16 Friday, November 8, 2019 The Last Word , Lithuania ink deal to hold political consultations Registration opens for GU-Q’s two Executive Education courses

GEORGETOWN University in and to plan their own digital ad Qatar (GU-Q) is offering two campaign,” explained Rodolph Executive Education certificate Boughaba, the associate dean for courses that provide junior to Executive Education at GU-Q. mid-level professionals and Modern Protocol and Busi- executives in Qatar with the ness Etiquette, a three-day high impact skills and strate- that begins on Decem- gies needed for success in a glo- ber 1, is focused on optimising balised world. relationships and building net- The courses are: Global Dig- works through event planning, ital Marketing and Modern Pro- logistics and attending business tocol and Business Etiquette. functions. The Global Digital Market- A 25 percent discount will be QNA ministries of the two countries. the Lithuanian capital Vilnius on Thursday. ing course, which runs from No- applied to returning executive or Doha The MoU was signed by Secretary-General of Hammadi led the Qatari side while Germanas vember 24 to 26, offers execu- community education students the Foreign Ministry HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan led the Lithuanian side during the consultations. tives the latest digital techniques and GU-Q alumni. For more THE State of Qatar and the Republic of Lithu- al Hammadi and Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs The meeting discussed bilateral relations be- to market their organisation or information or to register, visit ania have signed a memorandum of understand- of Lithuania Neris Germanas. Meanwhile, the first tween the two friendly countries and the means personal projects. the university’s Executive Edu- ing (MoU) for holding political consultations on round of political consultations between the for- of supporting and developing them, in addition to “Participants will learn to cation page on their website. issues of common concern between the foreign eign ministries of Qatar and Lithuania was held in a host of issues of common concern. use advertising tools from com- https://epe.qatar.georgetown. panies like Facebook and Google edu/executive-education (TNN) Mondrian Doha hosts ‘Broken Wings’ premier HBKU CSE lecture in celebration of the West End’s debut in Qatar focuses on creating resilient cyberspace

Tribune News Network in developing mechanisms that fa- Doha cilitate secure and resilient networks and information systems. Case studies THE global scientific community’s used by Prof Baldoni also highlighted efforts to create a more resilient cy- specific security challenges facing key berspace formed the basis of a re- technologies. cent public lecture organised by the Prof Baldoni’s lecture was the prel- College of Science and Engineering ude to a visit by senior Italian policy- (CSE) at Hamad Bin Khalifa Univer- makers and dignitaries to the Qatar sity (HBKU). Information Technology Conference Titled ‘Adapting to the Threat and Exhibition (QITCOM 2019). The Within the Digital Revolution on Oc- delegation included Italian Undersec- tober 31’, the lecture addressed the retary for Defence Angelo Tofalo and multitude of security threats posed Italy’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Pas- London West End cast perform ‘Broken Wings’ musical at Mondrian Doha. (Right) Mikel Ibrahim, executive assistant manager at Mondrian Doha, with Dana al by a constantly evolving digital land- quale Salzano. Fardan and Nadim Naaman. scape. Speaking after the event, Dr The lecture was delivered by Prof Mounir Hamdi, dean, said: “The tim- Tribune News Network Eastern duo Dana al Fardan and Na- by the London West End cast at gether. The Mondrian brand is rap- Roberto Baldoni, who is the deputy di- ing of Prof Baldoni’s public lecture was Doha dim Naaman. Bringing the West End CUT by Wolfgang Puck and that it idly growing globally and is set to rector of Italy’s Department of Infor- perfect. QITCOM is all about show- musical to Qatar for the first time, will inspire the audience and fans welcome the opening of new hotels mation for Security (DIS) and chair of casing disruptive smart technologies, Mondrian Doha, in partnership the Broken Wings musical to create in Qatar to learn more about the in Mexico, France, Dubai and Hong the Italian Cybersecurity Management including those that enhance cyber- with the ‘Broken Wings’ musical, a bridge between the East and West beautiful story of Broken Wings. We Kong amongst a few international Board. He is also the founder and di- security best practices. Many of these has recently hosted a special ‘Musi- by blending the Middle Eastern story are happy to be collaborating with destinations, said a press statement rector of the Sapienza Research Center technologies have been developed by cal ’ in the hotel’s award- with a western art form. It also sets Mondrian Doha as the ‘Exclusive from the hotel. for Cyber Intelligence and Informa- members of the scientific community, winning CUT by Wolfgang Puck. to bring cultures together and unite Hotel Partner’ for our Broken Wings An adaptation of Kahlil Gibran’s tion Security. a fact that only reinforces their impor- The event marked the celebration people through music and art. debut in Qatar.” 1912 autobiographical poetic novel Discussions touched on the ef- tance to a resilient cyberspace. I’d per- of Broken Wings’ much-anticipated Mikel Ibrahim, executive assis- Naaman said, “We are very excit- of the same title, ‘Broken Wings’ forts of the European Union and Italy sonally like to thank Prof Baldoni for debut in Qatar. tant manager at Mondrian Doha, ed to be here in Doha to debut Bro- was first performed in London in to ensure the ongoing digital revolu- the unique contribution he has made The Musical Breakfast was at- stated, “Mondrian Doha is delighted ken Wings for the first time. Bringing August 2018 at Theatre Royal Hay- tion benefits societies without risking to one of CSE’s core missions, which is tended by Qatari musician, com- to be the ‘Exclusive Hotel Partner’ the musical to Doha is particularly market to sold-out shows. The West independence and prosperity. This to have a positive local and global im- poser, songwriter and artiste Dana for the Broken Wings musical. We special for us as it represents the fu- End musical will mark its Doha run prompted consideration of the role pact in the fields of science, engineer- al Fardan and co-writer and London are honoured to provide a platform sion between cultures from the East at Katara Opera House from No- the scientific community should play ing and technology.” West End actor Nadim Naaman. to provide our guests and visitors in and West. We hope Qatar’s multi- vember 7 to 9, 2019. The event, which was open to the Qatar a glimpse into the beauty of cultural audience will relate to Khalil Located in the heart of the West public, invited Mondrian guests and Arab heritage and culture through Gibran’s message of inclusivity, tol- Bay, the 270-room Mondrian Doha visitors dining at CUT by Wolfgang music. Our collaboration with Bro- erance and acceptance and we also features eight restaurants and bars, Puck to preview the thrilling musi- ken Wings is a testament to our hope they will enjoy what the West including CUT by Wolfgang Puck cal performance by the acclaimed commitment to supporting Qatari End London cast has to offer.” and Japanese Morimoto Doha by London West End cast, as well as artists as well as the arts and culture Mondrian Doha will continue to Masaharu. The hotel also boasts meet and greet them and learn more scene in Qatar.” provide its guests and visitors with one of the largest ESPA spa and a about the moving story behind the Dana al Fardan commented, an unmatched five-star experience variety of stylish and unique options Broken Wings. “We are very excited to bring Bro- by investing its time and efforts in for meetings and special events, in- Adapted from Khalil Gibran’s po- ken Wings, the first London West hosting innovative world-class ini- cluding a 2,000 square-metre ball- etic masterpiece, the Broken Wings End musical to Doha. We hope that tiatives in culture, art, fashion and room that can accommodate up to musical was composed by Middle everyone enjoyed the performance entertainment to bring people to- 1,500 guests.

