Qatar Academy celebrates 15 years

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issue 56 Thursday 5 April 2012
Event Her Highness pays surprise visit to mark occasion and encourages students to ‘aim high’
Qatar Academy celebrates 15 years
Qatar Academy (QA) marked its
15th anniversary with more than 600
students taking part in celebrations,
the highlight of which was a surprise
appearance by Her Highness Sheikha
Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of
Qatar Foundation (QF).
Having started life as a single classroom in a Portakabin, QA has blossomed in the last 15 years into one of
the leading schools in the Middle East.
Its development has been mirrored
by the growth of QF.
“Qatar Academy is very close to
my heart,” Her Highness told the
assembled students. “It was the beginning of everything and the seed
of what has become Qatar Foundation today. This country is giving you
great opportunities.
“But with great opportunities
come great responsibilities. It’s up to
each one of you to either grasp these
opportunities or squander them.
“I want you to make the most of
your education and I want you to
make me proud.”
The 15 March celebration assembly
included pupils who were part of QA’s
first intake, such as Grade 12 student
Mohammad Khalid Jabor Al Thani.
He said: “Growing up in this school
had a huge impact on my development as a person.
“The goal was not only to give us
the best education but to raise us as
responsible citizens.”
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The celebrations featured performances from QA’s primary school
choir and band before Her Highness
contributed a personal piece of history
to the school’s time capsule.
She presented a signed copy of
her December 2010 speech from the
FIFA World Cup 2022 final bid presentation in Zurich, Switzerland. The
time capsule will be opened in 2022
and Her Highness asked the assembled students: “What will each of you
be contributing to Qatar in 2022?”
One primary school pupil said:
“In 2022 I will be playing football for
Qatar.” Another student then declared:
“I also want to play for Qatar in 2022
but as team captain.”
As the assembled group applauded,
Her Highness remarked: “That’s what
I want to hear from you. Aim high.”
“Our goal is to develop leaders
for Qatar in healthcare and to
ensure a skilled workforce in
line with the National Vision”
Khalid Al Mohannadi, Sidra Communications Project Director
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QA Principal Mike Hitchman said:
“It was important students celebrated
this landmark and looked back to appreciate how much has been achieved.
“The arrival of Her Highness and
her words helped give students a sense
of direction for the future.”
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Communication Football supporters can visit Facebook and Twitter for news and great prizes
“As QF students
we felt the
amazing
energy of the
collaboration
between Qatar
and Barcelona
all around
Spain.”
QF launches FC Barcelona
social media channels
News in Brief
Entrepreneurs
for digital age
n Four students from
Northwestern University
in Qatar will start their own
digital production company
this year with QR30,000
won from coming second
in QITCOM’s innovation
competition in early March.
The prize will fund multimedia
projects covering current
events in the Arab world for
foreign audiences. The four
students have noted great
interest in high-impact visual
images focusing on recent
developments.
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QF launches FC
Barcelona social
media channels
Qatar Foundation (QF) has
launched new social media channels
focusing on its partnership with FC
Barcelona to engage directly with followers and fans.
The official channels on Facebook
and Twitter aim to raise awareness
about the two organizations and publicize the shared values and joint programs that underpin their partnership.
Visitors are invited to participate in
contests and special promotions offered exclusively to fans of the partnership. Entrants can win tickets to
an FCB game at Camp Nou or select
merchandise.
The Facebook page, available in
Catalan, Spanish, Arabic and English, provides detailed information on
QF and FCB’s latest news, activities,
match results and contests.
The page also features photo albums on the partnership’s participation in international tournaments
and events, including information
on upcoming matches and exclusive
pictures. Fans are encouraged to post
photos, videos and exchange comments about their experiences with
the organizations.
Students from Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUQa-
tar) recently attended FCB’s match
against Sporting Gijon and then posted pictures on the QF-FCB partnership page.
Fatima Al-Kharaz, a student at
VCUQatar, said: “The enormous
power of sports has brought different
cultures together.
“As QF students we really felt the
amazing energy of the collaboration between Qatar and Barcelona all
around Spain.”
The Twitter channel provides more
frequent coverage and communication with fans with frequent news
messages or ‘tweets’.
The partnership is the result of a
sponsorship agreement reached between Qatar Sports Investment (QSI)
and FCB signed at the end of 2010,
bringing increased focus on sports
and youth development to Qatar.
QF invites fans of the partnership to
follow news and events on the following
channels:
facebook.com/QFFCB
twitter.com/QF_FCB_ar (Arabic)
twitter.com/QF_FCB_en (English)
twitter.com/QF_FCB_ cat (Catalan)
twitter.com/QF_FCB_es (Spanish)
Barcelona’s Danny Alves at the team’s training ground
QSTP to install state’s first solar test site
energy.
Qatar
Science
&
Technology Park (QSTP) will be
the site for the country’s first solar
test facility, which will be installed
by Chevron Qatar and GreenGulf
within the next four months.
Photovoltaic solar panels, which
convert the sun’s energy into electricity, will be incorporated into carparking canopies at QSTP, where
Chevron Qatar and GreenGulf are
both based.
Chevron Qatar, an affiliate of
multinational energy giant Chev-
Williams Formula 1 car displayed in school
n Anyone passing through the foyer of The Doha British School
in mid March might have thought they had wandered into Qatar
Science & Technology Park (QSTP) by mistake. QSTP’s Williams
Formula 1 racing car was parked inside the school to mark the launch
of F1 in Schools in Qatar in 2012, a program intended to promote
racing-related career paths in the country.
ron Corporation, and GreenGulf, a
Doha-based clean technology advisory and investment firm, signed a
memorandum of understanding for
joint study in April 2010.
Chevron Energy Solutions, another offshoot of the US-based oil
major, has erected hundreds of solarpanelled parking bays in schools, universities and government buildings
in California over the past decade,
and has also been part of the Masdar
environmental project in Abu Dhabi.
“Photovoltaic solar
panels, which convert
the sun’s energy into
electricity, will be
incorporated into
car-parking canopies
at QSTP, where
Chevron Qatar and
GreenGulf are based”
The company will draw on its experience in Masdar to decide how
to best adapt its technologies to
the dusty Doha environment. Solar
panels become less efficient when
dirty, and the QSTP project will be
experimenting with materials that
repel dust.
Whatever energy is generated by
the test project will be used to offset
electricity consumption in neighboring buildings as well as powering LED lighting in the parking
bays themselves.
Research competition winner announced
n A wireless system to monitor corrosion of reinforcements in
bridges won the top prize in Qatar Foundation’s Qatar National
Research Fund’s fourth annual Undergraduate Research Experience
Program Competition. The project from Qatar University (QU)
pipped another QU submission to create an online oral history
project. The entries had been shortlisted from 101 submissions.
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Recognition QF’s Vice President of Administration gets prestigious award at business summit
‘Innovative Leader of the Year 2012’
Rashid Al Naimi, Vice President of
Administration of Qatar Foundation
(QF), was named Innovative Leader
of the Year for 2012 on 14 March
at the second annual Financial
Thought Leaders summit in Dubai.
Leading figures from across the
Gulf region gathered at the event in
order to celebrate those innovators
who had shown exceptional leadership qualities and had been instrumental in the growing success of
their companies and institutions.
Al Naimi was nominated in recognition of his pivotal role in building
the Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development company into its current
strong position. The company was
formed in 2008.
In receiving the prestigious
award Al Naimi praised the experience and skill of the management team at Mazaya Qatar Real
Estate Development while thanking Her Highness Sheikha Moza
Rashid Al Naimi, third from right, with his award
bint Nasser, Chairperson of QF,
the Board Members and staff
of QF for their continued support.
He also paid tribute to the board
members and staff of the institutions
and other companies with which he
is involved.
Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development has enjoyed great success and consistent growth since the
company’s foundation, in spite of
having to deal with the many obstacles created by the worldwide financial crisis.
With guidance from Al Naimi, the
company has fast become a leading
name in the real estate industry in
Qatar and across the Gulf region.
From the first day of the company’s
foundation it has operated a policy of
striving to achieve the highest returns
for partners and shareholders within
the lowest levels of risk.
At QF, Al Naimi oversees all
administrative and operational functions, including the areas of finance,
procurement, IT, human resources,
support services, process development and quality management.
Young inventor’s idea will
help monitor heart patients
science. A young inventor who
featured in the Stars of Science
television series has been given the
opportunity to develop his project
to commercial viability through a
Qatar Foundation program.
Ziad Sankari, from Lebanon,
invented a heart monitoring device
that uses smart software and sophisticated communications technology to track heart patients in
their daily life.
The device notifies medical carers if the person is likely to have a
heart attack.
