﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>QFR News</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page9.asp</link><description>Get the Latest News from QFR</description><copyright>© 2009 QF</copyright><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:42:31</pubDate><image><title>QFR NewsAbout Us</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page3.asp</link><url>http://www.qf.org.qa/files/images/logo.gif</url><width>176</width><height>89</height><description>Get the Latest News from QF</description></image><language>en-uk</language><item><title>Qatar Foundation unites higher education under one umbrella</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page1083.asp</link><description>Qatar Foundation has formed a new university entity, provisionally known as Education City University (ECU), which will unite all of its higher educational activities.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>QNRF announces the 3rd cycle awards and launches the 4th cycle of its flagship program NPRP</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page1081.asp</link><description>Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) announces the research awards for the 3rd cycle of its flagship program National Priorities Research Program (NPRP)</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Plans for New Partnership between Qatar Foundation and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology KAUST</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page1079.asp</link><description>A plan for partnership between the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and Qatar Foundation for Education Science and Community Development will be announced mid July.</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Delivers Commencement Speech at Virginia Commonwealth University</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page1075.asp</link><description>Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation  addressed this morning the graduating students of Virginia Commonwealth University.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Islamic scholars confirm stem cell banking is permissible</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page1073.asp</link><description>Virgin Health Bank will be opening Qatar’s first cord blood processing and storage unit at QSTP by December 2010 as part of strategy to create a regional centre of excellence for stem cells</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation Celebrates Third Senior Convocation</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page1071.asp</link><description>Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, this evening attended Education City’s third Senior Convocation</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>41 Trainees Announced Ready to Contribute to Qatar’s Development in Annual Ceremony</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page1054.asp</link><description>Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development honoured today 41 of its most accomplished trainees and their coaches at the Annual Trainee Service Awards</description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>BQFP’s leading authors conduct readings at Tate Modern in London</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page1049.asp</link><description>Sheikha Mozah joins a discussion of children’s books</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Science &amp; Technology Park holds pre-launch ceremony in London for Qatar Robotic Surgery Centre</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page1047.asp</link><description>Consortium in Qatar works closely with academics and surgeons from Imperial College London</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra performs at Royal Albert Hall</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page1041.asp</link><description>The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) performed a concert for the first time in London at Royal Albert Hall as part of a week-long celebration of events</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>At this year’s Qatar Career Fair, Qatar Foundation providing more than just jobs</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page1033.asp</link><description>Qatar Career Fair 2010</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>EDUCATION CRITICAL TO SOLVING MODERN CHALLENGES: US SECRETARY OF STATE</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page1025.asp</link><description>Education key to unlocking potential of young people and ensuring their future</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Spectacular night completed by attendance of His Highness the Emir and Her Highness Sheikha Mozah.</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page1021.asp</link><description>Qatar Foundation supports cultural exchange between Austria and Qatar</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation to host live event that helps to unlock the potential in young children</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page977.asp</link><description>Globally popular character has helped millions of children in 220 territories learn the basics of language and ethics</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Publishing and the Hay Festival: Fostering Literary Excellence</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page963.asp</link><description>Bloomsbury – Qatar Foundation partnership celebrates successful first year</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Education City Student Radio Show Passes First Season Milestone</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page971.asp</link><description>The first season of the new student radio show, Campus Buzz, has drawn to a successful close.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation brings to Doha two musical stage productions for all the family to enjoy</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page973.asp</link><description>Global phenomenon High School Musical comes live to Doha as part of a sellout world tour</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Her Highness Receives First Lady of France</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page959.asp</link><description>Doha, November 18/QNA/ Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned received this morning the First Lady of France Mrs. Carla Sarkozy currently on a visit to Qatar.</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation Research Division announces the Sixth Lecture in Qatar Foundation Distinguished Lecture Series.</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page957.asp</link><description>Qatar Foundation Research Division is pleased to announce the Sixth Lecture in the Qatar Foundation Distinguished Lecture Series.