
STUDENT CENTER
RECREATIONCENTER
AWSAJ
RECREATION CENTER
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Followuson twittercomQFTelegraphfacebookcomQFTelegraphTHURSDAY7MARCH2013 From the TopFollowusontwittercomQF facebookcomQatarFoundationTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015 7From The Top
THE enjoyment of the highest attain-
able standard of health is one of the
fundamental rights of every human
being These are the words of the
World Health Organization constitu-
tion and helping to achieve this aim
is the goal of the Qatar Foundation
(QF) initiative the World Innovation
Summit for Health (WISH)
Global healthcare is facing a
perfect storm of the threat posed by
non-communicable diseases ndash cardio-
vascular disease chronic lung disease
cancer diabetes ndash and the increas-
ing costs of treating them at a time
when many countries face significant
financial challenges Chronic condi-
tions are becoming more prevalent
costs are increasing and traditional
healthcare models are failing The
only way to emerge from this storm is
through innovation This is the cause
that WISH is committed to
often be found in how services are
financed organized and delivered
rather than gadgets and drugs It is in
the realm of healthcare policy where
partnerships across multiple sectors
need to be forged in order to advance
the agenda of human health WISH
is the first and the foremost global
community of people dedicated to
bringing together both technology
and policy under the banner
of innovation
More than 1000 members of
our global community will come
together from 17-18 February 2015
to attend our second Summit at
Qatar National Convention Centre
However WISH is not a conference
The Summit itself is simply the most
visible manifestation of what WISH
does during the remaining 363 days
of the year working with the greatest
minds in global healthcare to iden-
tify codify and spread the best ideas
from around the world translatingthem into policies that will make a
genuine and lasting difference
We are a community of the
impatient impatient with the slow
pace of progress but excited by the
opportunities for meaningful global
collaboration in healthcare Where
WISH is unique is that no other
forum unites stakeholders from as
many different countries and diverse
sectors ndash policymakers healthcare
providers researchers academics
and industry leaders
To be successful though WISH
needs to create genuine impact and
must be relevant at a local regional
and global level One of my most
satisfying experiences so far has
been our work with local healthcare
leaders the providers academic
researchers and the Supreme
Council of Health (SCH) We are
absolutely delighted with their
enthusiastic support and desire to
use WISH as a resource to provide
the best care for the population they
serve here in QatarThe commitment of WISH to deliv-
ering tangible benefits for the people
of Qatar and to contributing to the
vision and mission of QF is demon-
strated in many forms Our Young In-
novators platform champions the next
generation who will lead healthcare
into the future a Qatari stakeholder
is embedded in the research team for
each of WISH 2015rsquos seven research
forums shaping the content from a
local perspective and ensuring that
Qatar benefits first from the insights
and recommendations coming out
of the research We have collaborated
with SCH to promote the Qatar Men-
tal Health Strategy and to support
the upcoming Qatar Week for Patient
Safety The creation of the WISH
Implementation Taskforce allows
healthcare providers policymakers
and partners to review WISHrsquos inno-
vations and policy recommendations
ensuring they are translated to Qatarrsquos
population in the most relevant and
Egbert Schillings CEO World Innovation
Summit for Health explains how a global
community created by the QF initiative
is committed to creating a better world
through collaboration and fresh thinking
Quality healthcareis at the core of athriving society
ldquoWe are a community of theimpatient impatient with the slowpace of progress but excited by theopportunities for meaningful globalcollaboration in healthcarerdquo
effective way And WISHrsquos commit-
ment to relevance at a local level is the
reason why WISH 2015 will host a
panel on Islamic Bioethics and Genet-
ics making the Summit a showcase
for an issue of huge importance to
Qatar from which the benefit will
spread beyond the country and
the region
Access to quality healthcare and
quality education are at the core of
any thriving society The brilliance of
the vision of Her Highness Sheikha
Moza bint Nasser Chairperson
of Qatar Foundation and Founder
of WISH is to make a difference
in these two pivotal but complex
areas WISH is an enterprise that has
no equal anywhere in the world and
I believe that only an initiative of QF
could attain that status
Our goal is to be able to say thatglobal healthcare improved because
WISH exists that WISH brought
about change that would otherwise
not have happened that a policy in-
novation was adopted because those
who embraced it learned about it
through our research If we can say
this and if someone somewhere is
making a difference in healthcare be-
cause of WISH then we can say that
we have succeeded in our goals But
as one very famous innovator put it
so well ldquoVision without execution is
hallucinationrdquo The WISH team and
its community of collaborators are
committed to making the vision of
better global and local health a real-
ity We look forward to many more
joining us in this endeavor
WISH Forums are a key part of an ongoing global mission all year round to inspire
bull Communicating complexhealth messages
bull Delivering affordablecancer care
bull Dementiabull Diabetesbull Patient safetybull M ental health and
wellbeing in children andyoung people
bull Universal healthcarecoverage
WISH 2015
FORUMTOPICSWILL
BEPRESENTEDAT
bull Obesitybull Mental healthbull Accountable carebull End-of-lifebull Road tra1047296ic injurybull Patient engagementbull Antimicrobial resistancebull Big data amp healthcare
WISH 2013
FORUMTOPICSPRESENTEDAT
INNOVATION
PUBLICHEALTH
H YG IE NE N UT RI TI ON M ED IC IN E TECHNOLOGY
Healthcare is one of the great
success stories of the last 100 years
with more people globally living
longer healthier and more produc-
tive lives Much of this success is
due to innovation in public health
medicine hygiene nutrition and
technology Healthcare innovation
involves a range of activities around
the development uptake and adop-
tion of new approaches that generate
value in terms of quality administra-
tive efficiency the patient experienceand patient outcomes Often when
people think of innovation in health-
care there is a tendency to focus on
medicines and devices The reality is
that these alone will not bring about
the fundamental change in healthcare
that we need The greatest unrealized
potential for global healthcare can
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has been developed by
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a member of Qatar
Foundation (QF) in
partnership with The
British Library It is
making a vast archive
featuring the cultural
and historical heritage
of the Gulf and wider
region freely available
online for the first time
Included are archives
maps manuscripts sound
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and much more complete
with contextualized
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Content currently
available on the QDL was
developed during the first
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resources
The aim is to make aworld-class resource freely
available for everyone ndash
from those with a general
interest in the history of
the Gulf to the academic
researchers undertaking
groundbreaking research
The QDL will transform
the study of Gulf history
improving understanding
of the Islamic world
Arabic cultural heritage
and the modern history of
the Gulf You can directly
access the resources by
visiting wwwqdlcom
There is no registration
required
6 QF Spotlight Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015
MEMBERS of the Qatar Foundation
(QF) community can make use of a ne w
recreation space thanks to the opening
of Education Cityrsquos new West Green
Spine sport and recreation arena on 14
December 2014
The area which encourages healthy
exercise is now open for students QF
staff their families and the general
public to enjoy
Managed by Awsaj Recreation the
West Green Spine can be used for bas-
ketball volleyball and football and an
area is provided for relaxation fitness
and family enjoyment
Its unveiling comes as QFrsquos Open
Campus initiative designed to enable
easier access to Education City and to
allow more people to experience QF is
implemented
Engineer Jassim Telefat Group Ex-
ecutive Director Capital Projects and
Facilities Management and Moham-med Al Naimi Director Community
Affairs Support Services Directorate
attended the West Green Spine open-
ing ceremony
Engineer Telefat said ldquoThe West
Green Spine is a great open space that
we are very keen for the community to
experience and enjoy
ldquoIndeed at QF we are committed
to the Open Campus initiative so we
are extending an invitation to the wider
community of Qatar to visit and utilize
the West Green Spine It offers many
fantastic opportunities for recreation
and entertainment and we hope that it
will also attract many familiesrdquo
Engineer Telefat told QF Telegraph
that QF was seeking to increase thenumber of open spaces available
for sport at Education City saying
ldquoThis strategy is not only focused
around National Sport Day which
takes place on the second Tuesday of
February every year - this year on 10
February 2015 - but also seeks to en-
courage people to find time for sport
West Green Spine sports arenaa boost for health and 983142itness
ldquoRecreation Services is committedto promoting sport and healthylifestyles among the QF communitythrough the provision of highquality facilities and the WestGreen Spine is the newest of theserdquo
so that they can lead a fit and healthy
lifestylerdquo
Fahad Al Ansari Manager Recrea-
tion Services Support Services Direc-
torate QF said ldquoRecreation Services
is committed to promoting sport and
healthy lifestyles among the QF com-
munity through the provision of high-
quality facilities and the West Green
Spine is the newest of these We hopethat its facilities will encourage people
to maintain and enhance their fitness
as the greatest wealth that we have in
our lives is our healthrdquo
The unique facilities at West Green
Spine have been designed with a spe-
cial focus on children of all ages and
its features encourage development
and education through creative and
sensory play At the northern end a
large plaza provides adequate space
for small events and activities while
towards the southern end of the park
the facilities provide for a range of age
groups and sports interests including
basketball volleyball five-a-side foot-
ball and a custom designed skate park
The new facility showcases QFrsquos
commitment to promoting and provid-
ing comprehensive sports and recrea-
tion services by promoting a healthy life
style among the Education City com-
munity in a fun and safe environment
through the provision of high qual-
ity facilities and the implementation of
effective social programsclassesevents
and activities
The official opening also featured
a football competition for QF com-
munity members under the age of 12
in addition to basketball and volleyballcompetitions As well as taking part in
the many sporting activities offered ex-
cited youngsters were also able to view
the Italian Super Cup Trophy which
was brought to the West Green Spine
for visitors to see ahead of the com-
petitionrsquos final between Juventus and
Napoli in Doha on 22 December 2014
FACILITIESLocal community encouraged to experience new QF recreational facilities
EngineerJassimTelefatGroupExecutiveDirectorCapitalProjectsandFacilitiesManagementand
MohammedAl NaimiDirectorCommunityAffairsSupportServicesDirectorate inspecttheWestGreenSpinefacilitiesduringthe openingceremony
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Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015 9Students
Wafa Suwaileh
I CHOSE to do my Masters in
Conservation Studies at UCL
Qatar a partner university ofHamad bin Khalifa Univer-
sity due to my strong interest
in studying the conservation
of Qatarrsquos culture and heritage
and also because not many peo-
ple are specialized in this field
As the first student from the
Qatar Science Leadership Pro-
gram to take up this course at
UCL Qatar my goal is to com-
plete my Masters degree and
then to go on to achieve a PhD
The knowledge and experiences
I will gain will help me to achieve
Qatar National Vision 2030
It is important to preserve and
conserve our culture and herit-
age in Qatar especially since Qa-
tar is growing at such a fast pace
What I am studying is a part of
my history culture and identity
As UCL Qatar students we have
learned how to assess the histori-
cal value of our surroundings
and not take it for granted
During the first few monthsof my course the benefits of the
course enhanced my research
skills in this specialization as
I learned conservation tech-
niques by working in the lab
for many hours
Studying the principles of
conservation of specific objects
and learning about their care
and management and how to
monitor their environment has
been a learning curve for me
One of my treasured experi-ences on the course was partici-
pating in a conservation project
at Sheikh Faisal Museum We
WafaSuwailehMScConservationStudiesUCL Qatar
conserved archaeological ob-
jects in order to reduce their
deterioration and improve theirappearance so that they could
be put on display at the mu-
seum
What I love about my course
is that classes are taken not only
within the four walls of the class-
room but outside as well where
we can have a practical experi-
ence of what we are learning
This way we get to interact with
the local community and net-
work with other organizations
with respect to this field
I also had the opportunity
to participate in a project at
Msheireb Arts Centre where
we learned how to bring order
amongst disorganized objects
in a room Due to the training
we had received we could give
suggestions on how to conserve
and maintain the antique col-
lections in order for them to be
passed from one generation to
the next as I strongly believe
that lsquoif you donrsquot have a pastyou donrsquot have a futurersquo
Irsquom proud to study here at
UCL Qatar as this is my au-
thenticity and identity to dis-
cover and preserve my roots
to lead and do my best in help-
ing to achieve Qatar National
Vision 2030 and take it upon
myself to educate the future
generation about their his-
tory UCL Qatar faculty and
staff are extremely supportive
and helpful and are known to
follow an lsquoopen doorrsquo policy
where we are encouraged to ap-
proach them at any time for any
support or advice Personal tu-
tors make it easier to exchange
experiences and share knowl-
edge and in doing so further
enhance our conservation ex-
perience
For all those whose heart lies
in conservation studies this
course is for you and in the
near future I would love to ini-tiate a conservatorsrsquo communi-
ty where we can work together
and achieve our dreams as one
Conserving heritage forthe good of the country
Students are inspired by Oscar-winnerCREATIVITY Students and fac-
ulty members of Virginia Com-
monwealth University in Qatar
(VCUQatar) a partner of Hamad
bin Khalifa University participatedin A Conversation with Joan Gratz
The lecture by the Academy Award-
winning animator was organized in
collaboration with Doha Film insti-
tute and Qatar Animation Center
During the lecture students were
given an insight into various tech-
niques of animation and heard
how Gratz herself started out as
a painter and how exciting it was
when she made her first mov-
ing images using photographs
Gratz who won her Oscar for herfilm animation Mona Lisa Descend-
ing a Staircse in 1992 explained
her unique animation style to the
students who watched some of the
films she directed and discussed
the techniques she used while de-
veloping them Following each
film Gratz answered questions
from the members of the audience
Gratz told the QF Telegraph ldquoAni-
mation is a field that requires im-
mense patience and tolerance for
tedium But it is also very rewardingand I hope some of these students
will find inspiration in the work they
will see todayrdquo
She told the students that passion
and creativity combined with skill
and fortitude was the route to creat-
ing their own identity in the anima-
tion industry
ldquoI strongly
believe that
if you donrsquot
have a past
you donrsquot
have a futurerdquo
din said ldquoAt our initial meeting with
THIMUN Qatar we discussed the
challenges around their film festival
submissions process and the solu-
tion was clear - we needed to digitize
the entire process by creating online
forms and integrating a file upload
systemrdquo
ldquoWITH the support of our faculty
mentor we created a variety of pro-
totypes that went through multiple
phases functionality and usability
tests After 13 weeks of work we
managed to deliver a fully functional
solution along with the necessary
documentation to ensure future im-
provementrdquo
Prior to the creation of this digi-
tal system film festival participants
submitted hard copies of their entries
through CDs and USB drives Regis-
tration forms were also handwritten
and manually converted to a digital
format for processing The newly
designed platform by the CMU-Q
students simplifies this entire process
and streamlines all the administrative
and processing elements of the THI-
MUN Qatar Northwestern Univer-
sity Film Festival submissions ldquoThe new platform is extremely
important to the film festival since it
allows easy access and a very con-
venient solution for the submissions
that come to us from all around the
worldrdquo said Mohammed Al-Malek
Head of the THIMUN Qatar North-
western Film Festival ldquoThe new
platform makes it easier for the film-
makers to submit their movies also
takes the whole film festival to a new
level in terms of how we appear to
the publicrdquo he added
INFORMATION systems students
from Carnegie Mellon University in
Qatar (CMU-Q) partner of Hamad
bin Khalifa University recently part-
nered with The Hague International
Model United Nations (THIMUN)
Qatar Northwestern University Film
Festival to develop an online plat-
form to ease the submission processfor participating student filmmakers
CMU-Q senior information sys-
tems students Sakib Mahmoud
Abdulrahman Takiddin and Prince
Abraham developed the online sub-
mission system as part of their cap-
stone project under the supervision
of THIMUN Qatarrsquos IT Coordina-
tor and CMU-Q alumni Abhay
Valiyaveettil The students were
mentored by Divakaran Liginlal
Associate Teaching Professor of In-
formation Systems CMU-Q Takid-
TECHNOLOGY IT innovators partner with THIMUN Qatar
CMU983085Q students createdigital platform for festival
CMU983085QstudentswithTHIMUNQataro1047296icials
Student Spotlight8
NEWS IN BRIEF
55 STUDENTSCOMPLETECARNEGIEMELLONrsquoSLANGUAGEBRIDGESPROGRAMnCarnegieMellon
UniversityinQatar
(CMU983085Q)apartner
UniversityofHamadbin
KhalifaUniversityhas
successfullycompleted
itsseventhLanguageBridgesprogramSince
itbeganin 2010more
than700participants
havegraduatedfromthe
student-ledprogramIn
collaborationwith QFrsquos
ReachOutToAsia (ROTA)
CMU983085Qstudentsandstaff
volunteeredto teachbasic
EnglishtoQF servicestaff
aspartof theprogramThe
eight-weekcoursewas
successfullycompletedby
55participants
ldquoThe programwas veryeducationaland interactiveand is one of thebest practicalactivities thatGU983085Q providesfor its studentsrdquoWorkshop honesdiplomacy
skillswhen resolving acrisis
THIRTY students from Georgetown
University in Qatar (GU-Q) a
partner university of Hamad bin
Khalifa University were recently
given an opportunity to develop
practice and test their negotiation
and strategic decision-making skills
in a simulation exercise about a
fictional maritime claim conflict
in the South China Sea GU-Qrsquos
flagship diplomacy training event
the International Negotiation and
Crisis Simulation Exercise was held
in conjunction with Georgetownrsquos
Institute for the Study of
Diplomacy in Washington DC
The annual crisis simulation deals
with a hypothetical situation that
reflects real-world trends or events
Dr Christine Schiwietz Assistant
Dean for Academic Affairs GU-Q
and program organizer said ldquoThe
crisis simulation is a tremendous
learning opportunity for our students
studying international affairs here
at GU-Q They have to know not
only what their own interests are
but also the interests of everyone else
involved and then they have to use
critical thinking skills and diplomatic
negotiation tactics to try and find a
resolution that everyone can agree
upon These are vital skills that will
empower our students in both a
personal and professional capacity
whatever career path they choose not
only for those going into the Foreign
Servicerdquo
The students also participated
in a negotiation workshop open
to all GU-Q students in order to
hone their diplomacy skills where
participants were introduced to
the fundamental principles of
interest-based negotiation found
in the famous book Getting to Yes
How to Negotiate Agreements Without
Giving In In the weeks before the
crisis simulation participants read
a background paper and received
the mock scenario with a file that
describes their assigned countryrsquos
position and interests
The workshop concluded with
a special presentation by Dr Jim
Seevers Director of Studies at
the Institute for the Study ofDiplomacy Georgetown University
Washington DC who discussed
basic diplomatic functions such as
dialogue advocacy and negotiation
and also fielded questions from the
students taking part
ldquoThe crisis simulation was very
engaging and it made us look at
DIPLOMACYGU-Q students practice their negotiation skills in simulation exercise
Workshop hones diplomacyskills when resolving a crisis
ldquoThe program allowedstudents to learn tomanoeuver around variouscrisis situations to emergewith a peaceful solutionrdquo
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how a crisis would be dealt with
according to the United Nations
standard It felt very real and made
us think deeply about the topicrdquo
said Jyostna Subramaniam student
GU-Q who was participating in
the exercise for the second time
She explained that the simulation
exercise and the workshops prior
to that helped develop various skills
including the art of negotiation and
debating
For Sheba George student
GU-Q it was an opportunity that
allowed aspiring diplomats to
practice diplomacy in a controlled
environment ldquoThe materials
provided covered a wide range of
issues and policies that a country
would have to adhere to when faced
with an international crisis and theprogram allowed students to learn
to manoeuver around various crisis
situations to emerge with a peaceful
solution despite the crisis at hand
The program was very educational
and interactive and is one of the
best practical activities that GU-Q
provides for its studentsrdquo
GU983085Qstudentstakepartin theworkshop
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Whoisyourrolemodel
My role model is His Highness
Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al
Thani Amir of Qatar who
at a young age accepted a
challenge given to him by His
Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin
Khalifa Al Thani the Father Amirto lead the state of Qatar to achieve
its strategic objectives
Nameamemorablemomentwhich
hashappenedto youwhileyou
havebeenworkinghereatQF
The biggest highlight of my journey
with QF was when my management
nominated me to represent the QF
Finance Department in a job-
shadowing project with Bedayacenter This was aimed at providing
awareness to younger graduates
about working in finance
positions
Whatisyourgreatestambition
My greatest ambition is to become an
effective leader and a role model who
inspires others and represent mycountry internationally on different
occasions I also aspire to affect many
peoplersquos lives positively and make an
optimistic difference whenever and
wherever I can
WhatisthelastQF-relatedevent
youattended
I recently visited QFrsquos tent at Darb
Al Saai during the Qatar National
Day celebrations The tent was very
carefully planned and organized
and it provided a wonderful
opportunity for many thousands of
visitors to come and discover QF
for themselves and to find out more
information about it
Whatisthebestpieceof adviceyou
havereceivedsofarin yourlife
I constantly familiarize myself with
quotes from successful people as
I believe they are valuable as they
are based on real life experience
ldquoOpportunities donrsquot happen You
create themrdquo is a quote from ChrisGrosser a successful photographer
Thatrsquos my favorite right now
Whatmadeyouwanttobe apartof
QatarFoundation
I decided to join Qatar Foundation
(QF) as a graduate trainee not only
to enhance my own knowledge
and skills but also to play a role in
helping to transform the countryrsquos
hydrocarbon-based economy to aknowledge economy in fulfillment of
Qatar National Vision 2030
Whatdoyouthinkis thesecretof
personals uccess
In my opinion the secret of personal
success is holding information
Information is power and by
possessing valuable information a
person becomes educated Without
knowledge and information there is
no room for development and future
improvement
Doyouindulgeinanysports
activity
Squash is one of my oldest hobbies
and I used to play with the Qatar
youth team in the Qatar Squash
Federation I still practice with my
friends from time to time
Whatisyourfavoriteplacetovisit
inQatar
Most young Qatari people would
have the same answer Sealine is oneof my favorite places to spend my
time away from busy city life
Abdulla KanoFinance Business Partner QF Finance Directorate talksabout his role models achievements and ambitions
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Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015 11Behind the Scenes
AS QATAR Foundation (QF) reaches
its 20th anniversary milestone its
continuing mission to unlock and
develop human potential is proving
inspirational to visitors from around
the world
Over the past four years more than
2000 guests have been received at the
QF Visitor Center where they have
been given an insight into the work
carried out by QF as it seeks to nur-ture the future leaders of Qatar
Meticulous planning and detailed
organization goes into each visit with
preparations taking between five days
and two weeks depending on the
availability of all parties
According to Fahad Al Hajjaji
Head of Protocol and Visitors Rela-
tions Communication Directorate
there is a growing interest in the work
of QF from across the world and
these visits play a key role in high-
lighting QFrsquos objectives motivations
and achievements
Over the last two decades QF has
made a notable contribution towards
empowering Qatar and the region
through its work in education science
and research and community devel-
opment and this mission is conveyed
to the guests QF promotes a culture
of excellence in Qatar and furthers
its role in supporting an innovative
and open society that aspires to d e-
velop sustainable human capacity
social and economic prosperity for aknowledge-based economy
He said ldquoWe welcome an array of
prestigious visitors and we place great
value on having the opportunity to
share with them the vision and mis-
sion of QF During the visits dignitar-
ies meet with senior QF management
who share the QF story with them As
QF enters into its third decade of op-
eration it is of utmost importance that
we share the values achievements and
goals of QF with a wider audience in-
cluding Very Very Important Persons
(VVIPS) and influential figures on the
global stage who visit QFrdquo
The dignitaries are taken first to
the Visitor Center currently located
at Qatar Academy QF Speakersrsquo Bu-
reau ambassadors do a presentation
for the visitors shedding light on the
different pillars of QF education sci-
ence and research and community
development
The Visitor Center also has a three
dimensional model of the Education
City master plan and it gives the
guests a better understanding of QFrsquos
infrastructure
ldquoDuring these visits QF manage-
ment members and the visiting guests
share ideas and discuss opportunities
for collaborationrdquo said Al Hajjaji
ldquoSenior management members
also explain QFrsquos role in achieving the
objectives of Qatar National Vision2030 to achieve a knowledge-based
economy Direct partnerships have
been forged with leading organiza-
tions to help carry QFrsquos messages to
new audiences and these visits lead to
increased awareness and collabora-
tion with the foundation throughout
the worldrdquo
He added ldquoThese visits are usu-
ally the first step in building long last-
ing collaborations and relationships
between QF and other entities from
around the world
ldquoOften these visits open doors for
sharing of knowledge and resources
which prove beneficial not just to QF
but to the visiting entity as wellrdquo
The visitors are also requested to
sign the Visitor Book where they can
share their impressions of what they
think about QF The comments are
valuable in providing feedback about
the experience that visitors have had
The list of visitors to QF over the last
20 years reads like a Whorsquos Who of the
most influential people in the world
ferently depending on who the guest
is and what the purpose of their visit
to QF is
ldquoOnce we receive a visit request via
telephone calls emails and fax we
request the sender to fill in an appli-
cation form to describe the purpose
of the visit In the application form
potential visitors can also indicate
what they would like to see at QF
and request for tours or meetings
with specific individual departments
universities or members of QFrdquo
Al Hajjaji and his team are required
to consider a number of factors while
organizing a visit For instance they
need to ensure that the Visitor Center
will be available and also that a QF
Speakersrsquo Bureau member can be on
Due to the increasing number ofvisitors and continuous expansion of
QF a new Visitor Center is set to open
in 2015 Eid Al Sayed Events Man-
ager Communication Directorate
said ldquoWith the continuous expansion
of QF there is increasing interest from
external entities including govern-
ments ministries research and devel-
opment organizations and businesses
To showcase the best of what QF has
to offer we will be moving into a big-
ger location in the near futurerdquo
The Protocol Department is the
front window to all guests visiting
QF The departmentrsquos task is one of
constant high profile professionalism
and continuously demonstrating the
highest level of organizational skills
Prior to the visitors arriving at Ed-
ucation City the Protocol and Visitor
Relationsrsquo team spends a consider-
able amount of time planning and
organizing the visit
Ali Muhannadi Visitors Relations
Specialist Communication Directo-
rate said ldquoEach visit is organized dif-
Spreading the inspirational message far and wideVisitors learn all about QFrsquos mission
hand to facilitate a presentation at the
required time They must also ensure
that all security precautions have been
considered
The protocol team also liaises in-
ternally with individual heads of all
the QF communications channels
to ensure that appropriate coverage
is given to each visit As a result ar-
ticles may appear in QF publications
such as the QF Telegraph or in The
Foundation magazine or on the QF
internal portal Maktabi For some
visits the QF press office will pro-
vide all media outlets across Qatar
with a press release to ensure cover-
age within the wider community and
there may also be coverage of a visit
on QF Radio
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ldquoWe place great value on havingthe opportunity to share with anarray of prestigious visitors thevision and mission of QFrdquo
HisExcellencyFernandoLorenzo
UruguayrsquosMinisterofEconomics
andFinance
HisExcellencyMrBlaiseCompaore
PresidentofBurkinaFaso
HerExcellencyMariegravemeFaye
SalltheFirstLady ofSenegal