After winning second place on
the latest season of Stars of Science,
Sankari was offered a grant to take
part in the Technology Innovation
and Entrepreneurship Program
(TIEP), a professional training
course offered by Qatar Science
& Technology Park (QSTP) to
accelerate the development of an
innovation and entrepreneurship
capacity in Qatar that delivers
technology-based innovations and
ventures with a high social impact
and an economic viability to local
and international markets.
Sankari said the course was
teaching him the right skills to set
up a technology company and to
become a successful entrepreneur.
“The people who deliver the
content of this program are experts
in the areas of intellectual property,
technology analysis, market analysis, control strategies, branding and
marketing in general,” he said.
Sankari was one of four Stars of
Science innovators who showcased
their inventions at the QITCOM
2012 conference and exhibition at
Qatar National Convention Centre
in March.
Also in attendance was Egyp-
Embassies support SDC’s fundraising
n Traditional gifts, art and handicrafts from around the world
proved a major draw when the Social Development Center (SDC)
held its 8th Diplomatic Bazaar. Twenty-five embassies based in
Qatar took part in the two-day event at Katara Cultural Village
last month. It attracted more than 5,000 people, making it one of
SDC’s most successful fundraising ventures.
Ziad Sankari (second from right) with his smart heart monitoring device, alongside
fellow Stars of Science inventors Haytham Dsouki, Nawwaf Saeed and Hind Hobeika
tian Haytham Dsouki, who won
the last Stars of Science series for
his invention of smart stickers that
can transform surfaces like wood
or glass into touch screens; Hind
Hobeika, a Lebanese inventor who
has designed smart goggles to
monitor swimming performance;
and Nawwaf Saeed from Bahrain,
who invented an indoor wi-fi tracking, positioning and communications device.
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Sidra offers 15
scholarships
for Qatari
students in UK
initiativE. Sidra Medical
and Research Center is
offering scholarships to a
select number of UK-based
Qatari students in a bid to
attract them back to their
homeland on graduation.
The initiative follows
Sidra’s participation in
February’s Qatar Career Fair
in London. Seventy students
have applied to Sidra for
sponsorship and five for
employment.
Sidra, participating in the
event for the third consecutive
year, has shortlisted candidates across a wide range of
majors for the 15 available
scholarships. “Our goal is to
develop future leaders for
Qatar in healthcare and to
ensure a highly skilled workforce in line with the National
Vision,” said Khalid Al Mohannadi, Sidra Communications Project Director.
Sidra Corporate Governance Strategy Project Director Abdulrazaq Al Kuwari
said: “This year’s fair was
a great success and we had
the privilege of meeting with
many incredibly talented and
passionate young people, a
number of whom we see as
future rising stars for Sidra.
“The scholarships we
offer are highly competitive
and our selection process is
robust. We look for talented
Qatari students who have the
potential to become future
representatives of their country and we give them our full
support – both financial and
non-financial.
“We are proud to be able
to help more students realize
their career aspirations.”
Eighteen-year-old Abdulla
Al Nahdi, who will begin a
Business and Management
Studies degree in the UK,
attended the Fair specifically
to meet with Sidra and has
applied to the Scholarship
Program.
He said: “I spent many
years being treated in a hospital in London so I know how
important health care is.”
Dangers of incomplete combustion
n Environmental health expert Professor Kirk Smith revealed
the costs of failing to tackle problems such as air pollution in
the 14th address delivered in Qatar Foundation’s Distinguished
Lecture Series. The Professor of Global Environmental Health
at the University of California, Berkeley, USA, called his lecture
Incomplete Combustion: One of the World’s Biggest Killers.
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Asia
Are men and women
treated equally at QF?
Do men and women stand an equal chance when they apply for a job at Qatar Foundation?
Once working at QF, do all employees have a fair chance of reaching their full career potential?
Nobody can doubt that Qatar Foundation
(QF) is a progressive organization
that invests in its staff, promotes an
atmosphere where research and learning
can thrive and has had a profound effect
on the lives of people in Qatar and beyond.
But there is always more to be done.
With this in mind, on 3 April we
polled staff at QF regarding the important issue of gender equality. While
the result of the poll shows 66 percent
of them believed men and women
were treated equally, this only tells part
of the story.
Of the men polled, 84 percent
were positive about gender equality
at QF, but among women this number dropped significantly to 50 percent. Of Qataris polled only 46 percent were positive. Of Qatari women
polled, just 29 percent felt there was
gender equality.
One Qatari female member of staff,
speaking on the basis of anonymity,
explained: “Men in our society take
On 22 March 2012 we
asked: Is QF managing
its key risks?
Here’s what you said.
n Yes
n No
7.5%
92.5%
the lead, and that extends to work as
well as at home. This is very hard to
overcome, even at QF where Her
Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser
has been an inspirational figure.
“The improvements that have been
made in all aspects of life for women
have been because of what Her Highness has done.”
When polled, a female Indian national at QF highlighted an issue that
concerned her: “If a woman at QF
says the same as a man, her view is not
taken equally.”
At the center of QF’s drive for gender equality is the HR Directorate.
“QF as an organization looks at gender equity as a rooted key principle,
not only a topic,” says Ghanim Al
Naimi, Director of Talent Sourcing
and Development, Human Resources
Directorate. “QF offers fair chance to
both genders in terms of selection, development and training opportunities.
Our jobs are advertised on very visible
platforms, and the job requirements
do not dictate a preference to any particular gender.
“Our development activities, such
as training, succession planning and
career development plans are all based
on Assessment Centers. This, therefore, gives a fair chance for all.”
Indeed, QF has its own set of employee rights that are equally applicable whether an employee is female
or male. These include such rights
as training and development plus a
fair and transparent appraisal system
within a work environment where all
are treated fairly and with respect.
Deputy Director of QF Communication Directorate Rashed Al Qurese
said: “I don’t think there’s gender
equality in QF. I think it’s a social
“QF is moving in the
right direction but we
are part of a bigger
community that needs
to go in that direction”
problem, not only in QF or Qatar but
in the whole world. QF is moving in
the right direction but we are part of a
bigger community that needs to go in
that direction as well.”
One man working in education at QF
told us: “There are a good number
of women employees in QF and any
training courses they need for their
work will be approved for them.
“However, in terms of culture, there
are limitations. For example, I can’t
ask a female employee to conduct a
meeting outside QF, particularly with
men. That is not about QF, though, it
is about Qatari culture.”
Even with best intentions there is
still some catching up to be done. And
given that there are structures in place
for QF, are women themselves holding back?
“Some impediments can be down
to how women perceive themselves
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and the restrictions they place on
themselves,” says Dr Amal Al Malki,
QF Achiever, Assistant Teaching Professor in English at Carnegie Mellon
University in Qatar and lead author of
the book Arab Women in Arab News.
“Women are products of their society.
What we need is a reprograming of
the way women are perceived in this
culture, and how women perceive
themselves.”
This may go part of the way to
explaining why we still see so many
women secretaries and male engineers.
Dr Al Malki is still optimistic, saying: “Women are finding their voices
in society and QF is an amazing environment for a woman to feel like she
has an active, important part to play.”
Dr Rasha Al Disuqi is an Associate
Professor at Qatar Faculty of Islamic
Studies (QFIS) and is a proponent of
setting up a women’s center where academic focus would be put on female
writers and scholars, as well as family
juristic issues. Like Dr Al Malki, she
has been able to thrive at QF.
“I think in being offered my current
position I was judged on my qualities
and experience,” Dr Al Disuqi says,
“but there’s still a way to go before
we can claim to have gender equality
at QF. I spent many years in America
and wherever I worked women represented 50 percent of the workforce,
sometimes more, and I saw many
women working in highly esteemed
positions.
“There’s an element of catching
up going on but I think we’re getting
there. I think we should be judged
except on a professional basis, not as
women. Whenever there’s a role to be
filled it should always be a case of who
is best qualified to do the job.”
There is
gender equality
in QF policies but sometimes
cultural traditions mean there
is inequality in the way some
men treat women. Some men
are not comfortable with
women in senior positions.
However, they are a minority
as the majority of men at QF
treat their female colleagues
fairly.
Muneera Al
Kuwari,
Database
Administrator,
IT Directorate
I was one of the
first women in the IT
department and after four
years am still one of just
three or four, but that is
due to the technical subject
matter which some women
find off-putting. There isn’t
a difference between the way
men and women are treated.
It’s one’s ability to do the job
that is important. I have been
encouraged to set targets and
develop.
Mariam Salem
Al Marri,
Career
Counselor,
Vocational
Training &
Development Department,
Social Development Center
QF does treat women
equally in terms of career
development. I have been
working for QF for three
years and have attended seven
courses. The difficulty women
have dealing with men at work
depends on their thinking and
their education. If women have
not gone to university they
will find it more
difficult.
Laura Finnerty,
Presenter of
Corners on QF
Radio
I work in radio, which is
currently a male-dominated
industry here in Qatar. It
would be good to see more of
a balance of men and women,
which is not an issue just in
Qatar but everywhere. Before
coming to Qatar I thought
there would be more of an
imbalance than in the UK but
that is actually not the case.