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Academy, member of Qatar Foundation, recently welcomed leading UK children’s poet and author Nick Toczek</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page953.asp</link><description>Qatar Academy, member of Qatar Foundation, recently welcomed leading UK children’s poet and author Nick Toczek to give a presentation of his poetry. Nick’s Million-Miles-An-Hour</description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar University (QU) and Qatar Career Fair (QCF) signed a partnership agreement yesterday to promote volunteer training and initiatives. </title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page950.asp</link><description>Qatar University (QU) and Qatar Career Fair (QCF) signed a partnership agreement yesterday to promote volunteer training and initiatives. </description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Students put their personal touch on Qatar Foundation’s THINK campaign</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page948.asp</link><description>Students put their personal touch on Qatar Foundation’s THINK campaign</description><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Popular Celebrate India evenings return to Education City</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page946.asp</link><description>Faculty, staff and their families at Qatar Foundation’s branch campuses and schools enjoyed a visual and cultural feast as Celebrate</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation has gone live with the SWIFT global electronic payment system</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page944.asp</link><description>Qatar Foundation has gone live with the SWIFT global electronic payment system, making it the first non-bank in Qatar and the first not-for-profit organization in the world to join the network.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation aims to unlock human potential everywhere through the THINK campaign</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page942.asp</link><description>Qatar Foundation has launched a new outreach campaign to encourage people everywhere to unlock their potential.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Symphony impresses audience at Konzerthaus – Berlin</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page887.asp</link><description>Qatar Symphony impresses audience at Konzerthaus – Berlin</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>DOHALAND to regenerate the architectural landscape of Qatar </title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page884.asp</link><description>DOHALAND to regenerate the architectural landscape of Qatar </description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation and Qatar Financial Center Authority partner</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page878.asp</link><description>Qatar Foundation and Qatar Financial Center Authority partner to establish new finance and business academy</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Education City graduating students honored in senior convocation ceremony </title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page881.asp</link><description>Education City graduating students honored in senior convocation ceremony </description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation has called for university students about</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page858.asp</link><description>Qatar Foundation has called for university students about to graduate with science degrees to join its Qatar Science Leadership Program</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>DOHALAND</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page854.asp</link><description>Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development and DOHALAND, leading with the futuristic vision of developing and promoting a new Qatar</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Faculty of Islamic Studies</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page853.asp</link><description>The Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies (QFIS) hosted its third seminar on Islamic financial services.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Doha Land</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page843.asp</link><description>DOHALAND welcomed an eminent delegation of scholars and academicians from the world renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Board meeting</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page811.asp</link><description>The ninth meeting of the Board of Directors of Qatar Foundation took place yesterday</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Marwan Al Shaqab Reigns Supreme at World Arabian Championship</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page793.asp</link><description>There are champions and then there is Marwan Al Shaqab. His performance in winning the World Arabian Championships in Paris on Sunday will surely elevate the pride of Qatar to legendary status.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>MEEZA has announced today the commencement of its operations in Qatar.</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page792.asp</link><description>MEEZA launches to the market and signs first major cutomer agreement worth over Qr 125 million</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar team wins silver medals in 2008 World Endurance Championship</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page754.asp</link><description>Second place finish marks Qatar's rapid rise in endurance riding</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>New partnerships between Qatar Foundation and UK’s Imperial College London, University of Oxford</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page742.asp</link><description>Qatar Foundation has announced partnerships with two of the United Kingdom’s top-tier universities in pursuit of its mission to become the Middle East’s hub of education and research.</description><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>SFS-Qatar Holds a Groundbreaking Ceremony for its New Building</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page731.asp</link><description>Dr. Fathy Saoud, president of Qatar Foundation, led the official groundbreaking for the building that will house the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>QATAR PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA IN DOHA</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page741.asp</link><description>Doha, Qatar - The newly formed Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra performed for the first time on Thursday night, marking the start of an ambitious plan of musical revival in Qatar.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Six world-class universities showcasing quality education opportunities</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page738.asp</link><description>The new building of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar was the site of this year's</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>QATAR FOUNDATION AND TOTAL COLLABORATE IN MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page593.asp</link><description>Education City will develop and offer more postgraduate programs to meet the needs of the Energy and Business sectors in Qatar and the Region.