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Washington Spirit Women’s Soccer Team and the Qatari National Women’s Football Team ‘Kick Off’ Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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Members of the Washington Spirit Womens Soccer Team played a friendly match with members of the Qatar Womens National Soccer team on Tuesday, December 15th.

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  • Members of the Washington Spirit Womens Soccer Team played a friendly match with members of the Qatar Womens National Soccer team on Tuesday, December 15th.
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    Members of the Washington Spirit Womens Soccer Team played a friendly match with members of the Qatar Womens National Soccer team on Tuesday, December 15th.
  • Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, said: "Qatar Museums is proud to kick off the Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture by welcoming the Washington Spirit Women's Soccer team to Qatar.
  • Launched in 2012, the Spirit play in the National Women's Soccer League, the premier women's soccer competition in North America.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University Invites Applications to New Academic Programs

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Sunday, June 2, 2019
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DOHA, Qatar, June 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a leading higher education institution, has expanded its academic offerings with the introduction of eight new academic programs across six of its colleges.

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  • DOHA, Qatar, June 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a leading higher education institution, has expanded its academic offerings with the introduction of eight new academic programs across six of its colleges.
  • The programs benefit from the expertise of top-tier faculty members, a nurturing educational ecosystem, and well-rounded curricula that integrate unconventional learning methods."
  • Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), was founded in 2010 as a research-intensive university that acts as a catalyst for transformative change in Qatar and the region while having global impact.
  • HBKU delivers multidisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs through its colleges, and provides opportunities for research and scholarship through its institutes and centers.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University Invites Applications to New Academic Programs

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Sunday, June 2, 2019
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DOHA, Qatar, June 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a leading higher education institution, has expanded its academic offerings with the introduction of eight new academic programs across six of its colleges.

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  • DOHA, Qatar, June 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a leading higher education institution, has expanded its academic offerings with the introduction of eight new academic programs across six of its colleges.
  • HBKU's new degree programs are tailored to build specialized capacity that addresses the most in-demand current and future skills of local and international employment markets.
  • The programs benefit from the expertise of top-tier faculty members, a nurturing educational ecosystem, and well-rounded curricula that integrate unconventional learning methods."
  • Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), was founded in 2010 as a research-intensive university that acts as a catalyst for transformative change in Qatar and the region while having global impact.

His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, The Amir of Qatar, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Attend Qatar Foundation's 2019 Convocation Ceremony

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
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DOHA, Qatar, May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- His HighnessSheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, theAmirofQatar, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), tonight attended QF's annual Convocation ceremony, honoring the academic achievements of 786 new QF graduates.

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  • DOHA, Qatar, May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- His HighnessSheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, theAmirofQatar, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), tonight attended QF's annual Convocation ceremony, honoring the academic achievements of 786 new QF graduates.
  • "Every member of our Class of 2019 has recognized and maximized the unique educational opportunity that Qatar Foundation provides.
  • Tonight's proceedings began with students from Qatar Leadership Academy a school under the umbrella of QF's Pre-University Education performing the Qatar national anthem.
  • QF was founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, who shared the vision to provide Qatar with quality education.

His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, The Amir of Qatar, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Attend Qatar Foundation's 2019 Convocation Ceremony

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
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DOHA, Qatar, May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- His HighnessSheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, theAmirofQatar, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), tonight attended QF's annual Convocation ceremony, honoring the academic achievements of 786 new QF graduates.

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  • DOHA, Qatar, May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- His HighnessSheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, theAmirofQatar, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), tonight attended QF's annual Convocation ceremony, honoring the academic achievements of 786 new QF graduates.
  • "Every member of our Class of 2019 has recognized and maximized the unique educational opportunity that Qatar Foundation provides.
  • Tonight's proceedings began with students from Qatar Leadership Academy a school under the umbrella of QF's Pre-University Education performing the Qatar national anthem.
  • QF was founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, who shared the vision to provide Qatar with quality education.

Defrauded Investor Awaits Decision from Qatari Courts

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Thursday, April 25, 2019
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DOHA, Qatar, April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Swifthold Foundation, which was defrauded by Sheikh Fahad Bin Ahmad bin Mohamed Bin Thani and his Qatari company, Fast Trading Group, awaits a crucial hearing on April 28 in the Qatari court, according to Delta Capital Partners, the American litigation finance and support firm that the foundation has retained.