Perspective
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opinion
Wassan Al Khudhairi
Arab art is part of
the global picture
It is time to move beyond the
stereotypes associated with
art and artists from the Arab
world.
When an artist is defined
purely by their place of origin,
this is a way of placing a person
in a box without taking into
account the way artists tap
into a wider global perspective
through their work.
Artists do not want to be
defined by their nationality,
their religion or their ethnicity,
but rather desire to be part of a
larger movement and art scene.
Globalization is not a new
thing in the art world. There
have always been exchanges,
influences and discussions
across borders.
For example, artists from
“The museum
acts as a neutral
place where we
can evaluate what
is really happening
in the current art
scene”
Qatar Foundation (QF) and
Hamad
Medical
Corporation
(HMC) are to collaborate on stem
cell research in the fight against cancer, it was announced this month.
“The use of stem cells in researching new treatments has begun to prove its effectiveness, so
we are undertaking more studies in
this field,” said QF President of Research and Development Faisal M
Alsuwaidi.
Following the success of last
month’s Qatar Stem Cell International Conference, Alsuwaidi
and Professor Edward Hillhouse,
HMC’s Senior Policy Advisor for
Academic Health Systems and Acting Medical Director, signed a research agreement between the two
organizations.
It is the latest in a number of joint
research ventures in recent years.
Scientists from both HMC and
Qatar Biomedical Research Institute
(QBRI) will work under the guidance
of Dr Salem Chouaib, Research Director at the French National Institute
for Health and Biomedical Research,
who is also Head of the Cancer Immunology Division at Paris-based
Institut Gustave Roussy.
Often cited as the European leader
in cancer research and treatment, Institut Gustave Roussy will also share
its expertise as part of this agreement.
Dr Chouaib seeks to translate
theoretical concepts of cancer research into clinical application. As
part of this agreement, he aims to
foster a relationship between QF
and other French specialists in this
area of study.
The research will be conducted
at Al Amal Hospital in Doha, renowned for its studies on leukemia,
which is Qatar’s third most numerous cancer diagnosis.and will be
among the first cancer research
programs in HMC to translate
clinical studies into practical care,
“The world loses
millions of people
to cancer, which is
why QF strives to
combat this
disease”
according to Dr Hanadi Raffi Elayoubi, Head of the Bone Marrow
Transplant Unit and Chief of Staff
at Al Amal.
“Stem cell research is one of the
priority research areas for both
QF and HMC,” said Dr Elayoubi.
“This is certainly a very important
partnership, initiated by QF, to develop translational research that
might impact patient’s care.” QF Vice President of Research
and Deputy Director of QBRI, Dr
Abdelali Haoudi, said: “This has the
potential to deliver major advances
in the field of stem cell therapy applied to cancer. Our joint efforts will
not only work to discover treatments
designed to destroy cancer cells, but
revolutionize the scientific approach
to fighting disease in the future.”
Alsuwaidi added: “The world
loses millions of people to cancer,
which is why QF strives to combat
this disease.
“The use of stem cells in researching new treatments has begun to prove its effectiveness so we
are undertaking more studies in this
field. This will undoubtedly contribute to building a better future
for mankind.”
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Arab countries traveled to
Italy and France in the 1920s
and 1930s to study and work
with popular European artists.
Mathaf is engaged with
looking at the contributions
and connections between
different parts of the world,
whether in the modern art or
contemporary periods.
However, there are still a lot
of preconceived notions about
artists from Arab countries,
both from a commercial
perspective and in the eyes of
the general public.
When people come to
see an exhibition by Arab
artists, many expect to see
works based on calligraphy,
because they think that is
what art from the Arab
world is all about.
Similarly, in the last couple
of years as the commercial
market has become more
interested in Arab art, some
artists who have never used
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calligraphy are adding it to
their work because they know
that will help it sell.
Many artists from nonWestern countries have to deal
with these kinds of challenges.
In many ways, it is because art
history is an academic area of
study that traditionally focuses
on Europe and North America.
The museum acts as a neutral
place where we can evaluate
what is really happening in
the current art scene. It also
enables artists to feel they can
exercise their freedom in the
way they practice, without
preconceived notions and
judgments about what they
should be making.
The Told, Untold, Retold
exhibition we held last
year featured 23 works
commissioned by Mathaf from
artists all over the Arab world.
Each work was based on the
theme of storytelling, with
pieces ranging from paintings
and photography to mixed
media installations.
However, art does not always
have to tell a story. Sometimes
it is a statement and sometimes
a call for action. Sometimes it
is about the result of a personal
journey.
Art has to be something
that exists on multiple
platforms and that is open to
interpretation.
Mathaf’s current exhibition,
Cai Guo-Qiang: Saraab, features
work by one of the world’s most
influential contemporary artists. It
runs until 26 May.
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Wassan Al Khudhairi
Director, Mathaf: Arab Museum of
Modern Art
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csilva@qf.org.qa
Do you have work-related
questions? Email us at:
qft@qf.org.qa and we will do
our best to help you
Resources are being focused on innovation
Research ConocoPhillips is pioneering innovation with its Global Water Sustainability Center at QSTP
How petrochemical industry experts can
help supply water for future generations
The value of clean, useable water is
probably better understood by people
living and working in Qatar than
anywhere else on earth.
The average person here needs
675 liters of water per day in order to
sustain themselves.
But while Qatar has a long coastline,
sea water needs desalinating in order
to be used for vital crop irrigation,
livestock watering or for providing
industrial cooling. Despite the fact that
the large-scale oil and gas operations
produce sizeable amounts of water as
a by-product, impurities usually make
this unusable without costly treatment.
Important and groundbreaking
research aimed at developing
more efficient and cost-effective
water treatment technologies is
being carried out at Qatar Science
& Technology Park (QSTP)
by ConocoPhillips, a leading
petrochemical company that partners
with Qatargas and Qatar Petroleum.
ConocoPhillips’ Global Water
Sustainability Center at QSTP
opened in April 2010. The
enthusiastic team of experts at the
center are led by Managing Director
Dr Samer Adham.
“Our primary mission here is to
conduct research and innovation
regarding the treatment of water
that is the by-product of our
company’s oil and gas operation,”
Dr Adham says.
“Every barrel of oil that’s extracted
comes with three or four barrels
of water. So there is a lot of water
that has the potential to be treated.
But historically this water had been
discharged back to wherever it came
from. People in the industry and
beyond have increasingly asked the
question as to whether we could
actually utilize this water.
“Another area we focus on here is
the application of innovation in the
area of desalination. Desalination
is important in Qatar and it’s also
important for ConocoPhilips’ global
operations.”
ConocoPhillips’ decision to
base their Global Sustainability
operation in QSTP was not taken
lightly. “QSTP provides a unique
environment in which innovation
can thrive,” Dr Adham explains.
“Having such a center, where you
really have all the world-class research
centers of so many important
companies in the fields of oil and gas,
IT and healthcare, means that the
environment here is very innovative.
“Plus only a short distance across
the street from us is Education City
with many leading universities. By
“We’re hoping
this fertile
environment will
translate into the
development of
innovative ideas”
having access to their professors and
students, and by offering access to
them so they can come here and
co-operate with us, we have a formula
which engenders success.
“We’re hoping this fertile
environment will translate into the
development of innovative ideas
that can be put to use in the future.
In fact, advances in our work here
have already enabled us to apply for
two patents. We know there’s more
to come and we’re really looking
forward to there being a bright future
for ConocoPhilips here at QSTP.”
As part of this forward-looking
initiative the Global Water Sustainability Center houses not just
laboratories but also a state-of-theart visitor center that targets schools
across Qatar.
Since opening two years ago, the
visitor center has welcomed more
than 2,000 young students from
more than 30 schools. During this
year’s World Water Day, for example,
a clearly delighted group of young
students from Qatar Academy (QA)
were led round the various interactive
exhibitions by Dr Adham and his
team.
“When we first wanted to
establish this center we talked to
a lot of Qatari organizations and
consistently the people we spoke to
said that we need to teach children
how to conserve water. In the
context of educating people about
water use, children are low-hanging
fruit. So we came up with the idea
of building a visitor center here at
QSTP,” says Dr Adham.
“In order to teach children how
to conserve water we need to instil
in them an understanding of the
important part water plays in our
lives at a global level.
“We’ve a section of the visitor
center that explains where the water
comes from here in Qatar and how it
is currently being treated – pointing
out what an expensive and intensive
process desalination is – and then the
final part of the center helps them
look at what they can do to help
conserve water.
“We believe that in teaching
the children we are targeting the
right group as they will teach their
friends, their parents and so on. It’s a
continuous project and so far we feel
that it has been very successful.”
