ART OF COMMUNICATION KEEPING FIT

bassem al shaarani, acting director, Communication are there enough sporting

directorate, on spreading Qf’s message worldwide activities available at Qatar foundation?

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Qatar Foundation reveals

education City Masterplan
fuTuRe Presentation introduces QF staff, students, and faculty to ambitious new projects
ON 4 FeBRuARY, the Education City
Masterplan was presented to more
than 200 staff, students, and faculty
working across Qatar Foundation’s
(QF’s) entities and partners.
Engineer Jassim Telefat, Group
Executive Director, QF Capital Pro-
jects and Facilities Management,
welcomed an audience at Hamad bin
Khalifa University Student Center,
where a team headed by Ameena
Ahmadi, Acting Technical Director,
Capital Projects, introduced details
of an ambitious slate of QF projects.
The presentation offered the op-
portunity for attendees to learn
about continuing and planned in-
frastructure developments on QF’s
constantly evolving campus.
These developments were put in
the context of a growth plan that
has evolved since the early days of
Education City, when buildings were
centered on the ‘Green Spine’ that Engineer Jassim Telefat, Group Executive Director, QF Capital Projects and Facilities Management, and Ameena Ahmadi,
now runs between Qatar National Acting Technical Director, Capital Projects, at the presentation of Qatar Foundation’s Education City Masterplan
Convention Centre to the north and
the Ceremonial Court to the south.
After presentations, which included dium that will host games played in the Engineer Telefat said: “People work- they can see so much construction portunity to lay out our vision and
the showing of visual representations 2022 FIFA World Cup, there was the ing and studying at Qatar Founda- work in various stages of develop- to demonstrate in some detail the
of future buildings, such as the new chance for the audience to ask ques- tion are obviously curious to know ment taking place around them. thinking behind the many ongo-
Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies build- tions of Engineer Telefat and his team. details of our ambitious plans for “We have much to tell the QF ing projects, of which we are very
ing and the Health and Wellness sta- Speaking about the presentation, Education City, not least because community, so this gave us the op- proud.”

perspectiVe “This is a forum that belongs to BehiND the sceNes

all governments and private
institutions in Qatar. We
consider all GCC states as full
partners in this event”
Visiting professor lectures on months of planning behind rota’s
Rashid Al Naimi, Chief Executive Officer of QF
business management at cmu-Q Investments and Chairman of MEEZA ‘wheels ‘n’ heels’ event
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“Receiving this
prestigious
award reflects
Qatar National
Library’s
commitment
and focus on
achieving
excellence in
Information
Technology”
QNL honored as top 50
Middle East organization

Krishna Roy Chowdhury, left, Associate Director for Information Technology, Qatar National Library, receives the
‘Information Officer 50 Award 2014’ from Melvina Tarazi, Head of Business Development and Industries, SAP MENA
News in Brief
Would Your Child
Like to Sing With
the orchestra?
AWARDS Prestigious IT award recognizes library’s achievements

QNL honored as top 50

n Auditions are to be held
for children to join the Qatar
Philharmonic Orchestra
Children’s Choir for their

Middle East organization

performance of Carl Orff’s
Carmina Burana on 11 May. The
choir will perform Carmina
Burana with the MDR Radio
Choir of Leipzig, distinguished
vocal soloists, and the Qatar
Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) Qatar National Library across the Middle East to recognize reflects Qatar National Library’s innovative ways that IT professionals
under the baton of Alastair (QNL)  has been named among the organizations that have accom- commitment and focus on achieving deliver competitive advantage or ac-
Willis in the large theater in top 50 organizations in the Middle plished commendable work in the excellence in Information Technolo- celerate business success.
the Qatar National Convention East for its outstanding achieve- IT domain. gy, which is a key business enabler in   QNL staff are currently pre-
Centre.  ments in information technology Chowdhury was chosen for intro- the library and information world,” paring for the National Library’s
Auditions will be held  from 3-6 (IT). At the same time, Krishna Roy ducing advanced technologies and Chowdhury added. opening, which is planned in 2015
March from 5pm-6pm at Katara Chowdhury, Associate Director for innovative initiatives aimed at im- Dr Claudia Lux, Project Direc- in a spectacular library building de-
Opera House. Contact Saima Information Technology, QNL has proving QNL’s business efficiency, tor, QNL, said: “We are delivering signed by the renowned architect
Sirajahmed at sgitay@qf.org.qa won the ‘Information Officer (CIO) and optimizing an efficient business on our promises to serve the entire Rem Koolhaas.
50 Award 2014’. process. community by providing and intro- In addition to full-text databases,
contact us The event was organized in Chowdhury said: “This award ducing technologies that facilitate QNL, a non-profit organization
QATAR FOUNDATION Dubai by Computer News Mid- further motivates the library’s In- the experience of our many users’ under the umbrella of QF, is plan-
Rima Ismail dle East Magazine (CNME) and formation Technology department types.” ning for 1.2 million books, 500,000
Publications Manager
Email: rismail@qf.org.qa was attended by senior IT experts to constantly challenge ourselves. The ‘CIO 50 Awards’ are present- eBooks, periodicals, and newspa-
Tel: +974 4454 0960 and chief information officers from “Receiving this prestigious award ed by the CNME, to honor the many pers, and special collections.
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Head of Translation and Editorial
Email: gsaade@qf.org.qa
Tel: +974 4454 0961

SDC supports Qatari entrepreneurs

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Publications Specialist
Email: asalbinali@qf.org.qa
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this publication may be reproduced without the written
permission of Qatar Foundation. opment Center, (SDC), a member of business ideas. provide at least 50 percent of the training and loan services to 200
Qatar Foundation, is inviting Qatari The fund offers a range of project’s capital to be eligible for applications, and approving a mini-
Printed
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of water
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Qatar Foundation boosts art in schools TAMUQ and TEES hold research meeting
n Qatar Foundation and Virginia Commonwealth University in n Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) and the Texas A&M
Qatar are working with the Supreme Education Council, Qatar Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) held an international
Museums Authority, and Qatar University to reintroduce art into research meeting at Texas A&M University in the USA to discuss
independent schools in Qatar. A pilot program, involving curriculum and plan research collaborations between the faculty at the Qatar
development, teacher training, and continuous improvement, has campus and those within the Dwight Look College of Engineering
been carried out in five schools since September 2013. based in Texas.