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Pioneering Qur'anic Garden for Qatar Inaugurated by</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page599.asp</link><description>The creation of one of the region's most innovative cultural projects - a garden that blends the teachings of the Qur'an with modern day horticultural understanding</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Pioneering Qur’anic Garden for Qatar Inaugurated by</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page589.asp</link><description>Qatar Foundation is taking the lead with a major UNESCO initiative in the Gulf to produce one of the worlds first Quranic Gardens supported by Maersk</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation leads initiative for safety provisions</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page585.asp</link><description>Interim Committee for Safety and Health in Qatar Schools is the first entity in the country to standardize and oversee safety regulations in all schools</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>ROTA to dedicate 17 new schools in Pakistan</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page595.asp</link><description>Schools built in Union Council of Nar Sher Ali Khan devastated by earthquake in 2005</description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>ROTA to dedicate 17 new schools in Pakistan</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page600.asp</link><description>Qatar-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Reach Out To Asia today announced plans to dedicate 17 new schools in northern Pakistan</description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Commissioned by Qatar Foundation in celebration of Qatar's history, development and future:  Qatar Symphony premiers to standing ovation</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page601.asp</link><description>Qatar Symphony received a standing ovation at its world premiere in Doha. The original orchestral work commissioned by the Qatar Foundation to celebrate the history</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation presents Qatar Symphony</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page591.asp</link><description>Qatar Foundation for Education Science and Community Development announced yesterday in a press conference at its head quarters the premier of</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation and Royal Society of London find mutual benefit in pursuing scientific excellence</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page613.asp</link><description>Recognizing the importance of science for the prosperity of their societies, Qatar Foundation and the Royal Society of London</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation to establish music academy to celebrate Arabic and European traditions</title><link>#</link><description>Academy to open in new Cultural Village in 2009</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Dr Ferid Murad lectures at Qatar Foundation</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page605.asp</link><description>Qatar Foundation's research division hosted Nobel Laureate Dr Ferid Murad who delivered a lecture titled</description><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation milestone: inaugural convocation on May 6</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page606.asp</link><description>Marking a major milestone in its history, Qatar Foundation will hold a convocation ceremony under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani,</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>VODAFONE AND QATAR FOUNDATION TAKE FIRST STEPS TOWARDS LAUNCH OF VODAFONE QATAR</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page587.asp</link><description>Vodafone Group Plc  and the Qatar Foundation for Education Science and Community Development  today announce that they have taken a number of</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation, ictQATAR and Unesco co-organize international conference on knowledge parks</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page607.asp</link><description>Qatar Foundation and the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR) are collaborating with UNESCO</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Workshop on health and the environment to be held at Education City</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page608.asp</link><description>Qatar Foundation and the Fulbright Academy of Science &amp; Technology (FAST) are co-organizing an international workshop on the education of nurses and health professionals</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation works in partnership to reach out to</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page611.asp</link><description>Counsellors at Qatari schools are now better equipped to help students make informed choices about their educational and career options</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation and Royal Society of London find mutual benefit in pursuing scientific excellence</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page612.asp</link><description>Recognizing the importance of science for the prosperity of their societies, Qatar Foundation and the Royal Society of London</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation builds eco-friendly student housing</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar Foundation seeks first of its kind certified LEED platinum student residence halls for Education City</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar commits to long term research programs</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page708.asp</link><description>The First Conference of Arab Expatriate Scientists (QFIRST 2007) was closed in Doha this evening with an address by Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned,</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>QFIRST 2007 explores research requirements for sustainable development</title><link>#</link><description>The second day of The First Conference for Arab Expatriate Scientists, QFIRST 2007, opened with a debate on the research requirements needed to achieve sustainable development in Qatar.