Students explore Qatar’s marine heritage at QAK Sea Festival

The festival showcased various forms of maritime heritage through live performances and shows. It also featured marine-themed heritage activities, illustrations of historic Qatari houses, traditional costumes, Qatari and students’ paintings.

Tribune News Network ning schools and community themed heritage activities, and tar Academy Al Khor and other aspirations for future and a toms, traditions and national maritime heritage and envi- Doha schools and aims to build part- illustrations of historic Qatari entities in the north of Qatar,” sense of pride. history, especially pearl diving ronment. nerships, celebrated Qatar’s houses, traditional costumes, said Aisha al Maqbali, director “It is very important that in ancient times.” Explaining the special na- QATAR Academy Al Khor maritime heritage. and students’ of QAK. we participate in these festivals Aisha al Suwaidi from Quo- ture of the Qatar Academy Al (QAK), part of Qatar Founda- The festival showcased var- paintings. The operetta ‘Al-Serdal’ that aim to preserve Qatari her- dorat Center also participated in Khor Corner at the festival’s tion’s (QF) Pre-University Ed- ious forms of maritime herit- Attendees included Buthai- combined dramatic perfor- itage as we seek to pass it to the the live shows and highlighted exhibition, Sheikha Mohsen ucation, in collaboration with age through live performances na Ali al Nuami, president of mance and marine musical next generation,” said Suhaim. the role of Qatari women in fac- al Shammari, Arabic language the Ministry of Education and and shows, such as the operetta QF’s Pre-University Education, art to reflect the relationship There were also perfor- ing life’s challenges at a time teacher at QAK, said: “It is a Higher Education, organised ‘Al-Serdal’, performed by QF as well as representatives of the between the Qatari people mances by students from QAK when the sea was families’ only mixture of heritage and mo- the northern city’s first Sea Fes- member Qatar Philharmonic Ministry of Culture and Sports, and the sea, and painted a and other northern schools life resource, protecting their dernity.” tival recently with the partici- Orchestra, and ‘Ghais Qatar’, Quodorat Center, and the Pro- picture of the history of life in inspired by local maritime home and children, and pre- Hessa al Mohannadi, phys- pation of 15 schools from the a presentation on Qatar’s pearl tection and Social Rehabilita- Qatar and the Arabian Gulf. heritage. serving values and traditions ical education specialist at Al north of Qatar, along with pub- diving heritage, by Hamad tion Centre (AMAN). It included a performance by Abdul Rahman Moham- while sustaining faith and hope. Khor Independent School for lic and government entities. Juma al Sulaiti, head of the “The idea for the Takamul Qatari artiste Nasser Suhaim, med Ibrahim al Mohannadi, After the live shows, Boys, said: “This festival is an The event held as part Dhow Division at the Private initiative emerged from the deputy executive director of a QAK student, said: “This primary-level students from opportunity for students to of QAK’s Takamul initia- Engineering Office. community partnership be- Qatar Philharmonic Orches- festival encourages students QAK presented paintings and explore Qatari heritage in the tive, which focuses on twin- It also included marine- tween government schools, Qa- tra that blended nostalgia with to learn more about their cus- school projects inspired by the northern coastal area.”