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Talks held over GCC
cyber security issues
DIAlOgue MEEZA organizes forum to prevent digital attacks in the Gulf region
MORe than 500 delegates represent-
ing governments and companies
from 15 countries in the Gulf and
beyond attended a two-day forum in
Doha to discuss key digital security
issues of vital importance to govern-
ments and companies in Qatar and
across the Gulf.
The first GCC Digital Security
Forum organized by MEEZA under
the patronage of Her Excellency Dr
Hessa Al Jaber, Minister of Informa-
tion and Communication Technol-
ogy, was held at the St Regis Hotel,
on 4 February.
Opening the Forum, Dr Al
Jaber spoke of the need to foster
co-operation among both the pub-
lic and private sectors in thwarting
cyber threats. She said: “The issue
of digital security is a critical one
not just for our region, but for the
entire globe. As we are all aware, we
have all become increasingly reliant
on information and communications
technologies both professionally and
in our personal lives. It is so woven
into the fabric of our lives that cyber
security is about protecting what we
are so dependent upon in the way
we live.”
“The issue of digital security
is a critical one not just
for our region, but for the
entire globe”
QDA workshops teach children about diabetes
TRAINING Children were taught how
to pack their own emergency bags
during one of the several educational
workshops offered at the 14th Al Ba-
wasil Camp, organized by the Qatar
Diabetes Association (QDA).
Medical teams took part in the
‘Diabetic Emergency Bag’ work-
shop, in which they demonstrated
how children should prepare their
QA Al Khor officially an IB World school
n The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) has
annouced that Qatar Academy Al Khor (QA Al Khor) has been
authorized to become an IB World School. QA Al Khor will
become part of a global community of schools committed to
developing knowledgeable, caring young people who are ready to
successfully negotiate their futures.
qft105_eng_CMYK.indd 3
Her Excellency Dr Hessa Al Jaber, Minister of Information and Communication Technology in Qatar,
talks with Mr Rashid Al Naimi, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Foundation Investments and Chairman of MEEZA,
after the successful opening session of the first GCC Digital Security Forum
According to Dr Al Jaber, Qatar
has taken prudent steps in strength-
ening the nation’s cyber security
through close co-operation between
the government, private sector, aca-
demia, and other countries.
She added: “We will pursue cyber
own bags for any trip, emphasizing
the main medical items that
they should always carry, such as
their testing machine, strips, quick
sources of sugar, and glucagon injec-
tion to prevent hyperglycemia.
The children also learned about
insulin types and how each works
for the participants.
Highlights of the camp included a
security policies that enhance our
security, but we will preserve our
citizens’ right to privacy.”
Rashid Al Naimi, Chief Execu-
tive Officer of QF Investments and
Chairman of MEEZA, said the con-
vening of the GCC Digital Security
Forum in Doha reflected the crucial
importance of this subject as it started
to potentially impact the operations
of governments as well as private or-
ganizations and society at large.
“This is a forum that belongs to all
governments and private institutions
in Qatar. We consider all GCC States
visit to AL SHAQAB Riding Acad-
emy, where children learned about
the equestrian facilities, and the im-
portance of team work and building
team spirit, plus a field trip to Katara
Cultural Village.
Dr Abdallah Al Hamaq, Executive
Director, QDA, thanked Action On
Diabetes and El Jaish Sports Club
for their generous donation towards
as full partners in this event,” he said.
Ghada El Rassi, Chief Executive
Officer, MEEZA, said the forum
was taking place amid heightened
fears from the risk posed by digi-
tal attacks. In the past few years,
she said, the Gulf region has been
subject to an increasing number of
digital attacks.
“While no large-scale breaches
and disruptions have been recorded,
it is feared that networks and data
might be subjected to sustained
attacks in the coming years,” she
added.
the event. Paul Taylor, Head of Com-
munication, Maersk Oil Qatar, who
were sponsors of the event, said: “If
left unchecked and untreated, diabe-
tes will have a considerable human
and economic impact on Qatar. At
Maersk Oil Qatar, we are committed
to support such initiatives to main-
tain the right balance between our
economic and social goals.”
Qatar Music Academy opens admissions
n Qatar Music Academy opened admissions for its 2014-15
Academic Music Program on 18 February. Interested people
can apply through the online application system on its website
www.qatarmusicacademy.qa and applications will be accepted
online until 15 April. The program offers teaching in Arabic and
Western instruments for five to 17-year-olds.
News 3
CMu-Q talk
focuses on
digital attitudes
of Arab youth
LeCTuRe The findings of a new
survey documenting the digital at-
titudes and aspirations of youth in
the Middle East and North Af-
rica (MENA) region were pre-
sented publicly for the fi rst time
on Monday, 10 February as part
of Carnegie Mellon University in
Qatar’s (CMU-Q’s)Dean’s Lec-
ture Series.
The study, titled ‘New Ho-
rizons: Young, Arab and Con-
nected’, details the conclusions
of a survey conducted with more
than 10,500 young adults across
17 countries in the region on the
evolution of digital technology
and connectivity in the lives of
youth.
The survey was commissioned
by Ooredoo, and key findings
were presented by His Excellency
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed
Bin Saud Al Thani, Chairman of
Ooredoo, at the event.
His Excellency Sheikh Abdul-
lah said: “Ooredoo launched this
major regional study because we
believe it is essential that busi-
nesses connect with the aspira-
tions of young people today.
“It is one of the most substan-
tial investigations undertaken in
the region, conducted at a critical
time of change and upheaval.
“It is fitting that we present
our findings for the first time
at CMU-Q, discussing the re-
sults with students and future
leaders.”
Among other findings, the
report found that eight out of
10 respondents are optimis-
tic about their prospects in the
coming year, although 45 percent
of employed young people are
not doing the work they would
like to do.
“Understanding current trends
in technology is integral to our
students and faculty, who use
this type of information as they
develop new technologies for Qa-
tar and the region,” said Dr Ilker
Baybars, Dean, CMU-Q.
The Dean’s Lecture Series is
the principal forum for eminent
international guest speakers to
bring their knowledge and per-
spectives to CMU-Q.
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 4 Hot Topic
Qatar’s third National Sport
Day took place this month,
and the importance of sports
and recreation in the lives of
the Education City community,
whether staff, faculty
members, or students, has been
at the forefront of people’s
minds.
In preparation for National
Sport Day, which was held on 11
February, Qatar Foundation (QF)
organized a series of sporting and
recreation events for the whole QF
community to enjoy.
The activities were part of the
organization’s continued efforts
to develop society by encouraging
people to enjoy sport and follow a
healthy lifestyle.
Both young and old were
encouraged to take part in a
number of activities, including
running, football, basketball, tennis,
swimming, and cricket. There were
also organized activities for disabled
members of the community, as
well as bouncy castles and drawing
stations for children.
For students, sports and
recreation are particularly
important, and provide an
important part of their overall
experience in Education City.
Intercollegiate competition
helps to foster spirit and pride
within individual institutions and
recreational activities encourage
community building through open
participation.
All these strive to promote the
development of lifelong health and
fitness habits, whether students
are engaged in individual or team
activities that are competitive, or
recreational in nature.
There are always several choices
of sports and activities being offered
within Education City, at any one
time.
But QF Telegraph wanted to know:
do members of the QF community
think that there are enough different
types of sports, and activities on
‘ counts
‘ your opinion
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DOES QATAR
FOUNDATION
provide enough
SPORTING
activities?
Share your views by emailing us
at qft@qf.org.qa with a ‘YES’ or
‘NO’ as well as a sentence stating
your reason.
All submissions are confidential
unless you state that your name
can be used.
You can also register your vote
anonymously online on Maktabi.
Are there enough sports and
recreation activities at QF?
Are there sufficient gender specific options?
What other options should be introduced?
offer? And if not, which would they
like to see introduced?
Some students told us that they
would like to see an introduction
of more female-only sports, while
others called for sports which so
far haven’t been made available in
Education City.
Others felt that there was a good
choice of sports on offer, but would
like to see them better promoted
within campus.
Among staff and faculty members
that we canvassed, some felt that
while there was a wide number of
sports and activities on offer, there
could always be room for more.
While football was a popular
pastime for many, one worker, who
did not wish to be named, said he
thought that baseball should be
introduced.
“It’s good to have the opportunity
to play sports that are popular from
all over the world,” he said.
Another, a faculty member, who
also preferred not to be named,
said that she was happy with all
the activities and sports on offer,
but that a netball league could be
a welcome addition, as it was a
fast-moving game and very popular
with women in schools and colleges
overseas.
Other popular choices
mentioned were tennis, squash, and
particularly badminton. “Racquet
games are a great way to stay fit
and healthy, as well as being very
sociable,” said another interviewee,
a faculty member at Virginia
Commonwealth University in Qatar
(VCUQatar).
“I think there are enough sports in
Education City, but some of us can’t
participate in them. If there were more
girls-only sports that would be great”
Another said: “I think it would be
good if the various inter-collegiate
leagues could last longer, because
at the moment they don’t last very
long.
“For instance, the Education City
College Football League took place
over just a couple of months, in
October and November.”
Among the students we asked,
Asala Al Jalabi, who is studying at
Georgetown University in Qatar,
said she would like to see more
female-only sports.
She said: “I think there are
enough sports in Education City,
but some of us can’t participate in
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Have your say
Nasser Ahmad
Al Jaber,
student,
Academic
Bridge Program
“Although there
are many sports,
more should be supported. ABP
only has a football team that can
participate in leagues but we
have many guys that are good at
basketball and volleyball players
who don’t get to compete.”
Dina Bulbul,
student,
Northwestern
University in
Qatar
“There are so
many sports here in Education
City but I feel there is a focus on
certain ones like basketball and
football. Other sporting events
should be promoted in the same
way so they aren’t overlooked.”
Mohammed
Hassan Al
Malki, Safety
Officer
“There are
enough sports in
QF, there are basketball and
volleyball teams for all the
departments.
But, they should be better
promoted in the media. We don’t
hear much about the sports other
than the fact that they exist.”
Eman Al-Jailay,
student,
VCUQatar
“ There are a lot
of sports offered
here in Education
City, and I am happy with the
range offered. However, it would
be nice to have more squash
venues.”
them. If there were more girls-only
sports that would be great.”
Another student called for the
introduction of American football.
“We need more fun group sports,
like American football,” said
Kiara Hodge, who is studying at
VCUQatar.
Ahmad Al Jufairi, also studying
at VCUQatar, said sports should be
better promoted.
“There already is a large variety
of sports here in Qatar Foundation
but they should be better promoted
so that more people become aware
of them and take advantage of their
availability,” he said.
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visiting professor holds
guest lecture at CMu-Q
Business academic talks about Qatar’s world-class enterprises
RApID growth in data has helped
us to answer business questions in
a way that was difficult to imagine
even a decade ago, a distinguished
visiting professor told a well-
attended lecture at Carnegie Mellon
University in Qatar (CMU-Q).
Professor Kannan Srinivasan,
Rohet Tolani Distinguished
Professor of International Business
and HJ Heinz II Professor of
Management, Marketing and
Business Technologies, Tepper
School of Business, Carnegie Mellon
University in Pittsburgh, USA, gave
the lecture.
Professor Srinivasan began with
a brief summary of recent research,
focusing on two papers, both of
which were based on advanced
analytics. He went on to show how
properly analyzed data, including
Google key word search data,
enabled companies to have a vastly
improved forecasting power, crucial
to the growth of their businesses.
The first paper posed the
question: ‘How can a firm measure
the effectiveness of celebrity
endorsements?’ “Firms spend
ever escalating amounts of money
on celebrities around the world,”
Professor Srinivasan said. “For
a number of sports stars in golf,
soccer, tennis, and cricket, the
endorsement money earned
dwarfs their professional earnings.
Using data, the research estimates
the economic value of celebrity
endorsements.”
The second paper highlighted
forecasting methods for television
viewership ratings for prime-time
shows and sports events. He said:
“Increasingly, advertising for
these events are auctioned off and
firms need to estimate the level of
viewership to decide as to how much
to bid for these auctions.”
By way of example, he mentioned
the Super Bowl in the USA,
which, he said, “is the biggest
event in the US, with the most
expensive advertising, at the rate
of US$4million for a one-minute
commercial. But does it work?
A company needs to ask itself: If
five minutes of advertising means
spending about $20 million … is it
worth it?”
Speaking to QF Telegraph before
the lecture, Professor Srinivasan said
he was looking forward to sharing
his knowledge with Qatar-based
companies in the future.
During this, his first ever visit to
Qatar, he had met with “very senior
executives” in companies operating
qft105_eng_CMYK.indd 5
Professor Kannan Srinivasan speaking at a lecture held at CMU-Q
“Qatar has world-class businesses.
I walked away from each one of
the companies very impressed”
in the Gulf state.
“They are collecting a lot
of interesting data, so we held
introductory meetings that have been
extraordinarily forthcoming,” he said.
“During my next visit I may be
able to distill certain ideas that may
be of interest,” he said.
Professor Srinivasan added:
“Qatar has world-class businesses.
I walked away from each one of the
companies very impressed. These
are all world-class enterprises.
“None of them are small. By
definition they are collecting a lot of
data, they make massive investments.
Our expertise lies in analyzing very
large databases, and so I think it will
be a very good match.”
Professor Srinivasan said he had
chosen to talk about the topic of
celebrity endorsements because he
knew one of the areas Qatar was
focusing on is sports entertainment.
“There’s a lot of investment that’s
going on in terms of sports clubs, as
well as 2022 FIFA World Cup, which
I think will take the visibility of Qatar
to the next level.
“Qatar has phenomenal
advantages. One area where
they don’t have too much of
an advantage is the size of the
country, in terms of population.
Which brings me to what I call
the scalability – how fast you can
grow without having to add a lot of
people,” he added.
“Some of the best companies in the
world, for example Google, are far
more scalable than most. They can
grow their business without having to
add a lot of people. So Qatar should
get into areas that are very scalable,
businesswise.
“Scalable business models need
a high quality labor force, human
capital, not a large number of people.
So bringing that type of intellectual
capability into this field would be
enormously helpful.”
He added he had a “very high
regard” for the work being done by
Qatar Foundation, “particularly in
terms of how they have carefully
targeted what they are going to
do, and I think Education City is a
prime example of that.”
Will he return to Qatar?
“Definitely. After this visit, I’m
reallocating my time. If I have any
regret, it’s that for several years I
thought about coming here, but with
one thing or another, time is always
a constraint, I wish I had come
earlier.”
He added: “The thing that
impressed me was the warmth and
hospitality of the people. There are
so many accomplished people but
they are so humble. It’s a pleasure to
come here.”
Perspective
oPinion
MahMoud el aChi
The joy of capturing
light through a lens
WheN We look at the world around
us, we don’t necessarily see what’s
there. By this I mean that it is easy
to miss many of the fascinating
visual details that present
themselves on a daily basis. We may
walk the same route many times
over without noticing the patterns
of the paving stones below us, or
the craftsmanship etched into the
stones along the top of a building.
Photographs capture such details
and bring them to our attention,
putting the focus on a moment
in time. My day job at QF Radio
reflects my interest in social media
and the internet, but away from
work my passion is photography.
My love of photography has
drawn me to locations around
the world, but wherever I go, the
challenge is to find something
different. For instance, I have built
up an interest in night photography
– using long exposures to
photograph landscapes under the
stars during those hours when
most photographers pack up their
cameras and head home to look
through the files they’ve created
during the day.
Thanks to this interest, I was
recently fortunate enough to win
one of the main prizes in the Al
Thani Award for Photography, a
major internationally judged Qatar-
based competition that receives
thousands of entries from around
the world and that brings the people
behind the very best of these entries
to Doha each year.
My award, first prize for
Qatar-based photographers in the
main digital category, came for
a photograph entitled ‘Crossing
the Universe’. My winning image
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5
featured a figure shining a torch
up into the stars, right up into the
Milky Way above a rugged terrain.
The photograph was taken far from
the crowds in the cold dead of night
in the mountains of Tenerife, where
the light pollution was minimized.
For ‘Crossing the Universe’ I
traveled thousands of kilometers
from Doha, but I have also had
success in other international
competitions with photographs here
in the country of my birth.
I am pleased that an award as
globally respected as the Al Thani
Award is based here in Qatar as it
helps to focus the world’s attention
here, and to show the talent that’s
based in Doha. Too often, people
are dismissive of what’s available
to photograph in Qatar. My advice
is to look harder, and take the time
to stop and see what’s there to
be photographed. Even in places
such as SoukWaqif, there are an
infinite number of unique images
still waiting to be captured. Qatar
Photographic Society, which I
joined in 2008, offers the chance
to take part in workshops and
photography trips.
For me, whether in Tenerife or
Qatar, I will continue to head out
into the wilderness and look up to
the stars for inspiration.
COLuMNIsT
mahmoud el Achi
Multimedia Program Producer, Qf radio
2/18/14 4:41 PM
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E-Learning makes
online courses covering
topics in information
technology and business
accessible to all members.
The portal teaches in
a fun innovative way,
including features such
as virtual interactions and Children are shown how to play Al Teela
learning at your own pace.
There are 4000 courses
available online, to allow
flexibility to enable
learners to complete their HeRITAge Historical games and sports exhibited at Community and Recreation Center
training after working