CLMaxNikias Presidentofthe
UniversityofSouthernCalifornia
HisExcellencyDr
YukiyaAmato
DirectorGeneral
ofthe
International
AtomicEnergy
Association
FirstLadyMs AndriMoustakoudi
wifeofHis ExcellencyMrNicos
AnastasiadesPresidentofthe
RepublicofCyprus
MartinQuinnPoliticalandEconomicCounselortothe
AmbassadoroftheUnitedStatesof AmericainQatar
Focus10Writeto usqftqforgqa
THURSDAY8JANUARY2015
RESIDENTS and citizens of
Qatar were given an insight
into contemporary Mid-
dle Eastern photography at a
recent exhibition organized by
Virginia Commonwealth Univer-
sity in Qatar (VCUQatar)Conflu-
encePhotographic-based Work from the
Contemporary Middle East brought
together the work of Atfal Ahdath
George Awde who is Assistant Profes-
sor of Photography at VCUQatar and
Ali Cherri for the first time in Qatar
The exhibition held at the Gallery in
VCUQatar concluded on 24 Decem-
ber 2014 It also featured a panel dis-
cussion with the artists
The exhibition of contemporary
photography and video installation
from across the Middle East demon-
strated how the photograph is part of
everyday life around the world and is
used as a medium to preserve fleeting
moments of the mundane the person-
al and the intimate as well as the mon-
umental the global and the public It
Photography provides excitingperspectives
also explored the medium itself ndash the
richness of possibilities directions and
journeys that are open to the artist who
uses photography in its broadest sense
as a starting point or confluence in his
her work Caitlin Doherty Exhibitions
and Speaker Curator VCUQatar said
ldquoConfluence has been a hugely excit-
ing show to curate Each of the artists
uses their medium in new and dynam-
ic ways and explores themes that are
relevant to them personally but also to
society in a broader sense In this way
they invite us to participate in conver-
sations and prompt us to challenge
previously held notions of what pho-
tography is and what it can berdquo
Awde added ldquoItrsquos an exciting time
for photography in Doha - and across
the region This exhibition is a great
opportunity to challenge notions of
the medium here at VCUQatar Itrsquos
also about bringing the broader com-
munity into this conversation of the
possibilities of photo-based practices
across disciplinesrdquo
Qatar given an insight into contemporary Middle Eastern images at exhibition
CultureReview
OneoftheinstallationsattheVCUQatarexhibition
ldquoItrsquos an excitingtime forphotographyin Doha - andacross theregionrdquoPhotographyprovidesexciting perspectives
NEWS IN BRIEF
CREATIVITYANDELEGANCEON DISPLAYnHundredsofQatar
Foundation(QF)
communitymembers
983142lockedtoQF Community
ServicesrsquoArtsandCraft
Fair2014whichtook
placeatthe Community
andRecreationCenter
on20December2014
Theexhibitmainlyhad
handmadeartandcrafts
itemsonsale thatincludedwalldecorationsbags
broochescardsceramic
lampsaccessorieshome
deacutecorjewelryclothing
giftsandmoreThe fair
alsohadan exclusive
half-hourcraftworkshop
forchildrenagedbetween
8and 12yearswhere
theylearnedcreativeand
innovativetechniques
tomaketheirvery own
handmadecrafts
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Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015
Outstandingsportsmanshipandhealthy
competitionwasat thecoreofthis yearrsquosQatar
Foundation(QF)ChampionsTrophyTwenty20tournamentthe983142inaleof whichtookplaceon13
December2014at theQFCricketGroundThe
eventfeatured12 topteamsfromaroundQatarrsquos
cricketingcircuitandhada totalof240players
participatinginthe league
OnthisoccasionAmalAl-ThaniExecutive
DirectorHealthSafetySecurityampEnvironment
(HSSE)DirectoratesaidldquoIexpressmygratitude
toallthe participatingteamsinparticularQFRecreationServicesandQFCCCommitteemembers
forsuccessfullyorganizingthistournamentunder
theHealthyLivingProgramshapedbyourteam
thattheycareaboutmostmdash health983142itnessand
lifebalancerdquoSheaddedthatQFis dedicatedto
promotinghealthand983142itnessnationwidetohelp
Qatarisadoptalifestylethatimprovestheiroverall
wellbeingandactivelongevity
MohammedAlNaimiDirectorCommunityAffairssaidldquoWe arefocusingonQFrsquoscommunity
developmentpillarbyorganizingtournaments
likethisWearefortunateenoughtohavetop class
facilitieswherewecan promotea healthylifestyle
toQFand thelocalcommunityWeare looking
forwardto nextyearandanothersuccessfuleventrdquo
13Sports
GAININGHEALTH ONECHALLENGEAT A TIME
nSupportServices
Directorate conducteda
two-month lsquoLose Weight
Challengersquoto encourage
QatarFoundation (QF)
staff faculty students
andcommunity
membersto gain
healthierhabitswhen it
comesto maintainingabalancedlifestyle Under
theirbannerof lsquoLose
Weight Stay Fitand Live
Strongrsquo the challenge
endedon 29 December
2014 atthe Fitness
Center AwsajRecreation
with the participants
vowingto make positive
lifestyle changesfor
a healthierand fuller
life Participantswere
also entitledto have
dietary consultations
with foodnutritionists
fromthe FoodServices
department
ldquoWe have topclass facilitieswhere wecan promotea healthylifestyle to thecommunityrdquoTopteamsfrom Qatarrsquos
cricketingcircuitbattle itout
Top teams from Qatarrsquos cricketing circuit battle it out
SPORT IN BRIEF
PRIVILEGE PROGRAMQFmembersareentitledtodiscountsandspecialratesatavarietyofoutletsandamenitiesuponshowingtheirQFID
ONGOINGOFFERS
Doha Bus 15
Titanium 2098308530
A l M al ak i Me nrsquos Re qu ir eme nt s 25
QatarAirways(Upto12for
sectorsoutsideGCCupto5
forsectorsi nside
theGCCsubjecttoconditions)
AXA(hometravelandvehicle
insurance) 10
M om ta zE duc at ion Ce nt re 1 0
The Little Engineer 30
Lollipops 20
Mosafer 15
Samsonite 15
Inglot 10
(Discountafter minimum
purchase
ofQR150)
Naturalizer 10
Levirsquos 15
Roots 20
Guess 15
Morgan 15
Lab 20
Karisma 10
Aldo 10
Dune 10
Bench 10
Garage 10
Arts ampGems WLL 2598308540
Al MuftahCenter 1098308535
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(10onlaborchargesand30onspareparts)
Relax Spa 598308510
Ezmiralda Beauty Center 25
Piano Beauty Lounge 20
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QFISofferssixMasterrsquosprogramsandthreeDiplomaprogramsforits students
Whatdoesyourjobrole
include
I am responsible for
organizing and co-ordinating
the Deanrsquos office operations
and procedures and liaising
with different parts of Qatar
Foundation (QF) I am the
QF Procurement focal point
for Qatar Faculty of Islamic
Studies (QFIS) and as
such I am responsible for all
purchases and co-ordination
between the end users in
QFIS QF Procurement and
suppliers I am also the board
secretary of the Advisory
Board in QFIS and I collect
details on all activities done
throughout the year to be
presented to the board The
organization of meetings
between board members both
in Qatar and abroad is also
part of my remit
Howdoes yourwork help
QF in itsmission to ful983142ill
QatarNational Vision 2030
The nation is now developing
at an unprecedented rate
and it is the duty of all
corporations and ministries
to effectively contribute
toward the achievement of
Qatar National Vision 2030
Within QF my job allows
me to contribute towards the
education and development
of human capital which is
one of the four pillars of
Qatar National Vision 2030
in line with the vision of Her
Highness Sheikha Moza bint
Nasser Chairperson of Qatar
Foundation
Whatdoes workingin Qatar
Foundation mean to you
Working in QF is an experience
incomparable to any around
the world QF by its nature is
a non-profit organization with
the sole goal of developing
the nationrsquos capacity to
achieve QF allows the local
workforce to collaborate with
international expertise in
achieving a common goal with
no commercial interests This is
amazing in all aspects
Whatwouldyou considerto
be the highlightsof yourjob
The highlights of my job lie
in the interaction I have with
other people I am privileged
to be able to interact with
people from all walks of life
with the goal of collaboration
Although one may find
this in other corporationswithin Qatar QF allows this
collaboration to happen on an
international level without any
businesscommercial interests
This is a rarity globally
Whatare the main
challengesthatyouface
Challenges within my work
are welcome I strive to attain
the feeling of achievement
on a constant basis and this
does not come without the
overcoming of challenges
Usually my challenges revolve
around putting puzzle pieces
together in order to achieve
a common goal It is truly
an honor to be able to do so
in such an encouraging and
productive work environment
DID YOU KNOW
Ta fida Younes
O f fice Manager ndash Deanrsquos O f fice
Qa tar Facult y o f Islamic S tudies
Winter Fun camp engageschildren of QF community
their intellectual social emotional
and physical well-beingrdquo
The young campers had their
hands full as they actively participated
in a variety of fun activities like pizza
making building block construction
ceramic painting and bowling alongwith other interactive workshops and
a selection of sporting events that in-
cluded football tennis table tennis
and swimming
ldquoWe enjoyed accommodating and
providing a healthy atmosphere for
all those who participated in the camp
during their winter break These
camps are a great opportunity to
keep the children active and healthy
rather than have them stay at home
Our instructors coached them and
got them to play all kinds of sports
and they really had a good timerdquo said
Simon Jones Supervisor Recreation
Services
Qatar National Library hosted a
storytelling session illustrated with
origami charades and a puppet show
that enthralled the young participants
and captured their attention as they
became part of the interactive session
They also learned different arts andcrafts at the art workshop where they
learned how to creatively make pencil
holders bookmarks envelope cases
and finger puppets
Al Ansari added ldquoThis camp
proved to be not only a unique cul-
mination of education fun art and
sporting events but was also an ex-
cellent platform for QF community
parents and children from different
backgrounds to network and inter-
act with each other bringing the QF
community closer togetherrdquo Face
painting jumping castles and games
were the highlights of the camprsquos fi-
nale at Education City Clubhouse
LAUGHTER and excitement filled the
air as Qatar Foundation (QF) commu-
nity children aged between 9 and 12
made the most of their winter break at
the Education City Winter Fun Camp
2014
The camp held at QF Communityand Recreation Center was held in
two separate sessions in order to ac-
commodate the high level of demand
They took place from 21 to 25 De-
cember 2014 and again between 28
December 2014 to 1 January 2015
Fatima Al Ansari Supervisor
Community Services spoke of the
camprsquos importance and significance
to the children ldquoThe second annual
winter camp was organized to deliver
an energetic and motivating atmos-
phere that would provide children
with a wholesome experience learn-
ing opportunities and recreational
activities that would help nurture
Healthy activities organized for youngsters
Childrenparticipateinvariousactivities
FajerAl Shamariparticipan t
ldquoIenjoyedtheswimmingactivitythe
storytellingandpuppetshowthe
mostinthiscampI madealotof new
friendsandIcanrsquotwaitto attendthis
campagainnextyearrdquo
AishaAyoubparticipant
ldquoIlovedmeeting theother participants
inthecampandweallgotalongso
wellIenjoyed allthe activitiesandthe
staffweresofriendlyandnicetous
Theswimming instructorespecially
madeitafunexperiencefor
usandIlearnedhowto
makeabagintheart
workshoprdquo
HouraHussain Hajiparti cipant
ldquoThecampwassomuchfun and
overallan interestingexperience
Ilearnedhowtoplay tennisand
createdifferentkindsof artwork
AboveallIenjoyedmakingnew
friendsandIcanrsquotwait
toshowmyfamily
allwhatI learnt
hereattheWinter
Funcamprdquo
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1 Research into which field was the topic of discussion at
the recently held conference hosted by Qatar Biomedical
Research Institute
2 What lessons are being organized for the ladies of the QF
Community at the Education City Clubhouse
3 Students of Georgetown University in Qatar
demonstrated what type of skill at the International Crisis
simulation event
4 Who manages the newly opened West Green Spine
recreation area
5 Name the exhibition organized by VCUQatar which
showcased photographic based work from the
Contemporary Middle East
6 For how many years now has Qatar Foundation served
the people of Qatar
7 Which team sport was played at QFrsquos Champions Trophy
event
8 Which language technology team of QCRI won Best in
Show at the BBCrsquos News Hack
9 Which fruit helps to keep you hydrated and aids
digestion
10What was the focus of the international conference
organized by Texas AampM University at Qatar at the
Hilton Hotel
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WORLD Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)an initiative of Qatar Founda-
tionhas published Learning ReimaginedHow the connected society is transforming
learning Written by Graham Brown-Martin Founder of Education Design Labs
and illustrated with images by award-winning photographer Newsha Tavakolian
this third WISE Book explores how the digitally connected society is transforming
learning
The book offers unique perspectives from around the world on the most in-
novative ways to approach todayrsquos pressing educational challenges at all levels and
in diverse environments and it aims to help spread some of the latest thinking and
new models of creative action in education
This WISE Book has taken the author and photographer on a world tour to
BrazilChinaGhanaIndiaJordanLebanonQatarSingaporethe United Arab
Emirates the United Kingdom and the United States They have visited schools
and met with educators and thought leadersThe book explores how todayrsquos edu-
cators are facing the challenge of what to teach and how to teach in a connected
societyUsing technol ogy as a touchstone the journey leads to a wider exploration
of why societies are shaped as they are the role of education systems within them
and how they may transform to meet tomorrowrsquos big challenges
LEARNINGREIMAGINED
PublicationsReview
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AT A TIME when road safety is of
the utmost importance due to
constant expansion and devel-
opment in Qatar Qatar Foun-
dationrsquos (QFrsquos) Health Safety
Security amp Environment (HSSE)
Department is adopting special
measures to ensure the safety and se-
curity of all those who travel within Ed-
ucation City Besides the introduction
of road patrols a speed limit of 40kph
has now been introduced for everyoneto follow
Amal Al Thani Executive Director
HSSE explained why it is so important
for everybody to adhere to the speed
limit when travelling around Educa-
tion City She said ldquoI t is a matter of
safety and security The Education
City campus is now open to the pub-
lic which means many vehicles are
coming in from outside and crossing
the campus Since we encourage the
use of bicycles and walking along the
pedestrian routes many people of all
ages are crossing the roads So if the
vehiclesrsquo speed was not controlled
then Education City would not be a
safe place to enter and enjoyrdquo
Al Moataz Ahmed Land Light
Driver Facilities Management shared
his thoughts on the speed limit ldquoAs a
driver who drives and co-ordinates
the shuttle services around Educa-
tion City it is essential to abide by the
speed limitrdquo he said ldquo This is to ensure
that students faculty and QF com-
munity members who take the shut-tle buses are safe which is my main
priority apart from transporting them
At times while driving it feels a bit sl ow
but itrsquos better to be slow than be sorry
as reduced speed limits can save livesrdquo
HSSE directorate conducts orienta-
tion for new joiners and also conducts
various campaigns on road and be-
havior safety like lsquosmart and safe tips
for the roadrsquo for QF drivers Zain KAbdulla Driver said ldquoBefore a spe-
Education City imposes new speeding restriction to protect community
Speed limit is all about safety
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TermDe983142initionThetermNajm isbotanicallylimitedtoacaulescentplants(plantswithoutastem)or plantswithoutanerectstemwhilethelexicalitem shajarahisspeci983142ictoplantswithstemstalkor trunkThetermNajm referstoacaulousmembersof plantlife(stemlessor withoutavisiblestem)that haveemergedfromthe soilandreclined983142lat AlsoNajmreferstothestars inthesky
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AhmedElGharibAssistantResearcher
cific speed limit was implemented I
would get honked at or even overtaken
if I didnrsquot drive fast enough toward my
destination
ldquoThe introduction of the recent
speed limit of 40kph around Educa-
tion City has ensured a heightened
sense of discipline on the roads mak-
ing it safer for QF community mem-bers to drive around QF in ease and
also for pedestrians to safely cross
these roadsrdquo
Al Thani added ldquoAn assessment
of the roads and the times of the day
that we believe drivers might exceed
the speed limit have been identified
Radars and radar signs are placed on
these roads and almost all the lanes
in Education City are set at 40kph tomake it easier for the public to followrdquo
ldquoItrsquos betterto be slowthan be sorryas reducedspeed limitscan save livesrdquo Speed limit is all about safety
AS WELL as being extremely tasty ber-
ries are very good for your health and
make an excellent breakfast or dessert
when added to yogurt
All berries help to keep you hydrat-
ed as they have a high water content
and they also aid digestion because
they contain a great deal of fiber Ber-
ries such as redcurrants strawberries
raspberries and blackberries are rich
in antioxidants are thought to help
prevent and manage arthritis keep
blood pressure under control help
to lower cholesterol and also have a
beneficial effect on the heart
Berries are a good source of vita-
min C which is needed to maintain
healthy collagen in the body This
keeps the connective tissues of the
A good source for vitamins and 983142iber which aid digestion
QURrsquoANIC BOTANICGARDEN
Tried amp Tested
body in good condition and main-
tains cartilage which aids joint flex-
ibility
Berries contain significant amounts
of folic acid which helps to maintain
healthy red blood cells and is also a
very important part of a pregnant
womanrsquos diet because it helps to re-
duce the risk of central nervous sys-
tem defects such as spina bifida in
unborn babies
Raspberries are a particularly good
source of vitamins B1 B2 and B3
which help to keep nerves and mus-
cles healthy aid the release of energy
from food and promote the health of
the skin and the digestive system
Fresh berries provide the most
health benefits but dried berries are
also very good for you Drinking
juices made from fresh berries is also
a great way to enjoy the many health
benefits they provide
Berries known for health benefits
Anewspeedlimitof 40kphhasbeenintroduced
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21 January 2015
VCUQatar Atrium
Canvas Painting Class
17 24 and 31 January 2015
Qurm Hall Community andRecreation Center
10-1130am
Music Lessons
Guitar Piano Violin Voice
Clarinet Flute and
Saxophone
3 January ndash 20 June 2015
Second Floor Community
and Recreation Center
For registration please email
recreationcentreqforgqa
Doha Youth Forum
Orientation Session
14 January 2015
HBKU Student Center
Education City
Carnegie Mellon University
in Qatar Football Match
15 January 2015
Pitch 3 Qatar Foundation
6-7pm
Tajweed Lesson for Ladies
25 January - 24 February
2015
Al Khor Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Sunday and Tuesday
6-730pm
Facial Treat
7 and 14 January 2015
Assembly at Education City
Clubhouse
8-10am
Mother and Daughter
Beauty Day
22 January 2015
Second Floor Community
and Recreation Center
5-8pm
Art for Education
11 - 15 January 2015
AaQool Atrium Hall amp Ain
AlQot Theater Community
amp Recreation Center
Sunday 630pm - Opening
of exhibition and silent
auction
Monday ndash Thursday
10amndash9pm
Exhibition open
to public
EVENTS
JANUARY -
FEBRUARY 2015
8 Ball Billiard Tournament
9 January 2015
Games Room Education City
Clubhouse
3pm
Parent and Child Music Class
12 January ndash 18 March
2015
Dukhan Hall Education City
Clubhouse
Every Monday 4-5pm
Wednesday 10-11amfor children aged 6 months
to 5 years
Qurrsquoan Lesson
25 January ndash 24 February
2015
Al Khor Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Sunday and Tuesday
4-530pm
Mathaf Collection
Summary Part 1
Ongoing Exhibition
Permanent Collection
First Floor Galleries Mathaf
Arab Museum of Modern Art
All Day
Shirin Neshat Afterwards
Until 15 February 2014
Ground Floor Galleries
Mathaf Arab Museum of
Modern Art
For information visit mathaf
orgqaenexhibitions-list231-
shirin-neshat-afterwards
Chamber Music at Museum
of Islamic Art Telemann and
Mozart
8 January 2015 Atrium Museum of Islamic
Art (MIA)
6pm
Mixed Level Yoga
5-26 January 2015
Raslaffan Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Monday 5-615pm
Ashtanga Yoga
7-28 January 2015
Raslaffan Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Wednesday 6-715pm
Buchbinder Plays Brahms
10 January 2015
Opera House KataraCultural Village Building 16
730pm
IGLP Workshop 2015
2-11 January 2015
Hamad Bin Khalifa
University (HBKU) Student
Center
Arab Qatari Farm Trip
17 January 2015
Assembly at Education City
Clubhouse9am-12pm
Design and Social Change
Exhibition
12 January ndash 19 February
2015
VCUQatar Gallery amp
Atrium
All Day
Crossing Boundaries
Lecture Series Random
International
16 Listings Write to us qftqforgqaTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY 2015
THE COLORRUN24 January 2015
Qatar National Convention
Centre (QNCC)
The Color Run Qatar
is presented by Sahtak
Awalan Your Health First
an initiative from Weill
Cornell Medical College
in Qatar (WCMC-Q)
in association with the
Supreme Council of Health
and the campaignrsquos strategic
partners Qatar Foundation
Supreme EducationCouncil Qatar Petroleum
Occidental Petroleum
Qatar ExxonMobil and
Qatar Olympic Committee
The Color Run is a
five-kilometer run where
participants can run jog
walk under a shower of
colored powder
All activities below are for QF members and students only
COMMUNITY AND RECREATIONMOVIESTues Thurs and Sat Times 49830856pmOpen to all QF staff and familymembers Ain AlQot Theater 2nd Floor
Recreation Center For informationemail communitysupportqforgqa
HEALTHCAREThe Medical CenterSunndashThurs 7amndash4pm and Sat 8amndashnoon Tel 4454 1342
Nutrition ServicesSat 10amndash6pm Sun 8amndash4pm Mon10am-6pm Tues 10amndash6pm and Wed8amndash4pm Thu 8am-4pmTo schedule an appointment with anutritionist email nutritionclinicqforgqa
SPORT AND FITNESSSwimmingPublic swimming (Olympic pool ndash earlylaps only) SunndashThurs 5309912518amSchool swimming time 7amndash230pmSunndashThurs Public swimming230991251330pm (Olympic pool lapsonly) 330991251945pm (all three pools)Exceptions apply Fri and Satpublic swimming 8amndash945pmChildrenrsquos swimming courses QR250Call 4454 0801 for details
Jacuzzi Spa and SaunaFai Club (women) and Al Wahaa (men)run SatndashThurs 1991251945pm Closed FriFaculty and staff soccerPitch 1 69912518pm Sun
Volleyball SocialGreen 983142loor gym 4309912516pm Mon
Basketball Social
Green 983142loor gym 79912519pm Tues
Floorball SocialWooden 983142loor gym 79912519pm Tues and10amndash12noon Sat
Badminton SocialWooden 983142loor gym 69912519pm WedGreen 983142loor gym 10amndash1pm Fri
Squash SocialSquash court 59912517pm Thurs
Ladies only Squash court 49912515pm Sat
Heath and Fitness classes
Circuit Training (free)Mixed - Mon and Thurs 4991251445pmLadies only - Mon 4991251445pm andThurs 430991251515pm
SpinningSun 6983085630am and Wed 330983085430pm
Fitness EvaluationA new program to help membersdevelop a suitable exercise regimeContact any Community RecreationCenter 983142itness instructor for details SunndashThurs 53099125110pm
Ladiesrsquo AerobicsSun 530991251630pm Wed 49912515pm Free
Kids ActivitiesKids Squash Artyistic Class SmashTennis Swimming Classes at alllevels Gymnastics TaekwondoFootball For days and timings pleaseemail Community Recreation Centerat recreationcentreqforgqa or call4454 0772 4454 0801
SPORT AND FITNESSJacuzzi Spa and SaunaMale and female spas open from199125110pm every day except Tuesday
Circuit Training (Mixed)Wed Sat 5991251545pm Free
Tennis LessonsQR120 for a group lesson (4 weeks) forone hour Payment by credit card onlyContact Education City Clubhousefor details
Squash LessonQR500 for adult individual lessonevery Thur 1983085430pm and 898308510pmKids group class (598308512 years old) everyThur 59830857pm
Aqua Fitness ClassMon 998308510am
LADIESrsquo AEROBICSAero Step ClassSun 5983085545pm
Cross TrainingTues 91598308510am and 5983085545pm
Mats PilatesWed 5983085545pm
Additional Ladies only ClassMixed Level YogaMon 5983085545pm
Zumba ClassTues 69830857pm
Spinning ClassFri 10309830851130amContact Education City Clubhouse
DININGLebaina RestaurantSun-Wed 7amndash930pmThursndashSat 7amndash1030pmBreakfast served daily 799125111am
The GrillSun-Wed 59912519pmThurs-Sat 599125110pm
Meseika Snack BarSun-Wed 6991251945pmThursndashSat 69912511045pm
CLUBHOUSE MOVIESTuesdays (79830859pm - over 18s only)Thursdays (79830859pm) Fridays (39830855pm)and Saturdays (39830855pm) Open to allQF staff and family members ECClubhouseFor information emailclubhousecommunityqforgqa
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICESSunndashWed 8amndash10pmThursndashSat 8amndash11pm
OPENING HOURS7am-10pm
Swimming poolSun-Thurs 7am-3pm ndash Schools onlySun-Sat 39830856pm Public swimming Tues9am-noon 59830858pm women only Fri7am-6pm Public swimming
RECREATION ACTIVITIESKidsrsquo activitiesFootball Class (69830858 years) 49830855pm SunFootball Class (49830855 years) 998308510am SatBasketball classTues 49830857pm Fri 9am-3pm and Sat
10am-4pm
Taekwondo Class (698308512 years)29830853pm Tues and Thurs at Awsaj Studio
SwimmingOtters 59830856pm and 345983085445pm Sunand Tues Turtles 49830855pm Sun andThurs Dolphins 49830855pm and 59830856pmMon and Thurs Guppies 5983085545pmand 4983085445pm Mon and Sat Sharks69830857pm and 59830856pm Mon and Sat
HEALTH AND FITNESSInsanity Workout5983085545pm Mon and Sat
Circuit Training5983085545pm Sun and Tues
Adult Swimming Class49830855pm and 69830857pm Wed (Beginners)
Breathing Technique59830856pm Wed
Ladies Learn to Swim 2998308510am Sat
Ladiesrsquo Aqua Fitness Class59830856pm and 69830857pm Tues
Ladies Lap Swimming Class89830859am Sat
SOCIAL ACTIVITIESBadminton Social59830857pm Sun
Ladies Football Social79830858pm Sun
FACILITIESMultipurpose hall ( basketballbadminton football climbing wall andvolleyball courts) Outdoor footballcourt with running track (Pitch 4)25-meter swimming pool AwsajRecreation Mixed Fitness CenterLadiesrsquo 983142itness room StudioFor more information please contact
awsajrecreationqforgqa or call4454 2549
OPENING HOURSSat-Wed 7am-10pm Thurs 7am-Midnight Fri 1pm-Midnight
HEALTH AND FITNESS ACTIVITIESCircuit Class
Sun 4983085445pm Fitness Studio
Taebo Aero Class (Mixed)Thur 69830857pm
HEALTHCAREPrimary Health Care CenterSunndashThurs 730amndash830pmSat 129830858pm
SHOPPINGiSpot
Sat-Thurs 10am-6pm
SidraSat-Wed 7am-10pm Thurs 7am-12amFriday 1pm-12am
Tribe BookstoreSatndashThurs 8amndash9pm
XeroxSat-Thurs 9am-7pm
Kulud PharmacySat-Thurs 10am-8pm
DININGContinental CoSat-Thurs Breakfast 79830851030am Lunch11am-3pmDinner 59830858pm FridayLunch 19830853pmDinner 59830858pm
Papa JohnrsquosSat-Thur 10am-10pmFriday 198308510pm
Gloria Jeanrsquos CoffeesSun-Wed 8am-10pm Thurs 8am-11pm Friday 398308511pm
Tel 4480 0448
AL SHAQAB
THE CLUBChefrsquos Garden RestaurantDaily 11am-9pm
SHOPPINGLuLu ExpressDaily 7amndash1130pm
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 983142ind Qatar Foundation
Recreation Services on Facebook
EDUCATION CITYCLUBHOUSE
STUDENT CENTER
RECREATIONCENTER
AWSAJ
RECREATION CENTER
Have your event listed Send us an email qftqforgqa
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THE enjoyment of the highest attain-
able standard of health is one of the
fundamental rights of every human
being These are the words of the
World Health Organization constitu-
tion and helping to achieve this aim
is the goal of the Qatar Foundation
(QF) initiative the World Innovation
Summit for Health (WISH)
Global healthcare is facing a
perfect storm of the threat posed by
non-communicable diseases ndash cardio-
vascular disease chronic lung disease
cancer diabetes ndash and the increas-
ing costs of treating them at a time
when many countries face significant
financial challenges Chronic condi-
tions are becoming more prevalent
costs are increasing and traditional
healthcare models are failing The
only way to emerge from this storm is
through innovation This is the cause
that WISH is committed to
often be found in how services are
financed organized and delivered
rather than gadgets and drugs It is in
the realm of healthcare policy where
partnerships across multiple sectors
need to be forged in order to advance
the agenda of human health WISH
is the first and the foremost global
community of people dedicated to
bringing together both technology
and policy under the banner
of innovation
More than 1000 members of
our global community will come
together from 17-18 February 2015
to attend our second Summit at
Qatar National Convention Centre
However WISH is not a conference
The Summit itself is simply the most
visible manifestation of what WISH
does during the remaining 363 days
of the year working with the greatest
minds in global healthcare to iden-
tify codify and spread the best ideas
from around the world translatingthem into policies that will make a
genuine and lasting difference
We are a community of the
impatient impatient with the slow
pace of progress but excited by the
opportunities for meaningful global
collaboration in healthcare Where
WISH is unique is that no other
forum unites stakeholders from as
many different countries and diverse
sectors ndash policymakers healthcare
providers researchers academics
and industry leaders
To be successful though WISH
needs to create genuine impact and
must be relevant at a local regional
and global level One of my most
satisfying experiences so far has
been our work with local healthcare
leaders the providers academic
researchers and the Supreme
Council of Health (SCH) We are
absolutely delighted with their
enthusiastic support and desire to
use WISH as a resource to provide
the best care for the population they
serve here in QatarThe commitment of WISH to deliv-
ering tangible benefits for the people
of Qatar and to contributing to the
vision and mission of QF is demon-
strated in many forms Our Young In-
novators platform champions the next
generation who will lead healthcare
into the future a Qatari stakeholder
is embedded in the research team for
each of WISH 2015rsquos seven research
forums shaping the content from a
local perspective and ensuring that
Qatar benefits first from the insights
and recommendations coming out
of the research We have collaborated
with SCH to promote the Qatar Men-
tal Health Strategy and to support
the upcoming Qatar Week for Patient
Safety The creation of the WISH
Implementation Taskforce allows
healthcare providers policymakers
and partners to review WISHrsquos inno-
vations and policy recommendations
ensuring they are translated to Qatarrsquos
population in the most relevant and
Egbert Schillings CEO World Innovation
Summit for Health explains how a global
community created by the QF initiative
is committed to creating a better world
through collaboration and fresh thinking
Quality healthcareis at the core of athriving society
ldquoWe are a community of theimpatient impatient with the slowpace of progress but excited by theopportunities for meaningful globalcollaboration in healthcarerdquo
effective way And WISHrsquos commit-
ment to relevance at a local level is the
reason why WISH 2015 will host a
panel on Islamic Bioethics and Genet-
ics making the Summit a showcase
for an issue of huge importance to
Qatar from which the benefit will
spread beyond the country and
the region
Access to quality healthcare and
quality education are at the core of
any thriving society The brilliance of
the vision of Her Highness Sheikha
Moza bint Nasser Chairperson
