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THURSDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2017 LIFESTYLE | 7 BOLLYWOOD | 11 The invisible Janhvi Kapoor & donor of Ishaan Khatter ‘global heart to be launched transplant’ in KJo’s film Before the 20th century, Qatar’s economy was primarily characterised by fish- ing and pearling. However, the discovery of oil reserves in the 1940s has led to its development into one of the biggest multifaceted economies in the world. The state has experienced such a rapid economic growth that has transformed its physical, social, cultural and demographic status. A JOURNEY TO QATAR’S DEVELOPMENT P | 4-5 03 THURSDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2017 CAMPUS WCM-Q student and alumnus team up for medical research he research of a first-year of Assisted Reproduction and important health issue for our medical student at Weill Cor- Genetics is an official publication region.” Tnell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) of the American Society of Repro- Aya’s research at Weill Cornell has been published in a leading sci- ductive Medicine. Medicine in New York was sup- entific journal, thanks to the Aya said: “I am very happy to ported by the Medical Student mentorship of a WCM-Q graduate see my research published and Research Award, an initiative that who is now on the faculty at Weill extremely grateful to Dr. Nigel facilitates research experiences for Cornell Medicine in New York. Pereira for being such a proactive students who demonstrate an apti- Aya Tabbalat’s research project and encouraging mentor. His guid- tude for scientific enquiry. on the fertility of women in the Ara- ance, knowledge and passion for Dr. Pereira, an Assistant Profes- bian Peninsula was published in the his work was so beneficial and sor of Reproductive Medicine and Journal of Assisted Reproduction inspiring, and it was great to be able Caucasian Group. The study also Obstetrics and Gynecology at the and Genetics following a summer to work with a fellow member of found that Qatari women in the Arab Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia of research at Weill Cornell Medi- the WCM-Q community.” group responded more positively to Cohen Center for Reproductive cine (WCM) in New York, where she The research paper studied the ART than women from other parts Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine- was mentored by Dr Nigel Pereira, cases of 763 female patients; 217 of of the region. All data used in the New York, provided mentorship to who graduated from WCM-Q with Arab Peninsula ethnicity and 546 study was anonymized. Aya throughout her research expe- academic distinction in 2010. Caucasians, and used a statistical Aya added: “In the context of the rience. He said: “It has been a great Aya, who joined WCM-Q’s Pre- modeling technique to compare the opportunities presented by the privilege to have the opportunity medical Program in 2014, is the first success of assisted reproductive emergence of personalised medi- to offer mentorship to such a dili- author on the paper, titled ‘Arabian techniques (ART) between the two cine, understanding the genetic or gent and focused student as Aya. I Peninsula ethnicity is associated groups. ethnic basis of responses to ART is am incredibly pleased that her with lower ovarian reserve and The study found that women of an area of research we feel is very exemplary attitude has been ovarian response in women under- Arabian Peninsula heritage worthwhile. I am pleased that this rewarded with the publication of going fresh ICSI cycles’. The Journal responded less well to ART than the paper provides insight into an an original research paper. Children’s Day celebrated at Rajagiri Public School hildren’s Day was cele- right leadership for a bright brated at Rajagiri Public future. The teachers took a CSchool recently with a pledge that they would do eve- variety of programme. The stu- rything in their capacity to make dents of Grade 4A conducted a their students realise their special assembly highlighting the dreams happily. They promised idea that children of today are to sacrifice their joys and safety, SIS organises Inter-school yesterday’s dreams and tomor- if necessary, to safeguard those row’s hope. of their students. photography contest & exhibition The skit, the song, the Rajagiri Family wished the speeches and the thought for the student community ‘Happy Chil- hantiniketan Indian School photographers of Doha - Ajith day conveyed the message that dren’s Day’ with a little card for (SIS) organised an Inter- Everester, Riaz Ahamed and the right upbringing results in each student to take home. Sschool photography contest Antony Satheesh, presented a slide and exhibition entitled “PERCEP- show sharing some advanced pho- TIONS”. The exhibition of tography techniques to the creative work of students from 7 participants. Indian Schools of Doha was inau- The winners will be presented gurated by Abdul Kader, General with Nikon DSLR cameras during Secretary of Shantiniketan Indian the 18th Annual Day Celebration School Management. of SIS today. Speaking on the occa- Omar Gohar Ansari of MES sion, Dr. Subhash Nair, SIS Indian School; Somya Joshi of Principal, appreciated the creativ- DMIS and Abdul Basith of SIS ity and talents of budding bagged the First, Second and Third photographers who displayed position respectively. great professionalism in express- Eminent professional ing their perceptions. 