Dr Samer Adham leads team
From the Top
7
We will keep
on leading
by example
Rashid Al Naimi, Vice President
of Administration at Qatar Foundation,
explains why QF must continue
to set the benchmark for other
organizations in the region
The number of initiatives
undertaken at Qatar Foundation
(QF) is staggering. There is probably
nowhere else on earth where such
a variety of activities take place
in one place. Through its work in
education, science and research,
and community development, Qatar
Foundation touches the lives of
millions of people.
Given our organization’s
unflagging commitment to
unlocking human potential, the
administrative processes that govern
the way we work must be of the
highest quality. Anything less could
result in confusion, inefficiency and,
worse, a failure to meet our high
standards, since the administrative
processes impact on all aspects of
Qatar Foundation.
For these reasons, we employ best
practice in all our areas of work to
achieve superior results. Our vision
is to be champions of excellence.
Our mission is to exceed customer
expectations by providing integrated
services cost effectively, focusing on
continuous improvement.
In order to ensure that we are
turning our vision into reality we
employ best practice in all areas
of our work. By benchmarking we
are able to ensure that we continue
to develop and we can continue
to raise the bar to an ever-higher
standard. Because Qatar Foundation
is a unique organization it can
be difficult for us to benchmark
ourselves against others. For this
reason we benchmark ourselves
against the best organizations in the
world, comparing our performance
and working hard to identify areas
we can improve on.
We are truly committed to
maintaining the highest possible
standards in everything we do
because what we do has so much
impact on the day to day running
of QF. Much of what we do occurs
behind the scenes. We work hard
supporting the many various
elements of QF.
QF has been awarded
International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) certifications,
which formally recognize its
commitment to excellence and that
its procedures and processes are
of international standards. With
regards to purchasing and supply
practices, QF is the first organization
or company in Qatar to receive
the Silver accreditation from the
Chartered Institute of Purchasing
and Supply (CIPS).
A lot has been achieved over
the past 15 years. In this relatively
short period of time QF has
become an institution others seek
to emulate. For others to use QF
as a benchmark shows we are
succeeding in our goal of being the
best at what we do. This position is
one that we must strive to keep. We
must never rest on our laurels.
This is important for several
reasons. First, to reach this position
has taken blood, sweat and tears,
so it becomes our duty to uphold
QF’s sterling reputation. Second is
the matter of QF’s brand integrity,
which must be strengthened over
time. This will assure potential
partners, collaborators and suppliers
that QF offers a guarantee of quality
and, conversely, that QF expects the
same quality from organizations and
people that it works with.
“By benchmarking
and ensuring
best practice it is
also a center for
administrative
excellence that
projects a positive
image of the
entire country”
There are also benefits to the
nation and the wider region that are
real but are difficult to quantify. QF
is a bold example of what can be
achieved by an organization with a
clear vision and a commitment to
implement that vision in an effective
way. QF is now at the forefront of
education, science and research,
and community development in the
Middle East. By benchmarking and
ensuring best practice it is also a
center for administrative excellence
that projects a positive image of the
entire country. When international
organizations and world-class
experts undertake work with us
they pass the positive experiences
they have with us on to those they
subsequently encounter.
Similarly, as an organization that
institutions across the Middle East
now benchmark themselves against,
we show them how best to improve
their work practices, thus increasing
the efficiency and reputation of the
region as a whole.
Students
Opportunities Students and staff get together and catch up on old times
Reunion for SFS-Q alumni
9
campus life
Mohammed Al Nufal
The healing power
of sport and medicine
Former students greet each other
Georgetown University – School
of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q)
hosted an informal alumni gathering
of nearly 40 former students, faculty
and staff.
Spearheaded by Mark Saliba, a
member of SFS-Q’s first graduating
class of 2009, the event offered an
unofficial opportunity to celebrate
the success that graduates have
achieved in their careers.
Employed by a broad range of industries, SFS-Q alumni are developing a reputation as high-caliber professionals who demonstrate strong
leadership qualities.
Testament to this is Elisabeth
Friends are reunited
Kent, a graduate from the class of
2011 who now works in marketing
at Texas A&M University at Qatar.
“It’s always great to get together with
alumni to see how we’ve exceled in
different areas,” she said.
Elisabeth appreciates the analytical skills SFS-Q taught her and added: “These are basic competencies
which prepare students to succeed.”
It was a heartwarming scene as
alumni came together to reflect
on fond memories and exchange
insights.
Qatari graduate Abdulrahman Al
Khawaga of the class of 2011 now
works for Shell’s Contracting & Pro-
curement division and thanks SFS-Q
for preparing him for a diverse workforce.
“I work with people from over 27
countries. My work life is a continuation of the international exposure
provided by SFS-Q,” he said.
But the biggest plus to having
completed my studies at SFS-Q is
the access to professors.”
Organizations looking to recruit
SFS-Q students and alumni are invited to contact the Office of Outreach
& External Relations to learn more
about engagement opportunities on
the campus.
Film festival goes international
arts. High school students from
nine countries made it through to
the final stage of the THIMUN
Qatar & Northwestern University
in Qatar 2012 Film Festival, which
took place through 29-31 March at
Qatar Foundation (QF).
Organised by The Hague International Model United Nations
(THIMUN) Qatar, the event was
sponsored by Al Jazeera Documentary Channel and entries were initially judged and shortlisted by students and members of faculty from
Northwestern University in Qatar
(NU-Q).
In previous years entries have only
been open to students in Qatar but
this time the festival took on a global
dimension, attracting entries from
as far afield as Panama, the US, the
Netherlands, Hungary, UAE, China,
Pakistan and Singapore.
Students wishing to enter the
competitive part of the festival were
required to produce a seven-minute
film that looked at a social or geopolitical issue they felt was worth
highlighting through the medium of
documentary film.
THIMUN Qatar produced a
booklet with helpful tips on how to
make a documentary, including advice on storytelling, editing, interviewing and how to introduce an
element of advocacy in filmmaking.
“This year we had more entries
to the competition than ever before. Entries were fairly evenly split
between those originating here in
Qatar and those we received from
abroad,” said Cameron Janzen, Director of THIMUN Qatar.
“This year there has been a noticeable increase not just in the numbers of those entering the competition but also in the quality.”
“This year
there has been
a noticeable
increase not just
in the numbers of
those entering the
competition but
also in the quality.”
Janzen pointed out that the range
of subjects explored by the students
entering the competition this year
was extremely broad.
Among those films screened were
a film by Qatar-based student Byanne Malluhi, which focuses on
interviews with Syrians in Qatar regarding the Syrian uprising. Meanwhile a film by Dutch student Mirte
Ebel tackled the issue of surrogacy
in the Netherlands.
In Stevin
Qatar-based
Nitin
Mathew documented the life of his
brother, who has Down’s Syndrome,
and young China-based filmmaker
Tyler Payne looked into the devastating effect on communities of corruption by Chinese property developers in Chai.
All competition entries were submitted blind, with winners announced
at a gala ceremony at the Grand
Hyatt Doha’s Al Silia Ballroom.
In addition to screenings of the
films in competition, the festival also
featured a number of workshops that
were led by filmmaking experts and by
people involved in advocacy groups.
As I prepare to graduate from
Weill Cornell Medical College
in Qatar this May, I am considering how to use my medical
training to benefit society.
I plan to complete a five-year
residency in surgery at Hamad
Hospital and eventually
specialize in transplant
operations. I’d also like to be
involved in research that will
help improve health systems.
However, the highlight of
my time at university has been
an experience outside of the
world of medicine, an
experience that opened my
eyes and encouraged me to
look at ways to make changes
that benefit the community as
a whole.
I was born and raised in
Iraq. I was fortunate as a
teenager to be offered a
scholarship which gave me
the opportunity to come to
Qatar and pursue my dream of
studying medicine.
Having played as a striker for
Weill Cornell’s football team,
I was successfully nominated
by Student Services in 2010 to
present a short speech as part
of Qatar’s 2022 FIFA World
Cup bid presentation.
Traveling to Switzerland to
see Qatar win the bid against
countries such as Japan and
the US was an experience that
will stay with me for the rest of
my life.
It was amazing to be there
with the members of the bid
team who had worked for years
to make this moment happen.
As FIFA’s president made
the announcement, myself
and other members of the
bid team were on our feet,
crying and jumping around
with happiness at the thought
that it would be the first time
in history that the World Cup
would be held in this region of
the world.
The significance of that is far
beyond a few games of football.
When I gave my speech
during the presentation, I spoke
about witnessing the enormous
celebrations in Iraq when we
defeated Saudi Arabia to win
the AFC Asian Cup in 2007.
At that time, people had
lost all hope of Iraq becoming
any better and it was unsafe
to go out in public after 6pm.
Yet men, women and children
went out into the streets after
that match and continued to
celebrate for weeks.
It was the first time that I
had seen people, regardless of
their religion or their ethnicity,
coming together in such a way
to celebrate Iraq.