of Qatar Foundation and Founder
of WISH is to make a difference
in these two pivotal but complex
areas WISH is an enterprise that has
no equal anywhere in the world and
I believe that only an initiative of QF
could attain that status
Our goal is to be able to say thatglobal healthcare improved because
WISH exists that WISH brought
about change that would otherwise
not have happened that a policy in-
novation was adopted because those
who embraced it learned about it
through our research If we can say
this and if someone somewhere is
making a difference in healthcare be-
cause of WISH then we can say that
we have succeeded in our goals But
as one very famous innovator put it
so well ldquoVision without execution is
hallucinationrdquo The WISH team and
its community of collaborators are
committed to making the vision of
better global and local health a real-
ity We look forward to many more
joining us in this endeavor
WISH Forums are a key part of an ongoing global mission all year round to inspire
bull Communicating complexhealth messages
bull Delivering affordablecancer care
bull Dementiabull Diabetesbull Patient safetybull M ental health and
wellbeing in children andyoung people
bull Universal healthcarecoverage
WISH 2015
FORUMTOPICSWILL
BEPRESENTEDAT
bull Obesitybull Mental healthbull Accountable carebull End-of-lifebull Road tra1047296ic injurybull Patient engagementbull Antimicrobial resistancebull Big data amp healthcare
WISH 2013
FORUMTOPICSPRESENTEDAT
INNOVATION
PUBLICHEALTH
H YG IE NE N UT RI TI ON M ED IC IN E TECHNOLOGY
Healthcare is one of the great
success stories of the last 100 years
with more people globally living
longer healthier and more produc-
tive lives Much of this success is
due to innovation in public health
medicine hygiene nutrition and
technology Healthcare innovation
involves a range of activities around
the development uptake and adop-
tion of new approaches that generate
value in terms of quality administra-
tive efficiency the patient experienceand patient outcomes Often when
people think of innovation in health-
care there is a tendency to focus on
medicines and devices The reality is
that these alone will not bring about
the fundamental change in healthcare
that we need The greatest unrealized
potential for global healthcare can
QF Telegraph helpsyou make the mostof your time at QatarFoundation (QF)
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wantansweredEmailusat
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nWhatisthe QatarDigital
Library(QDL)
Qatar Digital Library
has been developed by
Qatar National Library
a member of Qatar
Foundation (QF) in
partnership with The
British Library It is
making a vast archive
featuring the cultural
and historical heritage
of the Gulf and wider
region freely available
online for the first time
Included are archives
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with contextualized
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Content currently
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The aim is to make aworld-class resource freely
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groundbreaking research
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There is no registration
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6 QF Spotlight Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015
MEMBERS of the Qatar Foundation
(QF) community can make use of a ne w
recreation space thanks to the opening
of Education Cityrsquos new West Green
Spine sport and recreation arena on 14
December 2014
The area which encourages healthy
exercise is now open for students QF
staff their families and the general
public to enjoy
Managed by Awsaj Recreation the
West Green Spine can be used for bas-
ketball volleyball and football and an
area is provided for relaxation fitness
and family enjoyment
Its unveiling comes as QFrsquos Open
Campus initiative designed to enable
easier access to Education City and to
allow more people to experience QF is
implemented
Engineer Jassim Telefat Group Ex-
ecutive Director Capital Projects and
Facilities Management and Moham-med Al Naimi Director Community
Affairs Support Services Directorate
attended the West Green Spine open-
ing ceremony
Engineer Telefat said ldquoThe West
Green Spine is a great open space that
we are very keen for the community to
experience and enjoy
ldquoIndeed at QF we are committed
to the Open Campus initiative so we
are extending an invitation to the wider
community of Qatar to visit and utilize
the West Green Spine It offers many
fantastic opportunities for recreation
and entertainment and we hope that it
will also attract many familiesrdquo
Engineer Telefat told QF Telegraph
that QF was seeking to increase thenumber of open spaces available
for sport at Education City saying
ldquoThis strategy is not only focused
around National Sport Day which
takes place on the second Tuesday of
February every year - this year on 10
February 2015 - but also seeks to en-
courage people to find time for sport
West Green Spine sports arenaa boost for health and 983142itness
ldquoRecreation Services is committedto promoting sport and healthylifestyles among the QF communitythrough the provision of highquality facilities and the WestGreen Spine is the newest of theserdquo
so that they can lead a fit and healthy
lifestylerdquo
Fahad Al Ansari Manager Recrea-
tion Services Support Services Direc-
torate QF said ldquoRecreation Services
is committed to promoting sport and
healthy lifestyles among the QF com-
munity through the provision of high-
quality facilities and the West Green
Spine is the newest of these We hopethat its facilities will encourage people
to maintain and enhance their fitness
as the greatest wealth that we have in
our lives is our healthrdquo
The unique facilities at West Green
Spine have been designed with a spe-
cial focus on children of all ages and
its features encourage development
and education through creative and
sensory play At the northern end a
large plaza provides adequate space
for small events and activities while
towards the southern end of the park
the facilities provide for a range of age
groups and sports interests including
basketball volleyball five-a-side foot-
ball and a custom designed skate park
The new facility showcases QFrsquos
commitment to promoting and provid-
ing comprehensive sports and recrea-
tion services by promoting a healthy life
style among the Education City com-
munity in a fun and safe environment
through the provision of high qual-
ity facilities and the implementation of
effective social programsclassesevents
and activities
The official opening also featured
a football competition for QF com-
munity members under the age of 12
in addition to basketball and volleyballcompetitions As well as taking part in
the many sporting activities offered ex-
cited youngsters were also able to view
the Italian Super Cup Trophy which
was brought to the West Green Spine
for visitors to see ahead of the com-
petitionrsquos final between Juventus and
Napoli in Doha on 22 December 2014
FACILITIESLocal community encouraged to experience new QF recreational facilities
EngineerJassimTelefatGroupExecutiveDirectorCapitalProjectsandFacilitiesManagementand
MohammedAl NaimiDirectorCommunityAffairsSupportServicesDirectorate inspecttheWestGreenSpinefacilitiesduringthe openingceremony
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Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015 9Students
Wafa Suwaileh
I CHOSE to do my Masters in
Conservation Studies at UCL
Qatar a partner university ofHamad bin Khalifa Univer-
sity due to my strong interest
in studying the conservation
of Qatarrsquos culture and heritage
and also because not many peo-
ple are specialized in this field
As the first student from the
Qatar Science Leadership Pro-
gram to take up this course at
UCL Qatar my goal is to com-
plete my Masters degree and
then to go on to achieve a PhD
The knowledge and experiences
I will gain will help me to achieve
Qatar National Vision 2030
It is important to preserve and
conserve our culture and herit-
age in Qatar especially since Qa-
tar is growing at such a fast pace
What I am studying is a part of
my history culture and identity
As UCL Qatar students we have
learned how to assess the histori-
cal value of our surroundings
and not take it for granted
During the first few monthsof my course the benefits of the
course enhanced my research
skills in this specialization as
I learned conservation tech-
niques by working in the lab
for many hours
Studying the principles of
conservation of specific objects
and learning about their care
and management and how to
monitor their environment has
been a learning curve for me
One of my treasured experi-ences on the course was partici-
pating in a conservation project
at Sheikh Faisal Museum We
WafaSuwailehMScConservationStudiesUCL Qatar
conserved archaeological ob-
jects in order to reduce their
deterioration and improve theirappearance so that they could
be put on display at the mu-
seum
What I love about my course
is that classes are taken not only
within the four walls of the class-
room but outside as well where
we can have a practical experi-
ence of what we are learning
This way we get to interact with
the local community and net-
work with other organizations
with respect to this field
I also had the opportunity
to participate in a project at
Msheireb Arts Centre where
we learned how to bring order
amongst disorganized objects
in a room Due to the training
we had received we could give
suggestions on how to conserve
and maintain the antique col-
lections in order for them to be
passed from one generation to
the next as I strongly believe
that lsquoif you donrsquot have a pastyou donrsquot have a futurersquo
Irsquom proud to study here at
UCL Qatar as this is my au-
thenticity and identity to dis-
cover and preserve my roots
to lead and do my best in help-
ing to achieve Qatar National
Vision 2030 and take it upon
myself to educate the future
generation about their his-
tory UCL Qatar faculty and
staff are extremely supportive
and helpful and are known to
follow an lsquoopen doorrsquo policy
where we are encouraged to ap-
proach them at any time for any
support or advice Personal tu-
tors make it easier to exchange
experiences and share knowl-
edge and in doing so further
enhance our conservation ex-
perience
For all those whose heart lies
in conservation studies this
course is for you and in the
near future I would love to ini-tiate a conservatorsrsquo communi-
ty where we can work together
and achieve our dreams as one
Conserving heritage forthe good of the country
Students are inspired by Oscar-winnerCREATIVITY Students and fac-
ulty members of Virginia Com-
monwealth University in Qatar
(VCUQatar) a partner of Hamad
bin Khalifa University participatedin A Conversation with Joan Gratz
The lecture by the Academy Award-
winning animator was organized in
collaboration with Doha Film insti-
tute and Qatar Animation Center
During the lecture students were
given an insight into various tech-
niques of animation and heard
how Gratz herself started out as
a painter and how exciting it was
when she made her first mov-
ing images using photographs
Gratz who won her Oscar for herfilm animation Mona Lisa Descend-
ing a Staircse in 1992 explained
her unique animation style to the
students who watched some of the
films she directed and discussed
the techniques she used while de-
veloping them Following each
film Gratz answered questions
from the members of the audience
Gratz told the QF Telegraph ldquoAni-
mation is a field that requires im-
mense patience and tolerance for
tedium But it is also very rewardingand I hope some of these students
will find inspiration in the work they
will see todayrdquo
She told the students that passion
and creativity combined with skill
and fortitude was the route to creat-
ing their own identity in the anima-
tion industry
ldquoI strongly
believe that
if you donrsquot
have a past
you donrsquot
have a futurerdquo
din said ldquoAt our initial meeting with
THIMUN Qatar we discussed the
challenges around their film festival
submissions process and the solu-
tion was clear - we needed to digitize
the entire process by creating online
forms and integrating a file upload
systemrdquo
ldquoWITH the support of our faculty
mentor we created a variety of pro-
totypes that went through multiple
phases functionality and usability
tests After 13 weeks of work we
managed to deliver a fully functional
solution along with the necessary
documentation to ensure future im-
provementrdquo
Prior to the creation of this digi-
tal system film festival participants
submitted hard copies of their entries
through CDs and USB drives Regis-
tration forms were also handwritten
and manually converted to a digital
format for processing The newly
designed platform by the CMU-Q
students simplifies this entire process
and streamlines all the administrative
and processing elements of the THI-
MUN Qatar Northwestern Univer-
sity Film Festival submissions ldquoThe new platform is extremely
important to the film festival since it
allows easy access and a very con-
venient solution for the submissions
that come to us from all around the
worldrdquo said Mohammed Al-Malek
Head of the THIMUN Qatar North-
western Film Festival ldquoThe new
platform makes it easier for the film-
makers to submit their movies also
takes the whole film festival to a new
level in terms of how we appear to
the publicrdquo he added
INFORMATION systems students
from Carnegie Mellon University in
Qatar (CMU-Q) partner of Hamad
bin Khalifa University recently part-
nered with The Hague International
Model United Nations (THIMUN)
Qatar Northwestern University Film
Festival to develop an online plat-
form to ease the submission processfor participating student filmmakers
CMU-Q senior information sys-
tems students Sakib Mahmoud
Abdulrahman Takiddin and Prince
Abraham developed the online sub-
mission system as part of their cap-
stone project under the supervision
of THIMUN Qatarrsquos IT Coordina-
tor and CMU-Q alumni Abhay
Valiyaveettil The students were
mentored by Divakaran Liginlal
Associate Teaching Professor of In-
formation Systems CMU-Q Takid-
TECHNOLOGY IT innovators partner with THIMUN Qatar
CMU983085Q students createdigital platform for festival
CMU983085QstudentswithTHIMUNQataro1047296icials
Student Spotlight8
NEWS IN BRIEF
55 STUDENTSCOMPLETECARNEGIEMELLONrsquoSLANGUAGEBRIDGESPROGRAMnCarnegieMellon
UniversityinQatar
(CMU983085Q)apartner
UniversityofHamadbin
KhalifaUniversityhas
successfullycompleted
itsseventhLanguageBridgesprogramSince
itbeganin 2010more
than700participants
havegraduatedfromthe
student-ledprogramIn
collaborationwith QFrsquos
ReachOutToAsia (ROTA)
CMU983085Qstudentsandstaff
volunteeredto teachbasic
EnglishtoQF servicestaff
aspartof theprogramThe
eight-weekcoursewas
successfullycompletedby
55participants
ldquoThe programwas veryeducationaland interactiveand is one of thebest practicalactivities thatGU983085Q providesfor its studentsrdquoWorkshop honesdiplomacy
skillswhen resolving acrisis
THIRTY students from Georgetown
University in Qatar (GU-Q) a
partner university of Hamad bin
Khalifa University were recently
given an opportunity to develop
practice and test their negotiation
and strategic decision-making skills
in a simulation exercise about a
fictional maritime claim conflict
in the South China Sea GU-Qrsquos
flagship diplomacy training event
the International Negotiation and
Crisis Simulation Exercise was held
in conjunction with Georgetownrsquos
Institute for the Study of
Diplomacy in Washington DC
The annual crisis simulation deals
with a hypothetical situation that
reflects real-world trends or events
Dr Christine Schiwietz Assistant
Dean for Academic Affairs GU-Q
and program organizer said ldquoThe
crisis simulation is a tremendous
learning opportunity for our students
studying international affairs here
at GU-Q They have to know not
only what their own interests are
but also the interests of everyone else
involved and then they have to use
critical thinking skills and diplomatic
negotiation tactics to try and find a
resolution that everyone can agree
upon These are vital skills that will
empower our students in both a
personal and professional capacity
whatever career path they choose not
only for those going into the Foreign
Servicerdquo
The students also participated
in a negotiation workshop open
to all GU-Q students in order to
hone their diplomacy skills where
participants were introduced to
the fundamental principles of
interest-based negotiation found
in the famous book Getting to Yes
How to Negotiate Agreements Without
Giving In In the weeks before the
crisis simulation participants read
a background paper and received
the mock scenario with a file that
describes their assigned countryrsquos
position and interests
The workshop concluded with
a special presentation by Dr Jim
Seevers Director of Studies at
the Institute for the Study ofDiplomacy Georgetown University
Washington DC who discussed
basic diplomatic functions such as
dialogue advocacy and negotiation
and also fielded questions from the
students taking part
ldquoThe crisis simulation was very
engaging and it made us look at
DIPLOMACYGU-Q students practice their negotiation skills in simulation exercise
Workshop hones diplomacyskills when resolving a crisis
ldquoThe program allowedstudents to learn tomanoeuver around variouscrisis situations to emergewith a peaceful solutionrdquo
Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015
how a crisis would be dealt with
according to the United Nations
standard It felt very real and made
us think deeply about the topicrdquo
said Jyostna Subramaniam student
GU-Q who was participating in
the exercise for the second time
She explained that the simulation
exercise and the workshops prior
to that helped develop various skills
including the art of negotiation and
debating
For Sheba George student
GU-Q it was an opportunity that
allowed aspiring diplomats to
practice diplomacy in a controlled
environment ldquoThe materials
provided covered a wide range of
issues and policies that a country
would have to adhere to when faced
with an international crisis and theprogram allowed students to learn
to manoeuver around various crisis
situations to emerge with a peaceful
solution despite the crisis at hand
The program was very educational
and interactive and is one of the
best practical activities that GU-Q
provides for its studentsrdquo
GU983085Qstudentstakepartin theworkshop
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Whoisyourrolemodel
My role model is His Highness
Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al
Thani Amir of Qatar who
at a young age accepted a
challenge given to him by His
Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin
Khalifa Al Thani the Father Amirto lead the state of Qatar to achieve
its strategic objectives
Nameamemorablemomentwhich
hashappenedto youwhileyou
havebeenworkinghereatQF
The biggest highlight of my journey
with QF was when my management
nominated me to represent the QF
Finance Department in a job-
shadowing project with Bedayacenter This was aimed at providing
awareness to younger graduates
about working in finance
positions
Whatisyourgreatestambition
My greatest ambition is to become an
effective leader and a role model who
inspires others and represent mycountry internationally on different
occasions I also aspire to affect many
peoplersquos lives positively and make an
optimistic difference whenever and
wherever I can
WhatisthelastQF-relatedevent
youattended
I recently visited QFrsquos tent at Darb
Al Saai during the Qatar National
Day celebrations The tent was very
carefully planned and organized
and it provided a wonderful
opportunity for many thousands of
visitors to come and discover QF
for themselves and to find out more
information about it
Whatisthebestpieceof adviceyou
havereceivedsofarin yourlife
I constantly familiarize myself with
quotes from successful people as
I believe they are valuable as they
are based on real life experience
ldquoOpportunities donrsquot happen You
create themrdquo is a quote from ChrisGrosser a successful photographer
Thatrsquos my favorite right now
Whatmadeyouwanttobe apartof
QatarFoundation
I decided to join Qatar Foundation
(QF) as a graduate trainee not only
to enhance my own knowledge
and skills but also to play a role in
helping to transform the countryrsquos
hydrocarbon-based economy to aknowledge economy in fulfillment of
Qatar National Vision 2030
Whatdoyouthinkis thesecretof
personals uccess
In my opinion the secret of personal
success is holding information
Information is power and by
possessing valuable information a
person becomes educated Without
knowledge and information there is
no room for development and future
improvement
Doyouindulgeinanysports
activity
Squash is one of my oldest hobbies
and I used to play with the Qatar
youth team in the Qatar Squash
Federation I still practice with my
friends from time to time
Whatisyourfavoriteplacetovisit
inQatar
Most young Qatari people would
have the same answer Sealine is oneof my favorite places to spend my
time away from busy city life
Abdulla KanoFinance Business Partner QF Finance Directorate talksabout his role models achievements and ambitions
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Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015 11Behind the Scenes
AS QATAR Foundation (QF) reaches
its 20th anniversary milestone its
continuing mission to unlock and
develop human potential is proving
inspirational to visitors from around
the world
Over the past four years more than
2000 guests have been received at the
QF Visitor Center where they have
been given an insight into the work
carried out by QF as it seeks to nur-ture the future leaders of Qatar
Meticulous planning and detailed
organization goes into each visit with
preparations taking between five days
and two weeks depending on the
availability of all parties
According to Fahad Al Hajjaji
Head of Protocol and Visitors Rela-
tions Communication Directorate
there is a growing interest in the work
of QF from across the world and
these visits play a key role in high-
lighting QFrsquos objectives motivations
and achievements
Over the last two decades QF has
made a notable contribution towards
empowering Qatar and the region
through its work in education science
and research and community devel-
opment and this mission is conveyed
to the guests QF promotes a culture
of excellence in Qatar and furthers
its role in supporting an innovative
and open society that aspires to d e-
velop sustainable human capacity
social and economic prosperity for aknowledge-based economy
He said ldquoWe welcome an array of
prestigious visitors and we place great
value on having the opportunity to
share with them the vision and mis-
sion of QF During the visits dignitar-
ies meet with senior QF management
who share the QF story with them As
QF enters into its third decade of op-
eration it is of utmost importance that
we share the values achievements and
goals of QF with a wider audience in-
cluding Very Very Important Persons
(VVIPS) and influential figures on the
global stage who visit QFrdquo
The dignitaries are taken first to
the Visitor Center currently located
at Qatar Academy QF Speakersrsquo Bu-
reau ambassadors do a presentation
for the visitors shedding light on the
different pillars of QF education sci-
ence and research and community
development
The Visitor Center also has a three
dimensional model of the Education
City master plan and it gives the
guests a better understanding of QFrsquos
infrastructure
ldquoDuring these visits QF manage-
ment members and the visiting guests
share ideas and discuss opportunities
for collaborationrdquo said Al Hajjaji
ldquoSenior management members
also explain QFrsquos role in achieving the
objectives of Qatar National Vision2030 to achieve a knowledge-based
economy Direct partnerships have
been forged with leading organiza-
tions to help carry QFrsquos messages to
new audiences and these visits lead to
increased awareness and collabora-
tion with the foundation throughout
the worldrdquo
He added ldquoThese visits are usu-
ally the first step in building long last-
ing collaborations and relationships
between QF and other entities from
around the world
ldquoOften these visits open doors for
sharing of knowledge and resources
which prove beneficial not just to QF
but to the visiting entity as wellrdquo
The visitors are also requested to
sign the Visitor Book where they can
share their impressions of what they
think about QF The comments are
valuable in providing feedback about
the experience that visitors have had
The list of visitors to QF over the last
20 years reads like a Whorsquos Who of the
most influential people in the world
ferently depending on who the guest
is and what the purpose of their visit
to QF is
ldquoOnce we receive a visit request via
telephone calls emails and fax we
request the sender to fill in an appli-
cation form to describe the purpose
of the visit In the application form
potential visitors can also indicate
what they would like to see at QF
and request for tours or meetings
with specific individual departments
universities or members of QFrdquo
Al Hajjaji and his team are required
to consider a number of factors while
organizing a visit For instance they
need to ensure that the Visitor Center
will be available and also that a QF
Speakersrsquo Bureau member can be on
Due to the increasing number ofvisitors and continuous expansion of
QF a new Visitor Center is set to open
in 2015 Eid Al Sayed Events Man-
ager Communication Directorate
said ldquoWith the continuous expansion
of QF there is increasing interest from
external entities including govern-
ments ministries research and devel-
opment organizations and businesses
To showcase the best of what QF has
to offer we will be moving into a big-
ger location in the near futurerdquo
The Protocol Department is the
front window to all guests visiting
QF The departmentrsquos task is one of
constant high profile professionalism
and continuously demonstrating the
highest level of organizational skills
Prior to the visitors arriving at Ed-
ucation City the Protocol and Visitor
Relationsrsquo team spends a consider-
able amount of time planning and
organizing the visit
Ali Muhannadi Visitors Relations
Specialist Communication Directo-
rate said ldquoEach visit is organized dif-
Spreading the inspirational message far and wideVisitors learn all about QFrsquos mission
hand to facilitate a presentation at the
required time They must also ensure
that all security precautions have been
considered
The protocol team also liaises in-
ternally with individual heads of all
the QF communications channels
to ensure that appropriate coverage
is given to each visit As a result ar-
ticles may appear in QF publications
such as the QF Telegraph or in The
Foundation magazine or on the QF
internal portal Maktabi For some
visits the QF press office will pro-
vide all media outlets across Qatar
with a press release to ensure cover-
age within the wider community and
there may also be coverage of a visit
on QF Radio
FollowusontwittercomQF facebookcomQatarFoundationTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015
ldquoWe place great value on havingthe opportunity to share with anarray of prestigious visitors thevision and mission of QFrdquo
HisExcellencyFernandoLorenzo
UruguayrsquosMinisterofEconomics
andFinance
HisExcellencyMrBlaiseCompaore
PresidentofBurkinaFaso
HerExcellencyMariegravemeFaye
SalltheFirstLady ofSenegal
CLMaxNikias Presidentofthe
UniversityofSouthernCalifornia
HisExcellencyDr
YukiyaAmato
DirectorGeneral
ofthe
International
AtomicEnergy
Association
FirstLadyMs AndriMoustakoudi
wifeofHis ExcellencyMrNicos
AnastasiadesPresidentofthe
RepublicofCyprus
MartinQuinnPoliticalandEconomicCounselortothe
AmbassadoroftheUnitedStatesof AmericainQatar
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THURSDAY8JANUARY2015
RESIDENTS and citizens of
Qatar were given an insight
into contemporary Mid-
dle Eastern photography at a
recent exhibition organized by
Virginia Commonwealth Univer-
sity in Qatar (VCUQatar)Conflu-
encePhotographic-based Work from the
Contemporary Middle East brought
together the work of Atfal Ahdath
George Awde who is Assistant Profes-
sor of Photography at VCUQatar and
Ali Cherri for the first time in Qatar
The exhibition held at the Gallery in
VCUQatar concluded on 24 Decem-
ber 2014 It also featured a panel dis-
cussion with the artists
The exhibition of contemporary
photography and video installation
from across the Middle East demon-
strated how the photograph is part of
everyday life around the world and is
used as a medium to preserve fleeting
moments of the mundane the person-
al and the intimate as well as the mon-
umental the global and the public It
Photography provides excitingperspectives
also explored the medium itself ndash the
richness of possibilities directions and
journeys that are open to the artist who
uses photography in its broadest sense
as a starting point or confluence in his
her work Caitlin Doherty Exhibitions
and Speaker Curator VCUQatar said
ldquoConfluence has been a hugely excit-
ing show to curate Each of the artists
uses their medium in new and dynam-
ic ways and explores themes that are
relevant to them personally but also to
society in a broader sense In this way
they invite us to participate in conver-
sations and prompt us to challenge
previously held notions of what pho-
tography is and what it can berdquo
Awde added ldquoItrsquos an exciting time
for photography in Doha - and across
the region This exhibition is a great
opportunity to challenge notions of
the medium here at VCUQatar Itrsquos
also about bringing the broader com-
munity into this conversation of the
possibilities of photo-based practices
across disciplinesrdquo
Qatar given an insight into contemporary Middle Eastern images at exhibition
CultureReview
OneoftheinstallationsattheVCUQatarexhibition
ldquoItrsquos an excitingtime forphotographyin Doha - andacross theregionrdquoPhotographyprovidesexciting perspectives
NEWS IN BRIEF
CREATIVITYANDELEGANCEON DISPLAYnHundredsofQatar
Foundation(QF)
communitymembers
983142lockedtoQF Community
ServicesrsquoArtsandCraft
Fair2014whichtook
placeatthe Community
andRecreationCenter
on20December2014
Theexhibitmainlyhad
handmadeartandcrafts
itemsonsale thatincludedwalldecorationsbags
broochescardsceramic
lampsaccessorieshome
deacutecorjewelryclothing
giftsandmoreThe fair
alsohadan exclusive
half-hourcraftworkshop
forchildrenagedbetween
8and 12yearswhere
theylearnedcreativeand
innovativetechniques
tomaketheirvery own
handmadecrafts
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Outstandingsportsmanshipandhealthy
competitionwasat thecoreofthis yearrsquosQatar
Foundation(QF)ChampionsTrophyTwenty20tournamentthe983142inaleof whichtookplaceon13
December2014at theQFCricketGroundThe
eventfeatured12 topteamsfromaroundQatarrsquos
cricketingcircuitandhada totalof240players
participatinginthe league
OnthisoccasionAmalAl-ThaniExecutive
DirectorHealthSafetySecurityampEnvironment
(HSSE)DirectoratesaidldquoIexpressmygratitude
toallthe participatingteamsinparticularQFRecreationServicesandQFCCCommitteemembers
forsuccessfullyorganizingthistournamentunder
theHealthyLivingProgramshapedbyourteam
thattheycareaboutmostmdash health983142itnessand
lifebalancerdquoSheaddedthatQFis dedicatedto
promotinghealthand983142itnessnationwidetohelp
Qatarisadoptalifestylethatimprovestheiroverall
wellbeingandactivelongevity
MohammedAlNaimiDirectorCommunityAffairssaidldquoWe arefocusingonQFrsquoscommunity
developmentpillarbyorganizingtournaments
likethisWearefortunateenoughtohavetop class
facilitieswherewecan promotea healthylifestyle
toQFand thelocalcommunityWeare looking
forwardto nextyearandanothersuccessfuleventrdquo
13Sports
GAININGHEALTH ONECHALLENGEAT A TIME
nSupportServices
Directorate conducteda
two-month lsquoLose Weight
Challengersquoto encourage
QatarFoundation (QF)
staff faculty students
andcommunity
membersto gain
healthierhabitswhen it
comesto maintainingabalancedlifestyle Under
theirbannerof lsquoLose
Weight Stay Fitand Live
Strongrsquo the challenge
endedon 29 December
2014 atthe Fitness