Community services celebrates

hours or at home.

n How do I register?
E-Learning is open to all

Qatar’s sporting tradition

QF staff members. To join,
email learning@qf.org.qa
and request a registration
package. Once your signed
form is received, the
registration process will
begin. After registration
you will receive your login
details and additional
information. Certificates
are awarded upon
completion.
n What are the costs?
There are several course
packages to choose from
– each with different
costs. Course packages
and costs are listed on
the application form.
The cost is charged to
your department, not to
you personally; therefore,
your line manager’s
authorization will be
required.
Do you have questions you
want answered? Email us at:
qft@qf.org.qa and we will do
our best to help you
QATAR Foundation (QF) Community
Services is helping to preserve Qatari
heritage by displaying the traditional
games of Qatar.
As Qatar celebrated its current
standing in international sports
during National Sport Day, QF
Community Services looked back at
how sporting talents were nurtured
amongst its population in the past.
The Qatari Traditional Sports
Exhibition, which was held in the
AaQool Atrium, QF Community
and Recreation Center, from 9 to
11 February, aimed to make the new
generation aware of the historical
games and sports played by their
forefathers.
Ibrahim Al Obaidli, Director,
Community Affairs, QF, said: “It is
important for people to know our
old traditional sports. We are trying
to preserve the heritage of Qatar.”
He said the older generations were
innovative in the games they played
and created equipment from recy-
cled materials, such as rope, old bi-
cycle wheels, and sacks.
They used their natural environ-
ment, such as sand and stones, to
play with and carved objects out of
wood.
Al Obaidli said: “Our children
don’t know about this, so this is why
we are now bringing it back to life
for them. They can play the games
their grandfathers were playing be-
fore them.
“I know these games and it is nice
to look back and be nostalgic, and
remember our heritage.”
Visitors were encouraged to play
the traditional games and compare
them to today’s sports and games.
The games included sack races, tug
of war, a game of marbles called Al
Teela, and many more.
Alkunat or The Hole is a game in
which players win points by throw-
ing and kicking stones into other
players’ holes in the sand. Players are
permitted to attempt to guard their
hole with a stone.
Alsabba is a mental game relying
on intelligence and thinking, which
involves two or more players strategi-
cally moving pieces around a board.
While the game can now be played
with boards, or by drawing on pa-
per, it was traditionally drawn in the
ground as a square, which was di-
vided into smaller squares, and the
players would choose three pieces of
gravel to line up on the shape.
Albalbool is played with a stick
with a string attached, which is used
to spin a piece of wood, about 8 cen-
timeters long with a nail in its head.
The string would be wrapped
around the nail, so that the player
could spin the piece of wood on the
string, creating a noise, and the win-
ner would be he who could spin the
balbool as long as possible.
Other items included catapults, bird
traps, and a walker, which was used to
“It is important for people to
know our old traditional sports.
We are trying to preserve the
heritage of Qatar”
help young children learn to walk.
The exhibition also featured a
video showing Qatar’s future vi-
sion for sports in the run up to the
2022 FIFA World Cup to show how
Qatar’s sporting achievements have
developed.
Rodha Al Saadi, Community Ser-
vices Supervisor, said: “The aim of
this exhibition is to show people how
our heritage in sports has evolved. It
is important to show young people
the old games so they can see how
sports were played and to keep these
traditions going.
“It is really nice for people to have
the opportunity to play these games.
They are games which require a lot
of thinking and are physical activi-
ties, which are good for the body.”

