Building business success Focus on Ramadan Joshua Kobb, Chief Operating Officer of HEC Paris in , on Do non-Muslims at QF know what the holy month involves? how the executive education school is developing human potential. Read more on page 4 Read more on page 7

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The Islamic Bioethics conference, the first in the region, was held at – School of Foreign Service in Qatar, and speakers included Frieda Wiebe, Co-Principal Investigator, Islamic Medical and Scientific Ethics Project, and Director of the SFS-Q Library

Conference World-renowned experts discuss Islamic law and science at SFS-Q symposium QF hosts historic bioethics event BIOETHICS EXPERTS from around the of Islamic Studies (QFIS) and the “Bioethics is a recent discipline that tion and Ethics; Professor of Contem- at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, world gathered at Georgetown Uni- Leiden Institute for Religious Studies, arose from the need to find answers porary Islamic Studies at the Univer- United States, who talked about ‘Global versity – School of Foreign Service in the event also included a workshop to moral and religious questions that sity of Oxford, England; and senior Bioethics: Transnational Experiences’. Qatar (SFS-Q) on 24 and 25 June for on the Islamic Medical and Scientific come about during medical prac- research fellow at Doshisha Univer- A special session on Normative an international conference, the first Ethics (ISME) database. tice and research – whether for the sity, Kyoto, Japan. Religious Perspectives was also pre- of its kind to be held in the region. The project, a collaborative ef- researchers or the subject, the prac- “The essence of bioethics raises chal- sented by Sheikh Ali Al Qaradaghi, ‘Islamic Bioethics – The Interplay fort between Georgetown’s Bioeth- titioner or the patient,” said Frieda lenges for medics and scholars. There the General Secretary of International of Islam and the West’ brought togeth- ics Research Library in Washington Wiebe, Co-Principal Investigator, Is- is a lot of wisdom to share in a specific Union of Muslim Scholars. er leading thinkers on the topic for a and the SFS-Q Library, and funded lamic Medical and Scientific Ethics way with other faiths and democracies. During his speech, he explained two-day symposium exploring the by QNRF, has compiled an online Project, and Director of the SFS-Q Such an important conference should that fatwas relevant to biomedical difficulties in making clear distinctions searchable database. The multilingual Library. be everywhere,” Ramadan said. ethics were only issued after consult- between religion and science. service has already compiled the writ- Conference speakers included Dr The other keynote speech was ing specialists, experts and doctors, Supported by Qatar National Re- ings of scholars and theorists of more Tariq Ramadan, Director of the QFIS given by Dr Henk ten Have, Direc- as they are established scholars in the search Fund (QNRF), Qatar Faculty than 1,700 texts. Research Center of Islamic Legisla- tor of the Center for Healthcare Ethics realm of science and medicine.

news “These successes could not community have been possible without the contributions from the teams across the Foundation” QSTP celebrates winning the right to host major New WCMC-Q initiative to help young Rashid Al Naimi, Vice President of Administration, QF international science park conference. See page 3 Read more on page 5 Qataris improve their habits. See page 11 Write to us: [email protected] 2 News Thursday 12 July 2012