</description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>QFIRST set to welcome Arab Scientists from across the Globe</title><link>#</link><description>Doha will host 450 of the most distinguished and world-renowned scientists this week, as the First Conference of Arab expatriate Scientists (QFIRST 2007) opens on Monday</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Dec 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Reach Out To Asia supports UNICEF's emergency operation in Bangladesh</title><link>#</link><description>UNICEF recently welcomed a $200,000 donation from Qatar based NGO, Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) to help alleviate the suffering of the children victims of Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Student Delegation to travel to Cambridge with the Doha Debates</title><link>#</link><description>15 students from universities and schools around Qatar departed Doha to attend the next Doha Debate which will be held at the Cambridge Union on November 26th</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Discover Education City North Qatar</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar Foundation, Qatar Leadership Academy, Education City campuses and the Academic Bridge Program create Al Khor recruitment program</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>ROTA donates computers for children at Hamad Hospital</title><link>#</link><description>ROTA mark International Children's Day</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation announces QFIRST 2007 Conference</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page709.asp</link><description>Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, today announced the QFIRST 2007 conference</description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation appoint President</title><link>#</link><description>Dr Mohammed Fathy Saoud appointed as President of Qatar Foundation</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation and Northwestern University agree on branch campus at Education City</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar Foundation and Northwestern University are to establish a branch campus at Education City, offering programs in communication and journalism.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation announces Vice President for new research division</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Abdelali Haoudi as Vice President for Research.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>ROTA Volunteers and Staff Carry Out Ramadan Community Visits</title><link>#</link><description>ROTA organize 3 community visits as part of newly launched outreach program</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation Residence Hall Council elect new Officers</title><link>#</link><description>The Education City Residence Hall Council, a Qatar Foundation student government organization, elects a new executive council.</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>New Brand Identity for Al Shaqab Reflects Ambitions for Future</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar Foundation announces Al Shaqab as the new name of the Education City project formerly known as Al Shaqab Stud and Riding Academy.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Peace Rocks for Qatar Academy students</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar Academy celebrates their second annual 'Peace Week', in conjunction with the United Nations' International Day of Peace</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>National Priorities Research Program exceeds all expectations</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar National Research Fund's flagship program the National Priorities Research Program, achieves interest from researchers across the globe.</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Sep 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>ROTA volunteers pack and distribute groceries</title><link>#</link><description>Reach Out To Asia, and more than a hundred of its dedicated volunteers, kicked off the ROTAQ Ramadan Program with the packing of grocery and hygiene items for 160 families</description><pubDate>Sun, 16 Sep 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation partners with Civil Defense authority to test emergency procedures at Education City</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar Foundation's Safety and Security section and the Civil Defense Authority undertook an emergency fire drill at the Education City site.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>ROTA launches Ramadan initiative</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page710.asp</link><description>ROTA volunteers, staff and supporters get into the spirit of the upcoming holy month as they prepare for the Reach Out To Asia Qatar (ROTAQ) Ramadan Program</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation welcomes new members in to knowledge-based society</title><link>#</link><description>A warm 'marhaba' to new lecturers, teachers and other staff at Education City at Faculty and Staff Orientation Day.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Eight Iraqi students join Qatar Foundation's Academic Bridge Program</title><link>#</link><description>Eight gifted Iraqi students are amongst the 2007/2008 intake to Qatar Foundation's Academic Bridge Program.</description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Aug 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Academic Bridge Program completes placement testing</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar Foundation's Academic Bridge Program has completed testing for applicants to the forthcoming academic year.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Academic Bridge Program completes placement testing</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar Foundation's Academic Bridge Program has completed testing for applicants to the forthcoming academic year</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Reach Out to Asia launches online donation and expands website to promote interaction with supporters</title><link>#</link><description>ROTA updates website</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>ROTA Summer Vocational Pilot Program</title><link>#</link><description>Ras Gas, Commercial Bank, Queen Dental Clinic and Rydges Plaza Doha are each taking part in the vocational program and will give 10 students the chance to learn about their respective industries</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>ConocoPhillips to Establish Qatar Research Center Focused on Increasing Availability of Useable Water</title><link>#</link><description>Located in QSTP, the Water Sustainability Center will examine ways of treating and using by-product water from oil production and refining operations</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Raising the bar of undergraduate research</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar National Research Fund announces 2nd UREP awards</description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jul 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>ROTA Assists Students Displaced From Nahr Bared Refugee Camp</title><link>#</link><description>Reach Out to Asia is distributing school bags and supplies to Palestinian school children</description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jul 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>First Qatar Career Fair</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar Foundation, Qatar Petroleum and Qatar University to host national career fair</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>$1.5 million donation from Qtel</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar Foundation's scholarship program received cheque from Qtel for $1.5 million</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>ROTA Staff Participate In Toy Drive</title><link>#</link><description>ROTA Presents Toys To Local Rehabilitation Education Centre</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>ROTA Receives Generous Donation From Al Faleh Group</title><link>#</link><description>Al Faleh Group donates two buses to ROTA</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation and EDS Sign Major Data Centre and IT Services Contract</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar Foundation has awarded EDS a 7 year Data Centre and IT Services contract .