That game was capable of
uniting people and distracting
them from all their divisions.
The World Cup can do so
much more, not just for Qatar
but for the whole region.
It can be an instrument for
peace, for bringing people
together and for changing the
attitudes of people around the
world towards the Arab region.
People from other parts of
the world will be more open to
relations with the region, and
that will open up opportunities
“I am considering
how to use my
training to benefit
society. I’d like to be
involved in research
that will improve
health systems”
for development and investment
in terms of business, education
and tourism.
I have given two
presentations at Weill Cornell
examining the challenges to
the Qatar health system as a
result of the big temporary
increase in population during
the World Cup.
I hope to build on this
work with further studies in
the future.
Mohammed Al Nufal is a fourth-year student at Weill Cornell Medical
College in Qatar.
10
Focus
“Nelson
Mandela is an
inspirational
leader who
endured a lot
but achieved
his dream of
leading his
country.”
The 60-Second Interview
Olalekan Salau
Senior Management Accountant for QF’s Finance Directorate talks
about his passion for travel photography and respect for South Africa’s
most famous statesman, Nelson Mandela.
What makes you smile?
Spending quality time with my
wife. It also makes me happy to
see the progress of people who
are close to me, including family
members, friends and work
colleagues.
them to tell a story
about a place. I
might take a picture
of the streets or of
an iconic building. It is
quite spontaneous, not a
planned process.
What is your greatest achievement?
Academically, my qualification
as an Associate Chartered
Management Accountant (ACMA).
In my personal life, my greatest
achievement is my marriage. I have
never spent a long time apart from
my wife and she is an integral part
of my life.
If you had the power to change
anything in the world, what would it
be? And why?
Who is your role model?
Jean Claude El Chidiac
My late grandmother, because she
instilled in me self-discipline and
responsibility. There were qualities
about her that really helped shape
my life, my career and how I see the
world.
Title: Technical Solutions
Architect, MEEZA
Years at QF: Three years
Where do you like to go on holiday
and why?
If you could meet a famous
personality, who would it be and why?
It varies. I like to explore different
countries and have traveled through
much of Europe. I like places with
a sense of tranquility, history and
architecture. I enjoy traveling to the
Carribbean for the sea, the food, the
culture and the people. I recently
visited Salalah in Oman, which was
really nice. It had that mixture of
desert, sea and the tropics.
Nelson Mandela. He is an
inspirational leader who endured
a lot but achieved his dream of
leading his country. He has a lot
of inner strength and vision. I
have read two of his books, the
most recent being Conversations
With Myself, which emphasizes the
importance of establishing good
relationships with everyone:
family, friends, colleagues, even
with people you dislike. To be
subjected to injustice and to forgive
those who subjected you to it takes
a lot of courage.
my qf
Describe your role: I design
technical solutions from desktop
to mainframe computing
for companies, based on the
client’s business requirements.
I work with most industries
from oil and gas to travel and
transportation, and also the
banking sector, the finance
sector and the retail sector. For
example, if a customer needs a
document management system
with email and storage, we build
that system for them.
What I like about my job: The
technical challenge of providing
a solution that fits the business
needs of the customer is what
I enjoy most about my role.
To use an analogy, if I were a
car salesman and a customer
asked for a small four-cylinder
car, I could not then provide
them with a Porsche. I need to
customize the solution based
on requirements, which is a
challenge I face on a daily basis.
Want to be featured in
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qft@qf.org.qa
Eradicating poverty would make the
world a much better place. When
people have their basic needs of food,
water and clothing fulfilled, they are
then free to focus on other things.
What is your favorite pastime?
Photography. I am a happy snapper
and, when I visit a new country, I
can easily take 400 photos. I like
taking shots of scenery and using
Qatar inspires international artists
Exhibition showcases creative individuals who have made Doha their home
The colors and sights of Qatar
provided the inspiration when
International Artists Doha held their
second exhibition at the Recreation
Center’s airy AaQool Atrium.
Hosted by Qatar Foundation’s
Community Services from 22 to 25
March, the exhibition showcased the
work of 10 artists from around the
world who have made Doha their
home.
The works incorporated an eclectic
mix of styles and materials.
Dutch artist Winnifred Bastian’s oil
paintings of traditional dhows fused
clean lines against a vivid background
of the Gulf’s distinctive green waters.
German-born Annette WendlingWilleke, an Outreach and
Community Class Co-ordinator at
Virginia Commonwealth University
in Qatar (VCUQatar), presented
swirling abstract works based on the
theme of transition.
American Jesse Payne, VCUQatar’s
Assistant Professor of Art & Design
Foundation, exhibited falcon
portraits and large abstracts
while Portuguese artist
Pedro Boaventura’s surreal
architecture-inspired oils,
including a depiction of Souq
Wakif, proved popular at the
opening night on 22 March.
Cultural
Review
Boaventura was presented with
the People’s Choice award and won
second place in the overall jury-based
competition. First place went to
Irish-born artist Jacqui Murry and
third place to Australian Pip Hoy.
The exhibition was opened
by His Excellency John Groffen,
Ambassador of the Netherlands to
Qatar. International Artists Doha was
formed a year ago, stemming from an
inaugural exhibition.
Marjolijn Stolk, who founded
the group with fellow Dutch artist
Bastian, said working as a collective
made it easier to get work exhibited.
More than 50 people attended the
opening night, including VCUQatar
Dean Allyson Vanstone and Associate
Dean of Academic Affairs John
Guthmiller.
Community
11
REFLECTIONS ON
THE initiative
Nilesh Tandel
Quality Assurance Co-ordinator,
QF Maintenance and Operations
I am concerned about my fitness levels so I believe once in
a while you should have a full
body check-up and be aware
of the latest medications. This
is a very good initiative by the
HSSE.
Demonstration of CPR technique at the Health, Safety, Security and Environment awareness day
Heart health tips for all
HSSE gives check-ups and advice on how to look after yourself
Reducing the risk of heart disease among Qatar Foundation (QF)
students and staff was the focus of
an innovative awareness day held at
the Recreation Center.
In a joint initiative between
QF’s Health, Safety, Security and
Environment Directorate (HSSE)
and Hamad Medical Corporation’s
(HMC’s) new Heart Hospital,
medical experts were on hand to
provide the latest advice on how to
maintain a healthy heart.
Participants were able to get a
free, in-depth analysis of their heart
health, pinpointing bad habits that
could lead to a heart attack.
The event was the latest in a
series of initiatives by HSSE to
encourage healthier lifestyles within
the QF community.
Dr Eman Mahmud, HSSE
Directorate Senior Health and
Wellness Specialist, said the pace
of modern life meant an increasing
number of people in Qatar were in
danger of developing heart disease.
She highlighted work stress, fast
food, smoking and lack of exercise
as some of the issues of concern.
“Many people are working hard,
under high stress,” Dr Mahmud
said. “They are not getting any
exercise, just working in front of
a computer, and that is one of the
factors behind heart attacks.”
Zamzam Al Haddad, Heart
Hospital Patient Educator, agreed
that modern living had escalated
the risk of heart disease among the
general population.
She was particularly concerned
that people were being affected at
increasingly younger ages because
of bad lifestyle choices.
“Lifestyles have changed, the
food that is being served has
changed and activity of life has
changed,” Al Haddad said. “It used
to be the case that one household
would have one car, but now most
of the Qatari and non-Qatari people
have two or three cars at home.
“They are walking less, they
“Many people are
working hard
under high stress.
They are not
getting any
exercise, just
working in front
of a computer”
are exercising less. All of this can
increase the risk factor and the
incidence for heart disease.”
A team of doctors, nurses, health
experts and volunteers, including
nursing students from the University
of Calgary – Qatar, took part in the
awareness day, providing advice at a
series of health ‘stations’.
Participants were provided with
an initial assessment that included
a check of blood pressure, height,
weight, past health history, family
health history and general habits.
They were then given a one-onone education session to assess any
particular issues of concern.
Participants could then consult
health experts at several mini
clinics, who provided more detailed
advice on topics such as quitting
smoking, nutrition, diabetes, stress
and physiotherapy.
There was also a blood
donation station, set up in the
Recreation Center car park, and
demonstrations of cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR).
The event was in line with
HSSE’s goal to make heart disease
a national health priority, as well as
reduce the incidence within the
QF community.
Al Haddad said the event had also
provided the initial information for
a new heart health database of the
general population.
This will be a valuable resource
for examining the risk of heart
disease in different groups in
society, such as students or full-time
workers.
The Heart Hospital is a new,
state-of-the-art specialist facility
located next to Al Amal Hospital.
While the hospital has not been
officially opened, many of its
facilities have begun operation.
Tunrayo Ibikunle
Volunteer and Nursing Student at
the University of Calgary – Qatar
This is about educating others,
particularly about the causes of
heart attacks and how to manage your health. I have been
monitoring blood pressure
and weight at the event. There
is a need for more education
because people lack awareness.