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  • DOHA, Qatar, April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Swifthold Foundation, which was defrauded by Sheikh Fahad Bin Ahmad bin Mohamed Bin Thani and his Qatari company, Fast Trading Group, awaits a crucial hearing on April 28 in the Qatari court, according to Delta Capital Partners, the American litigation finance and support firm that the foundation has retained.
  • However, the Sheikh could appear, which would allow him to mount a defense leading to additional hearings.
  • A spokesperson for the Swifthold Foundation commented, "This is a very important hearing and we expect the Qatari courts to continue their tradition of upholding international principles of law by granting the default judgment.
  • We are near a positive conclusion and the default judgment should be the next step towards a successful resolution."

Defrauded Investor Awaits Decision from Qatari Courts

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Thursday, April 25, 2019
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DOHA, Qatar, April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Swifthold Foundation, which was defrauded by Sheikh Fahad Bin Ahmad bin Mohamed Bin Thani and his Qatari company, Fast Trading Group, awaits a crucial hearing on April 28 in the Qatari court, according to Delta Capital Partners, the American litigation finance and support firm that the foundation has retained.

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  • DOHA, Qatar, April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Swifthold Foundation, which was defrauded by Sheikh Fahad Bin Ahmad bin Mohamed Bin Thani and his Qatari company, Fast Trading Group, awaits a crucial hearing on April 28 in the Qatari court, according to Delta Capital Partners, the American litigation finance and support firm that the foundation has retained.
  • However, the Sheikh could appear, which would allow him to mount a defense leading to additional hearings.
  • A spokesperson for the Swifthold Foundation commented, "This is a very important hearing and we expect the Qatari courts to continue their tradition of upholding international principles of law by granting the default judgment.
  • We are near a positive conclusion and the default judgment should be the next step towards a successful resolution."

Her Excellency Sheikha Hind Attends International Universities Arabic Debating Championship Closing Ceremony

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Thursday, March 21, 2019
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Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation (QF), attended the closing ceremony of the fifth edition of the International Universities Arabic Debating Championship (IUDC) organized by QatarDebate, a member of QF.

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  • Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation (QF), attended the closing ceremony of the fifth edition of the International Universities Arabic Debating Championship (IUDC) organized by QatarDebate, a member of QF.
  • During the ceremony, Her Excellency Sheikha Hind presented the winners with their awards.
  • The debate team from Princess Sumaya University for Technology in Jordan took first place in this years edition of IUDC.
  • This championship is a way to protect and preserve the Arabic language, Dr. Maarafi said.

"The Majlis - Cultures in Dialogue" Announces its Next Stop at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris

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Thursday, November 22, 2018
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The Majlis - Cultures in Dialogue has been organized at the initiative of the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al-Thani Museum - Qatar, in collaboration with the UNESCO Doha Office, the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, and Qatar Museums.

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  • The Majlis - Cultures in Dialogue has been organized at the initiative of the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al-Thani Museum - Qatar, in collaboration with the UNESCO Doha Office, the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, and Qatar Museums.
  • Under the Platinum sponsorship of Qatar Shell, the exhibition will stop in the UNESCO Headquarters for a duration of two weeks before moving forward to other venues.
  • The exhibition is only the beginning of a much bigger project to connect people, beliefs and cultures by creating opportunities for respectful, yet incisive dialogues.
  • Following Paris, the exhibition will visit several European countries, including Austria, Germany, Spain, Turkey, and the UK.

Qatar Foundation Ushers in New Era of Healthcare With Official Inauguration of Sidra Medicine

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
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Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser , Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), today officially inaugurated Sidra Medicine - a brand new, world-leading women's and children's hospital in Qatar.

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  • Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser , Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), today officially inaugurated Sidra Medicine - a brand new, world-leading women's and children's hospital in Qatar.
  • Commenting on the ceremony, Peter Morris , CEO of Sidra Medicine said: "Sidra Medicine's vision is to become a beacon of learning, discovery and exceptional care.
  • At Sidra Medicine we have globally competitive clinicians and scientists working together on a single campus with state-of-the-art equipment and technology in a stunning new hospital."
  • Among its many other research priorities, Sidra Medicine focuses on developing detailed epidemiological data to understand the biochemical and molecular diagnosis of childhood diabetes in Qatar.