</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Academy Honors Graduating Students</title><link>#</link><description>Grade 12 students from Qatar Academy receive their High School Diplomas after completing the two year International Baccalaureate.</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Academy Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar Academy holds ceremony at the Sheraton Hotel to mark 10 year anniversary.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Volunteers Honored At Award Ceremony</title><link>#</link><description>ROTA'S "INDONESIA Vcrew 2007"</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Registration opens for QSTP TECHtalks - The 2007 Conference</title><link>#</link><description>Registration has opened for QSTP TECHtalks - The 2007 Conference held on 30 May</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>QNRF Takes Next Step in the Creation of Qatar's Research Culture</title><link>#</link><description>National Priorities Research program (NPRP) holds 2nd public presentation</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation's Vendor Symposium Focuses on Communication</title><link>#</link><description>Suppliers and contractors in attendance</description><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Charities benefit as Qatar Academy holds second successful QUACKFEST</title><link>#</link><description>Family fun day held at school</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation's Al Jazeera Children's Channel Inspires Orphans from across the GCC</title><link>#</link><description>Dhreima orphanage visit Qatar Foundation</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>66% Of Oxford Union Audience Believe The Pro-Israeli Lobby Stifles Western Debate About Israel's Actions</title><link>#</link><description>Doha Debates at the Oxford Union</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>ROTA Extends Educational Aid Program Into Cambodia</title><link>#</link><description>Delegation From Phnom Penh Signs MOU</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>ROTA Delegation Leaves For Indonesia</title><link>#</link><description>Team Attend Inauguration &amp; Ground-Breaking Ceremonies</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Academic Bridge Program Celebrates its Second Alumni Night</title><link>#</link><description>Academic Bridge Program second Alumni Night</description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Academy Students Are Enthralled By A Talented Teller Of Tales</title><link>#</link><description>Famous storyteller Mona Williams gives a one-off performance at Qatar Academy</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Former Head Of Iraq Governing Council Blames Occupying Forces For Sectarian Violence</title><link>#</link><description>66% Of Doha Debates Audience Vote For Democracy In Iraq</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Urban Street Art At Education City</title><link>#</link><description>Unique Photo Realism Wall Finds Permanent Home</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Overwhelming Majority Support Palestine's Right To Return Despite Consensus That Israel Will Never Concede</title><link>#</link><description>Doha Debate results support Palestinian Right of Return</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar's Top Educational Establishments Benefit from Groundbreaking Undergraduate Research Program</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar National Research Fund sign a Memorandum of Understanding for UREP</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Doha Hosts Regional Student Counselors Program</title><link>#</link><description>22 student counselors from 10 countries attend event</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation's Innovations in Education 3 - Resounding Success</title><link>#</link><description>Conference sparks debate and action from Qatar's thought leaders</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Academy Model United Nations club supported by Commercial Bank</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar Academy Model United Nations club supported by Commercial Bank</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>QNRF Announces Student Winners of Undergraduate Research Competition</title><link>#</link><description>First cycle of the Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP)</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation and UNESCO unite to tackle literacy challenges in the Arab States</title><link>#</link><description>Innovations in Education 3 conference</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Announces New Name and Logo for Premier Medical and Research Center at Education City</title><link>#</link><description>Sidra Medical and Research Center</description><pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Forum In The Arab World Decides That The Face Veil Is A Barrier To Integration In The West</title><link>#</link><description>Highlights of Doha Debate on Niqab</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation Board Meets</title><link>#</link><description>Seventh meeting of Board of Directors of Qatar Foundation</description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Reach Out To Asia Volunteers Leave For Lebanon</title><link>#</link><description>Qatari students deliver gifts to lebanese and palestinian schoolchildren</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>School Without Walls</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar Academy launches 2007 "School Without Walls"</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Reach Out To Asia Recieves Funds Raised By Local Students</title><link>#</link><description>Dukhan Students And Staff Hold Charity Fundraisers For Schoolchildren In Lebanon</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Academy Opens the Door to Careers</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar Academy hosts careers fair</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Lord Mayor of City of London hosts business skills seminar</title><link>#</link><description>Lord Mayor of City of London hosts business skills seminar</description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Zayed University enjoys a lesson at