Awareness Fewer than a third of Arab women in Qatar undergo regular screening

“We hope that this study Breast cancer danger encourages women in Qatar Arab women in Qatar are putting ticipated in breast cancer screening themselves at risk of discovering breast From age activities. to participate cancer too late because of poor par- However, on a positive note, the more actively ticipation in screening, the results of From age overwhelming majority of women in breast cancer a new research article published on interviewed said they would make an QScience.com, a QF member, have appointment for a mammogram if a screening revealed. doctor recommended it. activities” While breast cancer is the most com- 20women should “It is therefore critical to raise mon cancer among women in Qatar, perform a monthly awareness among physicians and other Breast cancer danger and the incidence rate is rising, the healthcare professionals such as nurs- breast self examination Avicenna Journal article highlights that es, health educators or pharmacists, of 35women should have many women are either reluctant to the effectiveness of their explanations take part or unaware of medical screen- a yearly clinical and demonstrations to patients about ing activities that could save their lives. breast examination breast cancer and its screening,” the The authors, a team from Univer- Early article stated. sity of Calgary Qatar, Hamad Medi- Women aged Christopher Leonard, Editorial cal Corporation and Primary Health detection Director at QScience.com, said: “We News in Brief Care, stated that public health cam- hope that this study encourages wom- paigns encouraging more pro-active is vital en in Qatar to participate more actively Rebranding roles for healthcare professionals 40 to 69 in breast cancer screening activities sees QUWIC regarding breast cancer awareness, should have an annual mammogram and that the open access nature of the screening and the benefits of early paper allows others to see the raw data become QUMIC detection would help increase screen- Avicenna Journal article, QScience.com behind the survey.” ing rates and reduce mortality rates QScience.com is a peer-reviewed n QU Wireless Innovations among Arab women in Qatar. The While nine out of 10 of the women women aged 40 or over had a mam- online publishing platform devel- Center (QUWIC) recently revealed group, headed by Dr Tam Truong interviewed were aware of the risk mogram once a year or once every two oped by Bloomsbury Qatar Foun- its new brand name and identity. Donnelly of the University of Calgary of breast cancer, just 13.8 percent years. dation Journals, a member of Qatar At a press conference led by Qatar, based its findings on a survey of performed breast self-examination The report stated that, despite the Foundation. Abdulla Al Talib, Chairman, and slightly more than 1000 Arab women, monthly and 31.3 percent had a clini- existence of breast cancer screening To see the full article, go to http:// Dr Adnan Abu Dayya, Executive Qatari citizens and -speaking cal breast exam once a year or once recommendations, less than one third www.qscience.com/doi/pdfplus/10.5339/ Director, the new brand identity non-Qataris, aged 35 or older. every two years. Only 26.9 percent of of Arab women living in Qatar par- avi.2012.2 Qatar Mobility Innovations Center (QMIC) was revealed. The rebranding marks an important milestone for the organization, reflecting its unique positioning as it seeks to deliver multi- QSTP to host 2014 science park conference platform innovations to the market that will translate into EVENT Qatar Science & Technology port economic and human develop- knowledge-based ventures in Park (QSTP) has won the right to host ment in Qatar. This will also be the first Qatar. the world’s premier gathering of sci- time an IASP World Conference is held ence park executives in 2014. in the Middle East. QSTP was announced as host of the QSTP, one of three finalists in 31st International Association of Sci- the bidding process, pitched against contact us ence Parks (IASP) World Conference, the Pomeranian Science & Technol-

communication Directorate after a vote at the 2012 event on 19 ogy Park from Poland, and JSC Tech- June in Tallinn, Estonia. nopark Sistema-Sarov from Russia. Rima Ismail Khaled Al-Remithi, Communications Director QSTP, Hamad M Al Kuwari, Publications Manager Hamad M Al Kuwari, Managing Di- The QSTP candidature was backed Email: [email protected] rector, QSTP, said the announcement Managing Director QSTP, Ahmed Al Said, Operations & Development Director by an unprecedented multimedia cam- Tel: +974 4454 0960 QSTP, Mohammed Kamal, bid presenter Ghada Saade was a “great day” for the Qatar Founda- paign targeted at all 388 IASP member Head of Translation and Editorial tion-supported facility, which houses a organisations to gain their support for Email: [email protected] Tel: +974 4454 0961 number of high-tech businesses. the candidacy. “We are excited that we will be able period of time since its inauguration in drawn from both the public and private “I wish to congratulate the QSTP Contact us at [email protected] to welcome our distinguished col- 2009.” sectors, as well as from academia. team for all their hard work,” said Mr Follow us on twitter.com/QFTelegraph leagues from science and technology The IASP is a worldwide network QSTP won an overwhelming 70 Al Kuwari. “Without their enthusiasm and at facebook.com/QFTelegraph organizations from around the globe of science and technology parks that percent of the votes cast by IASP and dedicated effort, this great mo- to Qatar,” Al Kuwari said. “And dem- connects professionals from across the members during the association’s gen- ment wouldn’t be possible.” onstrate how QSTP has been able to globe and provides a number of ser- eral assembly in Tallinn. The deciding The IASP World Conference will make a contribution to Qatar’s journey vices to its members. This year’s world factor was QSTP’s integral role in the take place at the Qatar National Con- © 2012. . All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written from a carbon-based to a knowledge- conference brought together more wider dynamic scientific environment vention Centre, the cutting-edge facil- permission of Qatar Foundation. based economy in a relatively short than 500 delegates from 60 countries, created by Qatar Foundation, to sup- ity that opened next to QSTP last year.

