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[email protected] TUESDAY 24 MARCH 2015 • www.thepeninsulaqatar.com • 4455 7741 LULU-AL MANA & PARTNERS PROMOTION KEY HANDING OVER CEREMONY P | 5 In 20 years, almost 3,300 students have graduated from the different schools and universities at Qatar Foundation. This includes 844 graduates from the eight pre-university academic institutes housed by QF, five Qatar Academy schools, Qatar Leadership Academy, Awsaj Academy, and the Academic Bridge Program. NO STYLE GREATER THAN COMFORT, SAYS KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN P | 8 BIOGEN’S ALZHEIMER’S DRUG SLOWS MENTAL DECLINE IN EARLY STUDY P | 11 P | 2-3 | TUESDAY 24 MARCH 2015 | 02 EDUCATION n 20 years, almost 3,300 students have graduated from the different Qatar Foundation: Preparing schools and universities at Qatar IFoundation (QF). This includes 844 graduates from the eight pre-university academic institutes housed a generation of leaders by QF, five Qatar Academy schools, Qatar Leadership Academy, Awsaj Academy, and the Academic Bridge Program. Additionally, more than 2,500 students have graduated from the universities at Education City, including Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and its partner universities. Many of these students are now working across a variety of public and private sector fields, including oil & gas, engineering, tech- nology, communications, construction, and finance as well as education and science. For the last two decades, QF has worked diligently to establish a unique educational environment that offers well-developed, comprehensive academic programmes to prepare the next generation of Qataris. By helping to develop well-educated and highly-skilled graduates. The story of QF started when H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, recognised the need to provide quality education to the youth while preserving the local culture and traditions. Engineer Saad Al Muhannadi, President of Qatar Foundation, commented on QF’s achievements, saying, “In-line with its mis- sion to unlock human potential and help Qatar in its journey to build a knowledge economy,QF has succeeded in creating a comprehensive campus at Education City that has enabled thousands of young men and women to actively participate in the successful development of Qatar.” A Comprehensive Educational Cycle Through the successful creation of a variety of education centres, QF caters for students from as early as six months all the way up to undergraduate, graduate and doctoral candidate level. Currently, there Graduates passing are more than 6,000 students enrolled at through the door of QF’s academic institutions, in both pre- future. university schools and in higher education centres. Students par- ticipating in a debate. Right: A scene from the lab. | TUESDAY 24 MARCH 2015 | 03 HBKU, alongside its partner univer- Currently, there are more than to communicate with people from differ- sities at Education City, has created a ent backgrounds.” unique learning environment. Hand- 6,000 students enrolled at After graduation in 2010, Nayef joined picked, the international universities QF’s academic institutions, in Qatar Petroleum as an Employment enable Qataris to enrol in highly innova- both pre-university schools Supervisor, specialising in employ- tive learning courses that offer a variety ment, talent management and human of different specialties. Together, HBKU and in higher education resources. He said: “Some of my respon- and the partner universities promote the centres. sibilities involved interviewing job appli- objectives underpinning the QNV2030 cants. It is crucial at Qatar Petroleum to and cater to the needs of the Qatari job put the right man in the right position. market. Therefore, I had to understand the appli- Another highlight of Education City is Qatar Academy at the age of six, and she plans to return to Qatar and intends cants really well, research their capabili- the cultural diversity. QF universities are then went on to complete a degree in to work at QF. ties, and check if they were suited to the open to students in Qatar and the wider Media Studies at Northwestern University Another example of a successful position they had applied for. At CMU-Q, communities, and currently over 90 differ- in Qatar (NU-Q). She remembers her and ambitious young Qatari is Nayef al I took several courses, which facilitated ent nationalities are represented. Through first years at QF, saying: “I participated Kaabi, who joined the Academic Bridge this procedure.” dialogue and the exchange of ideas and in a number of extra-curricular activities Program just after graduating from high Nayef also participated in a number expertise, QF has enhanced academic organised by the Academy; I travelled school. Nayef praised the institute, say- of voluntary activities organised by his life and created a rich society. to different countries, and took music ing: “The Academic Bridge Program was university and QF. “QF made me aware Unlike traditional educational systems, classes at the Qatar Music Academy, a very