Education City</title><link>#</link><description>Zayed University delegates visit Education City</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>Shimon Peres Rules Out Israeli Attack On Iran... But Does Not Rule Out Presidential Candidacy</title><link>#</link><description>Highlights of Shimon Peres Doha Debate</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007</pubDate></item><item><title>ROTA Pledges Support For Lebanese Children</title><link>#</link><description>Volunteers deliver gifts to southern towns &amp; villages</description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>15th Asian Games Doha 2006 Torch Lights Up Education City</title><link>#</link><description>The Doha 2006 Torch Relay visited Education City, 29th November</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Prime Minister of Singapore visits Education City</title><link>#</link><description>Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, visited Qatar Foundation, Tuesday November 28th</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Doha Players rebuilding fund hits target</title><link>#</link><description>The fund set up to rebuild The Doha Players Theatre which was destroyed in a bomb blast has reached its target.</description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>RICHARD DARILEK APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF RAND-QATAR POLICY INSTITUTE</title><link>#</link><description>Richard Darilek, a RAND senior political scientist, has been appointed the new director of the RAND-Qatar Policy Institute (RQPI), RAND President and CEO James A. Thomson announced today.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Science and Technology Park Announces Major Venture Capital Funds</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page653.asp</link><description>Doha, 21 September 2006 - Qatar Science &amp; Technology Park announced two venture-capital funds totalling $130 million today and the renowned international firms that will manage them.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar in 2031:  Virtual Schools and Hi-Tech Robots</title><link>#</link><description>School children paint a fascinating picture of Qatar 25 years from now</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Reach Out To Asia Provides Relief To 300 Lebanese Families</title><link>#</link><description>Reach Out To Asia Provides Relief To 300 Lebanese Families</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Invitation to Qatari Researchers</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page664.asp</link><description>Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Missned, Consort of His Highness the Emir of Qatar, and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Qatar Foundation for Education</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>TOEFL Examination</title><link>#</link><description>TOEFL Examination</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Under the auspices of Her Highness,Qatar Foundation is hosting the Founding conference for the Arab Expatriate Scientists at the Sheraton Doha Hotel</title><link>#</link><description>Under the auspices of Her Highness,Qatar Foundation is hosting the Founding conference for the Arab Expatriate Scientists at the Sheraton Doha Hotel</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>President of Switzerland visits the Education City</title><link>#</link><description>President of Switzerland visits the Education City</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Foundation is the official testing center for Internet Based TOEFL</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar Foundation is the official testing center for Internet Based TOEFL</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>ABP ALUMNI NIGHT</title><link>#</link><description>ABP ALUMNI NIGHT</description><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Building Company donates 300.000 QR to Qatar Foundation</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar Building Company donates 300.000 QR to Qatar Foundation
</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Sixty Five Reach Out to Asia Volunteers on their way to help schools in Pakistan</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar Volunteers to Assist Students Displaced by 2005 Kashmir Earthquake
</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Transcending Barriers</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page668.asp</link><description>"We learn the rope of life by untying knots." International Model United Nations Conference in Qatar launched by Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar</description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>ABP Model UN participants meet Dr Ghalia Al Thani</title><link>#</link><description>ABP Model UN participants meet Dr Ghalia Al Thani</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Science and Technology Park Unveils Roadmap for Middle East Knowledge Economy</title><link>#</link><description>Qatar is championing industry-based R&amp;D in its drive to establish a knowledge economy in the Middle East.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Conoco-Philips Lifestyles Village features amazing shows for Wheels n Heels</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page671.asp</link><description>Doha, QATAR - Qatar Foundation's Reach Out To Asia eagerly invites citizens of Doha to the family-fun free-of-cost Conoco-Philips Lifestyles Village</description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Reach Out To Asia's Bryan Adams concert opening act</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page672.asp</link><description>Doha, QATAR - Local rock band, Jive Turkey, is set to perform the opening act for Bryan Adams' upcoming Reach Out To Asia concert, part of his 2006 Room Service Tour, on February 1, 2006</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Reach Out To Asia's Shell-Sponsored Wheels n Heels attracts more local cooperation</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page673.asp</link><description>Doha, QATAR - Reach Out To Asia's community charity sporting event, Wheels n Heels, scheduled for February 4, 2006, has attracted participation from Qatar-based Al Fardan Group</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Reach Out To Asia's Shell-Sponsored Wheels n Heels promises a day of fun</title><link>#</link><description>Doha, QATAR - Reach Out To Asia's latest charity initiative, Wheels n Heels, scheduled for February 4, 2006, promises participants a day of exciting entertainment, sports and celebrity interaction</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006</pubDate></item><item><title>Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar</title><link>http://www.qf.org.qa/output/page715.asp</link><description>Doha, Qatar - On Monday, January 16, the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) marked the official opening of its library</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2006</pubDate></item></channel></rss>