Creative summer for young artists ‘Box Appeal’ to become annual event n Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar is running summer n Msheireb Properties and Qatar Charity ended their joint, month- art and design workshops for children, with four different programs long campaign in aid of construction workers by announcing that the encompassing ages five to 18. Each workshop features a range of donation drive would become an annual event. For ‘Box Appeal’ the activities tailored for a specific age and experience level, with ‘Art public donated clothing and personal items at collection points, including Fun’ for ages five to nine, ‘Art Exploration’ for ages 10 to 12, ‘Creative one at Qatar Foundation’s (QF’S) Recreation Center. Items will be given to Discovery’ ages 13 to 15 and ‘Design Intensive’ ages 16 and above. workers in recognition of their contribution to Qatar’s growth. Follow us on: twitter.com/QFTelegraph, facebook.com/QFTelegraph Thursday 12 July 2012 News 3

Media New commercial communications strategy with global companies announced Health warning as summer hits Al Jazeera Children’s Channel its peak weather. Qatar Foundation’s Health, Safety, spells out its vision for future Security and Environment (HSSE) Directorate has issued a warning on ‘thermal EMPLOYEES of Al Jazeera Children’s the brands of both JCC and , stress’ as temperatures in Channel (JCC) recently attended a JCC’s pre-school channel. Qatar soar. With an easy-to- meeting to find out more about the Abdullah Al Mosallam, JCC’s Di- follow guide now available to channel’s future vision and strategic rector of Financial and Administra- download from the Maktabi direction. tive Affairs Department, explained website, the directorate says Held at Qatar National Conven- the new organizational structure of heat is an occupational hazard tion Centre (QNCC), the channel’s the channel and the employees’ evalu- in Qatar. first ‘Town Hall’ meeting provided ation, recognition and development “The weather during July the opportunity for staff to hear about programs in the pipeline. and August is the highest the latest administrative and organiza- The channel has also recently an- temperature you will find tional changes at JCC. nounced its Ramadan programming, in Qatar,” explained Yousuf Haya Khalifa Al Nassr, JCC Board which includes several new programs. Noman, Occupational Health Member and Acting Executive Gen- Baraem will exclusively air the new se- Specialist. “But it’s not just eral Manager, stressed that changes ries Uncle Mosleh’s Tales, while JCC will the heat that is a danger, it is were part of the channel’s efforts to show Baad Al Taraweeh, ShamsW Rami also the humidity.” improve output and deliver a positive Haya Khalifa Al Nassr, JCC Board Member and Acting Executive General Manager and Tijan Annour – The Holy Quran The greatest risk comes new stage in its development starting Recitation Contest. from the varying degrees of with the new administrative structure. The recitation contest, hosted re- heat exhaustion. Symptoms She also announced that JCC will ahead of the fast-paced changes in the Rashed Al Quresi Almarri, JCC’s cently at QNCC, requires children range from dizziness and develop a 360-degree media strategy media industry. Acting Director of Sales and Media to recite select verses from the Holy headache through to muscle and will move into a phase of commer- Al Nassr emphasized the impor- Rights Department, when he present- Quran to a very prestigious panel of cramps, blurred vision and cialization in an efficient and respon- tance of working as a single team, as ed an outline of the strategic agree- judges from all over the Arab world. fainting. In its most severe sible way, and that the administrative the channel undergoes the necessary ments that the channel has recently Baad Al Taraweeh will be broadcast form as heat stroke – where changes witnessed by the channel re- changes to ensure that it remained the signed with some of the world’s top live from Katara, with