Education
Queen Elizabeth honours GU-Q alumnus for exemplary work
Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) alumnus Haroon Yasin (SFS ‘15) was honoured by Queen Elizabeth II for his work to educate underprivileged children. Yasin was one of the winners of the 2018 Queen’s Young Leaders Awards, a global programme that recognises and celebrates young people who are using their skills [...]
The Big 5 Qatar
Government investment in Qatar’s manufacturing sector has increased the country’s potential as an export hub. The Big 5 Qatar will welcome buyers to Doha in September. Qatar’s export potential is growing steadily on the back of a government led vision to be self-sufficient, according to the latest report from The [...]
WCM-Q alumnus made chief resident at elite Alabama teaching hospital
An alumnus of Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q) has scored a double success by being appointed chief resident of his residency training programme and winning the programme’s student teacher award. Dr Awab Ali Ibrahim, who graduated from WCM-Q in 2012, was made chief resident following his successful completion of [...]
Around 50 Students Attend QCDC Camp
DOHA: Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has wrapped up the fifth edition of its Summer Career Camp, which saw around 50 secondary school students take part. The camp, which ran from July 1-12 at the Education City Student Center, offered students a stimulating and [...]
Ministry Allocates Land for Six Private Schools
To encourage private sector’s participation in country’s economic development projects, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education yesterday signed six contracts for the leasing and allocation of government-owned land plots with private schools and companies which had won the bids offered by the technical group of the Ministerial Group. The [...]
10 Ways to Do Fast Math: Tricks and Tips for Doing Math in Your Head
You don’t have to be a math teacher to know that a lot of students—and likely a lot of parents (it’s been awhile!)—are intimidated by math problems, especially if they involve large numbers. Learning techniques on how to do math quickly can help students develop greater confidence in math, improve [...]