Center AwsajRecreation
with the participants
vowingto make positive
lifestyle changesfor
a healthierand fuller
life Participantswere
also entitledto have
dietary consultations
with foodnutritionists
fromthe FoodServices
department
ldquoWe have topclass facilitieswhere wecan promotea healthylifestyle to thecommunityrdquoTopteamsfrom Qatarrsquos
cricketingcircuitbattle itout
Top teams from Qatarrsquos cricketing circuit battle it out
SPORT IN BRIEF
PRIVILEGE PROGRAMQFmembersareentitledtodiscountsandspecialratesatavarietyofoutletsandamenitiesuponshowingtheirQFID
ONGOINGOFFERS
Doha Bus 15
Titanium 2098308530
A l M al ak i Me nrsquos Re qu ir eme nt s 25
QatarAirways(Upto12for
sectorsoutsideGCCupto5
forsectorsi nside
theGCCsubjecttoconditions)
AXA(hometravelandvehicle
insurance) 10
M om ta zE duc at ion Ce nt re 1 0
The Little Engineer 30
Lollipops 20
Mosafer 15
Samsonite 15
Inglot 10
(Discountafter minimum
purchase
ofQR150)
Naturalizer 10
Levirsquos 15
Roots 20
Guess 15
Morgan 15
Lab 20
Karisma 10
Aldo 10
Dune 10
Bench 10
Garage 10
Arts ampGems WLL 2598308540
Al MuftahCenter 1098308535
TGI Fridays 10
DHLExpress 30
Aramex
(QFstafffreeshopandship
registrationQF students50
discount)
Nissan-SalehAlHamadAlMana
(SpecialpricelistonQFPortal)
QatarInternational Beauty
Academy-Tajmeel 20
NasserBinKhaledampSonsCo
(10onlaborchargesand30onspareparts)
Relax Spa 598308510
Ezmiralda Beauty Center 25
Piano Beauty Lounge 20
P ar ro t Pa l ac e (o ffe r onp ar ro ts a nd bi r ds ) 10 98308520
Al Muftah Jewellery 2098308550
Mouawad Jewellery 1098308535
Linarsquos Paris 20
Photo Zone 1598308520
Gulf Furniture 20
BlossomFlower Shop 30
Kiddy Zone 10
Moredetailsaboutoffersanddiscountsincludinganumberofsavingsonhotelratescanbefoundonthe QFPortalor byemailingpprogram
qforgqa
FollowusontwittercomQF facebookcomQatarFoundationTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015
Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015Community12
QFISofferssixMasterrsquosprogramsandthreeDiplomaprogramsforits students
Whatdoesyourjobrole
include
I am responsible for
organizing and co-ordinating
the Deanrsquos office operations
and procedures and liaising
with different parts of Qatar
Foundation (QF) I am the
QF Procurement focal point
for Qatar Faculty of Islamic
Studies (QFIS) and as
such I am responsible for all
purchases and co-ordination
between the end users in
QFIS QF Procurement and
suppliers I am also the board
secretary of the Advisory
Board in QFIS and I collect
details on all activities done
throughout the year to be
presented to the board The
organization of meetings
between board members both
in Qatar and abroad is also
part of my remit
Howdoes yourwork help
QF in itsmission to ful983142ill
QatarNational Vision 2030
The nation is now developing
at an unprecedented rate
and it is the duty of all
corporations and ministries
to effectively contribute
toward the achievement of
Qatar National Vision 2030
Within QF my job allows
me to contribute towards the
education and development
of human capital which is
one of the four pillars of
Qatar National Vision 2030
in line with the vision of Her
Highness Sheikha Moza bint
Nasser Chairperson of Qatar
Foundation
Whatdoes workingin Qatar
Foundation mean to you
Working in QF is an experience
incomparable to any around
the world QF by its nature is
a non-profit organization with
the sole goal of developing
the nationrsquos capacity to
achieve QF allows the local
workforce to collaborate with
international expertise in
achieving a common goal with
no commercial interests This is
amazing in all aspects
Whatwouldyou considerto
be the highlightsof yourjob
The highlights of my job lie
in the interaction I have with
other people I am privileged
to be able to interact with
people from all walks of life
with the goal of collaboration
Although one may find
this in other corporationswithin Qatar QF allows this
collaboration to happen on an
international level without any
businesscommercial interests
This is a rarity globally
Whatare the main
challengesthatyouface
Challenges within my work
are welcome I strive to attain
the feeling of achievement
on a constant basis and this
does not come without the
overcoming of challenges
Usually my challenges revolve
around putting puzzle pieces
together in order to achieve
a common goal It is truly
an honor to be able to do so
in such an encouraging and
productive work environment
DID YOU KNOW
Ta fida Younes
O f fice Manager ndash Deanrsquos O f fice
Qa tar Facult y o f Islamic S tudies
Winter Fun camp engageschildren of QF community
their intellectual social emotional
and physical well-beingrdquo
The young campers had their
hands full as they actively participated
in a variety of fun activities like pizza
making building block construction
ceramic painting and bowling alongwith other interactive workshops and
a selection of sporting events that in-
cluded football tennis table tennis
and swimming
ldquoWe enjoyed accommodating and
providing a healthy atmosphere for
all those who participated in the camp
during their winter break These
camps are a great opportunity to
keep the children active and healthy
rather than have them stay at home
Our instructors coached them and
got them to play all kinds of sports
and they really had a good timerdquo said
Simon Jones Supervisor Recreation
Services
Qatar National Library hosted a
storytelling session illustrated with
origami charades and a puppet show
that enthralled the young participants
and captured their attention as they
became part of the interactive session
They also learned different arts andcrafts at the art workshop where they
learned how to creatively make pencil
holders bookmarks envelope cases
and finger puppets
Al Ansari added ldquoThis camp
proved to be not only a unique cul-
mination of education fun art and
sporting events but was also an ex-
cellent platform for QF community
parents and children from different
backgrounds to network and inter-
act with each other bringing the QF
community closer togetherrdquo Face
painting jumping castles and games
were the highlights of the camprsquos fi-
nale at Education City Clubhouse
LAUGHTER and excitement filled the
air as Qatar Foundation (QF) commu-
nity children aged between 9 and 12
made the most of their winter break at
the Education City Winter Fun Camp
2014
The camp held at QF Communityand Recreation Center was held in
two separate sessions in order to ac-
commodate the high level of demand
They took place from 21 to 25 De-
cember 2014 and again between 28
December 2014 to 1 January 2015
Fatima Al Ansari Supervisor
Community Services spoke of the
camprsquos importance and significance
to the children ldquoThe second annual
winter camp was organized to deliver
an energetic and motivating atmos-
phere that would provide children
with a wholesome experience learn-
ing opportunities and recreational
activities that would help nurture
Healthy activities organized for youngsters
Childrenparticipateinvariousactivities
FajerAl Shamariparticipan t
ldquoIenjoyedtheswimmingactivitythe
storytellingandpuppetshowthe
mostinthiscampI madealotof new
friendsandIcanrsquotwaitto attendthis
campagainnextyearrdquo
AishaAyoubparticipant
ldquoIlovedmeeting theother participants
inthecampandweallgotalongso
wellIenjoyed allthe activitiesandthe
staffweresofriendlyandnicetous
Theswimming instructorespecially
madeitafunexperiencefor
usandIlearnedhowto
makeabagintheart
workshoprdquo
HouraHussain Hajiparti cipant
ldquoThecampwassomuchfun and
overallan interestingexperience
Ilearnedhowtoplay tennisand
createdifferentkindsof artwork
AboveallIenjoyedmakingnew
friendsandIcanrsquotwait
toshowmyfamily
allwhatI learnt
hereattheWinter
Funcamprdquo
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1 Research into which field was the topic of discussion at
the recently held conference hosted by Qatar Biomedical
Research Institute
2 What lessons are being organized for the ladies of the QF
Community at the Education City Clubhouse
3 Students of Georgetown University in Qatar
demonstrated what type of skill at the International Crisis
simulation event
4 Who manages the newly opened West Green Spine
recreation area
5 Name the exhibition organized by VCUQatar which
showcased photographic based work from the
Contemporary Middle East
6 For how many years now has Qatar Foundation served
the people of Qatar
7 Which team sport was played at QFrsquos Champions Trophy
event
8 Which language technology team of QCRI won Best in
Show at the BBCrsquos News Hack
9 Which fruit helps to keep you hydrated and aids
digestion
10What was the focus of the international conference
organized by Texas AampM University at Qatar at the
Hilton Hotel
D V B A V H T J A A C X X F G S O R Y H
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QFRadiorsquos programscanbe downloadedviaiTunesThestationcanbefoundunderRadiogt InternationalgtQFRadio
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via wwwqfradiocom
FollowQF RadioonFacebookandtwitter
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ConnectThelatesttrending topicsfrom socialmedia
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Research MattersReseachanddevelopmentin QatarFoundation
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Inside MusicClassicalmusicfromaround theworld
The Silver ScreenLatestupdatesfrom theworld of983142ilm
WORLD Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)an initiative of Qatar Founda-
tionhas published Learning ReimaginedHow the connected society is transforming
learning Written by Graham Brown-Martin Founder of Education Design Labs
and illustrated with images by award-winning photographer Newsha Tavakolian
this third WISE Book explores how the digitally connected society is transforming
learning
The book offers unique perspectives from around the world on the most in-
novative ways to approach todayrsquos pressing educational challenges at all levels and
in diverse environments and it aims to help spread some of the latest thinking and
new models of creative action in education
This WISE Book has taken the author and photographer on a world tour to
BrazilChinaGhanaIndiaJordanLebanonQatarSingaporethe United Arab
Emirates the United Kingdom and the United States They have visited schools
and met with educators and thought leadersThe book explores how todayrsquos edu-
cators are facing the challenge of what to teach and how to teach in a connected
societyUsing technol ogy as a touchstone the journey leads to a wider exploration
of why societies are shaped as they are the role of education systems within them
and how they may transform to meet tomorrowrsquos big challenges
LEARNINGREIMAGINED
PublicationsReview
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theQurrsquoanicBotanicGarden
emailq gqforgqa
AT A TIME when road safety is of
the utmost importance due to
constant expansion and devel-
opment in Qatar Qatar Foun-
dationrsquos (QFrsquos) Health Safety
Security amp Environment (HSSE)
Department is adopting special
measures to ensure the safety and se-
curity of all those who travel within Ed-
ucation City Besides the introduction
of road patrols a speed limit of 40kph
has now been introduced for everyoneto follow
Amal Al Thani Executive Director
HSSE explained why it is so important
for everybody to adhere to the speed
limit when travelling around Educa-
tion City She said ldquoI t is a matter of
safety and security The Education
City campus is now open to the pub-
lic which means many vehicles are
coming in from outside and crossing
the campus Since we encourage the
use of bicycles and walking along the
pedestrian routes many people of all
ages are crossing the roads So if the
vehiclesrsquo speed was not controlled
then Education City would not be a
safe place to enter and enjoyrdquo
Al Moataz Ahmed Land Light
Driver Facilities Management shared
his thoughts on the speed limit ldquoAs a
driver who drives and co-ordinates
the shuttle services around Educa-
tion City it is essential to abide by the
speed limitrdquo he said ldquo This is to ensure
that students faculty and QF com-
munity members who take the shut-tle buses are safe which is my main
priority apart from transporting them
At times while driving it feels a bit sl ow
but itrsquos better to be slow than be sorry
as reduced speed limits can save livesrdquo
HSSE directorate conducts orienta-
tion for new joiners and also conducts
various campaigns on road and be-
havior safety like lsquosmart and safe tips
for the roadrsquo for QF drivers Zain KAbdulla Driver said ldquoBefore a spe-
Education City imposes new speeding restriction to protect community
Speed limit is all about safety
BotanicaltermsArabic NajmEnglishthe plantwithoutstemherb
TermDe983142initionThetermNajm isbotanicallylimitedtoacaulescentplants(plantswithoutastem)or plantswithoutanerectstemwhilethelexicalitem shajarahisspeci983142ictoplantswithstemstalkor trunkThetermNajm referstoacaulousmembersof plantlife(stemlessor withoutavisiblestem)that haveemergedfromthe soilandreclined983142lat AlsoNajmreferstothestars inthesky
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AhmedElGharibAssistantResearcher
cific speed limit was implemented I
would get honked at or even overtaken
if I didnrsquot drive fast enough toward my
destination
ldquoThe introduction of the recent
speed limit of 40kph around Educa-
tion City has ensured a heightened
sense of discipline on the roads mak-
ing it safer for QF community mem-bers to drive around QF in ease and
also for pedestrians to safely cross
these roadsrdquo
Al Thani added ldquoAn assessment
of the roads and the times of the day
that we believe drivers might exceed
the speed limit have been identified
Radars and radar signs are placed on
these roads and almost all the lanes
in Education City are set at 40kph tomake it easier for the public to followrdquo
ldquoItrsquos betterto be slowthan be sorryas reducedspeed limitscan save livesrdquo Speed limit is all about safety
AS WELL as being extremely tasty ber-
ries are very good for your health and
make an excellent breakfast or dessert
when added to yogurt
All berries help to keep you hydrat-
ed as they have a high water content
and they also aid digestion because
they contain a great deal of fiber Ber-
ries such as redcurrants strawberries
raspberries and blackberries are rich
in antioxidants are thought to help
prevent and manage arthritis keep
blood pressure under control help
to lower cholesterol and also have a
beneficial effect on the heart
Berries are a good source of vita-
min C which is needed to maintain
healthy collagen in the body This
keeps the connective tissues of the
A good source for vitamins and 983142iber which aid digestion
QURrsquoANIC BOTANICGARDEN
Tried amp Tested
body in good condition and main-
tains cartilage which aids joint flex-
ibility
Berries contain significant amounts
of folic acid which helps to maintain
healthy red blood cells and is also a
very important part of a pregnant
womanrsquos diet because it helps to re-
duce the risk of central nervous sys-
tem defects such as spina bifida in
unborn babies
Raspberries are a particularly good
source of vitamins B1 B2 and B3
which help to keep nerves and mus-
cles healthy aid the release of energy
from food and promote the health of
the skin and the digestive system
Fresh berries provide the most
health benefits but dried berries are
also very good for you Drinking
juices made from fresh berries is also
a great way to enjoy the many health
benefits they provide
Berries known for health benefits
Anewspeedlimitof 40kphhasbeenintroduced
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Write to us qftqforgqaTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY 2015
21 January 2015
VCUQatar Atrium
Canvas Painting Class
17 24 and 31 January 2015
Qurm Hall Community andRecreation Center
10-1130am
Music Lessons
Guitar Piano Violin Voice
Clarinet Flute and
Saxophone
3 January ndash 20 June 2015
Second Floor Community
and Recreation Center
For registration please email
recreationcentreqforgqa
Doha Youth Forum
Orientation Session
14 January 2015
HBKU Student Center
Education City
Carnegie Mellon University
in Qatar Football Match
15 January 2015
Pitch 3 Qatar Foundation
6-7pm
Tajweed Lesson for Ladies
25 January - 24 February
2015
Al Khor Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Sunday and Tuesday
6-730pm
Facial Treat
7 and 14 January 2015
Assembly at Education City
Clubhouse
8-10am
Mother and Daughter
Beauty Day
22 January 2015
Second Floor Community
and Recreation Center
5-8pm
Art for Education
11 - 15 January 2015
AaQool Atrium Hall amp Ain
AlQot Theater Community
amp Recreation Center
Sunday 630pm - Opening
of exhibition and silent
auction
Monday ndash Thursday
10amndash9pm
Exhibition open
to public
EVENTS
JANUARY -
FEBRUARY 2015
8 Ball Billiard Tournament
9 January 2015
Games Room Education City
Clubhouse
3pm
Parent and Child Music Class
12 January ndash 18 March
2015
Dukhan Hall Education City
Clubhouse
Every Monday 4-5pm
Wednesday 10-11amfor children aged 6 months
to 5 years
Qurrsquoan Lesson
25 January ndash 24 February
2015
Al Khor Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Sunday and Tuesday
4-530pm
Mathaf Collection
Summary Part 1
Ongoing Exhibition
Permanent Collection
First Floor Galleries Mathaf
Arab Museum of Modern Art
All Day
Shirin Neshat Afterwards
Until 15 February 2014
Ground Floor Galleries
Mathaf Arab Museum of
Modern Art
For information visit mathaf
orgqaenexhibitions-list231-
shirin-neshat-afterwards
Chamber Music at Museum
of Islamic Art Telemann and
Mozart
8 January 2015 Atrium Museum of Islamic
Art (MIA)
6pm
Mixed Level Yoga
5-26 January 2015
Raslaffan Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Monday 5-615pm
Ashtanga Yoga
7-28 January 2015
Raslaffan Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Wednesday 6-715pm
Buchbinder Plays Brahms
10 January 2015
Opera House KataraCultural Village Building 16
730pm
IGLP Workshop 2015
2-11 January 2015
Hamad Bin Khalifa
University (HBKU) Student
Center
Arab Qatari Farm Trip
17 January 2015
Assembly at Education City
Clubhouse9am-12pm
Design and Social Change
Exhibition
12 January ndash 19 February
2015
VCUQatar Gallery amp
Atrium
All Day
Crossing Boundaries
Lecture Series Random
International
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The Color Run Qatar
is presented by Sahtak
Awalan Your Health First
an initiative from Weill
Cornell Medical College
in Qatar (WCMC-Q)
in association with the
Supreme Council of Health
and the campaignrsquos strategic
partners Qatar Foundation
Supreme EducationCouncil Qatar Petroleum
Occidental Petroleum
Qatar ExxonMobil and
Qatar Olympic Committee
The Color Run is a
five-kilometer run where
participants can run jog
walk under a shower of
colored powder
All activities below are for QF members and students only
COMMUNITY AND RECREATIONMOVIESTues Thurs and Sat Times 49830856pmOpen to all QF staff and familymembers Ain AlQot Theater 2nd Floor
Recreation Center For informationemail communitysupportqforgqa
HEALTHCAREThe Medical CenterSunndashThurs 7amndash4pm and Sat 8amndashnoon Tel 4454 1342
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SPORT AND FITNESSSwimmingPublic swimming (Olympic pool ndash earlylaps only) SunndashThurs 5309912518amSchool swimming time 7amndash230pmSunndashThurs Public swimming230991251330pm (Olympic pool lapsonly) 330991251945pm (all three pools)Exceptions apply Fri and Satpublic swimming 8amndash945pmChildrenrsquos swimming courses QR250Call 4454 0801 for details
Jacuzzi Spa and SaunaFai Club (women) and Al Wahaa (men)run SatndashThurs 1991251945pm Closed FriFaculty and staff soccerPitch 1 69912518pm Sun
Volleyball SocialGreen 983142loor gym 4309912516pm Mon
Basketball Social
Green 983142loor gym 79912519pm Tues
Floorball SocialWooden 983142loor gym 79912519pm Tues and10amndash12noon Sat
Badminton SocialWooden 983142loor gym 69912519pm WedGreen 983142loor gym 10amndash1pm Fri
Squash SocialSquash court 59912517pm Thurs
Ladies only Squash court 49912515pm Sat
Heath and Fitness classes
Circuit Training (free)Mixed - Mon and Thurs 4991251445pmLadies only - Mon 4991251445pm andThurs 430991251515pm
SpinningSun 6983085630am and Wed 330983085430pm
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Kids ActivitiesKids Squash Artyistic Class SmashTennis Swimming Classes at alllevels Gymnastics TaekwondoFootball For days and timings pleaseemail Community Recreation Centerat recreationcentreqforgqa or call4454 0772 4454 0801
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Squash LessonQR500 for adult individual lessonevery Thur 1983085430pm and 898308510pmKids group class (598308512 years old) everyThur 59830857pm
Aqua Fitness ClassMon 998308510am
LADIESrsquo AEROBICSAero Step ClassSun 5983085545pm
Cross TrainingTues 91598308510am and 5983085545pm
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Additional Ladies only ClassMixed Level YogaMon 5983085545pm
Zumba ClassTues 69830857pm
Spinning ClassFri 10309830851130amContact Education City Clubhouse
DININGLebaina RestaurantSun-Wed 7amndash930pmThursndashSat 7amndash1030pmBreakfast served daily 799125111am
The GrillSun-Wed 59912519pmThurs-Sat 599125110pm
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CLUBHOUSE MOVIESTuesdays (79830859pm - over 18s only)Thursdays (79830859pm) Fridays (39830855pm)and Saturdays (39830855pm) Open to allQF staff and family members ECClubhouseFor information emailclubhousecommunityqforgqa
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICESSunndashWed 8amndash10pmThursndashSat 8amndash11pm
OPENING HOURS7am-10pm
Swimming poolSun-Thurs 7am-3pm ndash Schools onlySun-Sat 39830856pm Public swimming Tues9am-noon 59830858pm women only Fri7am-6pm Public swimming
RECREATION ACTIVITIESKidsrsquo activitiesFootball Class (69830858 years) 49830855pm SunFootball Class (49830855 years) 998308510am SatBasketball classTues 49830857pm Fri 9am-3pm and Sat
10am-4pm
Taekwondo Class (698308512 years)29830853pm Tues and Thurs at Awsaj Studio
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Adult Swimming Class49830855pm and 69830857pm Wed (Beginners)
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Ladies Learn to Swim 2998308510am Sat
Ladiesrsquo Aqua Fitness Class59830856pm and 69830857pm Tues
Ladies Lap Swimming Class89830859am Sat
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Ladies Football Social79830858pm Sun
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OPENING HOURSSat-Wed 7am-10pm Thurs 7am-Midnight Fri 1pm-Midnight
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Sun 4983085445pm Fitness Studio
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Sat-Thurs 10am-6pm
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Tribe BookstoreSatndashThurs 8amndash9pm
XeroxSat-Thurs 9am-7pm
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DININGContinental CoSat-Thurs Breakfast 79830851030am Lunch11am-3pmDinner 59830858pm FridayLunch 19830853pmDinner 59830858pm
Papa JohnrsquosSat-Thur 10am-10pmFriday 198308510pm
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Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015 9Students
Wafa Suwaileh
I CHOSE to do my Masters in
Conservation Studies at UCL
Qatar a partner university ofHamad bin Khalifa Univer-
sity due to my strong interest
in studying the conservation
of Qatarrsquos culture and heritage
and also because not many peo-
ple are specialized in this field
As the first student from the
Qatar Science Leadership Pro-
gram to take up this course at
UCL Qatar my goal is to com-
plete my Masters degree and
then to go on to achieve a PhD
The knowledge and experiences
I will gain will help me to achieve
Qatar National Vision 2030
It is important to preserve and
conserve our culture and herit-
age in Qatar especially since Qa-
tar is growing at such a fast pace
What I am studying is a part of
my history culture and identity
As UCL Qatar students we have
learned how to assess the histori-
cal value of our surroundings
and not take it for granted
During the first few monthsof my course the benefits of the
course enhanced my research
skills in this specialization as
I learned conservation tech-
niques by working in the lab
for many hours
Studying the principles of
conservation of specific objects
and learning about their care
and management and how to
monitor their environment has
been a learning curve for me
One of my treasured experi-ences on the course was partici-
pating in a conservation project
at Sheikh Faisal Museum We
WafaSuwailehMScConservationStudiesUCL Qatar
conserved archaeological ob-
jects in order to reduce their
deterioration and improve theirappearance so that they could
be put on display at the mu-
seum
What I love about my course
is that classes are taken not only
within the four walls of the class-
room but outside as well where
we can have a practical experi-
ence of what we are learning
This way we get to interact with
the local community and net-
work with other organizations
with respect to this field
I also had the opportunity
to participate in a project at
Msheireb Arts Centre where
we learned how to bring order
amongst disorganized objects
in a room Due to the training
we had received we could give
suggestions on how to conserve
and maintain the antique col-
lections in order for them to be
passed from one generation to
the next as I strongly believe
that lsquoif you donrsquot have a pastyou donrsquot have a futurersquo
Irsquom proud to study here at
UCL Qatar as this is my au-
thenticity and identity to dis-
cover and preserve my roots
to lead and do my best in help-
ing to achieve Qatar National
Vision 2030 and take it upon
myself to educate the future
generation about their his-
tory UCL Qatar faculty and
staff are extremely supportive
and helpful and are known to
follow an lsquoopen doorrsquo policy
where we are encouraged to ap-
proach them at any time for any
support or advice Personal tu-
tors make it easier to exchange
experiences and share knowl-
edge and in doing so further
enhance our conservation ex-
perience
For all those whose heart lies
in conservation studies this
course is for you and in the
near future I would love to ini-tiate a conservatorsrsquo communi-
ty where we can work together
and achieve our dreams as one
Conserving heritage forthe good of the country
Students are inspired by Oscar-winnerCREATIVITY Students and fac-
ulty members of Virginia Com-
monwealth University in Qatar
(VCUQatar) a partner of Hamad
bin Khalifa University participatedin A Conversation with Joan Gratz
The lecture by the Academy Award-
winning animator was organized in
collaboration with Doha Film insti-
tute and Qatar Animation Center
During the lecture students were
given an insight into various tech-
niques of animation and heard
how Gratz herself started out as
a painter and how exciting it was
when she made her first mov-
ing images using photographs
Gratz who won her Oscar for herfilm animation Mona Lisa Descend-
ing a Staircse in 1992 explained
her unique animation style to the
students who watched some of the
films she directed and discussed
the techniques she used while de-
veloping them Following each
film Gratz answered questions
from the members of the audience
Gratz told the QF Telegraph ldquoAni-
mation is a field that requires im-
mense patience and tolerance for
tedium But it is also very rewardingand I hope some of these students
will find inspiration in the work they
will see todayrdquo
She told the students that passion
and creativity combined with skill
and fortitude was the route to creat-
ing their own identity in the anima-
tion industry
ldquoI strongly
believe that
if you donrsquot
have a past
you donrsquot
have a futurerdquo
din said ldquoAt our initial meeting with
THIMUN Qatar we discussed the
challenges around their film festival
submissions process and the solu-
tion was clear - we needed to digitize
the entire process by creating online
forms and integrating a file upload
systemrdquo
ldquoWITH the support of our faculty
mentor we created a variety of pro-
totypes that went through multiple
phases functionality and usability
tests After 13 weeks of work we
managed to deliver a fully functional
solution along with the necessary
documentation to ensure future im-
provementrdquo
Prior to the creation of this digi-
tal system film festival participants
submitted hard copies of their entries
through CDs and USB drives Regis-
tration forms were also handwritten
and manually converted to a digital
format for processing The newly
designed platform by the CMU-Q
students simplifies this entire process
and streamlines all the administrative
and processing elements of the THI-
MUN Qatar Northwestern Univer-
sity Film Festival submissions ldquoThe new platform is extremely
important to the film festival since it
allows easy access and a very con-
venient solution for the submissions
that come to us from all around the
worldrdquo said Mohammed Al-Malek
Head of the THIMUN Qatar North-
western Film Festival ldquoThe new
platform makes it easier for the film-
makers to submit their movies also
takes the whole film festival to a new
level in terms of how we appear to
the publicrdquo he added
INFORMATION systems students
from Carnegie Mellon University in
Qatar (CMU-Q) partner of Hamad
bin Khalifa University recently part-
nered with The Hague International
Model United Nations (THIMUN)
Qatar Northwestern University Film
Festival to develop an online plat-
form to ease the submission processfor participating student filmmakers
CMU-Q senior information sys-
tems students Sakib Mahmoud
Abdulrahman Takiddin and Prince
Abraham developed the online sub-
mission system as part of their cap-
stone project under the supervision
of THIMUN Qatarrsquos IT Coordina-
tor and CMU-Q alumni Abhay
Valiyaveettil The students were
mentored by Divakaran Liginlal
Associate Teaching Professor of In-
formation Systems CMU-Q Takid-
TECHNOLOGY IT innovators partner with THIMUN Qatar
CMU983085Q students createdigital platform for festival
CMU983085QstudentswithTHIMUNQataro1047296icials
Student Spotlight8
NEWS IN BRIEF
55 STUDENTSCOMPLETECARNEGIEMELLONrsquoSLANGUAGEBRIDGESPROGRAMnCarnegieMellon
UniversityinQatar
(CMU983085Q)apartner
UniversityofHamadbin
KhalifaUniversityhas
successfullycompleted
itsseventhLanguageBridgesprogramSince
itbeganin 2010more
than700participants
havegraduatedfromthe
student-ledprogramIn
collaborationwith QFrsquos
ReachOutToAsia (ROTA)
CMU983085Qstudentsandstaff
volunteeredto teachbasic
EnglishtoQF servicestaff
aspartof theprogramThe
eight-weekcoursewas
successfullycompletedby
55participants
ldquoThe programwas veryeducationaland interactiveand is one of thebest practicalactivities thatGU983085Q providesfor its studentsrdquoWorkshop honesdiplomacy
skillswhen resolving acrisis
THIRTY students from Georgetown
University in Qatar (GU-Q) a
partner university of Hamad bin
Khalifa University were recently
given an opportunity to develop
practice and test their negotiation
and strategic decision-making skills
in a simulation exercise about a
fictional maritime claim conflict
in the South China Sea GU-Qrsquos
flagship diplomacy training event
the International Negotiation and
Crisis Simulation Exercise was held
in conjunction with Georgetownrsquos
Institute for the Study of
Diplomacy in Washington DC
The annual crisis simulation deals
with a hypothetical situation that
reflects real-world trends or events
Dr Christine Schiwietz Assistant
Dean for Academic Affairs GU-Q
and program organizer said ldquoThe
crisis simulation is a tremendous
learning opportunity for our students
studying international affairs here
at GU-Q They have to know not
only what their own interests are
but also the interests of everyone else
involved and then they have to use
critical thinking skills and diplomatic
negotiation tactics to try and find a
resolution that everyone can agree
upon These are vital skills that will
empower our students in both a
personal and professional capacity
whatever career path they choose not
only for those going into the Foreign
Servicerdquo
The students also participated
in a negotiation workshop open
to all GU-Q students in order to
hone their diplomacy skills where
participants were introduced to
the fundamental principles of
interest-based negotiation found
in the famous book Getting to Yes
How to Negotiate Agreements Without
Giving In In the weeks before the