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7 MarCh 2013 2014
spreading
QF’s message
to the world
bassem al shaarani, acting director,
Communication directorate, talks
about communicating effectively
with a global audience
sINCe 1995, Qatar Foundation
(QF) has been unlocking human
potential by nurturing and growing
ambitious projects across a rich
tapestry of educational, scientific,
and community initiatives.
In recent years, the momentum
towards achieving Qatar National
Vision 2030 has strengthened
substantially. QF has become a key
engine for transforming Qatar into a
post-hydrocarbon economy, and it is
therefore vital that both its work and
its vision are communicated effectively
in order to safeguard and promote the
QF brand.
We in the Communication
Directorate do this strategically, but
of particular importance is that we
ensure all of our QF entities have the
communication tools and support
they need, so that we can all work
together in aligning the QF message,
and in increasing and enhancing the
reputation of QF worldwide.
The work that we do here at QF
is important: it’s helping to enhance
lives, not just in Qatar but globally, and
spreading the message about how we
do that – about how QF is dedicated
and committed to making that
Communication
Directorate
str
at
gi
ca
e
lly s
p reading
Inte
Nationwide
rna
lly
Qatar
qft105_eng_CMYK.indd 7
happen – is the very essence of what
we do here in the Communication
Directorate.
The skill of our job, I believe, is in
drawing together the many hundreds
of different strands which run through
QF, and weaving them together into
a single image – a tapestry - which
immediately and succinctly conveys
the right message, the right branding,
the right perception; so that in a single
moment the world can see what we
stand for and what we believe in.
Of course, it’s easy to convey such
a message when what you’re doing
is worth believing in. I joined QF in
May 2012, and during my time here
I have been struck by the passion
and dedication of everyone who
works at QF. Endorsing a product
is so much more pleasurable if you
believe in it wholeheartedly. I think I
can say without fear of contradiction
that everyone who works at QF is
proud of our work here, proud of
our achievements, and excited by our
vision of wanting to make the world a
better place.
So how do we do it? How do we get
our message and our vision, and news
of our successes and accomplishments
ag
ss
e
t hem
Wo
rld
wid
e
Global
across to a worldwide audience
effectively? The answer is by
explaining the work we do in our core
mission areas in a way that captures
the attention of the world.
Setting aspiration levels for best
practice and quality is key. QF is
a team, but the Communication
Directorate plays a vital role in
drawing everyone together, across all
directorates and centers, for the good
of the overall QF brand. We achieve
this by assisting in the creation of
communication strategies for every
part of QF, and we make sure all
QF entities work within the right
integrated framework of internal and
external communication to ensure
overall brand alignment and the best
impact for our communication efforts.
Over the coming months we will
be introducing and implementing a
number of new plans, both internally
and externally, to make sure that
communication initiatives are
integrated across all of QF – so that
we are all working together towards
a common goal. This is, I believe, an
exciting prospect.
Many people would like to join us.
I am often asked, ‘what qualifications
and accomplishments do I need
in order to come and join you and
help you to achieve your goals?’ In
answer, I would say that you should
be interested in the media and current
Director’s
From theNote
Top
“The work that we do here at
Qatar Foundation is important: it’s
helping to enhance lives, not just in
Qatar but globally”
trends and issues – and have the
ability to interact with different types
of people confidently and articulately.
Keeping up to date with the world
around you is vital when advising
colleagues or brainstorming campaign
ideas.
My own background is that I gained
a Bachelor of Science in Computer
Engineering and a minor in Business
Administration from the University of
Miami. I then worked for four years
as an auditor for Qatar Chemical
Company Ltd, prior to joining QF.
My experience with risk management,
planning, budgeting, staffing, and
project management has equipped me
for the challenges of my role.
Before my appointment as Deputy
Director and Acting Director in
November, I was the Project Accounts
Manager for the Communication
Directorate, which involved a wide
range of responsibilities – including
the QF–FC Barcelona partnership,
overseeing the partnership’s activation
and contractual obligations.
So I would say to those young
7
people who are now studying at
school or college, and are interested
in joining us one day: work hard, and
achieve good results at school and
university (I know everybody says
that, but it’s true). However, don’t
feel that you have to do a degree in
Communications. What is important is
that you have the ability to work under
pressure and to juggle many tasks at
the same time.
In recent years, QF has made
remarkable progress in becoming a
globally recognized brand. The focus
now must be on transforming that
recognition of the brand into actual
understanding of the incredible
innovative work that QF does both in
Qatar and internationally.
If you would like to come and help
us do it, then I look forward to one
day hearing from you. And to those of
you already helping us to realize our
dream, then I say to you all, a heartfelt
‘thank you’. As for me, I can’t think
of a more worthwhile organization to
be a part of, and I am proud to play
a part.
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 8 Student Spotlight Write to us: qft@qf.org.qa
Thursday 20 february 2014

“The purpose
of the talent
competition
is to build
a stronger
community
across the
primary
school”
Qatar Academy students
perform in Talent Quest

News in Brief
Qatar Academy Primary School students performing at Talent Quest

Tests help
To prepare
students
“The
competition
n Hamad bin Khalifa
University (HBKU) is to
hold a university testing
competition for students
provides
in Grades 8, 9 and 10 in leadership
Qatar.
The initiative aims to
opportunities,
encourage students to and raises
be more prepared for
university admissions
the school
testing and give them a spirit through
competitive edge in the
admissions process.
healthy
The first practice exam competition”
was held on 15 February,
and additional tests are SPIRIT Competition builds stronger school community
being held approximately

Qatar Academy students

every two weeks at the
HBKU Student Center.

perform in Talent Quest

Qatar Academy (QA) Primary
School held a Talent Quest on the
pitch at Virginia Commonwealth
University in Qatar (VCUQatar) on
the morning of 22 January. Children
from kindergarten through Grade
2 performed during the first part
of the program, while participants
in Grades 3-5 took the stage after
lunch.
“Qatar Academy
Primary School
Talent Quest
is a wonderful
opportunity to
celebrate talent in
our school”
“The purpose of the talent
competition is to build a stronger
community across the primary
school, provide leadership
opportunities, develop the learner
profile, and raise school spirit
through healthy competition,”
explained Ben Robinson, Teaching
and Learning Co-ordinator, QA
Primary School.
QA has implemented a house
points system as a positive
reinforcement initiative with the
students.
Divided into four houses, each
group is designated by a color and
an animal. The green house, for
example, is the gazelle. The blue
house is the hawk. The red house is
the Arabian horse, and the yellow
house is the oryx.
The students wore their team
colors to the event, and the pitch
was a sea of vibrant hues.
Students earn points for their
houses by displaying positive traits
such as thinking, communicating,
risk-taking, caring, and being
open-minded. “Students have
opportunities inside and outside the
classroom to develop the learner
profile traits and display them in use
by taking positive action around the
school,” said Robinson.
“The Qatar Academy Primary
School Talent Quest is a wonderful
opportunity to celebrate talent
in our school by bringing the
community together on a day where
creativity and courageousness will
be on display.”