distinguished the body’s ability to regulate cently were requisite and important to preferred channel for all Arab families specialized consulting companies. and renowned guests sharing insights its temperature fails – heat support the modernization and devel- and children. JCC are revisiting the core char- on Ramadan practices in Arab homes, exhaustion can be fatal. If opment process to respond to and stay These sentiments were echoed by acteristics of the target audiences of from different parts of the world. you have any symptoms, you should immediately drink water and rest in a cool place. While there is no reliable data on the incidence of heat stress, anecdotal evidence shows that it is common. Data processing key to medicine’s future QF staff working outside for extended periods are in SCIENCE. Leading international scien- as genomics and proteomics. “Com- that complex mathematics were at the particular danger. However, tists have met in to discuss the puting is playing an increasingly im- heart of unlocking the secrets of the even people who spend most impact advances in computing will portant role in biomedical research,” human genome. of their time indoors need to have on medical science in an event explained Dr Ahmed Elmagarmid, He said: “By training, I’m a pure take care. Recently arrived hosted by Qatar Foundation (QF) Executive Director of QCRI. mathematician, who wandered into bi- expatriates face a heightened research institutes. “This symposium will help establish ology. With the hope that at some point risk while they acclimatize Co-sponsored by the Qatar Bio- how the State of Qatar can best mar- biology would have enough informa- to the local environment, medical Research Institute (QBRI) shal its technical resources and hu- tion to start thinking about how you both while learning to keep and the Qatar Computing Research man capacity to advance biomedical could extract things from large data, cool and also while their Institute (QCRI), the Translational Dr Eric Lander was keynote speaker research in Qatar.” how one could move from experi- bodies get used to the higher Systems Biology and Bioinformatics Among the scientists attending were ments that were not just within your temperatures. Symposium brought together local keynote speakers Dr Eric Lander, a own laboratory, and in your own note- “People who are walking and international stakeholders. “The goal is to create a bioinformat- Professor of Biology at the Massachu- book, but experiments that depended between buildings for long “The symposium represents the ics consortium in Qatar that would be setts Institute of Technology (MIT) on all the shared data in the world. distances or waiting at a bus first time in Qatar that international used as a platform for interested sci- and co-chair of US President Barack We’re there now and it’s exciting.” stop or for a car to pick them bioinformaticians and scientists who entists to establish future collaborative Obama’s Council of Advisors on Sci- He told the symposium that by fo- up, they are people who can use bioinformatics platforms in Qatar research projects.” ence and Technology, and Professor cusing on emerging fields, Qatar had be at risk,” says Yousuf. will come together to discuss the lat- Systems biology and bioinformat- Jeremy K Nicholson, Chair in Bio- the opportunity to become a world “Some people wait until est developments in the field,” said Dr ics encompass the technology that al- logical Chemistry at Imperial College leader in science. “It’s a great model they are thirsty, and then Abdelali Haoudi, Vice President of Re- lows us to record, measure and ana- London. for how to create a beacon for the en- drink water, but feeling thirsty search and Acting Executive Director lyze the vast sets of data involved in Dr Lander explained biology was tire region and the whole world, and is an indication that your of QBRI. emerging areas of biomedicine, such fundamentally about information, and I’m very excited to see it.” body is already dehydrated.”