crisis simulation participants read
a background paper and received
the mock scenario with a file that
describes their assigned countryrsquos
position and interests
The workshop concluded with
a special presentation by Dr Jim
Seevers Director of Studies at
the Institute for the Study ofDiplomacy Georgetown University
Washington DC who discussed
basic diplomatic functions such as
dialogue advocacy and negotiation
and also fielded questions from the
students taking part
ldquoThe crisis simulation was very
engaging and it made us look at
DIPLOMACYGU-Q students practice their negotiation skills in simulation exercise
Workshop hones diplomacyskills when resolving a crisis
ldquoThe program allowedstudents to learn tomanoeuver around variouscrisis situations to emergewith a peaceful solutionrdquo
Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015
how a crisis would be dealt with
according to the United Nations
standard It felt very real and made
us think deeply about the topicrdquo
said Jyostna Subramaniam student
GU-Q who was participating in
the exercise for the second time
She explained that the simulation
exercise and the workshops prior
to that helped develop various skills
including the art of negotiation and
debating
For Sheba George student
GU-Q it was an opportunity that
allowed aspiring diplomats to
practice diplomacy in a controlled
environment ldquoThe materials
provided covered a wide range of
issues and policies that a country
would have to adhere to when faced
with an international crisis and theprogram allowed students to learn
to manoeuver around various crisis
situations to emerge with a peaceful
solution despite the crisis at hand
The program was very educational
and interactive and is one of the
best practical activities that GU-Q
provides for its studentsrdquo
GU983085Qstudentstakepartin theworkshop
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Whoisyourrolemodel
My role model is His Highness
Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al
Thani Amir of Qatar who
at a young age accepted a
challenge given to him by His
Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin
Khalifa Al Thani the Father Amirto lead the state of Qatar to achieve
its strategic objectives
Nameamemorablemomentwhich
hashappenedto youwhileyou
havebeenworkinghereatQF
The biggest highlight of my journey
with QF was when my management
nominated me to represent the QF
Finance Department in a job-
shadowing project with Bedayacenter This was aimed at providing
awareness to younger graduates
about working in finance
positions
Whatisyourgreatestambition
My greatest ambition is to become an
effective leader and a role model who
inspires others and represent mycountry internationally on different
occasions I also aspire to affect many
peoplersquos lives positively and make an
optimistic difference whenever and
wherever I can
WhatisthelastQF-relatedevent
youattended
I recently visited QFrsquos tent at Darb
Al Saai during the Qatar National
Day celebrations The tent was very
carefully planned and organized
and it provided a wonderful
opportunity for many thousands of
visitors to come and discover QF
for themselves and to find out more
information about it
Whatisthebestpieceof adviceyou
havereceivedsofarin yourlife
I constantly familiarize myself with
quotes from successful people as
I believe they are valuable as they
are based on real life experience
ldquoOpportunities donrsquot happen You
create themrdquo is a quote from ChrisGrosser a successful photographer
Thatrsquos my favorite right now
Whatmadeyouwanttobe apartof
QatarFoundation
I decided to join Qatar Foundation
(QF) as a graduate trainee not only
to enhance my own knowledge
and skills but also to play a role in
helping to transform the countryrsquos
hydrocarbon-based economy to aknowledge economy in fulfillment of
Qatar National Vision 2030
Whatdoyouthinkis thesecretof
personals uccess
In my opinion the secret of personal
success is holding information
Information is power and by
possessing valuable information a
person becomes educated Without
knowledge and information there is
no room for development and future
improvement
Doyouindulgeinanysports
activity
Squash is one of my oldest hobbies
and I used to play with the Qatar
youth team in the Qatar Squash
Federation I still practice with my
friends from time to time
Whatisyourfavoriteplacetovisit
inQatar
Most young Qatari people would
have the same answer Sealine is oneof my favorite places to spend my
time away from busy city life
Abdulla KanoFinance Business Partner QF Finance Directorate talksabout his role models achievements and ambitions
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Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015 11Behind the Scenes
AS QATAR Foundation (QF) reaches
its 20th anniversary milestone its
continuing mission to unlock and
develop human potential is proving
inspirational to visitors from around
the world
Over the past four years more than
2000 guests have been received at the
QF Visitor Center where they have
been given an insight into the work
carried out by QF as it seeks to nur-ture the future leaders of Qatar
Meticulous planning and detailed
organization goes into each visit with
preparations taking between five days
and two weeks depending on the
availability of all parties
According to Fahad Al Hajjaji
Head of Protocol and Visitors Rela-
tions Communication Directorate
there is a growing interest in the work
of QF from across the world and
these visits play a key role in high-
lighting QFrsquos objectives motivations
and achievements
Over the last two decades QF has
made a notable contribution towards
empowering Qatar and the region
through its work in education science
and research and community devel-
opment and this mission is conveyed
to the guests QF promotes a culture
of excellence in Qatar and furthers
its role in supporting an innovative
and open society that aspires to d e-
velop sustainable human capacity
social and economic prosperity for aknowledge-based economy
He said ldquoWe welcome an array of
prestigious visitors and we place great
value on having the opportunity to
share with them the vision and mis-
sion of QF During the visits dignitar-
ies meet with senior QF management
who share the QF story with them As
QF enters into its third decade of op-
eration it is of utmost importance that
we share the values achievements and
goals of QF with a wider audience in-
cluding Very Very Important Persons
(VVIPS) and influential figures on the
global stage who visit QFrdquo
The dignitaries are taken first to
the Visitor Center currently located
at Qatar Academy QF Speakersrsquo Bu-
reau ambassadors do a presentation
for the visitors shedding light on the
different pillars of QF education sci-
ence and research and community
development
The Visitor Center also has a three
dimensional model of the Education
City master plan and it gives the
guests a better understanding of QFrsquos
infrastructure
ldquoDuring these visits QF manage-
ment members and the visiting guests
share ideas and discuss opportunities
for collaborationrdquo said Al Hajjaji
ldquoSenior management members
also explain QFrsquos role in achieving the
objectives of Qatar National Vision2030 to achieve a knowledge-based
economy Direct partnerships have
been forged with leading organiza-
tions to help carry QFrsquos messages to
new audiences and these visits lead to
increased awareness and collabora-
tion with the foundation throughout
the worldrdquo
He added ldquoThese visits are usu-
ally the first step in building long last-
ing collaborations and relationships
between QF and other entities from
around the world
ldquoOften these visits open doors for
sharing of knowledge and resources
which prove beneficial not just to QF
but to the visiting entity as wellrdquo
The visitors are also requested to
sign the Visitor Book where they can
share their impressions of what they
think about QF The comments are
valuable in providing feedback about
the experience that visitors have had
The list of visitors to QF over the last
20 years reads like a Whorsquos Who of the
most influential people in the world
ferently depending on who the guest
is and what the purpose of their visit
to QF is
ldquoOnce we receive a visit request via
telephone calls emails and fax we
request the sender to fill in an appli-
cation form to describe the purpose
of the visit In the application form
potential visitors can also indicate
what they would like to see at QF
and request for tours or meetings
with specific individual departments
universities or members of QFrdquo
Al Hajjaji and his team are required
to consider a number of factors while
organizing a visit For instance they
need to ensure that the Visitor Center
will be available and also that a QF
Speakersrsquo Bureau member can be on
Due to the increasing number ofvisitors and continuous expansion of
QF a new Visitor Center is set to open
in 2015 Eid Al Sayed Events Man-
ager Communication Directorate
said ldquoWith the continuous expansion
of QF there is increasing interest from
external entities including govern-
ments ministries research and devel-
opment organizations and businesses
To showcase the best of what QF has
to offer we will be moving into a big-
ger location in the near futurerdquo
The Protocol Department is the
front window to all guests visiting
QF The departmentrsquos task is one of
constant high profile professionalism
and continuously demonstrating the
highest level of organizational skills
Prior to the visitors arriving at Ed-
ucation City the Protocol and Visitor
Relationsrsquo team spends a consider-
able amount of time planning and
organizing the visit
Ali Muhannadi Visitors Relations
Specialist Communication Directo-
rate said ldquoEach visit is organized dif-
Spreading the inspirational message far and wideVisitors learn all about QFrsquos mission
hand to facilitate a presentation at the
required time They must also ensure
that all security precautions have been
considered
The protocol team also liaises in-
ternally with individual heads of all
the QF communications channels
to ensure that appropriate coverage
is given to each visit As a result ar-
ticles may appear in QF publications
such as the QF Telegraph or in The
Foundation magazine or on the QF
internal portal Maktabi For some
visits the QF press office will pro-
vide all media outlets across Qatar
with a press release to ensure cover-
age within the wider community and
there may also be coverage of a visit
on QF Radio
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ldquoWe place great value on havingthe opportunity to share with anarray of prestigious visitors thevision and mission of QFrdquo
HisExcellencyFernandoLorenzo
UruguayrsquosMinisterofEconomics
andFinance
HisExcellencyMrBlaiseCompaore
PresidentofBurkinaFaso
HerExcellencyMariegravemeFaye
SalltheFirstLady ofSenegal
CLMaxNikias Presidentofthe
UniversityofSouthernCalifornia
HisExcellencyDr
YukiyaAmato
DirectorGeneral
ofthe
International
AtomicEnergy
Association
FirstLadyMs AndriMoustakoudi
wifeofHis ExcellencyMrNicos
AnastasiadesPresidentofthe
RepublicofCyprus
MartinQuinnPoliticalandEconomicCounselortothe
AmbassadoroftheUnitedStatesof AmericainQatar
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RESIDENTS and citizens of
Qatar were given an insight
into contemporary Mid-
dle Eastern photography at a
recent exhibition organized by
Virginia Commonwealth Univer-
sity in Qatar (VCUQatar)Conflu-
encePhotographic-based Work from the
Contemporary Middle East brought
together the work of Atfal Ahdath
George Awde who is Assistant Profes-
sor of Photography at VCUQatar and
Ali Cherri for the first time in Qatar
The exhibition held at the Gallery in
VCUQatar concluded on 24 Decem-
ber 2014 It also featured a panel dis-
cussion with the artists
The exhibition of contemporary
photography and video installation
from across the Middle East demon-
strated how the photograph is part of
everyday life around the world and is
used as a medium to preserve fleeting
moments of the mundane the person-
al and the intimate as well as the mon-
umental the global and the public It
Photography provides excitingperspectives
also explored the medium itself ndash the
richness of possibilities directions and
journeys that are open to the artist who
uses photography in its broadest sense
as a starting point or confluence in his
her work Caitlin Doherty Exhibitions
and Speaker Curator VCUQatar said
ldquoConfluence has been a hugely excit-
ing show to curate Each of the artists
uses their medium in new and dynam-
ic ways and explores themes that are
relevant to them personally but also to
society in a broader sense In this way
they invite us to participate in conver-
sations and prompt us to challenge
previously held notions of what pho-
tography is and what it can berdquo
Awde added ldquoItrsquos an exciting time
for photography in Doha - and across
the region This exhibition is a great
opportunity to challenge notions of
the medium here at VCUQatar Itrsquos
also about bringing the broader com-
munity into this conversation of the
possibilities of photo-based practices
across disciplinesrdquo
Qatar given an insight into contemporary Middle Eastern images at exhibition
CultureReview
OneoftheinstallationsattheVCUQatarexhibition
ldquoItrsquos an excitingtime forphotographyin Doha - andacross theregionrdquoPhotographyprovidesexciting perspectives
NEWS IN BRIEF
CREATIVITYANDELEGANCEON DISPLAYnHundredsofQatar
Foundation(QF)
communitymembers
983142lockedtoQF Community
ServicesrsquoArtsandCraft
Fair2014whichtook
placeatthe Community
andRecreationCenter
on20December2014
Theexhibitmainlyhad
handmadeartandcrafts
itemsonsale thatincludedwalldecorationsbags
broochescardsceramic
lampsaccessorieshome
deacutecorjewelryclothing
giftsandmoreThe fair
alsohadan exclusive
half-hourcraftworkshop
forchildrenagedbetween
8and 12yearswhere
theylearnedcreativeand
innovativetechniques
tomaketheirvery own
handmadecrafts
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Outstandingsportsmanshipandhealthy
competitionwasat thecoreofthis yearrsquosQatar
Foundation(QF)ChampionsTrophyTwenty20tournamentthe983142inaleof whichtookplaceon13
December2014at theQFCricketGroundThe
eventfeatured12 topteamsfromaroundQatarrsquos
cricketingcircuitandhada totalof240players
participatinginthe league
OnthisoccasionAmalAl-ThaniExecutive
DirectorHealthSafetySecurityampEnvironment
(HSSE)DirectoratesaidldquoIexpressmygratitude
toallthe participatingteamsinparticularQFRecreationServicesandQFCCCommitteemembers
forsuccessfullyorganizingthistournamentunder
theHealthyLivingProgramshapedbyourteam
thattheycareaboutmostmdash health983142itnessand
lifebalancerdquoSheaddedthatQFis dedicatedto
promotinghealthand983142itnessnationwidetohelp
Qatarisadoptalifestylethatimprovestheiroverall
wellbeingandactivelongevity
MohammedAlNaimiDirectorCommunityAffairssaidldquoWe arefocusingonQFrsquoscommunity
developmentpillarbyorganizingtournaments
likethisWearefortunateenoughtohavetop class
facilitieswherewecan promotea healthylifestyle
toQFand thelocalcommunityWeare looking
forwardto nextyearandanothersuccessfuleventrdquo
13Sports
GAININGHEALTH ONECHALLENGEAT A TIME
nSupportServices
Directorate conducteda
two-month lsquoLose Weight
Challengersquoto encourage
QatarFoundation (QF)
staff faculty students
andcommunity
membersto gain
healthierhabitswhen it
comesto maintainingabalancedlifestyle Under
theirbannerof lsquoLose
Weight Stay Fitand Live
Strongrsquo the challenge
endedon 29 December
2014 atthe Fitness
Center AwsajRecreation
with the participants
vowingto make positive
lifestyle changesfor
a healthierand fuller
life Participantswere
also entitledto have
dietary consultations
with foodnutritionists
fromthe FoodServices
department
ldquoWe have topclass facilitieswhere wecan promotea healthylifestyle to thecommunityrdquoTopteamsfrom Qatarrsquos
cricketingcircuitbattle itout
Top teams from Qatarrsquos cricketing circuit battle it out
SPORT IN BRIEF
PRIVILEGE PROGRAMQFmembersareentitledtodiscountsandspecialratesatavarietyofoutletsandamenitiesuponshowingtheirQFID
ONGOINGOFFERS
Doha Bus 15
Titanium 2098308530
A l M al ak i Me nrsquos Re qu ir eme nt s 25
QatarAirways(Upto12for
sectorsoutsideGCCupto5
forsectorsi nside
theGCCsubjecttoconditions)
AXA(hometravelandvehicle
insurance) 10
M om ta zE duc at ion Ce nt re 1 0
The Little Engineer 30
Lollipops 20
Mosafer 15
Samsonite 15
Inglot 10
(Discountafter minimum
purchase
ofQR150)
Naturalizer 10
Levirsquos 15
Roots 20
Guess 15
Morgan 15
Lab 20
Karisma 10
Aldo 10
Dune 10
Bench 10
Garage 10
Arts ampGems WLL 2598308540
Al MuftahCenter 1098308535
TGI Fridays 10
DHLExpress 30
Aramex
(QFstafffreeshopandship
registrationQF students50
discount)
Nissan-SalehAlHamadAlMana
(SpecialpricelistonQFPortal)
QatarInternational Beauty
Academy-Tajmeel 20
NasserBinKhaledampSonsCo
(10onlaborchargesand30onspareparts)
Relax Spa 598308510
Ezmiralda Beauty Center 25
Piano Beauty Lounge 20
P ar ro t Pa l ac e (o ffe r onp ar ro ts a nd bi r ds ) 10 98308520
Al Muftah Jewellery 2098308550
Mouawad Jewellery 1098308535
Linarsquos Paris 20
Photo Zone 1598308520
Gulf Furniture 20
BlossomFlower Shop 30
Kiddy Zone 10
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QFISofferssixMasterrsquosprogramsandthreeDiplomaprogramsforits students
Whatdoesyourjobrole
include
I am responsible for
organizing and co-ordinating
the Deanrsquos office operations
and procedures and liaising
with different parts of Qatar
Foundation (QF) I am the
QF Procurement focal point
for Qatar Faculty of Islamic
Studies (QFIS) and as
such I am responsible for all
purchases and co-ordination
between the end users in
QFIS QF Procurement and
suppliers I am also the board
secretary of the Advisory
Board in QFIS and I collect
details on all activities done
throughout the year to be
presented to the board The
organization of meetings
between board members both
in Qatar and abroad is also
part of my remit
Howdoes yourwork help
QF in itsmission to ful983142ill
QatarNational Vision 2030
The nation is now developing
at an unprecedented rate
and it is the duty of all
corporations and ministries
to effectively contribute
toward the achievement of
Qatar National Vision 2030
Within QF my job allows
me to contribute towards the
education and development
of human capital which is
one of the four pillars of
Qatar National Vision 2030
in line with the vision of Her
Highness Sheikha Moza bint
Nasser Chairperson of Qatar
Foundation
Whatdoes workingin Qatar
Foundation mean to you
Working in QF is an experience
incomparable to any around
the world QF by its nature is
a non-profit organization with
the sole goal of developing
the nationrsquos capacity to
achieve QF allows the local
workforce to collaborate with
international expertise in
achieving a common goal with
no commercial interests This is
amazing in all aspects
Whatwouldyou considerto
be the highlightsof yourjob
The highlights of my job lie
in the interaction I have with
other people I am privileged
to be able to interact with
people from all walks of life
with the goal of collaboration
Although one may find
this in other corporationswithin Qatar QF allows this
collaboration to happen on an
international level without any
businesscommercial interests
This is a rarity globally
Whatare the main
challengesthatyouface
Challenges within my work
are welcome I strive to attain
the feeling of achievement
on a constant basis and this
does not come without the
overcoming of challenges
Usually my challenges revolve
around putting puzzle pieces
together in order to achieve
a common goal It is truly
an honor to be able to do so
in such an encouraging and
productive work environment
DID YOU KNOW
Ta fida Younes
O f fice Manager ndash Deanrsquos O f fice
Qa tar Facult y o f Islamic S tudies
Winter Fun camp engageschildren of QF community
their intellectual social emotional
and physical well-beingrdquo
The young campers had their
hands full as they actively participated
in a variety of fun activities like pizza
making building block construction
ceramic painting and bowling alongwith other interactive workshops and
a selection of sporting events that in-
cluded football tennis table tennis
and swimming
ldquoWe enjoyed accommodating and
providing a healthy atmosphere for
all those who participated in the camp
during their winter break These
camps are a great opportunity to
keep the children active and healthy
rather than have them stay at home
Our instructors coached them and
got them to play all kinds of sports
and they really had a good timerdquo said
Simon Jones Supervisor Recreation
Services
Qatar National Library hosted a
storytelling session illustrated with
origami charades and a puppet show
that enthralled the young participants
and captured their attention as they
became part of the interactive session
They also learned different arts andcrafts at the art workshop where they
learned how to creatively make pencil
holders bookmarks envelope cases
and finger puppets
Al Ansari added ldquoThis camp
proved to be not only a unique cul-
mination of education fun art and
sporting events but was also an ex-
cellent platform for QF community
parents and children from different
backgrounds to network and inter-
act with each other bringing the QF
community closer togetherrdquo Face
painting jumping castles and games
were the highlights of the camprsquos fi-
nale at Education City Clubhouse
LAUGHTER and excitement filled the
air as Qatar Foundation (QF) commu-
nity children aged between 9 and 12
made the most of their winter break at
the Education City Winter Fun Camp
2014
The camp held at QF Communityand Recreation Center was held in
two separate sessions in order to ac-
commodate the high level of demand
They took place from 21 to 25 De-
cember 2014 and again between 28
December 2014 to 1 January 2015
Fatima Al Ansari Supervisor
Community Services spoke of the
camprsquos importance and significance
to the children ldquoThe second annual
winter camp was organized to deliver
an energetic and motivating atmos-
phere that would provide children
with a wholesome experience learn-
ing opportunities and recreational
activities that would help nurture
Healthy activities organized for youngsters
Childrenparticipateinvariousactivities
FajerAl Shamariparticipan t
ldquoIenjoyedtheswimmingactivitythe
storytellingandpuppetshowthe
mostinthiscampI madealotof new
friendsandIcanrsquotwaitto attendthis
campagainnextyearrdquo
AishaAyoubparticipant
ldquoIlovedmeeting theother participants
inthecampandweallgotalongso
wellIenjoyed allthe activitiesandthe
staffweresofriendlyandnicetous
Theswimming instructorespecially
madeitafunexperiencefor
usandIlearnedhowto
makeabagintheart
workshoprdquo
HouraHussain Hajiparti cipant
ldquoThecampwassomuchfun and
overallan interestingexperience
Ilearnedhowtoplay tennisand
createdifferentkindsof artwork
AboveallIenjoyedmakingnew
friendsandIcanrsquotwait
toshowmyfamily
allwhatI learnt
hereattheWinter
Funcamprdquo
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1 Research into which field was the topic of discussion at
the recently held conference hosted by Qatar Biomedical
Research Institute
2 What lessons are being organized for the ladies of the QF
Community at the Education City Clubhouse
3 Students of Georgetown University in Qatar
demonstrated what type of skill at the International Crisis
simulation event
4 Who manages the newly opened West Green Spine
recreation area
5 Name the exhibition organized by VCUQatar which
showcased photographic based work from the
Contemporary Middle East
6 For how many years now has Qatar Foundation served
the people of Qatar
7 Which team sport was played at QFrsquos Champions Trophy
event
8 Which language technology team of QCRI won Best in
Show at the BBCrsquos News Hack
9 Which fruit helps to keep you hydrated and aids
digestion
10What was the focus of the international conference
organized by Texas AampM University at Qatar at the
Hilton Hotel
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WORLD Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)an initiative of Qatar Founda-
tionhas published Learning ReimaginedHow the connected society is transforming
learning Written by Graham Brown-Martin Founder of Education Design Labs
and illustrated with images by award-winning photographer Newsha Tavakolian
this third WISE Book explores how the digitally connected society is transforming
learning
The book offers unique perspectives from around the world on the most in-
novative ways to approach todayrsquos pressing educational challenges at all levels and
in diverse environments and it aims to help spread some of the latest thinking and
new models of creative action in education
This WISE Book has taken the author and photographer on a world tour to
BrazilChinaGhanaIndiaJordanLebanonQatarSingaporethe United Arab
Emirates the United Kingdom and the United States They have visited schools
and met with educators and thought leadersThe book explores how todayrsquos edu-
cators are facing the challenge of what to teach and how to teach in a connected
societyUsing technol ogy as a touchstone the journey leads to a wider exploration
of why societies are shaped as they are the role of education systems within them
and how they may transform to meet tomorrowrsquos big challenges
LEARNINGREIMAGINED
PublicationsReview
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AT A TIME when road safety is of
the utmost importance due to
constant expansion and devel-
opment in Qatar Qatar Foun-
dationrsquos (QFrsquos) Health Safety
Security amp Environment (HSSE)
Department is adopting special
measures to ensure the safety and se-
curity of all those who travel within Ed-
ucation City Besides the introduction
of road patrols a speed limit of 40kph
has now been introduced for everyoneto follow
Amal Al Thani Executive Director
HSSE explained why it is so important
for everybody to adhere to the speed
limit when travelling around Educa-
tion City She said ldquoI t is a matter of
safety and security The Education
City campus is now open to the pub-
lic which means many vehicles are
coming in from outside and crossing
the campus Since we encourage the
use of bicycles and walking along the
pedestrian routes many people of all
ages are crossing the roads So if the
vehiclesrsquo speed was not controlled
then Education City would not be a
safe place to enter and enjoyrdquo
Al Moataz Ahmed Land Light
Driver Facilities Management shared
his thoughts on the speed limit ldquoAs a
driver who drives and co-ordinates
the shuttle services around Educa-
tion City it is essential to abide by the
speed limitrdquo he said ldquo This is to ensure
that students faculty and QF com-
munity members who take the shut-tle buses are safe which is my main
priority apart from transporting them
At times while driving it feels a bit sl ow
but itrsquos better to be slow than be sorry
as reduced speed limits can save livesrdquo
HSSE directorate conducts orienta-
tion for new joiners and also conducts
various campaigns on road and be-
havior safety like lsquosmart and safe tips
for the roadrsquo for QF drivers Zain KAbdulla Driver said ldquoBefore a spe-
Education City imposes new speeding restriction to protect community
Speed limit is all about safety
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AhmedElGharibAssistantResearcher
cific speed limit was implemented I
would get honked at or even overtaken
if I didnrsquot drive fast enough toward my
destination
ldquoThe introduction of the recent
speed limit of 40kph around Educa-
tion City has ensured a heightened
sense of discipline on the roads mak-
ing it safer for QF community mem-bers to drive around QF in ease and
also for pedestrians to safely cross
these roadsrdquo
Al Thani added ldquoAn assessment
of the roads and the times of the day
that we believe drivers might exceed
the speed limit have been identified
Radars and radar signs are placed on
these roads and almost all the lanes
in Education City are set at 40kph tomake it easier for the public to followrdquo
ldquoItrsquos betterto be slowthan be sorryas reducedspeed limitscan save livesrdquo Speed limit is all about safety
AS WELL as being extremely tasty ber-
ries are very good for your health and
make an excellent breakfast or dessert
when added to yogurt
All berries help to keep you hydrat-
ed as they have a high water content
and they also aid digestion because
they contain a great deal of fiber Ber-
ries such as redcurrants strawberries
raspberries and blackberries are rich
in antioxidants are thought to help
prevent and manage arthritis keep
blood pressure under control help
to lower cholesterol and also have a
beneficial effect on the heart
Berries are a good source of vita-
min C which is needed to maintain
healthy collagen in the body This
keeps the connective tissues of the
A good source for vitamins and 983142iber which aid digestion
QURrsquoANIC BOTANICGARDEN
Tried amp Tested
body in good condition and main-
tains cartilage which aids joint flex-
ibility
Berries contain significant amounts
of folic acid which helps to maintain
healthy red blood cells and is also a
very important part of a pregnant
womanrsquos diet because it helps to re-
duce the risk of central nervous sys-
tem defects such as spina bifida in
unborn babies
Raspberries are a particularly good
source of vitamins B1 B2 and B3
which help to keep nerves and mus-
cles healthy aid the release of energy
from food and promote the health of
the skin and the digestive system
Fresh berries provide the most
health benefits but dried berries are
also very good for you Drinking
juices made from fresh berries is also
a great way to enjoy the many health
benefits they provide
Berries known for health benefits
Anewspeedlimitof 40kphhasbeenintroduced
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21 January 2015
VCUQatar Atrium
Canvas Painting Class
17 24 and 31 January 2015
Qurm Hall Community andRecreation Center
10-1130am
Music Lessons
Guitar Piano Violin Voice
Clarinet Flute and
Saxophone
3 January ndash 20 June 2015
Second Floor Community
and Recreation Center
For registration please email
recreationcentreqforgqa
Doha Youth Forum
Orientation Session
14 January 2015
HBKU Student Center
Education City
Carnegie Mellon University
in Qatar Football Match
15 January 2015
Pitch 3 Qatar Foundation
6-7pm
Tajweed Lesson for Ladies
25 January - 24 February
2015
Al Khor Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Sunday and Tuesday
6-730pm
Facial Treat
7 and 14 January 2015
Assembly at Education City
Clubhouse
8-10am
Mother and Daughter
Beauty Day
22 January 2015
Second Floor Community
and Recreation Center
5-8pm
Art for Education
11 - 15 January 2015
AaQool Atrium Hall amp Ain
AlQot Theater Community
amp Recreation Center
Sunday 630pm - Opening
of exhibition and silent
auction
Monday ndash Thursday
10amndash9pm
Exhibition open
to public
EVENTS
JANUARY -
FEBRUARY 2015
8 Ball Billiard Tournament
9 January 2015
Games Room Education City
Clubhouse
3pm
Parent and Child Music Class
12 January ndash 18 March
2015
Dukhan Hall Education City
Clubhouse
Every Monday 4-5pm
Wednesday 10-11amfor children aged 6 months
to 5 years
Qurrsquoan Lesson
25 January ndash 24 February
2015
Al Khor Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Sunday and Tuesday
4-530pm
Mathaf Collection
Summary Part 1
Ongoing Exhibition
Permanent Collection
First Floor Galleries Mathaf
Arab Museum of Modern Art
All Day
Shirin Neshat Afterwards
Until 15 February 2014
Ground Floor Galleries
Mathaf Arab Museum of
Modern Art
For information visit mathaf
orgqaenexhibitions-list231-
shirin-neshat-afterwards
Chamber Music at Museum
of Islamic Art Telemann and
Mozart
8 January 2015 Atrium Museum of Islamic
Art (MIA)
6pm
Mixed Level Yoga
5-26 January 2015
Raslaffan Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Monday 5-615pm
Ashtanga Yoga
7-28 January 2015
Raslaffan Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Wednesday 6-715pm
Buchbinder Plays Brahms
10 January 2015
Opera House KataraCultural Village Building 16
730pm
IGLP Workshop 2015
2-11 January 2015
Hamad Bin Khalifa
University (HBKU) Student
Center
Arab Qatari Farm Trip
17 January 2015
Assembly at Education City
Clubhouse9am-12pm
Design and Social Change
Exhibition
12 January ndash 19 February
2015
VCUQatar Gallery amp
Atrium
All Day