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Nu-Q holds Career
and Internship Fair
OPPORTunITy Students engage with companies on potential careers
Students speak to industry professionals at the NU-Q ‘Career and Internship Fair’
By Dana Abu Nahl, a junior at
Northwestern University in Qatar
NORThWesTeRN University in Qatar
(NU-Q) students are in high demand
throughout the media industry in Qa-
tar. At the university branch campus’s
annual ‘Career and Internship Fair’
on 5 February, students were given
the opportunity to meet several local
and international companies that are
seeking to recruit fresh graduates and
interns.The companies were in attend-
ance to network, provide information
about their businesses, job opportuni-
ties, and internships, as well as make
contacts for future collaboration.
The companies presented a wide
variety of career opportunities in
different areas of the media. The
organizations presented job roles in
public relations, marketing, advertis-
ing, print media, online media, tel-
evision, production, and education.
Defining heritage in rapidly growing Qatar
By Dana Abu Nahl, a junior at
Northwestern University in Qatar
hIsTORY UCL Qatar students have
examined the cultural significance
of roundabouts in Qatar.
The project, ‘An Overlooked
Heritage’, was run by Dr Trinidad
Rico, Lecturer in Heritage Studies,
UCL Qatar, as a part of the
Interdisciplinary study of Cultural
Heritage program at the university.
The project’s aim was to establish
if roundabouts in Qatar held any
significance to the country’s heritage.
qft105_eng_CMYK.indd 9
Some of the organizations in at-
tendance included Qatar TV, Al
Jazeera Media Network, Voodoo
Partners, and Brown Lloyd James
Worldwide. Several NU-Q alumni
were also there as representatives of
the companies, and illustrated how
the career fairs could lead to genuine
job opportunities.
Students learned more about the
different career paths and which
career they would like to follow and
were given the chance to ask ques-
tions, gather contacts, and submit
their resumés to positions in which
they were interested.
NU-Q student Aisha Abduljawad
said: “This career fair is very helpful,
making us aware of opportunities that
we would not have known about oth-
erwise. I also found out that there are
more media organizations in Qatar
than I had previously thought.”
Najwa Al Thani, another NU-Q
Alanoud Al Attiya, who worked on
the roundabout project, is studying
at UCL Qatar for a Master’s degree
in Museum and Gallery Practice,
lead by Dr Karen Excell, and also
works as Head of Special Projects and
Programming, Mathaf: Arab Museum
of Modern Art. Al Attiya was personally
responsible for the Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) satellite
and aerial imagery, which she used
to produce and direct the mini movie
‘Roundabouts in Qatar’.
Groups involved in this project
had to choose specific roundabouts
student, said: “The career fair al-
lowed us to talk to representatives
from different organizations to get
a better idea of what it would be like
to work in these places and helped
us make contacts for internships and
jobs when we graduate.”
Aisha Al Mansoor, also an NU-Q
student, said: “The fair had a great
variety of places to explore and was
a success in meeting the needs of stu-
dents from both the communications
and journalism majors.”
Students at the event were pleased
to be able to learn from and have dis-
cussions with people who have the
jobs that they would like to pursue
in the future, providing them with
a realistic view and greater under-
standing about working in the me-
dia industry in Qatar. The students
were also able to display their skills
and knowledge to possible future
employers.
for their case studies. Al Attiya and
her group, consisting of Katarina
Tarazi, Fatma Abdulaziz, Samantha
Hearfield, and John McNally, chose
the Al Maha (commonly known as
Oryx) roundabout, and used GIS, oral
history, and questionnaires to study
the roundabout’s heritage value.
Al Attiya said: “Raising awareness
is perhaps a byproduct of the video I
created, it seemed to have prompted
a reaction for a larger conversation
which is being had in Qatar: preserving
and documenting heritage in the face
of rapid development.”
Students
CaMPus life
nelly al fayed
Sharing laughter
in Education City
eDuCATION City students have
become more open to partici-
pating and sharing their views
through the use of humor. Sev-
eral students have even per-
formed stand up comedy where
they discuss issues related to the
youth of Qatar. Comedy brings
together all members of Educa-
tion City.
Student life can be hectic, so
I believe that students like Saad
Khan, and Mohammed Fahad
Kamal, who perform these
comedy shows, view comedy
as more of an outlet rather than
a simple hobby.
While performing, they are
able to express their views and
opinions about life in a safe
environment and in a fun,
entertaining way. I also think
they all have talents that such
shows positively promote.
Qatar has recently provided
its youth with more opportuni-
ties to participate in and develop
these talents, encouraging peo-
ple to express themselves in a
refreshing and humorous style.
Recently, students were
given the chance to preform
in a stand up comedy show,
‘Fitless’, at Hamad bin Khalifa
University’s Student Center,
which was organized by Stand
Up Comedy Qatar (SUCQ).
SUCQ is a coalition of stand up
comedians living in Qatar that
promotes comedy by support-
ing and developing up-and-
coming comics.
The show’s slogan was, ‘Come
with your running shoes on, be-
cause you’re going to get a work-
out of laughter’ and the theme
was sports to celebrate Qatar
National Sport Day. I found that
using popular student-organized
comedy shows to bring students’
and faculty’s attention to Qatar
National Sport Day very clever
and original. The show was a
great hit and involved hilarious
commentary from student co-
medians.
In my opinion, the most in-
Nelly Al Fayed is a junior at Northwestern University in Qatar
9
teresting part about these stu-
dent-organized shows is seeing
those students rehearse their
skits with extreme concentra-
tion and dedication. Some stu-
dents would even run around
campus asking others what
they think of certain parts of
their comedy show, and wheth-
er they believe the important
underlying message actually
comes through clearly.
“Audiences
from around
the world are
also able to
watch these
students’
shows”
I believe the shows also
help students develop their
public speaking skills because
the audience consists of other
students and faculty that the
comedian is familiar with, and
this helps students break out
of their shells and present their
talent with confidence.
This seems to be especially
beneficial for new students,
who use these shows to intro-
duce themselves to the com-
munity as new students with a
great sense of humor.
Being an Education City
student, I am very proud to see
several of my fellow students
practice and utilize their talents
as comedians. While people
from all over Qatar enjoy their
performances live, audiences
from around the world are also
able to watch these students’
shows on the many YouTube
channels dedicated to these
students’ comedy.
I hope they continue to cre-
ate these wonderful shows and
bring laughter to Qatar through
their funny skits.
2/18/14 4:42 PM
 10 Focus
“The QBG
sheds light
on the
principles,
ethics, and
values of
Islam”
QBG hosts talks on
Islamic perspective
puBlicatioNs
reView
Mona
Hatoum:
Turbulence
n Mona Hatoum:
Turbulence, is an exhibition
guide, written in both English
and Arabic by Sam Bardouil
and Till Fellrath.
The guide provides
information on the exhibition,
hosted by Mathaf: Arab
Museum of Modern Art,
a collaboration between
Qatar Museums Authority
and Qatar Foundation, and
explains the inspiration
behind the turbulence theme.
Turbulence is used as a
metaphor to illustrate the
artist’s work. Hatoum is one
of the few living artists who
contributed to the globalized
art scene of this exhibition.
All the art work displayed
is listed with detailed
descriptions, images of the
art pieces, and the stories
behind each piece. The
exhibition guide helps
bring the whole experience
of visiting Mathaf
together, making it a more
enlightening and inspiring
experience.
qft105_eng_CMYK.indd 10
Mohammed Othman
head of digital design, digital Print house, Qatar foundation
Publishing Center, talks about ensuring that quality is maintained
and looking after the clients’ best interests
What does your role as Head of
Digital Design entail?
There are three aspects to my
role. One side is client service
and account management, where
I receive inquiries for design and
print, meet clients to discuss job
details and specifications, draw up
financial proposals, and follow up
with the production team from early
stages of layout to different levels
of amendmenbts and approvals,
and from pre-press to proofing and
throughout to final delivery.
The second is creative and design
work, where I assist the design team
in brainstorming, conceptualizing,
art direction, and the final
realization of presentations in a
timely manner.In addition, I provide
technical consultation whenever
needed, and conduct quality control
to ensure that all work is completed
in line with industry standards,
having good aesthetic values, and
meeting clients’ objectives.
The last aspect, research and
development, enables us to add to
the overall quality of our services by
learning improved techniques. This
means that I am able to investigate
improving our applied systems
by exploring new acquisitions,
equipment, and advanced training.
QBG hosts talks on Islamic perspective
second international forum on Qur’anic botanic garden
By Nelly Al Fayed, a junior at
Northwestern University in Qatar
QATAR Foundation (QF) will host
its second International Forum of
Qur’anic Botanic Garden, from 22
to 24 April at the Hamad bin Khalifa
University Student Center.
Qur’anic Botanic Garden (QGB),
a member of QF and a botanical
garden with an international Is-
lamic and cultural dimension, will
host the forum, entitled ‘Islamic
Perspectives in Ecosystem Man-
agement,’ in collaboration with the
Commission on Ecosystem Man-
agement, International Union for
Conservation of Nature, and with
the support of Qatar Petroleum.
The QBG sheds light on the
principles, ethics, and values of Is-
lam, which urges the preservation
of plants and the environment, as
What are the most challenging
aspects of your job?
The most challenging aspect is
dealing with unprofessionally
designed documents in a
production environment that
requires high level of compliance
with industry standards. Typically,
MS Word and PowerPoint files
are not the best candidates for
well as highlights the role of cultur-
al traditions and customs in main-
taining ecosystems.
The forum will involve distin-
pre-press and mass production
workflow.
Second on the list is addressing
all simultaneous orders within a
fairly reasonable turnaround time,
which could yield a great deal of
pressure, especially in keeping up
with parallel demands, in addition
to daily operations and ongoing
projects.
Environmental
Review
guished scientists in the manage-
ment of ecosystems, as well as
scientists specializing in the man-
agement of the botanical gardens,
Write to us: qft@qf.org.qa
Thursday 20 february 2014
What changes have you seen at
QF since you began working here?
QF is a living place that is never
the same from one day to another.
There are many things that have
changed in Education City since I
first joined, but the most prominent
are the new headquarters building
and Sidra Medical and Research
Center.
If you could visit any country in
the world, which would it be and
why?
I would love to visit Japan. The
country has a rich legacy, fabulous
architectural style, magical
landscapes, creative minds, and
above all, a delicate taste in arts.
What famous person would you
most like to meet?
I would love to meet Dr Adnan
Ibrahim an Arab reformer who
lives in Austria. Dr Ibrahim is truly
a great mind with encyclopedic
knowledge in topics ranging from
humanities, philosophy, theology,
Islamic studies, physics, and
medicine.
in order to exchange
ideas about what activi-
ties can be achieved to
serve the objectives
of the park on both
Qatari and interna-
tional levels.
In this international
forum, QBG aims to iden-
tify new initiatives that will en-
hance its conservation and educa-
tion programs related to vegetable
gardening and sustainable man-
agement.
The forum will also focus on
promoting and unifying the collab-
orative efforts of local and regional
bodies involved in ecosystem man-
agement, as well as ways of future
co-operation between QBG and
the Commission on Ecosystem
Management in the maintenance
of plants and the environment.
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Families have fun at ROTA event

Months of planning ensures Wheels ‘n’ Heels is a runaway success with all age groups
Families from across Qatar enjoyed a
fantastic day of free entertainment at
the seventh ‘Wheels ‘n’ Heels Family
Fun Day’, which delivered eight hours
of fun-packed activities at the Museum
of Islamic Art (MIA) Park.
The event, organized by Qatar’s
leading education and humanitarian
non-governmental organization Reach
Out To Asia (ROTA), burst into life at
2pm on Friday 7 February, supported
by Flagship Sponsor Maersk Oil and
strategic partner Qatar Cycling Fed-
eration. Coaches took children through aerobic exercise
Children loved the Kids Zone with moves to show them how keeping fit can be fun
its interactive arts space; skills-based
competitions, bouncy castle, stilt-walk- The crowds were
ers, sports and fitness activities, and entertained by a host
much more, while the youngsters en- of acts, including
these stilt-walkers
joyed a thrilling Wheels ‘n’ Heels Fun
Day with their favorite celebrities.
“It’s a real thrill for ROTA
to once again host Qatar’s
largest annual community
event of the year,” said
Essa Al Mannai, Execu-
tive Director, ROTA.  “It
was great to see adults and
children of all nationalities
enjoying Wheels ‘n’ Heels
and discovering how exercise Visitors to Wheels ‘n’ Heels enjoy There were many activities
and living a healthy lifestyle can stunning music performaance for children of all ages
be such great fun.
“ROTA is proud of bringing to-
gether thousands of people who came
along to enjoy all the entertainment
and every Wheels ‘n’ Heels to ensure
total enjoyment and safety for all con-
to wear, which had their names and
phone numbers written on them, so “It’s a real thrill for ROTA to once
and help with providing quality edu-
cation to 48 million children in need
cerned, ran into hundreds. “We have a
minimum of 200 volunteers involved,”
that if for any reason they got lost,
they could be easily found again and
again host Qatar’s largest annual
across Asia.”
Organizing such a large event re-
he said. “And then there are all the or-
ganizing partners and the thousands of
reunited with their parents.  
An SMS donation campaign was
community event”
quires detailed planning, which takes people who attend. It’s a huge event!” also launched, and those who wish to Mohamed Arakji. generous decision to offer free bicycles
place over many months. Al Mannai He continued: “In a few months contribute towards ROTA’s  charita- Mai Abu Harb, Grade 12 student for hire, and handing a check donation
spoke to QF Telegraph about the huge we will start getting feedback from ble cause can send SMS “WnH” to and ROTA volunteer, said: “This is of QR150.000 on stage to support
amount of planning necessary to stage the event. Armed with the feedback, 92678. A donation amount of QR10 my first year of volunteering, although ROTA’s future projects.
such an event, and about what goes on we will have brainstorming sessions, will be deducted from the donor’s mo- not my first year attending this event. I Female staff from the ASPIRE
behind the scenes. including suggesting new names for bile balance. wanted to volunteer, because it’s a fan- Academy Multi-sport Skill Develop-
“We start a minimum of nine celebrities to be invited to the next Music fans this year flocked to the tastic event, lovely for all age groups ment Program (MSDP) offered visi-
months in advance,” he said. “So after event. Then, once the events manage- Wheels ‘n’ Heels stage to enjoy perfor- to enjoy. It’s a great day out for all the tors the chance to learn to cycle, using
this event, we will take a break for two ment company is recruited, we go on mances by UAE singer Shama Ham- family, and I am very pleased to be bicycles loaned from the Qatar Cycling
or three months, and then the plan- to make all the final arrangements.” dan, the first Emirati woman to make involved with such a worthwhile event, Federation and MIA, with MSDP, for
ning will begin.” This year,  ROTA organizers  en- it to the finals of the hit reality show organized by a charity such as ROTA.” rides along the Corniche.
The logistics involved, he said, were sured better access for visitors, with Arabs Got Talent. Monya Al Muhannadi, Grade 11 Those seeking a change of pace
enormous, as the number of peo- better parking facilities. They also The audience enjoyed a spectacular student and ROTA volunteer said: “I headed for the Yogasha, a center for
ple involved in putting together each provided security strips for children stage program with a stunning perfor- volunteered to help out at this event counseling and yoga to have yoga ses-
mance by Jordanian music sensation, because I think it’s a pleasure to help sions and tips on how to use yoga for
This was
Wheels ‘n’ Heels Family Funthe
Day Facts Diana Karazon, winner of the first ROTA to give back to the community, a better life.
ever Super Star television series, while by organizing such fun activities. It’s Healthy meals were served up at the
young participants enjoyed meeting really a pleasure to help in any way that Wheels ‘n’ Heels Food Zone, while