HEC Paris in Qatar event fights poverty Lecture considers impact of Green Revolution n HEC Paris in Qatar recently organized a special lecture discussing n Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute hosted an open ‘Why should firms be concerned about the fight against poverty?’ seminar by Professor Jerome Nriagu at Weill Cornell Medical College Professor Frederic Dalsace, holder of the Social Business Enterprise in Qatar on 28 June. Entitled ‘The Green Revolution: Impacts on Our and Poverty Chair at HEC Paris (in partnership with Danone and Food Quality’, Professor Nriagu of the University of Michigan School of Schneider Electric) told the local business community that there is Public Health considered the implications of reduced trace metals in room between markets and philanthropy for firms to fight poverty. soil samples as a result of increased food production. Write to us: [email protected] 4 Hot Topic Thursday 12 July 2012

“I’ve been employed by Texas A&M at Qatar for about a year, but have really not heard much about Have your say Ramadan from Qatar Foundation or the university,” Emily Kent, an intern Michelle Dezember at the Office of Building Operations Head of Education, said. Mathaf However, Kent adds that she did There are always not really feel the need to receive opportunities officially-sanctioned information. for organizations like Qatar “Muslim friends and colleagues Foundation to bridge the gap for have been more than willing to talk people who do not know enough to me and I do feel like I understand about Ramadan, but I do not see what it means to them,” she explains. it as a situation where QF needs “Aside from fasting, I realize that to be totally responsible. Most Ramadan is one of the five pillars of of what I have learned about Islam and not only is this an act of Ramadan has come from talking displaying faith, but it is also meant to to my peers. However, QF can help them repent and reflect on their show leadership by encouraging life and faith more deeply.” a connection between people, However, Kent’s experience differs through social events for example. from that of other QF staff members. “When I first started working Shehryar Khan, at QF, some five years ago, there Student, Weill wasn’t much information available,” Cornell Medical Christopher Silva, Sustainability College in Qatar Education Coordinator, Office I think it would be better for the of Faculty & Student Services, whole of the QF community to Education Division, said. have more opportunities to gain “I was fortunate to meet a student an understanding of Muslim group called ‘Muslim Youth of culture. QF can play a role in ’ and they organized Do non-Muslims at QF know bringing the Muslim and non- some wonderful outreach programs Muslim community together by for non-Muslims to learn about promoting awareness regarding Ramadan and also to celebrate the Ramadan. Holy Month. I learned so much from what Ramadan involves? them!” Ahmed Ali Dr Mohamed El Moctar, Senior Engineer, Assistant Professor, History There is more to the holy month than just fasting Qatar Computing of Religion, Qatar Faculty of Research Institute Islamic Studies (QFIS), explains be more contemplative by spending previous perceptions (or lack thereof) Kent agrees: “As an individual I think there does need to be more that fasting is an important more time in prayer and reading on Ramadan. Therefore, I believe living in a foreign country, I feel it education about Ramadan. People part of Ramadan as it serves to the Holy Quran),” Dr El Moctar it is necessary to always hold such is largely my responsibility to seek who come here from different demonstrate the self control of adds. “Muslims try to keep their workshop/programs to educate and out information and to remember cultures and backgrounds don’t man, but that this is not always minds clear and their thoughts pure inform our community.” to respect a given custom. When a really understand why they should recognized by non-Muslims. throughout the month.” non-Muslim moves here, it is with not eat or drink publicly during “There is a custom of fasting in all Many non-Muslims at QF do not Some QF organizations and the understanding that they are a the holy month – they often see major religions,” he said. “The sense understand the associated aspects of institutions provide new employees guest in a country where certain this as being against