ACTION STATIONS
Medical staff, students and
volunteers shared their
expertise at a number of advice
stations during the awareness
day. These included:
* Blood pressure, personal history
and statistics check
* One-on-one session to follow up
any issues raised
* Mini clinics on quitting smoking,
nutrition, diabetes and more
* Blood donation
* Demonstration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Phani Sridhara
Financial Projects Specialist, QF
Finance Directorate
The organization is providing
this facility for everybody, so
as a staff member I thought
I would participate. I just
want to make sure that I am
fit and healthy. It is great that
this service has been offered
during work hours, as most of
the time people have to take
time off work to get a health
check-up.
Focus
12
my diary
Shaikha Ali Shahbeck describes a typical day
As an Event Planner at
Qatar MICE Development
Institute (QMDI), Shaikha
Ali Shahbeck helps ensure
major conferences and other
important events at Qatar
Foundation run according to
plan. She enjoys the variety in
her busy working day.
5.30
am I wake up,
pray and get
ready for the day ahead. I
leave my home in Al Wakra at
6.30am.
7.30
am I arrive at
QMDI. I sort
through emails and review
the list of tasks for the day
ahead. Our work routine is
very varied but it is always
busy when we are preparing
for an event and during the
event itself.
8.30
am Much of my
work involves
liaising with people to prepare
for upcoming events. Recently
I have worked with my
colleagues on a project for the
International Schools Arabic
Debating Championship
held by QatarDebate at the
Education City Student Center
from 1 April to 4 April. The
event brought together students
from 21 countries. My job
involved organizing hospitality
for the visiting teams, including
visas, accommodation and
transportation. I also worked
with suppliers to arrange gifts,
and liaised with marketing staff,
the public relations company
and the venue. During the
event I supervised volunteers
and made sure the needs of
guests were satisfied. We do
not have a huge team working
on such projects. The whole
project was delivered by QMDI
with a team of three people –
Event Director Julie Atkinson,
Project Manager Marwa
Ammar and myself.
11.00
AM We usually
have a weekly
meeting with all managed event
staff. It is an opportunity for
staff to update the rest of the
team about projects they are
working on and to find out
details of any new events.
12.00
PM I do not go
out for lunch
every day – it depends on the
workload. Sometimes I just
pick up a sandwich and go
back to the office but other
days I will go to the Student
Center or Education City
Club House.
12:45
pm I return
to the office
to check emails and missed
calls, responding to any new
messages. One thing I like
about the job is that it is not
routine. I work at an office
but I also go out on site.
Apart from the Debating
Championship, other recent
projects I have been involved
with include Cisco Expo
Qatar 2012 in January, a
flagship technology event
for business and technical
decision makers in the region,
and the Qatar Foundation
Annual Research Forum last
November, which attracted
1,300 delegates, including
about 30 speakers.
3.30
pm I usually leave
the office at this
time. I travel home and have
a nap before playing with my
15-month-old daughter and
enjoying time with my family.
We might go grocery shopping
or perhaps I might go to the
beauty salon.
9.30
pm I put my
daughter to bed
and then watch a movie. If my
daughter goes to sleep earlier,
she tends to wake up in the
middle of the night so I try to
delay her sleep a little.
11.30
pm Time to sleep
before another
busy day ahead.
Shaikha Ali Shahbeck is an Event Planner for Qatar MICE
Development Institute
Getting things done
Reach Out To Asia lets nothing stand in the way of its goals
Qatar Foundation (QF) is built
on the principle that a nation’s
greatest resource is the potential of
its people.
The key to this is education and
over much of the Asian continent
people do not have access to this
essential human right. Every year
the Reach Out To Asia (ROTA)
team works together on events that
will raise money and awareness to
rectify this injustice.
The two biggest events ROTA
holds are the Gala Dinner
fundraiser and the lifestyleconscious Wheels ‘n’ Heels Family
Fun Day.
Events Manager Maryam Al
Beshri revealed the main challenges
in organizing these events lie in
the venue choice, event timing and
adapting to last-minute changes.
“The first step is to define the
budget. This will dictate where,
when and how many people the
event can entertain. It’s important
to secure this information early so
that the appropriate preparation
time can be put in,” she said.
One of the challenges with
the Gala Dinner is that it hosts
high-profile guests so requires
an appropriate indoor venue and
security. The challenge for Wheels
‘n’ Heels differs because it needs
an open space that can occupy a
capacity as large as 7,000 people
over eight hours.
Maryam explained that one
of the key factors in any case is
employing good sound and lighting
companies. “We found Wheels ‘n’
Heels required additional sources
of light and precision distribution
because it was outdoors whereas
the Gala Dinner had to overcome
the challenge of lighting and
showcasing the auction items plus
playing the ROTA documentary
films, which inspire people to bid,”
she said.
Once the venue, sound and lighting
are sorted it is up to the marketing
“When the event is
running the entire
ROTA team, not
only the events
department, is on
high alert and we all
act like one team”
and PR department to let people
know what is going on. There are
many people to contact so the ROTA
communications team holds press
conferences and issues press releases,
while advertisements are posted in
papers and websites and on social
media sites. This can include maps
and event programs.
On the day of an event ROTA
staff and volunteers are assigned to
individual zones to keep an eye on
participants. This means that any
challenges or complaints can be
addressed immediately.
A feedback form is also collected
during events so advice and criticism
can be reacted to constructively and
noted for next time.
Maryam said: “When the event
is running the entire ROTA team,
not only the events department, is
on high alert and we all act like one
team.
“When these events are over we
all get exhausted but then the joy
of success becomes our energy to
plan and organize the next one
right after.
“This is because the Gala
Dinner requires 13 months
preparation and Wheels ‘n’ Heels
needs six to nine months.”
Sports
13
“Britain’s Adam
Tuck won the
men’s event,
overtaking Ray
Lawrence on the
road after coming
out of the pool in
second place”
QF Biathlon brings out
the best and the bravest
sport in BrIEf
Kids’ futsal
classes at QF
Recreation
Center
n Classes in the popular
shortened form of soccer
known as futsal are currently
being offered at the Qatar
Foundation Recreation Center.
Led by FIFA-qualified futsal
coach Salvatore de Martino,
they are open to children aged
from six to 17 years old on
Tuesdays from 2.30-4.30pm
and on Fridays from 8-10am.
Futsal, which first gained
popularity in Latin America,
is played on a small indoor
pitch between teams of five
players, using a small ball that
is weighted to encourage
close control and short passes.
The game is designed to
help young players develop
creativity and technique.
A block of 10 classes is priced
at QR400.
For more information email
recreationservices@qf.org.qa
or call 4454 0801/0841.
QF Biathlon brings out the best and the bravest
The sixth Qatar Foundation (QF) Open Biathlon
was a great success with 125 competitors taking
part. Britain’s Adam Tuck won the men’s event,
overtaking Ray Lawrence on the road after coming
out of the pool in second place. His effort was
rewarded with a trophy, a cheque from event
sponsor QNB, and vouchers for the Recreation
Services Sports Shop. Australian Megan Davies
collected the same prize for winning the ladies’
event, having led from the off with a strong swim
that left the competition in her wake. However, she
was not the fastest lady swimmer of the day. That
accolade went to Germany’s Edith Lingmann, who
won the team event with Zaytoni Mohcine. Edith
completed the 500 meter swim in
6 min 4 sec, faster than any of the men, before
passing the baton to Zaytoni (pictured), whose time
of 12 min 44 sec for the 4.5km running course was
also the quickest on the day. Nine-year old Julian
Bowe was the youngest to take part, while Donald
Elliot, 55, was the most senior competitor.
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Lifestyle
“It is important
that parents,
medical staff
and coaches
try to reinforce
in children the
habit of a good
breakfast”
Breakfast vital
for young athletes
qur’anic garden
Plant’s name
Scientific: Musa paradisiacal
Arabic: Talh mandoud/Maouz
English: Banana
About the plant
Bananas originated in Pacific
Ocean countries but traveled with
human populations. The name
Musa is possibly derived from the
Arabic “Maouz”. The genus Musa
represents more than 30 forestdwelling species.
The Holy Qur’an and Hadith
Talh is referred to once in the
Holy Qur’an, where Allah the
All-Perfect speaks of the comfort
of the people who receive the
Book of Heaven with their right
hands. Talh is a kind of thorny tree
or Acacia but Talh Mandoud may
be interpreted as fruits closely
arranged from top to the base,
so could be described as banana
tree. Allah The Most Sublime
Says: “The Companions of the
Right Hand – what will be the
Companions of the Right Hand?
(27) (They will be) among Sidrtrees without thorns (28) Among
Talh trees with flowers (or fruits)
piled one above another (29).”