9
The event takes I can.
popular Baraem Children’s Channel many  looking to live a healthier life-
months of presenters Ahmed Al Mulla and Jihan “Today I am helping with the reg- style checked out the Slim N Lite
Arsanious, masters of ceremony of the istrations, and attending to the VIPs, booth. Three qualified dietitians from
preparation event. Al Jazeera presenter Khadija which has been great fun.” Slim N Lite provided visitors with a
to ensure its bin Kena’s presence at the event Hundreds of visitors grasped the thorough nutritional assessment ses-

200
success added more color to the list of celebri- opportunity to tackle the ‘Wheels ‘n’ sion and offered important tips and
ties. Sports fans also got to meet their Heels Circuit’, the longest since the advice for a healthier lifestyle. ‘Action
This was the sporting heroes and have their photos event started in 2006, by jogging, on Diabetes’ village representatives

7th
taken, along with receiving autographs skateboarding, walking, and cycling also provided free health advice and
signed by sports icons, Mahmoud and round the MIA Park to raise funds for checks, while Qatar National Cancer
annual volunteers come together Abdullah Bo Shri from Kuwait, Qa- ROTA’s local and international edu- Society and Hamad Medical Corpo-
event tari rally racer Nada Zeidan, and teen- cation projects.  Special thanks were ration were also among those repre-
to help organize the event age Qatari swimming sensation Nada paid by the organizers to Ooredoo for sented.

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 12 Community
Nehal Maher
er,
Marketing Manag
University at Qatar,
Texas A&M
ication Network Re
Internal Commun
What does your role entail?
I am responsible for
communicating and marketing
Texas A&M University
at Qatar (TAMUQ),
contributing to its vision of
being the premier provider of
engineering education in the
region, a valuable contributor
to knowledge internationally,
and a valued resource to Qatar.
That involves internal and
external marketing, starting
within the university itself;
liaising with our main campus
in College Station, partners
and stakeholders; launching
campaigns, and driving myriad
channels of communications
such as our recently launched
monthly digital magazine, and
digital and social media and
publications, including print
publications and the annual
research report.
We are also involved in
the outreach to our former
students and demonstrating
how they evolve into role
models for the country. I
deal with the media and
am a contact for crisis
communications, which
includes reacting to any
unexpected circumstances
which may arise.
Which part of the role gives
you most satisfaction?
The most interesting part of
my job is handling the media,
monitoring the media, and
media relations.
I deal with the day-to-day
media interactions, receiving
and handling requests,
facilitating their requirements,
and inviting them to our
conferences and events.
I have strong people and
social skills, and I enjoy talking
to people. It’s not always about
DID YOu KNOW?
The Internal Communication Network is a Qatar Foundation-wide
initiative that brings together representatives from QF’s
various members in order to ensure a strong flow of communica-
tion across all directorates, centers, and branch campuses.
qft105_eng_CMYK.indd 12
business Card
presentative
sitting behind your PC and
writing and sending press
releases.You need one-on-one
conversations and meetings
to maintain the human face,
especially in marketing.
What does being an Internal
Communication Network
representative involve?
We hold regular meetings to be
briefed on Qatar Foundation
(QF) communication
guidelines and new initiatives.
New ways to improve
procedures and processes, and
provide us with assistance and
help as needed, are constantly
being explored.
The aim is to achieve
maximum exposure for QF.
It gives you a different
perspective to know what
the university next door
and the other organizations
of QF are doing. It feels
like we’re a big family, and
we’re removing all the gaps
between us and feeding each
other with information and
best practice.
What does working for QF
mean to you?
This is my sixth year in Qatar,
and one year since I started
working for TAMUQ. It was
a dream come true to work
for QF.
I was hypnotized by QF’s
‘Unlocking Human Potential’
tagline, as I believe in
unlimited potential.
Through education and
research, QF really leads the
human, social, environmental
and economic development
of Qatar in line with Qatar
National Vision 2030. I have
seen the country developing
and progressing and I wanted
to be part of its noble vision.
hBKu holds sixth
annual Family Day
students encouraged to explore university opportunities
Students and parents engage with university representatives to explore their study options
hAMAD bin Khalifa University
(HBKU), a member of Qatar Foun-
dation (QF), organized its sixth an-
nual Family Day event for students
of Education City and their families
on 30 January.
The yearly celebration, co-ordi-
nated by the HBKU Student Affairs
team, in collaboration with HBKU’s
partner universities, is designed to
engage and encourage students to
explore the variety of opportuni-
ties available in Education City to
achieve the best university experi-
ence.
HBKU Family Day, which took
place at the HBKU Student Center,
included participation from HBKU’s
partner universities: Virginia Com-
monwealth University in Qatar, Weill
Cornell Medical College in Qatar,
Texas A&M University at Qatar,
Ana Rodriguez,
graduate research student, TAmuQ
“I think events like this are amazing,
because students can get to meet new
friends, and parents are able to see the
environment where we are spending
all our time. I also love
the atmosphere of
the campuses here.
There’s a real
sense of sharing
cultures.”
“This is an opportunity for students
to introduce to their families their
community within education City”
Carnegie Mellon University in Qa-
tar, Georgetown University School in
Qatar, and Northwestern University
in Qatar.
Qatar Foundation’s Academic
Bridge Program was also represented.
The universities allowed parents and
students to interact and speak about
learning both inside and outside the
classroom.
“Family Day is not only a great
way for families to learn about their
student’s day to day lives here in
Education City,” said Melissa Win-
ter, Assistant Director, Campus Life,
Khalid Al marri,
Student, WCmC-Q
“This event is great because it shows
that life on campus is not all about
studying. There are plenty of activities
to do as well. I, for instance, am
president of the Qatari
Club.”
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HBKU, “but it is also an opportunity
for students to further introduce to
their families their community within
Education City.
HBKU strives to deepen the stu-
dent learning experience and de-
velop a dynamic campus commu-
nity across traditional institutional
boundaries, with its Student Center
acting as an academic, social, and
recreational hub for all university
students.
At this year’s Family Day event,
HBKU and its partner universities
organized a welcome booth at the
Student Center to welcome families
to the celebration, as well as a student
affairs booth showing what was avail-
able to students in Education City.
There were also raffle prizes and
the opportunity to partake in the
HBKU Student Center’s bowling al-
ley and arcade for younger visitors.
Commenting on the event,
Mohammed Fakhro, Campus Life
Officer, HBKU, said: “HBKU Fam-
ily Day is one of multiple efforts by
HBKU and its partner universities to
engage with the families of the Edu-
cation City student body. 
“What makes this day unique is
that it showcases the learning that
takes place when students are en-
gaged as active participants in their
college experience. 
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“Everyone
came
dedicated
to the
team,
ready to
work hard”
Team spirit leads
GU-Q women’s basketball
team to victory

sports in BrIEf

Al Shaqab
takes gold at
international
Arabian
horse festival
n Al Shaqab has

s continued to demonstrate
excellence in the season’s
first competition with
impressive results at Team spirit leads GU-Q women’s basketball team to victory
” the Prince Sultan Bin
Abdulaziz International
Arabian Horse Festival The Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU) emerged victorious over Weill Cornell Medical the Hoyas against VCUQatar in the semifinals,
on 3 February, held at Al Basketball Tournament attracted crowds College in Qatar’s (WCMC-Q’s) Big Red Bears ending with 39-13.
Khalediah farm. of people as teams from universities across women’s team, winning the championship with a Jacqui Snell, Women’s Basketball Coach, Hoyas,
The first gold went to Education City competed for the women’s final score of 35-20. Throughout the game GU-Q and Student Development Officer, GU-Q, said:
filly Alfarida Al Shaqab, in championship. kept a significant point lead with WCMC-Q until the “Everyone came dedicated to the team, ready
the One-Year-Old Fillies Playing in the HBKU Student Center, Georgetown end of the first half with just a 3-point spread. to work hard, and from the first practice really
category. In the One-Year- University in Qatar’s (GU-Q’s) team, the Hoyas, The first game of the tournament was won by connected as a cohesive group.”
Old Colt category, a second
gold went to colt Fayyad Al
Shaqab.
Filly Leen Al Shaqab

Privilege program
won the bronze medal in
the One-Year-Old Fillies
category.
QF members are entitled to discounts and special rates at a variety of outlets and amenities upon showing their QF ID.