their human of fasting is the self control on which Ramadan, such as the need to dress with information to prepare them for traditions are observed. It is not rights. Qatar Foundation needs to the foundation of morality is based. If more conservatively. “A part of work in a different culture. However, the establishment’s responsibility do more to educate people from the human being can control himself observing the sanctity of Ramadan this varies from organization to to educate its employees about other backgrounds about Muslim and does not succumb to desire, this is to dress modestly in public places. organization. Ramadan, but I feel since there are culture. provides the spiritual and moral basis Though nobody will offend those Dr El Moctar stressed that it is up so many expats employed here, it for the tradition. who dress otherwise, I am sure our to individuals to further their own would be in their best interest to take “Aside from abstaining from food non-Muslims colleagues will be knowledge. this upon themselves.” RAMADAN TIPS ONLINE and drink during daylight hours, culturally sensitive to this issue,” Dr “It must be remembered that QF Indeed, Ramadan can be an Muslims are called on to be more El Moctar said. is not a religious organization,” he opportunity to engage all sections of A calendar of Ramadan events in generous in giving to charity and to Georgetown University – School said.“The responsibility lies with each the community. “On a personal level, Education City will be published on of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) of us to pursue our own search for one of the most beautiful memories www.myeducationcity.com writer Idil Issa said that Muslim humanity. It is only through tolerance I have was while I was living in the The website, which is compiled by women also consider how appropriate and an appreciation of different USA during Ramadan, when the student writers with the guidance On 28 JuNE 2012 we asked: their dress is during Ramadan. “I religions that we can demonstrate this.” youth hosted a ‘fast-a-thon’,” Dr of the Office of Faculty & Student Is the graduate trainee myself have had an internal debate El Moctar said. “Students of all Services (OFSS), will include a system at QF giving young in past years as to whether I should denominations came together to Ramadan special feature, the Qataris enough opportunities wear perfume or make-up. I am also fast. There were about 100 people significance of Ramadan, Iftar menus to develop their skills? more careful about what I wear,” she Does Qatar Foundation do taking part, and they all broke their with healthy options and traditional Here’s what you said* explains. enough to educate non- fast together at the Islamic Center, foods from different countries as n Yes Silva believes the rapid growth Muslim staff and students sharing their experiences. This well as YouTube links to previously n No in the number of foreign nationals about the significance of really brought everyone together screened Ramadan television shows. among QF’s staff and student Ramadan? and served to create a sense of Non-Muslims will be encouraged to population has created a strong Send us an email at community. He adds: “I would take part in a ‘fast for a day’. incentive for the dissemination of [email protected] or tweet us advise non-Muslims at QF to accept “The idea was to provide information 20% information related to Ramadan. @QFTelegraph with your views offers to go to Iftars and I would to Muslims and non-Muslims,” Silva said: “Over the last few (Yes or No to the above questions encourage Muslims to invite their said Arwa Sulieman Ibnouf, OFSS 80% years our campus staff and student followed by a sentence stating non-Muslim friends. I would also Staff and Student Development population have grown substantially. your reason). All submissions are say that to wish a Muslim Ramadan Senior Specialist. “We want to give Individuals are coming from all confidential unless you state that Mubarak (Ramadan Blessings) and expatriates a sense of what Ramadan parts of the world and bringing with your name can be used. Ramadan Kareem (Happy Ramadan) is all about and to have them share in *100 QF staff and graduates polled on 1-2 July 2012 them their culture, as well as their is very welcomed.” the experience.” Follow us on: twitter.com/QFTelegraph, facebook.com/QFTelegraph Thursday 12 July 2012 Perspective 5