Crossing Boundaries
Lecture Series Random
International
16 Listings Write to us qftqforgqaTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY 2015
THE COLORRUN24 January 2015
Qatar National Convention
Centre (QNCC)
The Color Run Qatar
is presented by Sahtak
Awalan Your Health First
an initiative from Weill
Cornell Medical College
in Qatar (WCMC-Q)
in association with the
Supreme Council of Health
and the campaignrsquos strategic
partners Qatar Foundation
Supreme EducationCouncil Qatar Petroleum
Occidental Petroleum
Qatar ExxonMobil and
Qatar Olympic Committee
The Color Run is a
five-kilometer run where
participants can run jog
walk under a shower of
colored powder
All activities below are for QF members and students only
COMMUNITY AND RECREATIONMOVIESTues Thurs and Sat Times 49830856pmOpen to all QF staff and familymembers Ain AlQot Theater 2nd Floor
Recreation Center For informationemail communitysupportqforgqa
HEALTHCAREThe Medical CenterSunndashThurs 7amndash4pm and Sat 8amndashnoon Tel 4454 1342
Nutrition ServicesSat 10amndash6pm Sun 8amndash4pm Mon10am-6pm Tues 10amndash6pm and Wed8amndash4pm Thu 8am-4pmTo schedule an appointment with anutritionist email nutritionclinicqforgqa
SPORT AND FITNESSSwimmingPublic swimming (Olympic pool ndash earlylaps only) SunndashThurs 5309912518amSchool swimming time 7amndash230pmSunndashThurs Public swimming230991251330pm (Olympic pool lapsonly) 330991251945pm (all three pools)Exceptions apply Fri and Satpublic swimming 8amndash945pmChildrenrsquos swimming courses QR250Call 4454 0801 for details
Jacuzzi Spa and SaunaFai Club (women) and Al Wahaa (men)run SatndashThurs 1991251945pm Closed FriFaculty and staff soccerPitch 1 69912518pm Sun
Volleyball SocialGreen 983142loor gym 4309912516pm Mon
Basketball Social
Green 983142loor gym 79912519pm Tues
Floorball SocialWooden 983142loor gym 79912519pm Tues and10amndash12noon Sat
Badminton SocialWooden 983142loor gym 69912519pm WedGreen 983142loor gym 10amndash1pm Fri
Squash SocialSquash court 59912517pm Thurs
Ladies only Squash court 49912515pm Sat
Heath and Fitness classes
Circuit Training (free)Mixed - Mon and Thurs 4991251445pmLadies only - Mon 4991251445pm andThurs 430991251515pm
SpinningSun 6983085630am and Wed 330983085430pm
Fitness EvaluationA new program to help membersdevelop a suitable exercise regimeContact any Community RecreationCenter 983142itness instructor for details SunndashThurs 53099125110pm
Ladiesrsquo AerobicsSun 530991251630pm Wed 49912515pm Free
Kids ActivitiesKids Squash Artyistic Class SmashTennis Swimming Classes at alllevels Gymnastics TaekwondoFootball For days and timings pleaseemail Community Recreation Centerat recreationcentreqforgqa or call4454 0772 4454 0801
SPORT AND FITNESSJacuzzi Spa and SaunaMale and female spas open from199125110pm every day except Tuesday
Circuit Training (Mixed)Wed Sat 5991251545pm Free
Tennis LessonsQR120 for a group lesson (4 weeks) forone hour Payment by credit card onlyContact Education City Clubhousefor details
Squash LessonQR500 for adult individual lessonevery Thur 1983085430pm and 898308510pmKids group class (598308512 years old) everyThur 59830857pm
Aqua Fitness ClassMon 998308510am
LADIESrsquo AEROBICSAero Step ClassSun 5983085545pm
Cross TrainingTues 91598308510am and 5983085545pm
Mats PilatesWed 5983085545pm
Additional Ladies only ClassMixed Level YogaMon 5983085545pm
Zumba ClassTues 69830857pm
Spinning ClassFri 10309830851130amContact Education City Clubhouse
DININGLebaina RestaurantSun-Wed 7amndash930pmThursndashSat 7amndash1030pmBreakfast served daily 799125111am
The GrillSun-Wed 59912519pmThurs-Sat 599125110pm
Meseika Snack BarSun-Wed 6991251945pmThursndashSat 69912511045pm
CLUBHOUSE MOVIESTuesdays (79830859pm - over 18s only)Thursdays (79830859pm) Fridays (39830855pm)and Saturdays (39830855pm) Open to allQF staff and family members ECClubhouseFor information emailclubhousecommunityqforgqa
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICESSunndashWed 8amndash10pmThursndashSat 8amndash11pm
OPENING HOURS7am-10pm
Swimming poolSun-Thurs 7am-3pm ndash Schools onlySun-Sat 39830856pm Public swimming Tues9am-noon 59830858pm women only Fri7am-6pm Public swimming
RECREATION ACTIVITIESKidsrsquo activitiesFootball Class (69830858 years) 49830855pm SunFootball Class (49830855 years) 998308510am SatBasketball classTues 49830857pm Fri 9am-3pm and Sat
10am-4pm
Taekwondo Class (698308512 years)29830853pm Tues and Thurs at Awsaj Studio
SwimmingOtters 59830856pm and 345983085445pm Sunand Tues Turtles 49830855pm Sun andThurs Dolphins 49830855pm and 59830856pmMon and Thurs Guppies 5983085545pmand 4983085445pm Mon and Sat Sharks69830857pm and 59830856pm Mon and Sat
HEALTH AND FITNESSInsanity Workout5983085545pm Mon and Sat
Circuit Training5983085545pm Sun and Tues
Adult Swimming Class49830855pm and 69830857pm Wed (Beginners)
Breathing Technique59830856pm Wed
Ladies Learn to Swim 2998308510am Sat
Ladiesrsquo Aqua Fitness Class59830856pm and 69830857pm Tues
Ladies Lap Swimming Class89830859am Sat
SOCIAL ACTIVITIESBadminton Social59830857pm Sun
Ladies Football Social79830858pm Sun
FACILITIESMultipurpose hall ( basketballbadminton football climbing wall andvolleyball courts) Outdoor footballcourt with running track (Pitch 4)25-meter swimming pool AwsajRecreation Mixed Fitness CenterLadiesrsquo 983142itness room StudioFor more information please contact
awsajrecreationqforgqa or call4454 2549
OPENING HOURSSat-Wed 7am-10pm Thurs 7am-Midnight Fri 1pm-Midnight
HEALTH AND FITNESS ACTIVITIESCircuit Class
Sun 4983085445pm Fitness Studio
Taebo Aero Class (Mixed)Thur 69830857pm
HEALTHCAREPrimary Health Care CenterSunndashThurs 730amndash830pmSat 129830858pm
SHOPPINGiSpot
Sat-Thurs 10am-6pm
SidraSat-Wed 7am-10pm Thurs 7am-12amFriday 1pm-12am
Tribe BookstoreSatndashThurs 8amndash9pm
XeroxSat-Thurs 9am-7pm
Kulud PharmacySat-Thurs 10am-8pm
DININGContinental CoSat-Thurs Breakfast 79830851030am Lunch11am-3pmDinner 59830858pm FridayLunch 19830853pmDinner 59830858pm
Papa JohnrsquosSat-Thur 10am-10pmFriday 198308510pm
Gloria Jeanrsquos CoffeesSun-Wed 8am-10pm Thurs 8am-11pm Friday 398308511pm
Tel 4480 0448
AL SHAQAB
THE CLUBChefrsquos Garden RestaurantDaily 11am-9pm
SHOPPINGLuLu ExpressDaily 7amndash1130pm
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 983142ind Qatar Foundation
Recreation Services on Facebook
EDUCATION CITYCLUBHOUSE
STUDENT CENTER
RECREATIONCENTER
AWSAJ
RECREATION CENTER
Have your event listed Send us an email qftqforgqa
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Whoisyourrolemodel
My role model is His Highness
Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al
Thani Amir of Qatar who
at a young age accepted a
challenge given to him by His
Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin
Khalifa Al Thani the Father Amirto lead the state of Qatar to achieve
its strategic objectives
Nameamemorablemomentwhich
hashappenedto youwhileyou
havebeenworkinghereatQF
The biggest highlight of my journey
with QF was when my management
nominated me to represent the QF
Finance Department in a job-
shadowing project with Bedayacenter This was aimed at providing
awareness to younger graduates
about working in finance
positions
Whatisyourgreatestambition
My greatest ambition is to become an
effective leader and a role model who
inspires others and represent mycountry internationally on different
occasions I also aspire to affect many
peoplersquos lives positively and make an
optimistic difference whenever and
wherever I can
WhatisthelastQF-relatedevent
youattended
I recently visited QFrsquos tent at Darb
Al Saai during the Qatar National
Day celebrations The tent was very
carefully planned and organized
and it provided a wonderful
opportunity for many thousands of
visitors to come and discover QF
for themselves and to find out more
information about it
Whatisthebestpieceof adviceyou
havereceivedsofarin yourlife
I constantly familiarize myself with
quotes from successful people as
I believe they are valuable as they
are based on real life experience
ldquoOpportunities donrsquot happen You
create themrdquo is a quote from ChrisGrosser a successful photographer
Thatrsquos my favorite right now
Whatmadeyouwanttobe apartof
QatarFoundation
I decided to join Qatar Foundation
(QF) as a graduate trainee not only
to enhance my own knowledge
and skills but also to play a role in
helping to transform the countryrsquos
hydrocarbon-based economy to aknowledge economy in fulfillment of
Qatar National Vision 2030
Whatdoyouthinkis thesecretof
personals uccess
In my opinion the secret of personal
success is holding information
Information is power and by
possessing valuable information a
person becomes educated Without
knowledge and information there is
no room for development and future
improvement
Doyouindulgeinanysports
activity
Squash is one of my oldest hobbies
and I used to play with the Qatar
youth team in the Qatar Squash
Federation I still practice with my
friends from time to time
Whatisyourfavoriteplacetovisit
inQatar
Most young Qatari people would
have the same answer Sealine is oneof my favorite places to spend my
time away from busy city life
Abdulla KanoFinance Business Partner QF Finance Directorate talksabout his role models achievements and ambitions
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Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015 11Behind the Scenes
AS QATAR Foundation (QF) reaches
its 20th anniversary milestone its
continuing mission to unlock and
develop human potential is proving
inspirational to visitors from around
the world
Over the past four years more than
2000 guests have been received at the
QF Visitor Center where they have
been given an insight into the work
carried out by QF as it seeks to nur-ture the future leaders of Qatar
Meticulous planning and detailed
organization goes into each visit with
preparations taking between five days
and two weeks depending on the
availability of all parties
According to Fahad Al Hajjaji
Head of Protocol and Visitors Rela-
tions Communication Directorate
there is a growing interest in the work
of QF from across the world and
these visits play a key role in high-
lighting QFrsquos objectives motivations
and achievements
Over the last two decades QF has
made a notable contribution towards
empowering Qatar and the region
through its work in education science
and research and community devel-
opment and this mission is conveyed
to the guests QF promotes a culture
of excellence in Qatar and furthers
its role in supporting an innovative
and open society that aspires to d e-
velop sustainable human capacity
social and economic prosperity for aknowledge-based economy
He said ldquoWe welcome an array of
prestigious visitors and we place great
value on having the opportunity to
share with them the vision and mis-
sion of QF During the visits dignitar-
ies meet with senior QF management
who share the QF story with them As
QF enters into its third decade of op-
eration it is of utmost importance that
we share the values achievements and
goals of QF with a wider audience in-
cluding Very Very Important Persons
(VVIPS) and influential figures on the
global stage who visit QFrdquo
The dignitaries are taken first to
the Visitor Center currently located
at Qatar Academy QF Speakersrsquo Bu-
reau ambassadors do a presentation
for the visitors shedding light on the
different pillars of QF education sci-
ence and research and community
development
The Visitor Center also has a three
dimensional model of the Education
City master plan and it gives the
guests a better understanding of QFrsquos
infrastructure
ldquoDuring these visits QF manage-
ment members and the visiting guests
share ideas and discuss opportunities
for collaborationrdquo said Al Hajjaji
ldquoSenior management members
also explain QFrsquos role in achieving the
objectives of Qatar National Vision2030 to achieve a knowledge-based
economy Direct partnerships have
been forged with leading organiza-
tions to help carry QFrsquos messages to
new audiences and these visits lead to
increased awareness and collabora-
tion with the foundation throughout
the worldrdquo
He added ldquoThese visits are usu-
ally the first step in building long last-
ing collaborations and relationships
between QF and other entities from
around the world
ldquoOften these visits open doors for
sharing of knowledge and resources
which prove beneficial not just to QF
but to the visiting entity as wellrdquo
The visitors are also requested to
sign the Visitor Book where they can
share their impressions of what they
think about QF The comments are
valuable in providing feedback about
the experience that visitors have had
The list of visitors to QF over the last
20 years reads like a Whorsquos Who of the
most influential people in the world
ferently depending on who the guest
is and what the purpose of their visit
to QF is
ldquoOnce we receive a visit request via
telephone calls emails and fax we
request the sender to fill in an appli-
cation form to describe the purpose
of the visit In the application form
potential visitors can also indicate
what they would like to see at QF
and request for tours or meetings
with specific individual departments
universities or members of QFrdquo
Al Hajjaji and his team are required
to consider a number of factors while
organizing a visit For instance they
need to ensure that the Visitor Center
will be available and also that a QF
Speakersrsquo Bureau member can be on
Due to the increasing number ofvisitors and continuous expansion of
QF a new Visitor Center is set to open
in 2015 Eid Al Sayed Events Man-
ager Communication Directorate
said ldquoWith the continuous expansion
of QF there is increasing interest from
external entities including govern-
ments ministries research and devel-
opment organizations and businesses
To showcase the best of what QF has
to offer we will be moving into a big-
ger location in the near futurerdquo
The Protocol Department is the
front window to all guests visiting
QF The departmentrsquos task is one of
constant high profile professionalism
and continuously demonstrating the
highest level of organizational skills
Prior to the visitors arriving at Ed-
ucation City the Protocol and Visitor
Relationsrsquo team spends a consider-
able amount of time planning and
organizing the visit
Ali Muhannadi Visitors Relations
Specialist Communication Directo-
rate said ldquoEach visit is organized dif-
Spreading the inspirational message far and wideVisitors learn all about QFrsquos mission
hand to facilitate a presentation at the
required time They must also ensure
that all security precautions have been
considered
The protocol team also liaises in-
ternally with individual heads of all
the QF communications channels
to ensure that appropriate coverage
is given to each visit As a result ar-
ticles may appear in QF publications
such as the QF Telegraph or in The
Foundation magazine or on the QF
internal portal Maktabi For some
visits the QF press office will pro-
vide all media outlets across Qatar
with a press release to ensure cover-
age within the wider community and
there may also be coverage of a visit
on QF Radio
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ldquoWe place great value on havingthe opportunity to share with anarray of prestigious visitors thevision and mission of QFrdquo
HisExcellencyFernandoLorenzo
UruguayrsquosMinisterofEconomics
andFinance
HisExcellencyMrBlaiseCompaore
PresidentofBurkinaFaso
HerExcellencyMariegravemeFaye
SalltheFirstLady ofSenegal
CLMaxNikias Presidentofthe
UniversityofSouthernCalifornia
HisExcellencyDr
YukiyaAmato
DirectorGeneral
ofthe
International
AtomicEnergy
Association
FirstLadyMs AndriMoustakoudi
wifeofHis ExcellencyMrNicos
AnastasiadesPresidentofthe
RepublicofCyprus
MartinQuinnPoliticalandEconomicCounselortothe
AmbassadoroftheUnitedStatesof AmericainQatar
Focus10Writeto usqftqforgqa
THURSDAY8JANUARY2015
RESIDENTS and citizens of
Qatar were given an insight
into contemporary Mid-
dle Eastern photography at a
recent exhibition organized by
Virginia Commonwealth Univer-
sity in Qatar (VCUQatar)Conflu-
encePhotographic-based Work from the
Contemporary Middle East brought
together the work of Atfal Ahdath
George Awde who is Assistant Profes-
sor of Photography at VCUQatar and
Ali Cherri for the first time in Qatar
The exhibition held at the Gallery in
VCUQatar concluded on 24 Decem-
ber 2014 It also featured a panel dis-
cussion with the artists
The exhibition of contemporary
photography and video installation
from across the Middle East demon-
strated how the photograph is part of
everyday life around the world and is
used as a medium to preserve fleeting
moments of the mundane the person-
al and the intimate as well as the mon-
umental the global and the public It
Photography provides excitingperspectives
also explored the medium itself ndash the
richness of possibilities directions and
journeys that are open to the artist who
uses photography in its broadest sense
as a starting point or confluence in his
her work Caitlin Doherty Exhibitions
and Speaker Curator VCUQatar said
ldquoConfluence has been a hugely excit-
ing show to curate Each of the artists
uses their medium in new and dynam-
ic ways and explores themes that are
relevant to them personally but also to
society in a broader sense In this way
they invite us to participate in conver-
sations and prompt us to challenge
previously held notions of what pho-
tography is and what it can berdquo
Awde added ldquoItrsquos an exciting time
for photography in Doha - and across
the region This exhibition is a great
opportunity to challenge notions of
the medium here at VCUQatar Itrsquos
also about bringing the broader com-
munity into this conversation of the
possibilities of photo-based practices
across disciplinesrdquo
Qatar given an insight into contemporary Middle Eastern images at exhibition
CultureReview
OneoftheinstallationsattheVCUQatarexhibition
ldquoItrsquos an excitingtime forphotographyin Doha - andacross theregionrdquoPhotographyprovidesexciting perspectives
NEWS IN BRIEF
CREATIVITYANDELEGANCEON DISPLAYnHundredsofQatar
Foundation(QF)
communitymembers
983142lockedtoQF Community
ServicesrsquoArtsandCraft
Fair2014whichtook
placeatthe Community
andRecreationCenter
on20December2014
Theexhibitmainlyhad
handmadeartandcrafts
itemsonsale thatincludedwalldecorationsbags
broochescardsceramic
lampsaccessorieshome
deacutecorjewelryclothing
giftsandmoreThe fair
alsohadan exclusive
half-hourcraftworkshop
forchildrenagedbetween
8and 12yearswhere
theylearnedcreativeand
innovativetechniques
tomaketheirvery own
handmadecrafts
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FollowusontwittercomQF facebookcomQatarFoundationTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015
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Outstandingsportsmanshipandhealthy
competitionwasat thecoreofthis yearrsquosQatar
Foundation(QF)ChampionsTrophyTwenty20tournamentthe983142inaleof whichtookplaceon13
December2014at theQFCricketGroundThe
eventfeatured12 topteamsfromaroundQatarrsquos
cricketingcircuitandhada totalof240players
participatinginthe league
OnthisoccasionAmalAl-ThaniExecutive
DirectorHealthSafetySecurityampEnvironment
(HSSE)DirectoratesaidldquoIexpressmygratitude
toallthe participatingteamsinparticularQFRecreationServicesandQFCCCommitteemembers
forsuccessfullyorganizingthistournamentunder
theHealthyLivingProgramshapedbyourteam
thattheycareaboutmostmdash health983142itnessand
lifebalancerdquoSheaddedthatQFis dedicatedto
promotinghealthand983142itnessnationwidetohelp
Qatarisadoptalifestylethatimprovestheiroverall
wellbeingandactivelongevity
MohammedAlNaimiDirectorCommunityAffairssaidldquoWe arefocusingonQFrsquoscommunity
developmentpillarbyorganizingtournaments
likethisWearefortunateenoughtohavetop class
facilitieswherewecan promotea healthylifestyle
toQFand thelocalcommunityWeare looking
forwardto nextyearandanothersuccessfuleventrdquo
13Sports
GAININGHEALTH ONECHALLENGEAT A TIME
nSupportServices
Directorate conducteda
two-month lsquoLose Weight
Challengersquoto encourage
QatarFoundation (QF)
staff faculty students
andcommunity
membersto gain
healthierhabitswhen it
comesto maintainingabalancedlifestyle Under
theirbannerof lsquoLose
Weight Stay Fitand Live
Strongrsquo the challenge
endedon 29 December
2014 atthe Fitness
Center AwsajRecreation
with the participants
vowingto make positive
lifestyle changesfor
a healthierand fuller
life Participantswere
also entitledto have
dietary consultations
with foodnutritionists
fromthe FoodServices
department
ldquoWe have topclass facilitieswhere wecan promotea healthylifestyle to thecommunityrdquoTopteamsfrom Qatarrsquos
cricketingcircuitbattle itout
Top teams from Qatarrsquos cricketing circuit battle it out
SPORT IN BRIEF
PRIVILEGE PROGRAMQFmembersareentitledtodiscountsandspecialratesatavarietyofoutletsandamenitiesuponshowingtheirQFID
ONGOINGOFFERS
Doha Bus 15
Titanium 2098308530
A l M al ak i Me nrsquos Re qu ir eme nt s 25
QatarAirways(Upto12for
sectorsoutsideGCCupto5
forsectorsi nside
theGCCsubjecttoconditions)
AXA(hometravelandvehicle
insurance) 10
M om ta zE duc at ion Ce nt re 1 0
The Little Engineer 30
Lollipops 20
Mosafer 15
Samsonite 15
Inglot 10
(Discountafter minimum
purchase
ofQR150)
Naturalizer 10
Levirsquos 15
Roots 20
Guess 15
Morgan 15
Lab 20
Karisma 10
Aldo 10
Dune 10
Bench 10
Garage 10
Arts ampGems WLL 2598308540
Al MuftahCenter 1098308535
TGI Fridays 10
DHLExpress 30
Aramex
(QFstafffreeshopandship
registrationQF students50
discount)
Nissan-SalehAlHamadAlMana
(SpecialpricelistonQFPortal)
QatarInternational Beauty
Academy-Tajmeel 20
NasserBinKhaledampSonsCo
(10onlaborchargesand30onspareparts)
Relax Spa 598308510
Ezmiralda Beauty Center 25
Piano Beauty Lounge 20
P ar ro t Pa l ac e (o ffe r onp ar ro ts a nd bi r ds ) 10 98308520
Al Muftah Jewellery 2098308550
Mouawad Jewellery 1098308535
Linarsquos Paris 20
Photo Zone 1598308520
Gulf Furniture 20
BlossomFlower Shop 30
Kiddy Zone 10
Moredetailsaboutoffersanddiscountsincludinganumberofsavingsonhotelratescanbefoundonthe QFPortalor byemailingpprogram
qforgqa
FollowusontwittercomQF facebookcomQatarFoundationTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015
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QFISofferssixMasterrsquosprogramsandthreeDiplomaprogramsforits students
Whatdoesyourjobrole
include
I am responsible for
organizing and co-ordinating
the Deanrsquos office operations
and procedures and liaising
with different parts of Qatar
Foundation (QF) I am the
QF Procurement focal point
for Qatar Faculty of Islamic
Studies (QFIS) and as
such I am responsible for all
purchases and co-ordination
between the end users in
QFIS QF Procurement and
suppliers I am also the board
secretary of the Advisory
Board in QFIS and I collect
details on all activities done
throughout the year to be
presented to the board The
organization of meetings
between board members both
in Qatar and abroad is also
part of my remit
Howdoes yourwork help
QF in itsmission to ful983142ill
QatarNational Vision 2030
The nation is now developing
at an unprecedented rate
and it is the duty of all
corporations and ministries
to effectively contribute
toward the achievement of
Qatar National Vision 2030
Within QF my job allows
me to contribute towards the
education and development
of human capital which is
one of the four pillars of
Qatar National Vision 2030
in line with the vision of Her
Highness Sheikha Moza bint
Nasser Chairperson of Qatar
Foundation
Whatdoes workingin Qatar
Foundation mean to you
Working in QF is an experience
incomparable to any around
the world QF by its nature is
a non-profit organization with
the sole goal of developing
the nationrsquos capacity to
achieve QF allows the local
workforce to collaborate with
international expertise in
achieving a common goal with
no commercial interests This is
amazing in all aspects
Whatwouldyou considerto
be the highlightsof yourjob
The highlights of my job lie
in the interaction I have with
other people I am privileged
to be able to interact with
people from all walks of life
with the goal of collaboration
Although one may find
this in other corporationswithin Qatar QF allows this
collaboration to happen on an
international level without any
businesscommercial interests
This is a rarity globally
Whatare the main
challengesthatyouface
Challenges within my work
are welcome I strive to attain
the feeling of achievement
on a constant basis and this
does not come without the
overcoming of challenges
Usually my challenges revolve
around putting puzzle pieces
together in order to achieve
a common goal It is truly
an honor to be able to do so
in such an encouraging and
productive work environment
DID YOU KNOW
Ta fida Younes
O f fice Manager ndash Deanrsquos O f fice
Qa tar Facult y o f Islamic S tudies
Winter Fun camp engageschildren of QF community
their intellectual social emotional
and physical well-beingrdquo
The young campers had their
hands full as they actively participated
in a variety of fun activities like pizza
making building block construction
ceramic painting and bowling alongwith other interactive workshops and
a selection of sporting events that in-
cluded football tennis table tennis
and swimming
ldquoWe enjoyed accommodating and
providing a healthy atmosphere for
all those who participated in the camp
during their winter break These
camps are a great opportunity to
keep the children active and healthy
rather than have them stay at home
Our instructors coached them and
got them to play all kinds of sports
and they really had a good timerdquo said
Simon Jones Supervisor Recreation
Services
Qatar National Library hosted a
storytelling session illustrated with
origami charades and a puppet show
that enthralled the young participants
and captured their attention as they
became part of the interactive session
They also learned different arts andcrafts at the art workshop where they
learned how to creatively make pencil
holders bookmarks envelope cases
and finger puppets
Al Ansari added ldquoThis camp
proved to be not only a unique cul-
mination of education fun art and
sporting events but was also an ex-
cellent platform for QF community
parents and children from different
backgrounds to network and inter-
act with each other bringing the QF
community closer togetherrdquo Face
painting jumping castles and games
were the highlights of the camprsquos fi-
nale at Education City Clubhouse
LAUGHTER and excitement filled the
air as Qatar Foundation (QF) commu-
nity children aged between 9 and 12
made the most of their winter break at
the Education City Winter Fun Camp
2014
The camp held at QF Communityand Recreation Center was held in
two separate sessions in order to ac-
commodate the high level of demand
They took place from 21 to 25 De-
cember 2014 and again between 28
December 2014 to 1 January 2015
Fatima Al Ansari Supervisor
Community Services spoke of the
camprsquos importance and significance
to the children ldquoThe second annual
winter camp was organized to deliver
an energetic and motivating atmos-
phere that would provide children
with a wholesome experience learn-
ing opportunities and recreational
activities that would help nurture
Healthy activities organized for youngsters
Childrenparticipateinvariousactivities
FajerAl Shamariparticipan t
ldquoIenjoyedtheswimmingactivitythe
storytellingandpuppetshowthe
mostinthiscampI madealotof new
friendsandIcanrsquotwaitto attendthis
campagainnextyearrdquo
AishaAyoubparticipant
ldquoIlovedmeeting theother participants
inthecampandweallgotalongso
wellIenjoyed allthe activitiesandthe
staffweresofriendlyandnicetous
Theswimming instructorespecially
madeitafunexperiencefor
usandIlearnedhowto
makeabagintheart
workshoprdquo
HouraHussain Hajiparti cipant
ldquoThecampwassomuchfun and
overallan interestingexperience
Ilearnedhowtoplay tennisand
createdifferentkindsof artwork
AboveallIenjoyedmakingnew
friendsandIcanrsquotwait
toshowmyfamily
allwhatI learnt
hereattheWinter
Funcamprdquo
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1 Research into which field was the topic of discussion at
the recently held conference hosted by Qatar Biomedical
Research Institute
2 What lessons are being organized for the ladies of the QF
Community at the Education City Clubhouse
3 Students of Georgetown University in Qatar
demonstrated what type of skill at the International Crisis
simulation event
4 Who manages the newly opened West Green Spine
recreation area
5 Name the exhibition organized by VCUQatar which
showcased photographic based work from the
Contemporary Middle East
6 For how many years now has Qatar Foundation served
the people of Qatar
7 Which team sport was played at QFrsquos Champions Trophy
event
8 Which language technology team of QCRI won Best in
Show at the BBCrsquos News Hack
9 Which fruit helps to keep you hydrated and aids
digestion
10What was the focus of the international conference
organized by Texas AampM University at Qatar at the
Hilton Hotel
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via wwwqfradiocom
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WORLD Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)an initiative of Qatar Founda-
tionhas published Learning ReimaginedHow the connected society is transforming
learning Written by Graham Brown-Martin Founder of Education Design Labs
and illustrated with images by award-winning photographer Newsha Tavakolian
this third WISE Book explores how the digitally connected society is transforming
learning
The book offers unique perspectives from around the world on the most in-
novative ways to approach todayrsquos pressing educational challenges at all levels and
in diverse environments and it aims to help spread some of the latest thinking and
new models of creative action in education
This WISE Book has taken the author and photographer on a world tour to
BrazilChinaGhanaIndiaJordanLebanonQatarSingaporethe United Arab
Emirates the United Kingdom and the United States They have visited schools
and met with educators and thought leadersThe book explores how todayrsquos edu-
cators are facing the challenge of what to teach and how to teach in a connected
societyUsing technol ogy as a touchstone the journey leads to a wider exploration
of why societies are shaped as they are the role of education systems within them
and how they may transform to meet tomorrowrsquos big challenges
LEARNINGREIMAGINED
PublicationsReview
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AT A TIME when road safety is of
the utmost importance due to
constant expansion and devel-
opment in Qatar Qatar Foun-
dationrsquos (QFrsquos) Health Safety
Security amp Environment (HSSE)
Department is adopting special
measures to ensure the safety and se-
curity of all those who travel within Ed-
ucation City Besides the introduction
of road patrols a speed limit of 40kph
has now been introduced for everyoneto follow
Amal Al Thani Executive Director
HSSE explained why it is so important
for everybody to adhere to the speed
limit when travelling around Educa-
tion City She said ldquoI t is a matter of
safety and security The Education
City campus is now open to the pub-
lic which means many vehicles are
coming in from outside and crossing
the campus Since we encourage the
use of bicycles and walking along the
pedestrian routes many people of all
ages are crossing the roads So if the
vehiclesrsquo speed was not controlled
then Education City would not be a
safe place to enter and enjoyrdquo
Al Moataz Ahmed Land Light
Driver Facilities Management shared
his thoughts on the speed limit ldquoAs a
driver who drives and co-ordinates
the shuttle services around Educa-
tion City it is essential to abide by the
speed limitrdquo he said ldquo This is to ensure
that students faculty and QF com-
munity members who take the shut-tle buses are safe which is my main
priority apart from transporting them
At times while driving it feels a bit sl ow
but itrsquos better to be slow than be sorry
as reduced speed limits can save livesrdquo
HSSE directorate conducts orienta-
tion for new joiners and also conducts
various campaigns on road and be-
havior safety like lsquosmart and safe tips
for the roadrsquo for QF drivers Zain KAbdulla Driver said ldquoBefore a spe-
Education City imposes new speeding restriction to protect community
Speed limit is all about safety