Ongoing offers Six Senses Spa (Special price list on QF Portal) Karisma 10% Piano Beauty Lounge 20%
Titanium 20-30% Jaula Spa & Club Bench 10%
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Tivoli Furniture 30% (25% for all spa and hair services) Al Muftah Center 10-35%
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 14 Time Off
“Awareness
is important
in order to
work towards
something
more positive
and brings us
one step closer
towards real
change”
Qf holds family
health care event
Qur’aNic BotaNic
GarDeN
Botanical terms
arabic name: Al-Habb
english name: Grains
Term definition
Al-Habb is used generically
for grain inside the spike
or the sheath. the term is
used particularly to denote
crops belonging to the grass
family, like wheat, barley,
corn, rice, and oats, which
are grown for their grains, a
main nutrition source.
the individual grains are
small, with one seed, whose
coat merges with the fruit
wall. the grain is known
to botanists as caryopsis.
carbohydrates, especially
starch, form most of the
grain. each grain contains
a minute embryo, which
develops into a seedling.
The botanical term in the
holy qur’an and hadith
the word Habb and its
derivatives are mentioned
12 times in the Holy Qur’an.
allah, the most sublime,
says: “Verily, it is allah who
causes the seed-grain and
the date stone to split and
sprout. he brings forth the
living from the dead, and
it is he who brings forth
the dead from the living.
such is allah: then how are
we deluded away from the
truth?”
Al-Anaam, chapter 6, verse 95
Ahmed El Gharib
assistant researcher
To find out more about
the Qur’anic Botanic Garden,
email: qg@qf.org.qa
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Thursday 20 february 2014
QF holds family healthcare event
fitness and Wellness evaluation day held at education City Clubhouse
The Primary Health Care
Corporation (PHCC),
Tried &
Qatar
(QF’s)
Foundation’s
Tested
Health, Safety, Security
& Environment Directo-
rate (HSSE), and Recrea-
tion Services, collaborated on
the Fitness and Wellness Evalua-
tion Day held at the Education City
Clubhouse. The event was open to
the entire family, therefore, attracting
a broad range of people of different
ages who were interested in learning
more about their health.
The event succeeded in raising
awareness about the importance of
fitness as well as answering health
concerns from the QF community.
Doctors were available for any in-
quiries and to offer advice on peo-
ple’s health. The event promoted un- Staff set up displays and equipment for attendees to undergo health check-ups
derstanding the importance of health
and provided attendees with various
health check-ups. understanding of what to look for on “Awareness is important in order come more aware of their health. It is
People were given the opportu- nutrition labels. to work towards something more important for people to be conscious
nity to obtain numerous health tests Dr Magdi Hassane, General Practi- positive and brings us one step closer of such things, especially here, where
including bodyfat analysis, balance tioner, PHCC, said: “I am happy and towards real change.” awareness is needed.”
and posture analysis, blood pressure, proud to be a part of this event be- Nurjul Oruc, a parent who Naseem Bano, who also attended
sugar levels, and functional move- cause I am convinced that even if we attended the event with her two the event, said: “Events like these
ment tests. encourage one person to take more young children, said: “This event are very good for awareness among
In addition, they were offered care of him/herself or help that person was very nice as it raises awareness the common masses. It is important
health information on skin and become more aware of health issues, on health and fitness and is open to to instill good habits into people to
hair care, calculating individu- that would be a tremendous achieve- the whole family. It is great seeing become a healthier population as a
al’s healthy weight, and a greater ment. them encourage my children to be- whole.”
Protect and replenish to prevent dry skin
Taking proper care of your body’s first line of defense
YOuR skin is your body’s first line of de-
fense against the elements. When sun,
wind, and cold leave skin dry and itchy,
the best thing to do is replenish it.
For many, dry skin is not a sign of a
skin condition or disease, but is simply
caused by harsh soaps, itchy clothing,
misusing moisturizer, and long, hot
showers. However, medications you
take, and even medical conditions such
as diabetes, psoriasis, hypothyroidism,
and malnutrition, can also cause severe
dry skin. day, preferably once a day. pensive moisturizer – look for those shower as this is when the hair is at its
Dry skin is quite common. Here are Use a gentle cleanser and mild fra- containing effective ingredients such softest. Always shave in the direction
a few tips that help alleviate skin dry- grance-free soaps. Avoid anti-bacteria as urea, lactic acid, glycerin, and pet- that the hair grows.
ness: or perfumed soaps. rolatum. The hands are very exposed and
Do not use hot water for bathing – Immediately after a bath or shower, It’s better to cleanse your face at sensitive to dryness. Apply hand
warm water is best. pat your skin, and apply a moisturizer. night. cream after they are washed.
Limit your time in the bathtub or Moisturize the skin as many times It is recommended that you shave Avoid exposure to dry heat and
shower to no more than 10 minutes a as needed. Don’t look for the most ex- immediately after or during a bath or harsh winds.
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Interviews shed light on
QF programs and activities
from Qatar fouNDatioN
Daily, 3pm, on 93.7FM and 91.7FM
FROM QATAR FOUNDATION is a series
of interviews with various members
of the Qatar Foundation (QF) com-
munity, with both Arabic and English
versions.
Hossam Khalafalla, Arabic fre-
quency Program Producer and Pre-
senter, says that his day is never dull,
speaking with educators, scientists,
entrepreneurs, and students.
Jooza Rashid Al Marri, Head of
Reference Library Services, Qatar
National Library, recently chatted
with Khalafalla for the show. Al-Marri
said: “Our department is responsible
for selecting the library’s collections,
and also for organizing several train-
ing programs and courses. Currently,
we answer questions through email
via the library’s website: www.qnl.qa.”
Noha Saleh, Director of Student
Recruitment, Weill Cornell Medical
College in Qatar, told the audience
about her work with high school stu-
dents. “The student recruitment of-
QaTar PhilharMoniC orChesTra
Vienna Boys’ Choir sings with QPO
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra with, inset left, MAias Alyamani and, right, Han-Na Chang, QPO’s Music Director
qft105_eng_CMYK.indd 15
fice provides programs for students
at the high school level to introduce
them to the medical field, and to pre-
pare them for admissions require-
ments. We encourage students to
apply to summer programs, through
which students find their passion and
potential.”
AmAR Benaissa, Director of Opera-
tions, INJAZ Qatar, explains how the
organization collaborates with QF
universities. “INJAZ Qatar is a non-
profit, private organization, and our
main goal is to inspire and prepare the
Qatari youth to succeed.
“INJAZ Qatar provides 13 pro-
grams, preparing students for the job
market, and educating on financial
literacy and entrepreneurship.”
QF Radio is broadcast in Arabic on
93.7FM and in English on 91.7FM,
or listen online at www.qfradio.com
A live performance by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra
What’s On
spiritual hour Daily
Start your day with spiritual reflection
Rise sunday to Thursday
Breakfast show with the latest news
Innovations Tuesday
Science, technology, and the environment
From Qatar Foundation Daily
Highlights from the greater QF community
Factoids
Short reports on diverse topics Daily
Follow QF Radio on QF Radio is available in
facebook and twitter Arabic on 93.7FM or online
QF Radio’s programs can be downloaded via iTunes.
The station can be found under Radio > International > QF Radio.
via www.qfradio.com
QATAR Philharmonic Orchestra
(QPO) will perform two sympho-
nies alongside several prominent
violinists and music directors.
The performances will take
place in the Museum of Islamic
Art and Katara Cultural Village’s
Opera House.
CHAMBER MUSIC:
MUSIC FOR STRING TRIO
MUSEUM OF ISLAMIC ART
6 March at 6.00pm
Several prominent musicians
will perform in the concert
alongside the resident QPO en-
semble, including violinist Júlia
Kórodi.
Kórodi was a prizewinner of
the Hungarian National Cham-
ber Music Competition in 2003
and 2006 in the string trio and
string quartet categories.
The String Trios, was com-
posed by celebrated maestro
Ludwig van Beethoven in 1799
with a dedication to his pa-
tron Count Johann Georg von
Browne and is considered to
mark a significant milestone in
his development as a composer.
15
06.00
07.00
18.00
15.00
Throughout the day
UPCOMING
CONCERTS
The performance will also fea-
ture violist Edita Fabek and cel-
list Harald Georgi, and will be
presented as part of QPO’s free
chamber music concerts.
AROUND THE WORLD
WITH THE VIENNA BOYS’
CHOIR
Opera House,
Katara Cultural Village
1-2 March, 7.30pm
QPO will welcome The Vienna
Boys’ Choir and accompany
them for two nights of music
under the baton of Han-Na
Chang, Music Director, QPO.
The orchestra will be
joined by Siwar, (Al Jazeera
Children’s Channel’s choir), and
the internationally acclaimed
Vienna Boys› Choir and will
perform traditional musical
compilations from around the
world, including from the Arab
region.
For further schedule information,
including how to book tickets,
visit www.qatarphilharmoni-
corchestra.org
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events additional information.