useful in helping me to prepare me of the importance of voluntary work, and the cycle in place at QF not only includes member of QF.” for university. The course enabled me to after graduation I continued to help out traditional learning, but also facilitates the Alongside the high-quality education develop the necessary knowledge and on different humanitarian projects, as well development of a range of soft skills such she received, Yara considers the care skills that would allow me to benefit from as encourage the youth to do too,” he as youth empowerment. and support she was given as the most higher education.” said. Many of QF’s students are Qatari and important benefit. “I was able to enrol After graduating, Nayef joined Carnegie Today, Nayef gives back to his country went through this comprehensive educa- in classes in other universities, which I Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) to by supporting the Qatari youth, including tion cycle, starting with Qatar Academy did,” said Yara. “This was an opportunity pursue an undergraduate degree in QF graduates, in finding the right job. He and then progressing to one of the uni- unique to QF. I took art classes at Virginia Business Administration. “There were two said: “The contribution of my job to Qatari versities at Education City. This process Commonwealth University in Qatar and major benefits for studying at CMU-Q,” society is in the field of Qatarisation, and helped to equip young locals with the travelled to Cambodia with Georgetown he said. “I was given the chance to meet finding the most suitable jobs for local best possible skills and tools to serve University in Qatar. It was wonderful.” people from many different cultures. This youth. This includes matching the skills Qatar and help in the country’s growth. Today, Yara is pursuing a Master’s developed my communication skills and of the Qatari applicants with the positions One student who has benefitted from Degree in Education at Cambridge enriched my contacts, which resulted in available at QP.” this cycle is Yara Darwish. Yara joined University in the UK. After graduation, building my self-confidence and my ability The Peninsula | TUESDAY 24 MARCH 2015 | 04 CAMPUS IIS holds Graduation Day for KG students deal Indian School (IIS) recently held a function for the tiny tots of Kindergarten to mark their graduation to Ithe primary section. Chief Guest Dr Hassan Kunhi M P, President of School Managing Committee, attended the event. Principal Syed Shoukath Ali, Headmistress of K G section Shirley D’ Sales, and heads of other sections were also present during the ceremony. Graduating students presented an inspirational pro- gramme — Kindle to Enlighten the World. A musical skit —“Cinderella’s Big Day” — and many other colourful dance numbers were presented by the children. The programme was hosted by Asma. Rekhamany welcomed the gathering and Neha Siju of KG II proposed the vote of thanks. The Peninsula DeBakey students attend college-prep seminar DeBakey High School students attended a college- prep seminar to learn about the requirements of UK universities. The seminar was led by Knowledge Zone, a professional education consulting institute for students seeking to study abroad. This provided an opportunity for students to ask questions and interact with college officials from the UK. A representative from the University of Bradford was present for direct interaction. | TUESDAY 24 MARCH 2015 | MARKETPLACE 05 Four Seasons Hotel Doha unveils ‘Kids for All Seasons’ activities our Seasons Hotel Doha has Kids Club programme for the 5-12 socially while being challenged with an programme includes activities such as unveiled a new programme, year olds, the programme encour- array of activities tailored for their spe- volleyball, mini golf and swimming, to Kids for All Seasons (KFAS), ages children to engross themselves cific age group. mocktail socials and movie nights to which offers many themed in educational and interactive learning The young adults (teenagers), have add to the team – or teen, spirit. Factivities aimed at kids. through Arts and Crafts, Treasure Hunts their own group programme that has a Kids For All Seasons is open on Designed with family togetherness and various sports all within the Hotel. sole purpose of encouraging socialising weekdays from 9am to 5pm and from in mind, Four Seasons’ Kids for All For kids who are a little more inde- and fun with other young adults. Our 9am to 6pm on weekends. Seasons (KFAS) programme incorpo- pendent and adventuress, the Hotel Young Adult Social (YAS) programme Guests looking to make an indulgent rates education and fun within three has designed the “Too Cool for School” will take them through the Hotel with holiday with the family can book one of unique activity programmes – KFAS, programme. Kids are invited to express various sporting activities and team the Hotel’s guest rooms or suites and Too Cool for School and the Young their independence and meet other like- competitions, building trust and friend- enjoy a resort break in the heart of the Adult Social (YAS).