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cific speed limit was implemented I
would get honked at or even overtaken
if I didnrsquot drive fast enough toward my
destination
ldquoThe introduction of the recent
speed limit of 40kph around Educa-
tion City has ensured a heightened
sense of discipline on the roads mak-
ing it safer for QF community mem-bers to drive around QF in ease and
also for pedestrians to safely cross
these roadsrdquo
Al Thani added ldquoAn assessment
of the roads and the times of the day
that we believe drivers might exceed
the speed limit have been identified
Radars and radar signs are placed on
these roads and almost all the lanes
in Education City are set at 40kph tomake it easier for the public to followrdquo
ldquoItrsquos betterto be slowthan be sorryas reducedspeed limitscan save livesrdquo Speed limit is all about safety
AS WELL as being extremely tasty ber-
ries are very good for your health and
make an excellent breakfast or dessert
when added to yogurt
All berries help to keep you hydrat-
ed as they have a high water content
and they also aid digestion because
they contain a great deal of fiber Ber-
ries such as redcurrants strawberries
raspberries and blackberries are rich
in antioxidants are thought to help
prevent and manage arthritis keep
blood pressure under control help
to lower cholesterol and also have a
beneficial effect on the heart
Berries are a good source of vita-
min C which is needed to maintain
healthy collagen in the body This
keeps the connective tissues of the
A good source for vitamins and 983142iber which aid digestion
QURrsquoANIC BOTANICGARDEN
Tried amp Tested
body in good condition and main-
tains cartilage which aids joint flex-
ibility
Berries contain significant amounts
of folic acid which helps to maintain
healthy red blood cells and is also a
very important part of a pregnant
womanrsquos diet because it helps to re-
duce the risk of central nervous sys-
tem defects such as spina bifida in
unborn babies
Raspberries are a particularly good
source of vitamins B1 B2 and B3
which help to keep nerves and mus-
cles healthy aid the release of energy
from food and promote the health of
the skin and the digestive system
Fresh berries provide the most
health benefits but dried berries are
also very good for you Drinking
juices made from fresh berries is also
a great way to enjoy the many health
benefits they provide
Berries known for health benefits
Anewspeedlimitof 40kphhasbeenintroduced
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21 January 2015
VCUQatar Atrium
Canvas Painting Class
17 24 and 31 January 2015
Qurm Hall Community andRecreation Center
10-1130am
Music Lessons
Guitar Piano Violin Voice
Clarinet Flute and
Saxophone
3 January ndash 20 June 2015
Second Floor Community
and Recreation Center
For registration please email
recreationcentreqforgqa
Doha Youth Forum
Orientation Session
14 January 2015
HBKU Student Center
Education City
Carnegie Mellon University
in Qatar Football Match
15 January 2015
Pitch 3 Qatar Foundation
6-7pm
Tajweed Lesson for Ladies
25 January - 24 February
2015
Al Khor Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Sunday and Tuesday
6-730pm
Facial Treat
7 and 14 January 2015
Assembly at Education City
Clubhouse
8-10am
Mother and Daughter
Beauty Day
22 January 2015
Second Floor Community
and Recreation Center
5-8pm
Art for Education
11 - 15 January 2015
AaQool Atrium Hall amp Ain
AlQot Theater Community
amp Recreation Center
Sunday 630pm - Opening
of exhibition and silent
auction
Monday ndash Thursday
10amndash9pm
Exhibition open
to public
EVENTS
JANUARY -
FEBRUARY 2015
8 Ball Billiard Tournament
9 January 2015
Games Room Education City
Clubhouse
3pm
Parent and Child Music Class
12 January ndash 18 March
2015
Dukhan Hall Education City
Clubhouse
Every Monday 4-5pm
Wednesday 10-11amfor children aged 6 months
to 5 years
Qurrsquoan Lesson
25 January ndash 24 February
2015
Al Khor Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Sunday and Tuesday
4-530pm
Mathaf Collection
Summary Part 1
Ongoing Exhibition
Permanent Collection
First Floor Galleries Mathaf
Arab Museum of Modern Art
All Day
Shirin Neshat Afterwards
Until 15 February 2014
Ground Floor Galleries
Mathaf Arab Museum of
Modern Art
For information visit mathaf
orgqaenexhibitions-list231-
shirin-neshat-afterwards
Chamber Music at Museum
of Islamic Art Telemann and
Mozart
8 January 2015 Atrium Museum of Islamic
Art (MIA)
6pm
Mixed Level Yoga
5-26 January 2015
Raslaffan Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Monday 5-615pm
Ashtanga Yoga
7-28 January 2015
Raslaffan Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Wednesday 6-715pm
Buchbinder Plays Brahms
10 January 2015
Opera House KataraCultural Village Building 16
730pm
IGLP Workshop 2015
2-11 January 2015
Hamad Bin Khalifa
University (HBKU) Student
Center
Arab Qatari Farm Trip
17 January 2015
Assembly at Education City
Clubhouse9am-12pm
Design and Social Change
Exhibition
12 January ndash 19 February
2015
VCUQatar Gallery amp
Atrium
All Day
Crossing Boundaries
Lecture Series Random
International
16 Listings Write to us qftqforgqaTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY 2015
THE COLORRUN24 January 2015
Qatar National Convention
Centre (QNCC)
The Color Run Qatar
is presented by Sahtak
Awalan Your Health First
an initiative from Weill
Cornell Medical College
in Qatar (WCMC-Q)
in association with the
Supreme Council of Health
and the campaignrsquos strategic
partners Qatar Foundation
Supreme EducationCouncil Qatar Petroleum
Occidental Petroleum
Qatar ExxonMobil and
Qatar Olympic Committee
The Color Run is a
five-kilometer run where
participants can run jog
walk under a shower of
colored powder
All activities below are for QF members and students only
COMMUNITY AND RECREATIONMOVIESTues Thurs and Sat Times 49830856pmOpen to all QF staff and familymembers Ain AlQot Theater 2nd Floor
Recreation Center For informationemail communitysupportqforgqa
HEALTHCAREThe Medical CenterSunndashThurs 7amndash4pm and Sat 8amndashnoon Tel 4454 1342
Nutrition ServicesSat 10amndash6pm Sun 8amndash4pm Mon10am-6pm Tues 10amndash6pm and Wed8amndash4pm Thu 8am-4pmTo schedule an appointment with anutritionist email nutritionclinicqforgqa
SPORT AND FITNESSSwimmingPublic swimming (Olympic pool ndash earlylaps only) SunndashThurs 5309912518amSchool swimming time 7amndash230pmSunndashThurs Public swimming230991251330pm (Olympic pool lapsonly) 330991251945pm (all three pools)Exceptions apply Fri and Satpublic swimming 8amndash945pmChildrenrsquos swimming courses QR250Call 4454 0801 for details
Jacuzzi Spa and SaunaFai Club (women) and Al Wahaa (men)run SatndashThurs 1991251945pm Closed FriFaculty and staff soccerPitch 1 69912518pm Sun
Volleyball SocialGreen 983142loor gym 4309912516pm Mon
Basketball Social
Green 983142loor gym 79912519pm Tues
Floorball SocialWooden 983142loor gym 79912519pm Tues and10amndash12noon Sat
Badminton SocialWooden 983142loor gym 69912519pm WedGreen 983142loor gym 10amndash1pm Fri
Squash SocialSquash court 59912517pm Thurs
Ladies only Squash court 49912515pm Sat
Heath and Fitness classes
Circuit Training (free)Mixed - Mon and Thurs 4991251445pmLadies only - Mon 4991251445pm andThurs 430991251515pm
SpinningSun 6983085630am and Wed 330983085430pm
Fitness EvaluationA new program to help membersdevelop a suitable exercise regimeContact any Community RecreationCenter 983142itness instructor for details SunndashThurs 53099125110pm
Ladiesrsquo AerobicsSun 530991251630pm Wed 49912515pm Free
Kids ActivitiesKids Squash Artyistic Class SmashTennis Swimming Classes at alllevels Gymnastics TaekwondoFootball For days and timings pleaseemail Community Recreation Centerat recreationcentreqforgqa or call4454 0772 4454 0801
SPORT AND FITNESSJacuzzi Spa and SaunaMale and female spas open from199125110pm every day except Tuesday
Circuit Training (Mixed)Wed Sat 5991251545pm Free
Tennis LessonsQR120 for a group lesson (4 weeks) forone hour Payment by credit card onlyContact Education City Clubhousefor details
Squash LessonQR500 for adult individual lessonevery Thur 1983085430pm and 898308510pmKids group class (598308512 years old) everyThur 59830857pm
Aqua Fitness ClassMon 998308510am
LADIESrsquo AEROBICSAero Step ClassSun 5983085545pm
Cross TrainingTues 91598308510am and 5983085545pm
Mats PilatesWed 5983085545pm
Additional Ladies only ClassMixed Level YogaMon 5983085545pm
Zumba ClassTues 69830857pm
Spinning ClassFri 10309830851130amContact Education City Clubhouse
DININGLebaina RestaurantSun-Wed 7amndash930pmThursndashSat 7amndash1030pmBreakfast served daily 799125111am
The GrillSun-Wed 59912519pmThurs-Sat 599125110pm
Meseika Snack BarSun-Wed 6991251945pmThursndashSat 69912511045pm
CLUBHOUSE MOVIESTuesdays (79830859pm - over 18s only)Thursdays (79830859pm) Fridays (39830855pm)and Saturdays (39830855pm) Open to allQF staff and family members ECClubhouseFor information emailclubhousecommunityqforgqa
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICESSunndashWed 8amndash10pmThursndashSat 8amndash11pm
OPENING HOURS7am-10pm
Swimming poolSun-Thurs 7am-3pm ndash Schools onlySun-Sat 39830856pm Public swimming Tues9am-noon 59830858pm women only Fri7am-6pm Public swimming
RECREATION ACTIVITIESKidsrsquo activitiesFootball Class (69830858 years) 49830855pm SunFootball Class (49830855 years) 998308510am SatBasketball classTues 49830857pm Fri 9am-3pm and Sat
10am-4pm
Taekwondo Class (698308512 years)29830853pm Tues and Thurs at Awsaj Studio
SwimmingOtters 59830856pm and 345983085445pm Sunand Tues Turtles 49830855pm Sun andThurs Dolphins 49830855pm and 59830856pmMon and Thurs Guppies 5983085545pmand 4983085445pm Mon and Sat Sharks69830857pm and 59830856pm Mon and Sat
HEALTH AND FITNESSInsanity Workout5983085545pm Mon and Sat
Circuit Training5983085545pm Sun and Tues
Adult Swimming Class49830855pm and 69830857pm Wed (Beginners)
Breathing Technique59830856pm Wed
Ladies Learn to Swim 2998308510am Sat
Ladiesrsquo Aqua Fitness Class59830856pm and 69830857pm Tues
Ladies Lap Swimming Class89830859am Sat
SOCIAL ACTIVITIESBadminton Social59830857pm Sun
Ladies Football Social79830858pm Sun
FACILITIESMultipurpose hall ( basketballbadminton football climbing wall andvolleyball courts) Outdoor footballcourt with running track (Pitch 4)25-meter swimming pool AwsajRecreation Mixed Fitness CenterLadiesrsquo 983142itness room StudioFor more information please contact
awsajrecreationqforgqa or call4454 2549
OPENING HOURSSat-Wed 7am-10pm Thurs 7am-Midnight Fri 1pm-Midnight
HEALTH AND FITNESS ACTIVITIESCircuit Class
Sun 4983085445pm Fitness Studio
Taebo Aero Class (Mixed)Thur 69830857pm
HEALTHCAREPrimary Health Care CenterSunndashThurs 730amndash830pmSat 129830858pm
SHOPPINGiSpot
Sat-Thurs 10am-6pm
SidraSat-Wed 7am-10pm Thurs 7am-12amFriday 1pm-12am
Tribe BookstoreSatndashThurs 8amndash9pm
XeroxSat-Thurs 9am-7pm
Kulud PharmacySat-Thurs 10am-8pm
DININGContinental CoSat-Thurs Breakfast 79830851030am Lunch11am-3pmDinner 59830858pm FridayLunch 19830853pmDinner 59830858pm
Papa JohnrsquosSat-Thur 10am-10pmFriday 198308510pm
Gloria Jeanrsquos CoffeesSun-Wed 8am-10pm Thurs 8am-11pm Friday 398308511pm
Tel 4480 0448
AL SHAQAB
THE CLUBChefrsquos Garden RestaurantDaily 11am-9pm
SHOPPINGLuLu ExpressDaily 7amndash1130pm
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 983142ind Qatar Foundation
Recreation Services on Facebook
EDUCATION CITYCLUBHOUSE
STUDENT CENTER
RECREATIONCENTER
AWSAJ
RECREATION CENTER
Have your event listed Send us an email qftqforgqa
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Outstandingsportsmanshipandhealthy
competitionwasat thecoreofthis yearrsquosQatar
Foundation(QF)ChampionsTrophyTwenty20tournamentthe983142inaleof whichtookplaceon13
December2014at theQFCricketGroundThe
eventfeatured12 topteamsfromaroundQatarrsquos
cricketingcircuitandhada totalof240players
participatinginthe league
OnthisoccasionAmalAl-ThaniExecutive
DirectorHealthSafetySecurityampEnvironment
(HSSE)DirectoratesaidldquoIexpressmygratitude
toallthe participatingteamsinparticularQFRecreationServicesandQFCCCommitteemembers
forsuccessfullyorganizingthistournamentunder
theHealthyLivingProgramshapedbyourteam
thattheycareaboutmostmdash health983142itnessand
lifebalancerdquoSheaddedthatQFis dedicatedto
promotinghealthand983142itnessnationwidetohelp
Qatarisadoptalifestylethatimprovestheiroverall
wellbeingandactivelongevity
MohammedAlNaimiDirectorCommunityAffairssaidldquoWe arefocusingonQFrsquoscommunity
developmentpillarbyorganizingtournaments
likethisWearefortunateenoughtohavetop class
facilitieswherewecan promotea healthylifestyle
toQFand thelocalcommunityWeare looking
forwardto nextyearandanothersuccessfuleventrdquo
13Sports
GAININGHEALTH ONECHALLENGEAT A TIME
nSupportServices
Directorate conducteda
two-month lsquoLose Weight
Challengersquoto encourage
QatarFoundation (QF)
staff faculty students
andcommunity
membersto gain
healthierhabitswhen it
comesto maintainingabalancedlifestyle Under
theirbannerof lsquoLose
Weight Stay Fitand Live
Strongrsquo the challenge
endedon 29 December
2014 atthe Fitness
Center AwsajRecreation
with the participants
vowingto make positive
lifestyle changesfor
a healthierand fuller
life Participantswere
also entitledto have
dietary consultations
with foodnutritionists
fromthe FoodServices
department
ldquoWe have topclass facilitieswhere wecan promotea healthylifestyle to thecommunityrdquoTopteamsfrom Qatarrsquos
cricketingcircuitbattle itout
Top teams from Qatarrsquos cricketing circuit battle it out
SPORT IN BRIEF
PRIVILEGE PROGRAMQFmembersareentitledtodiscountsandspecialratesatavarietyofoutletsandamenitiesuponshowingtheirQFID
ONGOINGOFFERS
Doha Bus 15
Titanium 2098308530
A l M al ak i Me nrsquos Re qu ir eme nt s 25
QatarAirways(Upto12for
sectorsoutsideGCCupto5
forsectorsi nside
theGCCsubjecttoconditions)
AXA(hometravelandvehicle
insurance) 10
M om ta zE duc at ion Ce nt re 1 0
The Little Engineer 30
Lollipops 20
Mosafer 15
Samsonite 15
Inglot 10
(Discountafter minimum
purchase
ofQR150)
Naturalizer 10
Levirsquos 15
Roots 20
Guess 15
Morgan 15
Lab 20
Karisma 10
Aldo 10
Dune 10
Bench 10
Garage 10
Arts ampGems WLL 2598308540
Al MuftahCenter 1098308535
TGI Fridays 10
DHLExpress 30
Aramex
(QFstafffreeshopandship
registrationQF students50
discount)
Nissan-SalehAlHamadAlMana
(SpecialpricelistonQFPortal)
QatarInternational Beauty
Academy-Tajmeel 20
NasserBinKhaledampSonsCo
(10onlaborchargesand30onspareparts)
Relax Spa 598308510
Ezmiralda Beauty Center 25
Piano Beauty Lounge 20
P ar ro t Pa l ac e (o ffe r onp ar ro ts a nd bi r ds ) 10 98308520
Al Muftah Jewellery 2098308550
Mouawad Jewellery 1098308535
Linarsquos Paris 20
Photo Zone 1598308520
Gulf Furniture 20
BlossomFlower Shop 30
Kiddy Zone 10
Moredetailsaboutoffersanddiscountsincludinganumberofsavingsonhotelratescanbefoundonthe QFPortalor byemailingpprogram
qforgqa
FollowusontwittercomQF facebookcomQatarFoundationTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015
Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015Community12
QFISofferssixMasterrsquosprogramsandthreeDiplomaprogramsforits students
Whatdoesyourjobrole
include
I am responsible for
organizing and co-ordinating
the Deanrsquos office operations
and procedures and liaising
with different parts of Qatar
Foundation (QF) I am the
QF Procurement focal point
for Qatar Faculty of Islamic
Studies (QFIS) and as
such I am responsible for all
purchases and co-ordination
between the end users in
QFIS QF Procurement and
suppliers I am also the board
secretary of the Advisory
Board in QFIS and I collect
details on all activities done
throughout the year to be
presented to the board The
organization of meetings
between board members both
in Qatar and abroad is also
part of my remit
Howdoes yourwork help
QF in itsmission to ful983142ill
QatarNational Vision 2030
The nation is now developing
at an unprecedented rate
and it is the duty of all
corporations and ministries
to effectively contribute
toward the achievement of
Qatar National Vision 2030
Within QF my job allows
me to contribute towards the
education and development
of human capital which is
one of the four pillars of
Qatar National Vision 2030
in line with the vision of Her
Highness Sheikha Moza bint
Nasser Chairperson of Qatar
Foundation
Whatdoes workingin Qatar
Foundation mean to you
Working in QF is an experience
incomparable to any around
the world QF by its nature is
a non-profit organization with
the sole goal of developing
the nationrsquos capacity to
achieve QF allows the local
workforce to collaborate with
international expertise in
achieving a common goal with
no commercial interests This is
amazing in all aspects
Whatwouldyou considerto
be the highlightsof yourjob
The highlights of my job lie
in the interaction I have with
other people I am privileged
to be able to interact with
people from all walks of life
with the goal of collaboration
Although one may find
this in other corporationswithin Qatar QF allows this
collaboration to happen on an
international level without any
businesscommercial interests
This is a rarity globally
Whatare the main
challengesthatyouface
Challenges within my work
are welcome I strive to attain
the feeling of achievement
on a constant basis and this
does not come without the
overcoming of challenges
Usually my challenges revolve
around putting puzzle pieces
together in order to achieve
a common goal It is truly
an honor to be able to do so
in such an encouraging and
productive work environment
DID YOU KNOW
Ta fida Younes
O f fice Manager ndash Deanrsquos O f fice
Qa tar Facult y o f Islamic S tudies
Winter Fun camp engageschildren of QF community
their intellectual social emotional
and physical well-beingrdquo
The young campers had their
hands full as they actively participated
in a variety of fun activities like pizza
making building block construction
ceramic painting and bowling alongwith other interactive workshops and
a selection of sporting events that in-
cluded football tennis table tennis
and swimming
ldquoWe enjoyed accommodating and
providing a healthy atmosphere for
all those who participated in the camp
during their winter break These
camps are a great opportunity to
keep the children active and healthy
rather than have them stay at home
Our instructors coached them and
got them to play all kinds of sports
and they really had a good timerdquo said
Simon Jones Supervisor Recreation
Services
Qatar National Library hosted a
storytelling session illustrated with
origami charades and a puppet show
that enthralled the young participants
and captured their attention as they
became part of the interactive session
They also learned different arts andcrafts at the art workshop where they
learned how to creatively make pencil
holders bookmarks envelope cases
and finger puppets
Al Ansari added ldquoThis camp
proved to be not only a unique cul-
mination of education fun art and
sporting events but was also an ex-
cellent platform for QF community
parents and children from different
backgrounds to network and inter-
act with each other bringing the QF
community closer togetherrdquo Face
painting jumping castles and games
were the highlights of the camprsquos fi-
nale at Education City Clubhouse
LAUGHTER and excitement filled the
air as Qatar Foundation (QF) commu-
nity children aged between 9 and 12
made the most of their winter break at
the Education City Winter Fun Camp
2014
The camp held at QF Communityand Recreation Center was held in
two separate sessions in order to ac-
commodate the high level of demand
They took place from 21 to 25 De-
cember 2014 and again between 28
December 2014 to 1 January 2015
Fatima Al Ansari Supervisor
Community Services spoke of the
camprsquos importance and significance
to the children ldquoThe second annual
winter camp was organized to deliver
an energetic and motivating atmos-
phere that would provide children
with a wholesome experience learn-
ing opportunities and recreational
activities that would help nurture
Healthy activities organized for youngsters
Childrenparticipateinvariousactivities
FajerAl Shamariparticipan t
ldquoIenjoyedtheswimmingactivitythe
storytellingandpuppetshowthe
mostinthiscampI madealotof new
friendsandIcanrsquotwaitto attendthis
campagainnextyearrdquo
AishaAyoubparticipant
ldquoIlovedmeeting theother participants
inthecampandweallgotalongso
wellIenjoyed allthe activitiesandthe
staffweresofriendlyandnicetous
Theswimming instructorespecially
madeitafunexperiencefor
usandIlearnedhowto
makeabagintheart
workshoprdquo
HouraHussain Hajiparti cipant
ldquoThecampwassomuchfun and
overallan interestingexperience
Ilearnedhowtoplay tennisand
createdifferentkindsof artwork
AboveallIenjoyedmakingnew
friendsandIcanrsquotwait
toshowmyfamily
allwhatI learnt
hereattheWinter
Funcamprdquo
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1 Research into which field was the topic of discussion at
the recently held conference hosted by Qatar Biomedical
Research Institute
2 What lessons are being organized for the ladies of the QF
Community at the Education City Clubhouse
3 Students of Georgetown University in Qatar
demonstrated what type of skill at the International Crisis
simulation event
4 Who manages the newly opened West Green Spine
recreation area
5 Name the exhibition organized by VCUQatar which
showcased photographic based work from the
Contemporary Middle East
6 For how many years now has Qatar Foundation served
the people of Qatar
7 Which team sport was played at QFrsquos Champions Trophy
event
8 Which language technology team of QCRI won Best in
Show at the BBCrsquos News Hack
9 Which fruit helps to keep you hydrated and aids
digestion
10What was the focus of the international conference
organized by Texas AampM University at Qatar at the
Hilton Hotel
D V B A V H T J A A C X X F G S O R Y H
Y J M U H A B L I Y P P P U C C K X F G
C P A H J Q D Z W Q E G K I K X D O O U
L Y T W K N I K O X P D N T K P F Q S R
N Z E G E C V G T C V O B D T W L S F C
H E Z Z I Y O V W I R O V C G D B T O O
D V G B M F C W Y T I I L I U I J A U N
P O A O T Z J U C U D M U T N W O C U F
S R E N T T J E Y R D B V Q Q P C E H L
A E D K X I L N E U R O S C I E N C E U
O F I T F E A O O Y N M T V P C M H N E
T S E R O H M T K M J M F B V N Q F J N
D I U R R Z N R I L Y I B Q B D X V S C
V W C T N E S Q P O T Y X A V I Y U J E
Q I L H Z M B B Y S N M S I W P A X Z Z
M Y A E B W X T T R E D B W I I M C L V
U W H C U Q A Z B L W E H C P F W P V Q
N B K D O Q U Z K D T G V M M Z O H B L
A W S A J R W W Q N L I C B G R U Y U Q
M P B T E K C I R C D B J M N Z B Q W W
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6 T w e n t y 7 C r i c k e t 8 A r a b i c 9 B e r r i e s 1 0 M i c r o e l e c t r o n i c s
Sunday to Thursday
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Sunday to Thursday
Tuesday
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Sunday
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630am
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QFRadiorsquos programscanbe downloadedviaiTunesThestationcanbefoundunderRadiogt InternationalgtQFRadio
QF Radio is available in Arabic on 937FM or online
via wwwqfradiocom
FollowQF RadioonFacebookandtwitter
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RiseBreakfastshowwiththe latestnews
ConnectThelatesttrending topicsfrom socialmedia
DriveDrivetimeshowfeaturingnewsmusicand interviews
Research MattersReseachanddevelopmentin QatarFoundation
InnovationsSciencetechnologyandtheenvironment
The Debate ShowStudentsfromEducationCity discusskeytopics
Inside MusicClassicalmusicfromaround theworld
The Silver ScreenLatestupdatesfrom theworld of983142ilm
WORLD Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)an initiative of Qatar Founda-
tionhas published Learning ReimaginedHow the connected society is transforming
learning Written by Graham Brown-Martin Founder of Education Design Labs
and illustrated with images by award-winning photographer Newsha Tavakolian
this third WISE Book explores how the digitally connected society is transforming
learning
The book offers unique perspectives from around the world on the most in-
novative ways to approach todayrsquos pressing educational challenges at all levels and
in diverse environments and it aims to help spread some of the latest thinking and
new models of creative action in education
This WISE Book has taken the author and photographer on a world tour to
BrazilChinaGhanaIndiaJordanLebanonQatarSingaporethe United Arab
Emirates the United Kingdom and the United States They have visited schools
and met with educators and thought leadersThe book explores how todayrsquos edu-
cators are facing the challenge of what to teach and how to teach in a connected
societyUsing technol ogy as a touchstone the journey leads to a wider exploration
of why societies are shaped as they are the role of education systems within them
and how they may transform to meet tomorrowrsquos big challenges
LEARNINGREIMAGINED
PublicationsReview
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AT A TIME when road safety is of
the utmost importance due to
constant expansion and devel-
opment in Qatar Qatar Foun-
dationrsquos (QFrsquos) Health Safety
Security amp Environment (HSSE)
Department is adopting special
measures to ensure the safety and se-
curity of all those who travel within Ed-
ucation City Besides the introduction
of road patrols a speed limit of 40kph
has now been introduced for everyoneto follow
Amal Al Thani Executive Director
HSSE explained why it is so important
for everybody to adhere to the speed
limit when travelling around Educa-
tion City She said ldquoI t is a matter of
safety and security The Education
City campus is now open to the pub-
lic which means many vehicles are
coming in from outside and crossing
the campus Since we encourage the
use of bicycles and walking along the
pedestrian routes many people of all
ages are crossing the roads So if the
vehiclesrsquo speed was not controlled
then Education City would not be a
safe place to enter and enjoyrdquo
Al Moataz Ahmed Land Light
Driver Facilities Management shared
his thoughts on the speed limit ldquoAs a
driver who drives and co-ordinates
the shuttle services around Educa-
tion City it is essential to abide by the
speed limitrdquo he said ldquo This is to ensure
that students faculty and QF com-
munity members who take the shut-tle buses are safe which is my main
priority apart from transporting them
At times while driving it feels a bit sl ow
but itrsquos better to be slow than be sorry
as reduced speed limits can save livesrdquo
HSSE directorate conducts orienta-
tion for new joiners and also conducts
various campaigns on road and be-
havior safety like lsquosmart and safe tips
for the roadrsquo for QF drivers Zain KAbdulla Driver said ldquoBefore a spe-
Education City imposes new speeding restriction to protect community
Speed limit is all about safety
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TermDe983142initionThetermNajm isbotanicallylimitedtoacaulescentplants(plantswithoutastem)or plantswithoutanerectstemwhilethelexicalitem shajarahisspeci983142ictoplantswithstemstalkor trunkThetermNajm referstoacaulousmembersof plantlife(stemlessor withoutavisiblestem)that haveemergedfromthe soilandreclined983142lat AlsoNajmreferstothestars inthesky
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AhmedElGharibAssistantResearcher
cific speed limit was implemented I
would get honked at or even overtaken
if I didnrsquot drive fast enough toward my
destination
ldquoThe introduction of the recent
speed limit of 40kph around Educa-
tion City has ensured a heightened
sense of discipline on the roads mak-
ing it safer for QF community mem-bers to drive around QF in ease and
also for pedestrians to safely cross
these roadsrdquo
Al Thani added ldquoAn assessment
of the roads and the times of the day
that we believe drivers might exceed
the speed limit have been identified
Radars and radar signs are placed on
these roads and almost all the lanes
in Education City are set at 40kph tomake it easier for the public to followrdquo
ldquoItrsquos betterto be slowthan be sorryas reducedspeed limitscan save livesrdquo Speed limit is all about safety
AS WELL as being extremely tasty ber-
ries are very good for your health and
make an excellent breakfast or dessert
when added to yogurt
All berries help to keep you hydrat-
ed as they have a high water content
and they also aid digestion because
they contain a great deal of fiber Ber-
ries such as redcurrants strawberries
raspberries and blackberries are rich
in antioxidants are thought to help
prevent and manage arthritis keep
blood pressure under control help
to lower cholesterol and also have a
beneficial effect on the heart
Berries are a good source of vita-
min C which is needed to maintain
healthy collagen in the body This
keeps the connective tissues of the
A good source for vitamins and 983142iber which aid digestion
QURrsquoANIC BOTANICGARDEN
Tried amp Tested
body in good condition and main-
tains cartilage which aids joint flex-
ibility
Berries contain significant amounts
of folic acid which helps to maintain
healthy red blood cells and is also a
very important part of a pregnant
womanrsquos diet because it helps to re-
duce the risk of central nervous sys-
tem defects such as spina bifida in
unborn babies
Raspberries are a particularly good
source of vitamins B1 B2 and B3
which help to keep nerves and mus-
cles healthy aid the release of energy
from food and promote the health of
the skin and the digestive system
Fresh berries provide the most
health benefits but dried berries are
also very good for you Drinking
juices made from fresh berries is also
a great way to enjoy the many health
benefits they provide
Berries known for health benefits
Anewspeedlimitof 40kphhasbeenintroduced
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Write to us qftqforgqaTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY 2015
21 January 2015
VCUQatar Atrium
Canvas Painting Class
17 24 and 31 January 2015
Qurm Hall Community andRecreation Center
10-1130am
Music Lessons
Guitar Piano Violin Voice
Clarinet Flute and
Saxophone
3 January ndash 20 June 2015
Second Floor Community
and Recreation Center
For registration please email
recreationcentreqforgqa
Doha Youth Forum
Orientation Session
14 January 2015
HBKU Student Center
Education City
Carnegie Mellon University
in Qatar Football Match
15 January 2015
Pitch 3 Qatar Foundation
6-7pm
Tajweed Lesson for Ladies
25 January - 24 February
2015
Al Khor Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Sunday and Tuesday
6-730pm
Facial Treat
7 and 14 January 2015
Assembly at Education City
Clubhouse
8-10am
Mother and Daughter
Beauty Day
22 January 2015
Second Floor Community
and Recreation Center
5-8pm
Art for Education
11 - 15 January 2015
AaQool Atrium Hall amp Ain
AlQot Theater Community
amp Recreation Center
Sunday 630pm - Opening
of exhibition and silent
auction
Monday ndash Thursday
10amndash9pm
Exhibition open
to public
EVENTS
JANUARY -
FEBRUARY 2015
8 Ball Billiard Tournament
9 January 2015
Games Room Education City
Clubhouse
3pm
Parent and Child Music Class
12 January ndash 18 March
2015
Dukhan Hall Education City
Clubhouse
Every Monday 4-5pm
Wednesday 10-11amfor children aged 6 months
to 5 years
Qurrsquoan Lesson
25 January ndash 24 February
2015
Al Khor Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Sunday and Tuesday
4-530pm
Mathaf Collection
Summary Part 1
Ongoing Exhibition
Permanent Collection
First Floor Galleries Mathaf
Arab Museum of Modern Art
All Day
Shirin Neshat Afterwards
Until 15 February 2014
Ground Floor Galleries
Mathaf Arab Museum of
Modern Art
For information visit mathaf
orgqaenexhibitions-list231-
shirin-neshat-afterwards
Chamber Music at Museum
of Islamic Art Telemann and
Mozart
8 January 2015 Atrium Museum of Islamic
Art (MIA)
6pm
Mixed Level Yoga
5-26 January 2015
Raslaffan Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Monday 5-615pm
Ashtanga Yoga
7-28 January 2015
Raslaffan Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Wednesday 6-715pm
Buchbinder Plays Brahms
10 January 2015
Opera House KataraCultural Village Building 16
730pm
IGLP Workshop 2015
2-11 January 2015
Hamad Bin Khalifa
University (HBKU) Student
Center
Arab Qatari Farm Trip
17 January 2015
Assembly at Education City
Clubhouse9am-12pm
Design and Social Change
Exhibition