Excellence
in Diabetes
Conference
28 February to 2 March
The second Excellence in
Diabetes Conference will take
place in Doha, Qatar, in
collaboration with Qatar
Foundation, Qatar Diabetes
Association, and Gulf Group for
the Study of Diabetes.
The theme for Excellence in
Diabetes 2014 is ‘Diabesity:
Confronting the epidemic of
diabetes and obesity’. The
conference will explore the
impact of diabetes and obesity
on the health and wellbeing of
the individual and the wider
community.
For more information visit www.
excellence-in-diabetes.eu/en
February 2014
Healthylicious
Cooking Classes
Various dates and times
throughout February
Food and Nutrition Services
and Community Department
are organizing Healthylicious
Cooking Classes including:
Healthylicious Kids in the
Kitchen on 26 February; and
Healthylicious Quick and
Easy on 24 February.
For more information,
call 4454 0824.
The Depth of Hope
Until 27 February
The Gallery at Virginia
Commonwealth University
in Qatar is presenting ‘The
Depth of Hope’, a new
exhibition by acclaimed artist
Fathi Hassan.
Hassan experiments with
the written and spoken
word, exploring the theme of
Healthylicious Cooking Classes
ancient languages erased by
colonial domination.
With invented, Kufic-
inspired scripts, he plays with
the symbols, textures, and
calligraphy of his Nubian
heritage to explore the space
between graphic symbolism
and literal meaning in vibrant
ongoing
Basketball Social
Every Thursday, 6-8pm
Shoot a few hoops in a
friendly atmosphere at
the Education City
Clubhouse multi-purpose
court. All skill levels
welcome.
Meet at the Clubhouse
reception.
No prior registration is
required. Call 4454 0829 or
email clubhouserecreation@
qf.org.qa for more information.
Piano and Violin Lessons
Every Saturday
Take the opportunity
to learn to play the piano
colors and collage. University at Qatar or the violin with instructors
is offering a course from overseas at the Ain
March 2014 to point out the distinct AlQot Theater of the
differences between Community and Recreation
Project Management general management and Center.
for Engineers management of technical For registration, or more
25-26 March functions. Contact information please contact
Continuing Education continuingeducation@qatar. 4454 0824 or email
Services at Texas A&M tamu.edu to enroll or for communityservices@qf.org.qa

n All activities below are for QF members and students only.

Green floor gym, 5.30–7pm, Wed Ladies’ aerobics 2-4pm, Tues and Thurs General Physician

Have your event listed. Send
us an email: qft@qf.org.qa
RECREATION
CENTER
Community and Recreation
Movies
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Times: 4-6pm. Open to all QF staff and
family members.
Ain AlQot Theater, 2nd Floor
Recreation Center. For information
email: communitysupport@qf.org.qa
HEALTHCARE
The Medical Center
Sun–Thurs: 7am–4pm and Sat: 8am–
noon. Tel: 4454 1342
Nutrition Services
Sat, 10am–6pm, Sun, 8am–4pm, Mon,
10am-6pm, Tues 10am–6pm and Wed
8am–4pm, Thu, 8am-4pm.
To schedule an appointment with a
nutritionist email nutritionclinic@
qf.org.qa
SPORT AND FITNESS
Swimming
Public swimming (Olympic pool – early
laps only): Sun–Thurs: 5.30–8am
School swimming time: 7am–2.30pm,
Sun–Thurs. Public swimming:
2.30–3.30pm (Olympic pool, laps
only); 3.30–9.45pm (all three pools).
Exceptions apply. Fri and Sat
public swimming, 8am–9.45pm.
Children’s swimming courses QR250.
Call 4454 0801 for details.
Jacuzzi, spa and sauna
Fai Club (women) and Al Wahaa (men)
run Sat–Thurs, 1–9.45pm. Closed Fri
Faculty and staff soccer
Pitch 1, 6–8pm, Sun
Volleyball
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
Badminton
Wooden floor gym, 6–9pm, Wed
Tues, 9–10am and Tues, Thurs, and
Sun: 5–6pm. Free.
Kids’ boxercise
3-4pm, Wed
Based inside LuLu Express building
Sat–Thurs: 7am–10pm; Fri: 1–9pm
Green floor gym, 10am–1pm, Fri
Squash
Contact Education City Clubhouse.
DINING
Swimming
Otters: 4-5pm and 3-4pm, Sun and
Call: 4454 1244 for details or to make
an appointment.
Lebaina Restaurant Tues; Turtles: 5-6pm and 4-5pm, Sun
Squash court, 5–7pm, Thurs
Sun-Wed: 6am–9.45pm and Thurs; Dolphins: 3-4pm, Monday SHOPPING
Ladies only: Squash court, 4–5pm, Sat
Thurs–Sat: 6am–10.45pm and Thurs; Guppies: 5-6pm, Mon and LuLu Express
Water polo Sat; Sharks: 6-7pm, Mon and Sat
Breakfast served daily 6–11am Daily: 7am–11.30pm
Olympic pool, 4–6pm, Fri
The Grill Tel: 4480 0448
Circuit training Sun-Wed: 4.30–9.45pm HEALTH AND FITNESS
Mon and Thurs, 4–4.45pm. Free Thurs-Sat: 4.30–10.45pm Insanity workout
Fitness evaluation
A new program to help members
Meseika Snack Bar
Sun-Wed: 6–9.45pm
4-4.45pm, Mon, Wed and Sat
Circuit training
STUDENT
develop a suitable exercise regime.
Contact any Community Recreation
Thurs–Sat: 6–10.45pm 5-5.45pm, Sun and Tues
Adult learn to swim 1
CENTER
Center fitness instructor for details. ClubHouse Movies 6-7pm, Wed
Sun–Thurs, 5.30–10pm Tuesdays (7-9pm - over 18s only), Breathing technique Opening hours
Children’s football Thursdays (7-9pm), Fridays (3-5pm) 5-6pm, Wed Sat-Wed: 7am-10pm; Thurs: 7am-
For youngsters aged 6 to 17. and Saturdays (3-5pm). Open to all Ladies learn to swim 2 Midnight; Fri: 1pm-Midnight.
Tues, 2.30–3.30pm and 3.30–4.30pm QF staff and family members. EC 9-10am, Sat
Clubhouse. For information email Ladies’ aqua fitness class SHOPPING
Classes cost QR400 per week.
clubhousecommunity@qf.org.qa 5-5.45pm, Tues iSpot
Call or email Community and Sat-Thurs: 10am-6pm
Recreation Center for details. Adult taekwondo class
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES Sidra
5-6pm, Mon and Wed
Zumba Sun–Wed: 8am–10pm Sat-Wed: 7am-10pm. Thurs: 7am-12am.
Tues and Wed 4.30–5.30pm, activity Thurs–Sat: 8am–11pm Friday: 1pm-12am
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
room. Sessions cost QR30 per class Tribe Bookstore
or QR250 for 10 sessions. Call or Badminton social
Sat–Thurs: 8am–9pm
email Community and Recreation
Center to reserve your place
AWSAJ 5-7pm, Sun
Xerox
Ladies’ aerobics RECREATION FACILITIES
Multipurpose hall (basketball,
Sat-Thurs: 9am-7pm
Kulud Pharmacy
Wed, 4.30–5.30pm, Sat 10.30–
11.30am. Free. CENTer badminton, football, climbing wall, Sat-Thurs: 10am-8pm
and volleyball courts); Outdoor DINING
football court with running track
OPENING HOURS Continental Co
EDUCATION 7am-10pm
(Pitch 4); 25-meter swimming
pool; Awsaj Recreation Mixed
Sat-Thurs: Breakfast 7-10.30am. Lunch
11am-3pm/Dinner 5-8pm. Friday:
CITY Swimming pool
Sun-Thurs: 7am-3pm – School time;
Fitness Center; Ladies’ fitness room;
Studio.
Lunch 1-3pm/Dinner 5-8pm
Papa John’s
Clubhouse Sun-Sat: 3-6pm Public swimming; Tues For more information please contact Sat-Thur: 10am-10pm.
9am-noon, 5-8pm Ladies’ time; Fri: awsajrecreation@qf.org.qa or call Friday: 1-10pm
7am-6pm Public swimming
SPORT AND FITNESS 4454 2549 Gloria Jean’s Coffees
Jacuzzi, spa and sauna Sun-Wed: 8am-10pm. Thurs: 8am-
RECREATION ACTIVITIES 11pm. Friday: 3-11pm
Male and female spas open from
1–10pm every day except Tuesday. Kids’ activities
Football with Richard, 4-5pm, Sun
lulu EXPRESS
Circuit training
Football with Adrian, 4.30-5.30pm, HEALTHCARE
Wed, 5–6pm, Sat, 8.30–9.15am. Free. For venue details call Recreation
Wed
Tennis lessons Football with Adrian, 4-6pm, Tues Center, Tel: 4454 0801; Education
Dental clinic
Individual classes cost QR35 for half and Thurs City Clubhouse, Tel: 4454 0834; or
an hour, QR60 for one hour or QR500 Based inside LuLu Express building Student Center, Tel: 4454 0288; or
Futsal with Flavio, 9-10am, Fri
for a block of 12. Payment by credit Sat–Thurs: 7–11am Awsaj Recreation Center, Tel: 4454
Basketball class
card only. Contact Education City 4-7pm and 9am-3pm, Tues, Fri, and Sat Fri: 5–9pm 2549; or find Qatar Foundation
By appointment only. Tel: 4454 1244 Recreation Services on Facebook
Clubhouse for details. Kids’ taekwondo

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