04 COVER STORY THURSDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2017 The development of Qatar over the past few decades Pic: Abdul Basit / The Peninsula Khalid Al-Thani The decades following the oil outlining the economic, social and until the 1950s. the occurrence of discovery saw Qatar behold its cultural changes that have occurred the World War II and its aftermath ver the past few dec- major urbanisation period, posing in the development process. stalled development from 1942 to ades, Qatar has a challenge to planners and policy 1947. Between the 1960s and the undergone remarka- makers to ensure social and envi- Economic Development 1970s, the revenue from the oil ble transformation in ronmental sustainability (El Mallakh, Before the discovery of carbon exports skyrocketed Qatar econ- terms of economic 2015). resources in the1940s, the state of omy to a great extent. This growth Ogrowth and the development of its The state has experienced such Qatar, which is part of the Gulf Coo- led to massive infrastructural devel- built environment, these changes a rapid economic growth that has operation Council region, was opment and massive urban growth, can be attributed to the discovery transformed its physical, social, cul- characterised by local farms and for instance the radical develop- of petroleum resources among tural and demographic status. fishing villages spread along the ment of the built environment in other factors. Besides, over the next decade, water basins and the gulf Doha. The decades following this Before the 20th century, Qatar’s Qatar plans to dedicate a consider- respectively. economic boom has seen the state economy was primarily character- able amount of funds towards the According to El Mallakh (2015), go through a substantial transfor- ised by fishing and pearling. development of its built environ- the state’s economy primarily mation of its demographic makeup. However, the discovery of oil ment especially in its metropolitan depended on fishing, pearling and Qatar’s consistent economic reserves in the 1940s has led to its centers. trading activities. Although oil growth over the past few decades development into one of the big- This research provides a review extraction and trading began in can be attributed to various other gest multifaceted economies in the of Qatar’s development journey 1940, the state’s economy did not factors in addition to the bountiful world. over the past few decades, experience any remarkable growth carbon resources. 05 THURSDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2017 COVER STORY The effective development of directed towards the development the resources was enabled by the and expansion of social commitment of the country’s infrastructure and other sectors of visionary national leadership cou- the economy.as a result of the large pled with stable and mutual financial dividends and improved relationships with its international social infrastructure, the Qatar partners. residents enjoy high standards of Other factors that have been living and increased consumer instrumental in this development spending. the country’s generous process include the Arabian gulf surpluses are used to fund a wide geopolitics as well as the dynamic range of investments all aimed at trends in the energy demands in the catering for the economic and social global market (Qatar National needs of its citizens. Development Strategy, 2011). Upholding high standards of The success of Qatar has called living for its citizens has been a top for its leadership to take critical priority for the Qatar government decisions involving major risks. since the beginning of the For instance, it took the huge development of its economy to date. North Field 20 years to fulfil its full The Qatar National Vision 2030 potential since its initial which was launched at the end of implementation. The reservoir was 2008 was aimed at advancing the discovered in 1971, but its profitable country in all its spheres to ensure exploitation was hindered by such sustainable development and high factors as the distance between living standards for all its residents Qatar and its potential markets, and their future generations funding challenges, faulty (Ibrahim & Harrigan, 2012). assessment of value and technical The implementation of the plan feasibility. reflects a vibrant and prosperous Despite such challenges, Qatar future characterised by economic has risen to become the world’s prosperity and social justice for all largest exporter of LNG and GLT. the members of the Qatar society. To develop its low-cost feed Moreover, it calls on all Qataris to stock, Qatar is currently building combine their efforts in the its new industries like the polythene collective pursuit of a prosperous industry.