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FEATURED STORY Can schools and teachers meet the demands of Qatar's changing economy?

Education is seen as one of the most fundamental aspects of building a successful society, and of late, the most critical element in meeting the demands of a changing economy. Is Qatar with its grand ambitions readying the next generation for the challenges that lie ahead? Or is education, one of the more conservatively managed sectors, in dire need of disruption? And can Teach for Qatar, an organisation that aims to divert the brightest minds towards teaching, succeed?read more ›

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Can schools and teachers meet the demands of Qatar’s changing economy?

by  — 28 July 2014

Education is seen as one of the most fundamental aspects of building a successful society, and of late, the most critical element in meeting the demands of a changing economy. Is Qatar with its grand ambitions readying the next generation for the challenges that lie ahead? Or is education, one of the more conservatively managed sectors, in dire need of disruption? And can Teach for Qatar, an organisation that aims to divert the brightest minds towards teaching, succeed? read more ›

According to the Brookings Institute, Qatar has around 98 percent enrolment and survival rate from primary to lower secondary school, an increase of 12 percent over the past decade.

Half of region’s children are failing to learn adequately

by  — 15 March 2014

A new report, published by the Center for Universal Education at Brookings, highlighted significant challenges to education in the Arab world. While Qatar has made some marked improvements, it still has a way to go in developing its education sector. read more ›

CityCenterDC in Washington will house Qatar’s first cultural centre by Qatar Foundation, set to be opened in 2014.

Qatar’s first cultural centre to be housed in Washington, DC

by  — 8 November 2013

Financing a major segment of CityCenterDC in Washington, DC, Qatar is now set to launch an Arab cultural centre in the downtown development. Tentatively named Al Bayt, the cultural centre is a project of Qatar Foundation International (QFI) and is aimed at providing information and resources on Arab culture for United States (US)students, educators, and the general community. read more ›

Dr. Abdul Sattar Al Taie, executive director, QNRF wants the fund to generate enough original, grassroots research to be able to reach the goal of generating and producing technology.

Creating a research culture in Qatar

by  — 3 September 2013

Executive director of Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) Dr. Abdul Sattar Al Taie talks to The Edge about how QNRF is working to get more Qataris involved in research and how its strategy of encouraging international collaborations seems to be working. read more ›

Through Ta3mal’s website, young Qataris can receive online career guidance, attend virtual courses and gain market knowledge on emerging opportunities in the region. (Image Corbis)

Making Qatar employable

by  — 3 September 2013

Being the first employability portal in the Arab world, Ta3mal looks set to be a promising project provided that young Qataris decide to benefit from it. read more ›

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Infographic: Language in Qatar’s workplace

by  — 30 June 2013

Peden consulting is an organisation that specialises in areas of learning and development, education, language and business development. In April of 2013 managers in Doha were surveyed regarding English language in their workplaces and the challenges they may face. Here are some of the results. read more ›

Ryan Peden, managing consultant at Peden Consulting, believes that the response of Qatari organisations towards English language training has improved over time.

The impact of English on workplace efficiency in Qatar

by  — 30 June 2013

Speaking with The Edge, Ryan Peden, managing consultant at Peden Consulting, shares his insights on workplace language usage in Qatar. read more ›

Private sector partners up to develop two private schools in Qatar

by  — 24 June 2013

The First Investor, Qatar Insurance Company and Tanween form partnership with GEMS Education to support private education sector in Qatar. read more ›

Faisal Alsuwaidi, the president of research and development at Qatar Foundation speaks at the 5th Annual Forum of the QNRF where their new five-year strategy was unveiled.

QNRF awards QAR440 million in research funding to projects

by  — 4 June 2013

The Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) recently held its 5th Annual Forum where the national agency announced its five-year strategy.  read more ›

Professor Laoucine Kerbache, the newly appointed dean and CEO of HEC Paris Qatar.

Qatar’s first executive MBA

by  — 14 April 2013

The Edge spoke exclusively with professor Laoucine Kerbache, the newly appointed dean and CEO of HEC Paris Qatar. He discussed how the various academic and research programmes were developed in line with the needs of Qatar and the region.  read more ›

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Educating Qatar’s future financial sector

by  — 10 April 2013

Dr. Abdulazziz Al Horr, who was appointed as the CEO of the Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) last year, speaks with The Edge about the need to educate future generations in order to be able to manage and grow the wealth of Qatar, and how the programmes they have designed can help in this regard. read more ›

eLearning applications are not limited to schools but are increasingly being used by business professionals to study part-time.

eLearning to see significant growth in Qatar

by  — 19 March 2013

A rise in academic digitisation programmes, and the increase of enrolment in online higher education and ready adoption of eLearning in the MENA region have all contributed to it becoming a dynamic leader in the IT market. read more ›

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HH Sheikha Moza launches global initiative to deliver schooling for deprived children

by  — 3 December 2012

In late November Sheikha Moza bint Nasser launched a global initiative to bring quality primary education to all the world’s children. read more ›

Doha seeks to grow as an intellectual and media hub in the region

by  — 24 October 2012

Katara, the Cultural Village and Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Publishing announced yesterday that a memorandum of understanding had been signed that is set to reaffirm Doha’s stature as a growing intellectual and media hub in the region.  read more ›

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Former Economy and Trade Minister for Qatar discusses the impact of the Arab Spring in his new book

by  — 24 October 2012

In The Arab Spring and the Gulf States, Mohamed A. J. Althani, a former minister in the Qatari government, analyses the domestically important areas of demography, security, provision of food and water, and the political and economic systems of the Arab countries at the centre of the turmoil that has spread throughout the region, from Tunisia and Egypt to Libya and Syria, since early 2011. read more ›

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