Surat Al-waqi’ah, Verses 27-29
Did you know?
The stems of bananas are really
fused bases of the leaves stalks.
Ahmed El Gharib
Assistant Researcher
To find out more about
the Qur’anic Garden,
email: qg@qf.org.qa
Breakfast vital for young athletes
Starting the day with a nutritious meal is especially important for those
hoping to achieve in sport, say experts from Barcelona Football Club (FCB)
Breakfast is an important meal for
all of us. It should provide 25 percent
of total daily calories and the energy
needed to start the day.
A balanced breakfast is even more
important for a young athlete who is
growing and developing.
The young athlete, whether in
the period of childhood, puberty
or adolescence, is in the process of
muscle and bone growth. Physical
and motor development is constantly
evolving to reach maturity.
Sporting activities increase the
need for vitamins, minerals and
proteins and, consequently, the young
athlete has a greater than average
nutritional need.
Often we make the mistake of
thinking that the human body begins
its activity at the time we open our
eyes, first thing in the morning, but
that is not true.
Before opening the eyes, the brain
activates hormonal mechanisms to
prepare the body for the day. When
we wake up, the human body has
already consumed part of its reserve
of energy and it must be replaced
with a good breakfast. A varied
and healthy breakfast provides the
energy needed to start the day and
harmonizes food intake during the
rest of the day. It helps optimize
performance when playing sports
and also helps lay the foundation for
academic achievement.
Typically, children who skip
breakfast eat poorly during the rest
of the day, often ingesting too much
fat and forgetting other essential
nutrients such as fiber, vitamins and
minerals.
It is important that parents,
medical staff and coaches try to
reinforce in children the habit of a
good breakfast.
Breakfast should be prepared
thoroughly, taking into account
the physical and intellectual efforts
the young athlete will engage in
throughout the day.
A varied and balanced breakfast
should be drawn from three basic
food groups: milk and dairy products,
which provide energy and calcium
needed by the body; fruit and juices,
which are a source of fiber and
vitamins; and cereals, which provide
carbohydrates and proteins.
Within these groups, there are
many ingredients to strengthen
muscles and bones.
Young athletes have different
nutritional needs, not only depending
on their maturity level but also on
their sport and the intensity with
which they practice it. The nutritional
needs of young athletes are also
different from adults. They need
more proteins, have more demands
for energy and dehydrate faster.
Treasures of the mind
Dedication is necessary to learn the many skills needed to be a jewelry designer
Bracelets, rings, necklaces and
anklets may end up being massproduced but they all begin as the
brainchild of a few designers.
Manjulakshmi Bhanathan,
Education and Structure
Program Specialist, is teaching
would-be designers at Virginia
Commonwealth University in
Qatar how to start the process.
She says: “The aim of this class
is to teach students the 3D drawing
techniques needed to express what
is in their imagination. We develop
shading techniques and color using
gouache paints.
“These are similar to watercolors
but produce a higher intensity of
color. Watercolors can be very dull.”
As the students eagerly arrange
their 3D notepads, pictures of gold
rings are passed around and the class
starts to sketch their outlines. There
is a leaning towards Iranian, Turkish
and antique designs featuring heavy
silver and rough gem stones.
However, some students prefer a
more modern approach and draw
rings that have moving parts.
Manjulakshmi, whose training
and background is in costume and
fashion design, adds: “Gemstones
are an important adornment in
jewelry, so I also teach them about
their properties.
“In Qatari culture they use
color theory. This is the
attributing of transformative
powers to certain stones.
“For example, putting an
amethyst under your pillow
at night is meant to increase
the functions of your mind
and give you a sharper brain. The
wearing of turquoise was used to
signify royalty.
“Personally, I love old
asymmetrical jewelry, like the
chunky orange and silver necklace
I am wearing, because the handmade element gives it a classy
Tried &
Tested
touch. It’s a passion of mine to
collect items from older times.”
Class student and Qatari resident
Reem Al Sada says: “From these
drawings we make models from
metal clay. I take these models to
jewelry makers in Dubai so that I
can see my designs come to life.”
Time Off
Book
review
qft@qf.org.qa
Baynama Yanam Al
Alam (Arabic edition)
by Susan Abulhawa,
translated from
English by Samia
Shannan Tamimi
Beautifully crafted
and immensely powerful,
BaynamaYanam Al Alam is an
unforgettable portrait of 60
years of Palestine’s wounded
history, and a heart-wrenching
story of family and friendship.
Described by the UK’s
Daily Mail as “one of the
most thought-provoking
books I’ve read”, Baynama
Yanam Al Alam, Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation
Publishing’s (BQFP’s)
Arabic translation of the
acclaimed debut novel by
Susan Abulhawa, Mornings in Jenin, tells the story
of the people of Palestine
through four generations.
A tale of love and loss, of
childhood, marriage and
parenthood, and also of
the need to share history,
BaynamaYanam Al Alam
forces us to take a fresh
look at one of the defining
political conflicts of our
lifetime. It has already been
published in 19 countries
and translated into 23
languages.
Susan Abulhawa was
born to refugees of the
1967 Six-day War, and is
the founder and president
of Playgrounds for Palestine, a children’s organization dedicated to upholding the right to play for
Palestinian children.
Owned by Qatar Foundation and managed by
Bloomsbury Publishing
PLC, BQFP publishes
books of excellence and
originality in English and
Arabic.
my favorite
Available from all major
bookstores in Doha and from
BQFP, Villa 3, QF, paperback
priced QR30. Email Farah
AbuRamadan at faburamadan@qf.org.qa or bqfp@qf.org.
qa for more information.
As a child I saw the kanun being played at the Institute for
Music in Syria and was silenced by its beauty. I started having
lessons in Damascus where I studied for five years. I found it
quite easy. Unlike the violin, where the quality of the sound
depends on precision placement of the fingers, it’s quite a
simple instrument to elicit a nice noise from, like the piano. It
Taoufik Mirkhan
Music Teacher at Qatar Music Academy
QF Radio: show highlights
Program: Nothing is
Impossible
First aired: 19 March
Presenter: Younis Al Araj
Guest: Dr. Sharif Arafa, Author
and Expert in Personal
Development.
Overview :
Achieving your aspirations
in life requires hard
work and dedication.
However, attaining one’s
goals cannot be realized
without the will to succeed.
This episode of Nothing
is Impossible discusses
the power of will, why it
is important, and how to
push forward in the face of
overwhelming obstacles.
Discussion:
Younis states that the
power of will is one the
most prevalent qualities in
successful people but poses
the question: “What is will?”
Dr Sharif asks the audience
to imagine a person without
aspirations. Without goals
and a desire to embrace
15
challenging objectives
you will lack all ability to
complete even the simplest
tasks. He explained it is not
only about having a dream
or higher purpose. You must
consistently work to achieve
it. You need to know what
you want in life and have the
conviction to obtain it at all
costs. This is “will”.
Younis asked Dr Sharif why
the power of will is important
to the average person.
Dr Sharif felt that it is
valuable in ways you might
not expect. For example, if
you are driving in your car
and come upon a road that is
closed, a person with the will
to succeed chooses to find
a way around the obstacle
and get home by any means
necessary. A person without
this desire to succeed may
instead stop the car and
choose to wait for the road
to open. However, for every
goal there is a price. If you
are unwilling to pay the price,
you don’t deserve success.
You have to love what you do
and believe you can succeed.
However, nothing is more
important than having a
goal to begin with and many
people do not know what
they want.
Younis asked about advice he
has for those who feel they
already have strong will and
the motivation to succeed.
Dr Sharif explained that many
of these people are not as
prepared for the challenges
ahead as they may think.
Everyone should be collecting
as much information as
possible, planning their
strategy, and exploring
alternative techniques. You
are never finished learning.
owes its name to the Greek mathematician Pythagoras who
twanged a piece of stretched string, cut it in half and twanged
it again to discover it sounded a different note. This was the
creation of the standard for how notes should sound, hence
kanun means ‘the law’. To play it you use small bone quills
attached to your fingers by means of metal rings.
QF Radio’s programs can now be downloaded via iTunes. The station can
be found under Radio > International > QF Radio.
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Listings
events
we recommend
Fashion Show
17 and 19 April
Senior Virginia Commonwealth
University in Qatar fashion
students present the 13th
annual fashion show under
the patronage of Her Highness
Sheikha Moza bint Nasser.
The show starts at VCUQatar
at 7.30pm. One free ticket per
person available on door from
6pm on first-come, first-serve
basis until doors close at 7.15pm..
For more information call
44020555 or visit qatar.vcu.edu
April 2012
Green Market
7 April
Indoor and outdoor plants,
vegetables and gardening
accessories sold to the QF
community at below market
prices plus expert advice
and growing tips. 9am–
1pm, AaQool Atrium, 2nd
Floor Recreation Center.