12 January ndash 19 February
2015
VCUQatar Gallery amp
Atrium
All Day
Crossing Boundaries
Lecture Series Random
International
16 Listings Write to us qftqforgqaTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY 2015
THE COLORRUN24 January 2015
Qatar National Convention
Centre (QNCC)
The Color Run Qatar
is presented by Sahtak
Awalan Your Health First
an initiative from Weill
Cornell Medical College
in Qatar (WCMC-Q)
in association with the
Supreme Council of Health
and the campaignrsquos strategic
partners Qatar Foundation
Supreme EducationCouncil Qatar Petroleum
Occidental Petroleum
Qatar ExxonMobil and
Qatar Olympic Committee
The Color Run is a
five-kilometer run where
participants can run jog
walk under a shower of
colored powder
All activities below are for QF members and students only
COMMUNITY AND RECREATIONMOVIESTues Thurs and Sat Times 49830856pmOpen to all QF staff and familymembers Ain AlQot Theater 2nd Floor
Recreation Center For informationemail communitysupportqforgqa
HEALTHCAREThe Medical CenterSunndashThurs 7amndash4pm and Sat 8amndashnoon Tel 4454 1342
Nutrition ServicesSat 10amndash6pm Sun 8amndash4pm Mon10am-6pm Tues 10amndash6pm and Wed8amndash4pm Thu 8am-4pmTo schedule an appointment with anutritionist email nutritionclinicqforgqa
SPORT AND FITNESSSwimmingPublic swimming (Olympic pool ndash earlylaps only) SunndashThurs 5309912518amSchool swimming time 7amndash230pmSunndashThurs Public swimming230991251330pm (Olympic pool lapsonly) 330991251945pm (all three pools)Exceptions apply Fri and Satpublic swimming 8amndash945pmChildrenrsquos swimming courses QR250Call 4454 0801 for details
Jacuzzi Spa and SaunaFai Club (women) and Al Wahaa (men)run SatndashThurs 1991251945pm Closed FriFaculty and staff soccerPitch 1 69912518pm Sun
Volleyball SocialGreen 983142loor gym 4309912516pm Mon
Basketball Social
Green 983142loor gym 79912519pm Tues
Floorball SocialWooden 983142loor gym 79912519pm Tues and10amndash12noon Sat
Badminton SocialWooden 983142loor gym 69912519pm WedGreen 983142loor gym 10amndash1pm Fri
Squash SocialSquash court 59912517pm Thurs
Ladies only Squash court 49912515pm Sat
Heath and Fitness classes
Circuit Training (free)Mixed - Mon and Thurs 4991251445pmLadies only - Mon 4991251445pm andThurs 430991251515pm
SpinningSun 6983085630am and Wed 330983085430pm
Fitness EvaluationA new program to help membersdevelop a suitable exercise regimeContact any Community RecreationCenter 983142itness instructor for details SunndashThurs 53099125110pm
Ladiesrsquo AerobicsSun 530991251630pm Wed 49912515pm Free
Kids ActivitiesKids Squash Artyistic Class SmashTennis Swimming Classes at alllevels Gymnastics TaekwondoFootball For days and timings pleaseemail Community Recreation Centerat recreationcentreqforgqa or call4454 0772 4454 0801
SPORT AND FITNESSJacuzzi Spa and SaunaMale and female spas open from199125110pm every day except Tuesday
Circuit Training (Mixed)Wed Sat 5991251545pm Free
Tennis LessonsQR120 for a group lesson (4 weeks) forone hour Payment by credit card onlyContact Education City Clubhousefor details
Squash LessonQR500 for adult individual lessonevery Thur 1983085430pm and 898308510pmKids group class (598308512 years old) everyThur 59830857pm
Aqua Fitness ClassMon 998308510am
LADIESrsquo AEROBICSAero Step ClassSun 5983085545pm
Cross TrainingTues 91598308510am and 5983085545pm
Mats PilatesWed 5983085545pm
Additional Ladies only ClassMixed Level YogaMon 5983085545pm
Zumba ClassTues 69830857pm
Spinning ClassFri 10309830851130amContact Education City Clubhouse
DININGLebaina RestaurantSun-Wed 7amndash930pmThursndashSat 7amndash1030pmBreakfast served daily 799125111am
The GrillSun-Wed 59912519pmThurs-Sat 599125110pm
Meseika Snack BarSun-Wed 6991251945pmThursndashSat 69912511045pm
CLUBHOUSE MOVIESTuesdays (79830859pm - over 18s only)Thursdays (79830859pm) Fridays (39830855pm)and Saturdays (39830855pm) Open to allQF staff and family members ECClubhouseFor information emailclubhousecommunityqforgqa
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICESSunndashWed 8amndash10pmThursndashSat 8amndash11pm
OPENING HOURS7am-10pm
Swimming poolSun-Thurs 7am-3pm ndash Schools onlySun-Sat 39830856pm Public swimming Tues9am-noon 59830858pm women only Fri7am-6pm Public swimming
RECREATION ACTIVITIESKidsrsquo activitiesFootball Class (69830858 years) 49830855pm SunFootball Class (49830855 years) 998308510am SatBasketball classTues 49830857pm Fri 9am-3pm and Sat
10am-4pm
Taekwondo Class (698308512 years)29830853pm Tues and Thurs at Awsaj Studio
SwimmingOtters 59830856pm and 345983085445pm Sunand Tues Turtles 49830855pm Sun andThurs Dolphins 49830855pm and 59830856pmMon and Thurs Guppies 5983085545pmand 4983085445pm Mon and Sat Sharks69830857pm and 59830856pm Mon and Sat
HEALTH AND FITNESSInsanity Workout5983085545pm Mon and Sat
Circuit Training5983085545pm Sun and Tues
Adult Swimming Class49830855pm and 69830857pm Wed (Beginners)
Breathing Technique59830856pm Wed
Ladies Learn to Swim 2998308510am Sat
Ladiesrsquo Aqua Fitness Class59830856pm and 69830857pm Tues
Ladies Lap Swimming Class89830859am Sat
SOCIAL ACTIVITIESBadminton Social59830857pm Sun
Ladies Football Social79830858pm Sun
FACILITIESMultipurpose hall ( basketballbadminton football climbing wall andvolleyball courts) Outdoor footballcourt with running track (Pitch 4)25-meter swimming pool AwsajRecreation Mixed Fitness CenterLadiesrsquo 983142itness room StudioFor more information please contact
awsajrecreationqforgqa or call4454 2549
OPENING HOURSSat-Wed 7am-10pm Thurs 7am-Midnight Fri 1pm-Midnight
HEALTH AND FITNESS ACTIVITIESCircuit Class
Sun 4983085445pm Fitness Studio
Taebo Aero Class (Mixed)Thur 69830857pm
HEALTHCAREPrimary Health Care CenterSunndashThurs 730amndash830pmSat 129830858pm
SHOPPINGiSpot
Sat-Thurs 10am-6pm
SidraSat-Wed 7am-10pm Thurs 7am-12amFriday 1pm-12am
Tribe BookstoreSatndashThurs 8amndash9pm
XeroxSat-Thurs 9am-7pm
Kulud PharmacySat-Thurs 10am-8pm
DININGContinental CoSat-Thurs Breakfast 79830851030am Lunch11am-3pmDinner 59830858pm FridayLunch 19830853pmDinner 59830858pm
Papa JohnrsquosSat-Thur 10am-10pmFriday 198308510pm
Gloria Jeanrsquos CoffeesSun-Wed 8am-10pm Thurs 8am-11pm Friday 398308511pm
Tel 4480 0448
AL SHAQAB
THE CLUBChefrsquos Garden RestaurantDaily 11am-9pm
SHOPPINGLuLu ExpressDaily 7amndash1130pm
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 983142ind Qatar Foundation
Recreation Services on Facebook
EDUCATION CITYCLUBHOUSE
STUDENT CENTER
RECREATIONCENTER
AWSAJ
RECREATION CENTER
Have your event listed Send us an email qftqforgqa
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Writeto usqftqforgqaTHURSDAY8JANUARY2015 Whatrsquos On 15
1 Research into which field was the topic of discussion at
the recently held conference hosted by Qatar Biomedical
Research Institute
2 What lessons are being organized for the ladies of the QF
Community at the Education City Clubhouse
3 Students of Georgetown University in Qatar
demonstrated what type of skill at the International Crisis
simulation event
4 Who manages the newly opened West Green Spine
recreation area
5 Name the exhibition organized by VCUQatar which
showcased photographic based work from the
Contemporary Middle East
6 For how many years now has Qatar Foundation served
the people of Qatar
7 Which team sport was played at QFrsquos Champions Trophy
event
8 Which language technology team of QCRI won Best in
Show at the BBCrsquos News Hack
9 Which fruit helps to keep you hydrated and aids
digestion
10What was the focus of the international conference
organized by Texas AampM University at Qatar at the
Hilton Hotel
D V B A V H T J A A C X X F G S O R Y H
Y J M U H A B L I Y P P P U C C K X F G
C P A H J Q D Z W Q E G K I K X D O O U
L Y T W K N I K O X P D N T K P F Q S R
N Z E G E C V G T C V O B D T W L S F C
H E Z Z I Y O V W I R O V C G D B T O O
D V G B M F C W Y T I I L I U I J A U N
P O A O T Z J U C U D M U T N W O C U F
S R E N T T J E Y R D B V Q Q P C E H L
A E D K X I L N E U R O S C I E N C E U
O F I T F E A O O Y N M T V P C M H N E
T S E R O H M T K M J M F B V N Q F J N
D I U R R Z N R I L Y I B Q B D X V S C
V W C T N E S Q P O T Y X A V I Y U J E
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N B K D O Q U Z K D T G V M M Z O H B L
A W S A J R W W Q N L I C B G R U Y U Q
M P B T E K C I R C D B J M N Z B Q W W
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THE ANSWERSSEE IF YOU CAN FIND THEM IN THE PUZZLEWErsquoVE GIVEN YOU
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WORLD Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)an initiative of Qatar Founda-
tionhas published Learning ReimaginedHow the connected society is transforming
learning Written by Graham Brown-Martin Founder of Education Design Labs
and illustrated with images by award-winning photographer Newsha Tavakolian
this third WISE Book explores how the digitally connected society is transforming
learning
The book offers unique perspectives from around the world on the most in-
novative ways to approach todayrsquos pressing educational challenges at all levels and
in diverse environments and it aims to help spread some of the latest thinking and
new models of creative action in education
This WISE Book has taken the author and photographer on a world tour to
BrazilChinaGhanaIndiaJordanLebanonQatarSingaporethe United Arab
Emirates the United Kingdom and the United States They have visited schools
and met with educators and thought leadersThe book explores how todayrsquos edu-
cators are facing the challenge of what to teach and how to teach in a connected
societyUsing technol ogy as a touchstone the journey leads to a wider exploration
of why societies are shaped as they are the role of education systems within them
and how they may transform to meet tomorrowrsquos big challenges
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AT A TIME when road safety is of
the utmost importance due to
constant expansion and devel-
opment in Qatar Qatar Foun-
dationrsquos (QFrsquos) Health Safety
Security amp Environment (HSSE)
Department is adopting special
measures to ensure the safety and se-
curity of all those who travel within Ed-
ucation City Besides the introduction
of road patrols a speed limit of 40kph
has now been introduced for everyoneto follow
Amal Al Thani Executive Director
HSSE explained why it is so important
for everybody to adhere to the speed
limit when travelling around Educa-
tion City She said ldquoI t is a matter of
safety and security The Education
City campus is now open to the pub-
lic which means many vehicles are
coming in from outside and crossing
the campus Since we encourage the
use of bicycles and walking along the
pedestrian routes many people of all
ages are crossing the roads So if the
vehiclesrsquo speed was not controlled
then Education City would not be a
safe place to enter and enjoyrdquo
Al Moataz Ahmed Land Light
Driver Facilities Management shared
his thoughts on the speed limit ldquoAs a
driver who drives and co-ordinates
the shuttle services around Educa-
tion City it is essential to abide by the
speed limitrdquo he said ldquo This is to ensure
that students faculty and QF com-
munity members who take the shut-tle buses are safe which is my main
priority apart from transporting them
At times while driving it feels a bit sl ow
but itrsquos better to be slow than be sorry
as reduced speed limits can save livesrdquo
HSSE directorate conducts orienta-
tion for new joiners and also conducts
various campaigns on road and be-
havior safety like lsquosmart and safe tips
for the roadrsquo for QF drivers Zain KAbdulla Driver said ldquoBefore a spe-
Education City imposes new speeding restriction to protect community
Speed limit is all about safety
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cific speed limit was implemented I
would get honked at or even overtaken
if I didnrsquot drive fast enough toward my
destination
ldquoThe introduction of the recent
speed limit of 40kph around Educa-
tion City has ensured a heightened
sense of discipline on the roads mak-
ing it safer for QF community mem-bers to drive around QF in ease and
also for pedestrians to safely cross
these roadsrdquo
Al Thani added ldquoAn assessment
of the roads and the times of the day
that we believe drivers might exceed
the speed limit have been identified
Radars and radar signs are placed on
these roads and almost all the lanes
in Education City are set at 40kph tomake it easier for the public to followrdquo
ldquoItrsquos betterto be slowthan be sorryas reducedspeed limitscan save livesrdquo Speed limit is all about safety
AS WELL as being extremely tasty ber-
ries are very good for your health and
make an excellent breakfast or dessert
when added to yogurt
All berries help to keep you hydrat-
ed as they have a high water content
and they also aid digestion because
they contain a great deal of fiber Ber-
ries such as redcurrants strawberries
raspberries and blackberries are rich
in antioxidants are thought to help
prevent and manage arthritis keep
blood pressure under control help
to lower cholesterol and also have a
beneficial effect on the heart
Berries are a good source of vita-
min C which is needed to maintain
healthy collagen in the body This
keeps the connective tissues of the
A good source for vitamins and 983142iber which aid digestion
QURrsquoANIC BOTANICGARDEN
Tried amp Tested
body in good condition and main-
tains cartilage which aids joint flex-
ibility
Berries contain significant amounts
of folic acid which helps to maintain
healthy red blood cells and is also a
very important part of a pregnant
womanrsquos diet because it helps to re-
duce the risk of central nervous sys-
tem defects such as spina bifida in
unborn babies
Raspberries are a particularly good
source of vitamins B1 B2 and B3
which help to keep nerves and mus-
cles healthy aid the release of energy
from food and promote the health of
the skin and the digestive system
Fresh berries provide the most
health benefits but dried berries are
also very good for you Drinking
juices made from fresh berries is also
a great way to enjoy the many health
benefits they provide
Berries known for health benefits
Anewspeedlimitof 40kphhasbeenintroduced
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Write to us qftqforgqaTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY 2015
21 January 2015
VCUQatar Atrium
Canvas Painting Class
17 24 and 31 January 2015
Qurm Hall Community andRecreation Center
10-1130am
Music Lessons
Guitar Piano Violin Voice
Clarinet Flute and
Saxophone
3 January ndash 20 June 2015
Second Floor Community
and Recreation Center
For registration please email
recreationcentreqforgqa
Doha Youth Forum
Orientation Session
14 January 2015
HBKU Student Center
Education City
Carnegie Mellon University
in Qatar Football Match
15 January 2015
Pitch 3 Qatar Foundation
6-7pm
Tajweed Lesson for Ladies
25 January - 24 February
2015
Al Khor Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Sunday and Tuesday
6-730pm
Facial Treat
7 and 14 January 2015
Assembly at Education City
Clubhouse
8-10am
Mother and Daughter
Beauty Day
22 January 2015
Second Floor Community
and Recreation Center
5-8pm
Art for Education
11 - 15 January 2015
AaQool Atrium Hall amp Ain
AlQot Theater Community
amp Recreation Center
Sunday 630pm - Opening
of exhibition and silent
auction
Monday ndash Thursday
10amndash9pm
Exhibition open
to public
EVENTS
JANUARY -
FEBRUARY 2015
8 Ball Billiard Tournament
9 January 2015
Games Room Education City
Clubhouse
3pm
Parent and Child Music Class
12 January ndash 18 March
2015
Dukhan Hall Education City
Clubhouse
Every Monday 4-5pm
Wednesday 10-11amfor children aged 6 months
to 5 years
Qurrsquoan Lesson
25 January ndash 24 February
2015
Al Khor Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Sunday and Tuesday
4-530pm
Mathaf Collection
Summary Part 1
Ongoing Exhibition
Permanent Collection
First Floor Galleries Mathaf
Arab Museum of Modern Art
All Day
Shirin Neshat Afterwards
Until 15 February 2014
Ground Floor Galleries
Mathaf Arab Museum of
Modern Art
For information visit mathaf
orgqaenexhibitions-list231-
shirin-neshat-afterwards
Chamber Music at Museum
of Islamic Art Telemann and
Mozart
8 January 2015 Atrium Museum of Islamic
Art (MIA)
6pm
Mixed Level Yoga
5-26 January 2015
Raslaffan Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Monday 5-615pm
Ashtanga Yoga
7-28 January 2015
Raslaffan Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Wednesday 6-715pm
Buchbinder Plays Brahms
10 January 2015
Opera House KataraCultural Village Building 16
730pm
IGLP Workshop 2015
2-11 January 2015
Hamad Bin Khalifa
University (HBKU) Student
Center
Arab Qatari Farm Trip
17 January 2015
Assembly at Education City
Clubhouse9am-12pm
Design and Social Change
Exhibition
12 January ndash 19 February
2015
VCUQatar Gallery amp
Atrium
All Day
Crossing Boundaries
Lecture Series Random
International
16 Listings Write to us qftqforgqaTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY 2015
THE COLORRUN24 January 2015
Qatar National Convention
Centre (QNCC)
The Color Run Qatar
is presented by Sahtak
Awalan Your Health First
an initiative from Weill
Cornell Medical College
in Qatar (WCMC-Q)
in association with the
Supreme Council of Health
and the campaignrsquos strategic
partners Qatar Foundation
Supreme EducationCouncil Qatar Petroleum
Occidental Petroleum
Qatar ExxonMobil and
Qatar Olympic Committee
The Color Run is a
five-kilometer run where
participants can run jog
walk under a shower of
colored powder
All activities below are for QF members and students only
COMMUNITY AND RECREATIONMOVIESTues Thurs and Sat Times 49830856pmOpen to all QF staff and familymembers Ain AlQot Theater 2nd Floor
Recreation Center For informationemail communitysupportqforgqa
HEALTHCAREThe Medical CenterSunndashThurs 7amndash4pm and Sat 8amndashnoon Tel 4454 1342
Nutrition ServicesSat 10amndash6pm Sun 8amndash4pm Mon10am-6pm Tues 10amndash6pm and Wed8amndash4pm Thu 8am-4pmTo schedule an appointment with anutritionist email nutritionclinicqforgqa
SPORT AND FITNESSSwimmingPublic swimming (Olympic pool ndash earlylaps only) SunndashThurs 5309912518amSchool swimming time 7amndash230pmSunndashThurs Public swimming230991251330pm (Olympic pool lapsonly) 330991251945pm (all three pools)Exceptions apply Fri and Satpublic swimming 8amndash945pmChildrenrsquos swimming courses QR250Call 4454 0801 for details
Jacuzzi Spa and SaunaFai Club (women) and Al Wahaa (men)run SatndashThurs 1991251945pm Closed FriFaculty and staff soccerPitch 1 69912518pm Sun
Volleyball SocialGreen 983142loor gym 4309912516pm Mon
Basketball Social
Green 983142loor gym 79912519pm Tues
Floorball SocialWooden 983142loor gym 79912519pm Tues and10amndash12noon Sat
Badminton SocialWooden 983142loor gym 69912519pm WedGreen 983142loor gym 10amndash1pm Fri
Squash SocialSquash court 59912517pm Thurs
Ladies only Squash court 49912515pm Sat
Heath and Fitness classes
Circuit Training (free)Mixed - Mon and Thurs 4991251445pmLadies only - Mon 4991251445pm andThurs 430991251515pm
SpinningSun 6983085630am and Wed 330983085430pm
Fitness EvaluationA new program to help membersdevelop a suitable exercise regimeContact any Community RecreationCenter 983142itness instructor for details SunndashThurs 53099125110pm
Ladiesrsquo AerobicsSun 530991251630pm Wed 49912515pm Free
Kids ActivitiesKids Squash Artyistic Class SmashTennis Swimming Classes at alllevels Gymnastics TaekwondoFootball For days and timings pleaseemail Community Recreation Centerat recreationcentreqforgqa or call4454 0772 4454 0801
SPORT AND FITNESSJacuzzi Spa and SaunaMale and female spas open from199125110pm every day except Tuesday
Circuit Training (Mixed)Wed Sat 5991251545pm Free
Tennis LessonsQR120 for a group lesson (4 weeks) forone hour Payment by credit card onlyContact Education City Clubhousefor details
Squash LessonQR500 for adult individual lessonevery Thur 1983085430pm and 898308510pmKids group class (598308512 years old) everyThur 59830857pm
Aqua Fitness ClassMon 998308510am
LADIESrsquo AEROBICSAero Step ClassSun 5983085545pm
Cross TrainingTues 91598308510am and 5983085545pm
Mats PilatesWed 5983085545pm
Additional Ladies only ClassMixed Level YogaMon 5983085545pm
Zumba ClassTues 69830857pm
Spinning ClassFri 10309830851130amContact Education City Clubhouse
DININGLebaina RestaurantSun-Wed 7amndash930pmThursndashSat 7amndash1030pmBreakfast served daily 799125111am
The GrillSun-Wed 59912519pmThurs-Sat 599125110pm
Meseika Snack BarSun-Wed 6991251945pmThursndashSat 69912511045pm
CLUBHOUSE MOVIESTuesdays (79830859pm - over 18s only)Thursdays (79830859pm) Fridays (39830855pm)and Saturdays (39830855pm) Open to allQF staff and family members ECClubhouseFor information emailclubhousecommunityqforgqa
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICESSunndashWed 8amndash10pmThursndashSat 8amndash11pm
OPENING HOURS7am-10pm
Swimming poolSun-Thurs 7am-3pm ndash Schools onlySun-Sat 39830856pm Public swimming Tues9am-noon 59830858pm women only Fri7am-6pm Public swimming
RECREATION ACTIVITIESKidsrsquo activitiesFootball Class (69830858 years) 49830855pm SunFootball Class (49830855 years) 998308510am SatBasketball classTues 49830857pm Fri 9am-3pm and Sat
10am-4pm
Taekwondo Class (698308512 years)29830853pm Tues and Thurs at Awsaj Studio
SwimmingOtters 59830856pm and 345983085445pm Sunand Tues Turtles 49830855pm Sun andThurs Dolphins 49830855pm and 59830856pmMon and Thurs Guppies 5983085545pmand 4983085445pm Mon and Sat Sharks69830857pm and 59830856pm Mon and Sat
HEALTH AND FITNESSInsanity Workout5983085545pm Mon and Sat
Circuit Training5983085545pm Sun and Tues
Adult Swimming Class49830855pm and 69830857pm Wed (Beginners)
Breathing Technique59830856pm Wed
Ladies Learn to Swim 2998308510am Sat
Ladiesrsquo Aqua Fitness Class59830856pm and 69830857pm Tues
Ladies Lap Swimming Class89830859am Sat
SOCIAL ACTIVITIESBadminton Social59830857pm Sun
Ladies Football Social79830858pm Sun
FACILITIESMultipurpose hall ( basketballbadminton football climbing wall andvolleyball courts) Outdoor footballcourt with running track (Pitch 4)25-meter swimming pool AwsajRecreation Mixed Fitness CenterLadiesrsquo 983142itness room StudioFor more information please contact
awsajrecreationqforgqa or call4454 2549
OPENING HOURSSat-Wed 7am-10pm Thurs 7am-Midnight Fri 1pm-Midnight
HEALTH AND FITNESS ACTIVITIESCircuit Class
Sun 4983085445pm Fitness Studio
Taebo Aero Class (Mixed)Thur 69830857pm
HEALTHCAREPrimary Health Care CenterSunndashThurs 730amndash830pmSat 129830858pm
SHOPPINGiSpot
Sat-Thurs 10am-6pm
SidraSat-Wed 7am-10pm Thurs 7am-12amFriday 1pm-12am
Tribe BookstoreSatndashThurs 8amndash9pm
XeroxSat-Thurs 9am-7pm
Kulud PharmacySat-Thurs 10am-8pm
DININGContinental CoSat-Thurs Breakfast 79830851030am Lunch11am-3pmDinner 59830858pm FridayLunch 19830853pmDinner 59830858pm
Papa JohnrsquosSat-Thur 10am-10pmFriday 198308510pm
Gloria Jeanrsquos CoffeesSun-Wed 8am-10pm Thurs 8am-11pm Friday 398308511pm
Tel 4480 0448
AL SHAQAB
THE CLUBChefrsquos Garden RestaurantDaily 11am-9pm
SHOPPINGLuLu ExpressDaily 7amndash1130pm
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 983142ind Qatar Foundation
Recreation Services on Facebook
EDUCATION CITYCLUBHOUSE
STUDENT CENTER
RECREATIONCENTER
AWSAJ
RECREATION CENTER
Have your event listed Send us an email qftqforgqa
8212019 QF Telegraph Issue 128
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullqf-telegraph-issue-128 99
Write to us qftqforgqaTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY 2015
21 January 2015
VCUQatar Atrium
Canvas Painting Class
17 24 and 31 January 2015
Qurm Hall Community andRecreation Center
10-1130am
Music Lessons
Guitar Piano Violin Voice
Clarinet Flute and
Saxophone
3 January ndash 20 June 2015
Second Floor Community
and Recreation Center
For registration please email
recreationcentreqforgqa
Doha Youth Forum
Orientation Session
14 January 2015
HBKU Student Center
Education City
Carnegie Mellon University
in Qatar Football Match
15 January 2015
Pitch 3 Qatar Foundation
6-7pm
Tajweed Lesson for Ladies
25 January - 24 February
2015
Al Khor Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Sunday and Tuesday
6-730pm
Facial Treat
7 and 14 January 2015
Assembly at Education City
Clubhouse
8-10am
Mother and Daughter
Beauty Day
22 January 2015
Second Floor Community
and Recreation Center
5-8pm
Art for Education
11 - 15 January 2015
AaQool Atrium Hall amp Ain
AlQot Theater Community
amp Recreation Center
Sunday 630pm - Opening
of exhibition and silent
auction
Monday ndash Thursday
10amndash9pm
Exhibition open
to public
EVENTS
JANUARY -
FEBRUARY 2015
8 Ball Billiard Tournament
9 January 2015
Games Room Education City
Clubhouse
3pm
Parent and Child Music Class
12 January ndash 18 March
2015
Dukhan Hall Education City
Clubhouse
Every Monday 4-5pm
Wednesday 10-11amfor children aged 6 months
to 5 years
Qurrsquoan Lesson
25 January ndash 24 February
2015
Al Khor Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Sunday and Tuesday
4-530pm
Mathaf Collection
Summary Part 1
Ongoing Exhibition
Permanent Collection
First Floor Galleries Mathaf
Arab Museum of Modern Art
All Day
Shirin Neshat Afterwards
Until 15 February 2014
Ground Floor Galleries
Mathaf Arab Museum of
Modern Art
For information visit mathaf
orgqaenexhibitions-list231-
shirin-neshat-afterwards
Chamber Music at Museum
of Islamic Art Telemann and
Mozart
8 January 2015 Atrium Museum of Islamic
Art (MIA)
6pm
Mixed Level Yoga
5-26 January 2015
Raslaffan Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Monday 5-615pm
Ashtanga Yoga
7-28 January 2015
Raslaffan Room Education
City Clubhouse
Every Wednesday 6-715pm
Buchbinder Plays Brahms
10 January 2015
Opera House KataraCultural Village Building 16
730pm
IGLP Workshop 2015
2-11 January 2015
Hamad Bin Khalifa
University (HBKU) Student
Center
Arab Qatari Farm Trip
17 January 2015
Assembly at Education City
Clubhouse9am-12pm
Design and Social Change
Exhibition
12 January ndash 19 February
2015
VCUQatar Gallery amp
Atrium
All Day
Crossing Boundaries
Lecture Series Random
International
16 Listings Write to us qftqforgqaTHURSDAY 8 JANUARY 2015
THE COLORRUN24 January 2015
Qatar National Convention
Centre (QNCC)
The Color Run Qatar
is presented by Sahtak
Awalan Your Health First
an initiative from Weill
Cornell Medical College
in Qatar (WCMC-Q)
in association with the
Supreme Council of Health
and the campaignrsquos strategic
partners Qatar Foundation
Supreme EducationCouncil Qatar Petroleum
Occidental Petroleum
Qatar ExxonMobil and
Qatar Olympic Committee
The Color Run is a
five-kilometer run where
participants can run jog
walk under a shower of
colored powder
All activities below are for QF members and students only
COMMUNITY AND RECREATIONMOVIESTues Thurs and Sat Times 49830856pmOpen to all QF staff and familymembers Ain AlQot Theater 2nd Floor
Recreation Center For informationemail communitysupportqforgqa
HEALTHCAREThe Medical CenterSunndashThurs 7amndash4pm and Sat 8amndashnoon Tel 4454 1342
Nutrition ServicesSat 10amndash6pm Sun 8amndash4pm Mon10am-6pm Tues 10amndash6pm and Wed8amndash4pm Thu 8am-4pmTo schedule an appointment with anutritionist email nutritionclinicqforgqa
SPORT AND FITNESSSwimmingPublic swimming (Olympic pool ndash earlylaps only) SunndashThurs 5309912518amSchool swimming time 7amndash230pmSunndashThurs Public swimming230991251330pm (Olympic pool lapsonly) 330991251945pm (all three pools)Exceptions apply Fri and Satpublic swimming 8amndash945pmChildrenrsquos swimming courses QR250Call 4454 0801 for details
Jacuzzi Spa and SaunaFai Club (women) and Al Wahaa (men)run SatndashThurs 1991251945pm Closed FriFaculty and staff soccerPitch 1 69912518pm Sun
Volleyball SocialGreen 983142loor gym 4309912516pm Mon
Basketball Social
Green 983142loor gym 79912519pm Tues
Floorball SocialWooden 983142loor gym 79912519pm Tues and10amndash12noon Sat
Badminton SocialWooden 983142loor gym 69912519pm WedGreen 983142loor gym 10amndash1pm Fri
Squash SocialSquash court 59912517pm Thurs
Ladies only Squash court 49912515pm Sat
Heath and Fitness classes
Circuit Training (free)Mixed - Mon and Thurs 4991251445pmLadies only - Mon 4991251445pm andThurs 430991251515pm
SpinningSun 6983085630am and Wed 330983085430pm
Fitness EvaluationA new program to help membersdevelop a suitable exercise regimeContact any Community RecreationCenter 983142itness instructor for details SunndashThurs 53099125110pm
Ladiesrsquo AerobicsSun 530991251630pm Wed 49912515pm Free
Kids ActivitiesKids Squash Artyistic Class SmashTennis Swimming Classes at alllevels Gymnastics TaekwondoFootball For days and timings pleaseemail Community Recreation Centerat recreationcentreqforgqa or call4454 0772 4454 0801
SPORT AND FITNESSJacuzzi Spa and SaunaMale and female spas open from199125110pm every day except Tuesday
Circuit Training (Mixed)Wed Sat 5991251545pm Free
Tennis LessonsQR120 for a group lesson (4 weeks) forone hour Payment by credit card onlyContact Education City Clubhousefor details
Squash LessonQR500 for adult individual lessonevery Thur 1983085430pm and 898308510pmKids group class (598308512 years old) everyThur 59830857pm
Aqua Fitness ClassMon 998308510am
LADIESrsquo AEROBICSAero Step ClassSun 5983085545pm
Cross TrainingTues 91598308510am and 5983085545pm
Mats PilatesWed 5983085545pm
Additional Ladies only ClassMixed Level YogaMon 5983085545pm
Zumba ClassTues 69830857pm
Spinning ClassFri 10309830851130amContact Education City Clubhouse
DININGLebaina RestaurantSun-Wed 7amndash930pmThursndashSat 7amndash1030pmBreakfast served daily 799125111am
The GrillSun-Wed 59912519pmThurs-Sat 599125110pm
Meseika Snack BarSun-Wed 6991251945pmThursndashSat 69912511045pm
CLUBHOUSE MOVIESTuesdays (79830859pm - over 18s only)Thursdays (79830859pm) Fridays (39830855pm)and Saturdays (39830855pm) Open to allQF staff and family members ECClubhouseFor information emailclubhousecommunityqforgqa
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICESSunndashWed 8amndash10pmThursndashSat 8amndash11pm
OPENING HOURS7am-10pm
Swimming poolSun-Thurs 7am-3pm ndash Schools onlySun-Sat 39830856pm Public swimming Tues9am-noon 59830858pm women only Fri7am-6pm Public swimming
RECREATION ACTIVITIESKidsrsquo activitiesFootball Class (69830858 years) 49830855pm SunFootball Class (49830855 years) 998308510am SatBasketball classTues 49830857pm Fri 9am-3pm and Sat
10am-4pm
Taekwondo Class (698308512 years)29830853pm Tues and Thurs at Awsaj Studio
SwimmingOtters 59830856pm and 345983085445pm Sunand Tues Turtles 49830855pm Sun andThurs Dolphins 49830855pm and 59830856pmMon and Thurs Guppies 5983085545pmand 4983085445pm Mon and Sat Sharks69830857pm and 59830856pm Mon and Sat
HEALTH AND FITNESSInsanity Workout5983085545pm Mon and Sat
Circuit Training5983085545pm Sun and Tues
Adult Swimming Class49830855pm and 69830857pm Wed (Beginners)
Breathing Technique59830856pm Wed
Ladies Learn to Swim 2998308510am Sat
Ladiesrsquo Aqua Fitness Class59830856pm and 69830857pm Tues
Ladies Lap Swimming Class89830859am Sat
SOCIAL ACTIVITIESBadminton Social59830857pm Sun
Ladies Football Social79830858pm Sun
FACILITIESMultipurpose hall ( basketballbadminton football climbing wall andvolleyball courts) Outdoor footballcourt with running track (Pitch 4)25-meter swimming pool AwsajRecreation Mixed Fitness CenterLadiesrsquo 983142itness room StudioFor more information please contact
awsajrecreationqforgqa or call4454 2549
OPENING HOURSSat-Wed 7am-10pm Thurs 7am-Midnight Fri 1pm-Midnight
HEALTH AND FITNESS ACTIVITIESCircuit Class
Sun 4983085445pm Fitness Studio
Taebo Aero Class (Mixed)Thur 69830857pm
HEALTHCAREPrimary Health Care CenterSunndashThurs 730amndash830pmSat 129830858pm
SHOPPINGiSpot
Sat-Thurs 10am-6pm
SidraSat-Wed 7am-10pm Thurs 7am-12amFriday 1pm-12am
Tribe BookstoreSatndashThurs 8amndash9pm
XeroxSat-Thurs 9am-7pm
Kulud PharmacySat-Thurs 10am-8pm
DININGContinental CoSat-Thurs Breakfast 79830851030am Lunch11am-3pmDinner 59830858pm FridayLunch 19830853pmDinner 59830858pm
Papa JohnrsquosSat-Thur 10am-10pmFriday 198308510pm
Gloria Jeanrsquos CoffeesSun-Wed 8am-10pm Thurs 8am-11pm Friday 398308511pm
Tel 4480 0448
AL SHAQAB
THE CLUBChefrsquos Garden RestaurantDaily 11am-9pm
SHOPPINGLuLu ExpressDaily 7amndash1130pm
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 983142ind Qatar Foundation
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RECREATION CENTER
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