Qatar Foundation News
ROTA to dedicate 17 new schools in Pakistan
11/06/2008
Qatar-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Reach Out To Asia today announced plans to dedicate 17 new schools in northern Pakistan, which were completely devastated by a Kashmir earthquake in October 2005.
Commissioned by Qatar Foundation in celebration of Qatar's history, development and future: Qatar Symphony premiers to standing ovation
03/06/2008
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, development and future of Qatar as a nation was composed by Oud virtuoso and composer Dr. Salem Abdul-Karem, one of the Arab world's greatest living musicians.
Qatar Foundation and Royal Society of London find mutual benefit in pursuing scientific excellence
22/05/2008
Recognizing the importance of science for the prosperity of their societies, Qatar Foundation and the Royal Society of London, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to join efforts in promoting a better understanding of scientific research and activities in both countries and on an international level.
Qatar Foundation supports film featuring Rumi
20/05/2008
Rumi, the famous 13th century Islamic poet and mystic will be featured in an international co-production involving Qatar, India and Italy according to a spokesperson from Qatar Foundation.
Qatar Foundation to establish music academy to celebrate Arabic and European traditions
05/05/2008
. Academy to open in new Cultural Village in 2009
. Academy to be supported by the new Qatar Symphony Orchestra
. Orchestra to play inaugural concert on 29th October 2008
. 101-member orchestra drawn from 31 nations arrives in Doha in August
. Orchestra and Music Academy will both eventually be based at Education City
Dr Ferid Murad lectures at Qatar Foundation
04/05/2008
Qatar Foundation's research division hosted Nobel Laureate Dr Ferid Murad who delivered a lecture titled "Discovery of Nitric Oxide and Cyclic GMP in Cell Signaling and Their Role in Drug Development." The event took place on Sunday 4 May, 2008 and was attended by students, faculty and other interested community members.
Qatar Foundation milestone: inaugural convocation on May 6
30/04/2008
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, The Amir of the state of Qatar, on May 6 to celebrate the first graduating classes from the Education City University-Campuses of Weill Cornell Medical College, Texas A&M University and Carnegie Mellon University as well as the seventh graduating class from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Qatar Foundation, ictQATAR and Unesco co-organize international conference on knowledge parks
23/03/2008
Qatar Foundation and the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR) are collaborating with UNESCO to organize a major conference and exhibition on Knowledge Parks next week.
Workshop on health and the environment to be held at Education City
19/03/2008
Qatar Foundation and the Fulbright Academy of Science & Technology (FAST) are co-organizing an international workshop on the education of nurses and health professionals and how their training must be modified as a result of environmental changes.
Qatar Foundation to host first international symposium on applied nanomedicine
02/03/2008
20 international experts who share their prospective on the applications of nanotechnology and its potential implications.
Qatar Foundation hosts UNESCO's Arab States Mid-term Review on 'Education for All'
17/02/2008
Arab Education Ministers demonstrate their accomplishments towards achieving the objectives of the "Education for All" initiative
Qatar Foundation works in partnership to reach out to
23/01/2008
Counsellors at Qatari schools are now better equipped to help students make informed choices about their educational and career options, thanks to a professional development workshop led by Qatar Foundation.
Qatar Foundation and Royal Society of London find mutual benefit in pursuing scientific excellence
22/01/2008
Recognizing the importance of science for the prosperity of their societies, Qatar Foundation and the Royal Society of London, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to join efforts in promoting a better understanding of scientific research and activities in both countries and on an international level.
Qatar Foundation builds eco-friendly student housing
17/12/2007
Qatar Foundation seeks first of its kind certified LEED platinum student residence halls for Education City
Qatar commits to long term research programs
12/12/2007
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, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation.
QFIRST 2007 explores research requirements for sustainable development
11/12/2007
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.
QFIRST set to welcome Arab Scientists from across the Globe
09/12/2007
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
Reach Out To Asia supports UNICEF's emergency operation in Bangladesh
03/12/2007
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.
Student Delegation to travel to Cambridge with the Doha Debates
22/11/2007
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
Discover Education City North Qatar
21/11/2007
Qatar Foundation, Qatar Leadership Academy, Education City campuses and the Academic Bridge Program create Al Khor recruitment program