For more information email:
communityservices@qf.org.qa
Drum Circle
7 and 14 April
Outdoor program for the
whole family and anyone
interested in learning about
African drumming style.
QR70 per session. 6pm to
9pm, EC Club House Pool
Area. To register, email:
clubhousecommunity@qf.org.qa
Health Education
9, 11 and 16 April
Health, Safety, Security &
Environment Directorate’s
(HSSE’s) spring and
summer health education
campaign includes a
traveling exhibition.
This can be seen 9am to
1.30pm on 9 April at the
Tornado Tower, 11 April at
Al Nasr Tower for Sidra staff,
RECREATION
CENTER
Community and Recreation
Movies
Every Tuesday and Saturday 4pm6pm. Open to all QF staff and family
members.
Ain Al-Qot Theater, 2nd Floor
Recreation Center. For information
email: communitysupport@qf.org.qa
HEALTH CARE
The Medical Center
Sun–Thurs: 7am–4pm
Sat: 8am–12noon
Tel: 4454 1342
Have your event listed. Send
us an email: qft@qf.org.qa
SPORT AND FITNESS
Swimming
Public swimming (Olympic pool –
early laps only): Sun–Thurs: 5.30–8am
School swimming time: 7am–2.30pm,
Sun–Thurs. Public swimming:
2.30–3.30pm (Olympic pool, laps
only); 3.30–9.45pm (all three pools).
Exceptions apply. Public swimming,
8am–9.45pm, Fri and Sat
Children’s swimming courses QR250.
Times and dates vary. Call 4454 0801
for details.
Jacuzzi, spa and sauna
Fai Club (women) and Al Wahaa (men)
run Sat–Thurs, 1–9.45pm. Closed Fri
Faculty and staff soccer
Pitch 1, 6–8pm, Sun
Volleyball
and 16 April at Virginia
Commonwealth University
in Qatar
Retail Without Walls:
Kiosk Culture
Until 11 April
VCUQatar Assistant
Professors Liam Colquhoun
and Matthew HolmesDallimore present research
funded by a VCUQatar
Faculty Research Grant.
Trips to Dubai, Boston,
Marrakech, Mumbai and
Istanbul allowed them
to look closely at how
retail structures vary
and also share common
characteristics. Open to the
public.Venue: Mathaf: Arab
Museum of Modern Art.
44020555 or visit:
www.qatar.vcu.edu
The Beaded Prayers Project
Until 19 April
International collaborative
project to celebrate
diversity and unity through
a participatory art form.
Includes lectures, workshops
and a traveling exhibit that
displays the accumulation
of pieces created. Open to
the public. 9- 5pm, Sunday
to Thursday,The Gallery at
Virginia Commonwealth
University in Qatar. For more
information call 44020555 or
visit: www.qatar.vcu.edu
Green floor gym, 4.30–6pm, Mon
Basketball
Green floor gym, 7–9pm, Tues
Floorball
Wooden floor gym, 7–9pm, Tues and
10am–12noon, Sat
Indoor football
Green floor gym, 5.30–7pm, Weds
Badminton
Wooden floor gym, 6–9pm, Weds
Green floor gym, 10am–1pm, Fri
Squash
Squash court, 5–7pm, Thurs
Ladies only: Squash court, 4–5pm, Sat
Water polo
Olympic pool, 4–6pm, Fri
Circuit training
Mon and Thurs, 4–4.45pm. Free
Fitness evaluation
A new program to help members
develop a suitable exercise regime.
Contact any Recreation City fitness
instructor for details. Sun–Thurs,
5.30–10pm
Children’s football
For youngsters aged six to 17.
Tues, 2.30–3.30pm and 3.30–4.30pm
Classes cost QR400 per week
Ring or email Recreation Center for
details
Zumba
Tues and Weds 4.30–5.30pm, activity
room. Sessions cost QR30 per class
or QR250 for 10 sessions. Call or
email Recreation Center for details of
how to reserve your place in the class
Ladies’ aerobics
Weds, 4.30–5.30pm, Sat 10.30–
Art exhibition
Toys and Games
three-day Fair
Until 24 April
Rhys Himsworth,
Director of Painting and
Printmaking at VCUQatar,
presents his first solo
show in the Middle East.
Himsworth’s paintings,
prints, photographs and
multimedia installations
are an attempt to discuss
the wider societal and
cultural outcomes
of increased use of
technology. Open to the
public.Venue: Saffron Hall
at Virginia Commonwealth
University in Qatar.
44020555 or visit:
www.qatar.vcu.edu
14, 15 and 16 April
Display of toys and games
from shops in Doha. Some
items for sale at discount
prices to QF community.
Have fun trying them out
and shopping. Saturday
10am-5pm, Sunday
and Monday 3pm-8pm,
AaQool Atrium, 2nd Floor
Recreation Center.For
information email:
Saflia Island Trip
Baking Classes
13, 20 and 27 April
For ladies: Italian Breads,
Spreads and Starters (13
April); Bread and the
Blender, Bread basics,
Spreads, Soups and
Smoothies (20 April); Advanced Bread Making:
Exploring light and whole
wheat, rye and other
artisan variations (27
April). For men: A Man’s
Guide to Baking Bread (27
April). QR300 per class
including ingredients. Times
10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm,
Kitchen, 2nd Floor Recreation
Center. To register email:
11.30am. Free
EDUCATION
CITY Club
House
HEalth Care
Nutrition services
Sat, 8am–4pm, Sun, 11am–7pm, Tues
8am–4pm and Wed 11am–7pm.
To schedule an appointment
with a nutritionist email
clubhousenutrition@qf.org.qa
SPORT AND FITNESS
Jacuzzi, spa and sauna
Male and female spas open from
1pm–10pm every day except Tuesday.
Circuit training
Wed, 5–6pm, Sat, 8.30–9.15am. Free
Tennis lessons
Individual classes cost QR35 for half
an hour, QR60 for one hour or QR500
for a block of 12. Payment by credit
card only. Contact Education City Club
House for details
Ladies’ aerobics
Tues, 9–10am and Tues, Thurs and
Sun: 5–6pm. Free
Contact Education City Club House
DINING
Lebaina Restaurant
Sun-Wed: 6am–9.45pm
Thurs–Sat: 6am–10.45pm
Breakfast served daily 6am–11am
Fashion at VCUQatar
20 April
Time: 10am to 4pm
Outdoor event for families
including a Qatari wooden
dhow cruise, bouncy castle,
magician, clown and games
for children. Barbecue
lunch will be served on
board. QR100 per person.
To register email:
communitysupport@qf.org.qa
Al Wabra Wildlife
Preservation (Adults Only)
Traditional Fishing Trip
14 April
Private tour inside Al Wabra
farm, an oasis of green areas,
palm trees and rare wild
animals. Meet Recreation
Center Building from 8.30
to 9am. The QF Bus will
leave at 9am and return is
scheduled at 1pm.
Free registration. For
information email:
28 April
Fishing Trip 2012 for
QF staff. Fun and prizes.
QR100 per person includes
equipment and food. Thirty
places. Transportation
from Recreation Center.
11am-5pm. Registration
from 1 April. Call Recreation
Services on 44540829 or
email:
recreationservices@qf.org.qa
The Grill
Sun-Wed: 4.30pm–9.45pm
Thurs-Sat: 4.30pm–10.45pm
Meseika Snack Bar
Sun-Wed: 6am–9.45pm
Thurs–Sat: 6am–10.45pm
EC Club House Movies
Thursdays (7pm-9pm), Fridays
(3pm-5pm) and Saturdays (3pm5pm). Open to all QF staff and family
members. EC Club House.
For information email:
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Sun–Wed: 8am–10pm
Thurs–Sat: 8am–11pm
lulu EXPRESS
HEALTH CARE
Dental clinic
Inside LuLu Express building
Sat–Thurs: 7–11am
Fri: 5–9pm
By appointment only. Tel: 4454 1244
to arrange
General Physician
Based inside LuLu Express building
Sat–Thurs: 7am–10pm
Fri: 1–9pm
Tel: 4454 1244 for details or to make
an appointment.
SHOPPING
LuLu Express
Daily: 7am–11.30pm
Tel: 4480 0448
STUDENT
CENTER
SHOPPING
iSpot
Tribe Bookstore
Xerox
Kulud Pharmacy
DINING
Continental Co
Sat–Thurs: 7–10.30am, 11am–3pm,
5–8pm
Fri: 1–3pm, 5–8pm
Papa John’s
Sat-Wed: 10am–10pm
Thurs: 10am–12midnight
Fri: 1pm–12midnight
Gloria Jean’s Coffees
Sat-Thurs: 8am–11pm
Fri: 2pm–12midnight
For venue details call Recreation
Center, Tel: 4454 0801, Education
City Club House, Tel: 4454 0834,
or Student Center, Tel: 4454 0288,
or find Qatar Foundation Recreation
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