OPINION DR KHALED MOHAMMAD SAOUD Why arts students need to know about science

PEOPLE MAY question why the sake of beauty but also design students need to have for function. I also initiated an appreciation for physics, a Physics and Mathematics but as well as growing them to Projects Day, in December their full potential, it’s actually each year, to showcase their very important to their future work. During this event, careers. students are encouraged to Here at Virginia talk to other faculties and Commonwealth University in students about their work. Qatar (VCU-Q), our students Believe it or not, I am learn interior design, graphic learning from my work with design, fashion, print, artistry arts based students. They etc. but as a requirement of are very creative and that is Participants interact at recent workshops designed to improve team-building at QF their studies they also have to something we do not find take other subjects besides, in science. I have based including physics and maths. some of my research ideas Team building Directors and managers have their say on how When I first came here in on the problems they have 2008, it was a big challenge to encountered. Qatar Foundation can build on current success for ongoing progress try to imagine how students, I find myself in a very who are not scientists, can unique environment as a develop a feel for topics even a nano-technician, I am working scientist can have trouble with. with the end users of what So, I looked at what I could I want to develop in my do to help the students in their research lab. Teamwork takes design studies. For example, one project I am working on is applicable “It’s always to the fashion industry as I am interesting to see developing a heat reflecting the students’ final textile. It was a student who QF into the future gave me the idea to pursue this projects, because LEADERS from across Qatar Abdulla Al Rwaili, Shared Services the four categories then worked I see that they research. Foundation (QF) gathered to Director – Business Improvement, out actions to capitalize on positive I am also able to assist the share their ideas on how to drive said the workshops aimed to create factors and reduce the impact of have taken this students in different ways, improvement throughout the a further link between layers of negative ones. knowledge and aside teaching them physics. organization during innovative management within QF. As each workshop was just two put a touch of For example, if they want team-building workshops held at “QF has huge strengths and huge hours long, participants had to science in their to understand the physical Qatar National Convention Centre opportunities, but the fast growth develop their ideas quickly and design” properties of a material I can (QNCC). that has happened within the last 10 decisively. Key strengths and suggest how they can find this About 50 directors and managers years means that such opportunities opportunities identified included We put together a course out. drawn from middle management need to be utilized and planned for,” recognition for QF as a brand, strong which is applicable to the One student wanted ranks were given the opportunity said Al Rwaili. “We want to be a government support and the caliber materials they will be using to research the thermal to provide input into QF’s future sustainable organization.” of the organization’s resources on a and where they learn through properties of henna, so we direction during two sessions held on Gary Critchley, Performance human, financial and technological experience. I present a were able to test the different 13-14 June. Reporting Manager with Shared level. lecture about a particular types of henna and how they Facilitated by the Shared Services Services, led the workshops. “It is Poor internal communication, material and then they follow reflect heat when this is put on Directorate, the workshops were part really about bringing the leaders duplication of processes and the this up with an experiment the hair. of a wider improvement strategy of QF together to work as a peer challenges that come with rapid so they are learning by doing Yes, it’s certainly an initiated by Rashid Al Naimi, QF Vice group to help drive the continuous growth were seen as some of the with their hands. interesting position to be in President of Administration. improvement agenda – to find ways areas to tackle. At the beginning this is working with arts’ students. “Since we began the journey of working better, faster and smarter,” Recommendations for action simply to draw a graph, of continuous improvement, we Critchley explained. “The idea was to included creating more transparent then we move on to motion, have achieved some key milestones come up with focused, practical plans communications processes via chain reactions, different through the implementation of a to drive improvement.” collaborative meetings, social materials and light and how number of important projects,” Al Participants worked in small mediums and IT solutions; more they interact with each other, Naimi said. “These successes could groups to come up with a list of market research to find ways to acoustics etc. not have been possible without the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities further boost recognition of the QF It’s always interesting to see contributions from the teams across and threats that applied to QF. Each brand and an increase in detailed the students’ final projects, the Foundation; that is why I support group identified a top priority from planning to capitalize on future because I see that they have columnist and encourage such workshops as growth. taken this knowledge and put we continually work to improve our Participant Ameena Hussain, a touch of science in their Dr Khaled Mohammad Saoud performance.” “It is really about Assistant Director for Campus design. This is important Assistant Professor, Physics, Liberal Arts Ideas raised at the workshops will Life, felt the experience had as you do not design for and Sciences at VCUQatar feed into a team-building meeting bringing the been a great opportunity for for executive directors to be held this leaders of QF leaders to come together to talk summer, which will, in turn, about concerns, challenges and provide input for a written report to together to work the direction going forward. “It What do you think? be sent to Al Naimi for review and has also been a great networking Send us your opinion at [email protected] action. as a peer group” opportunity,” she said. Write to us: [email protected] 6 QF Spotlight Thursday 12 July 2012 how do I?

QFTelegraph helps you make the most of your life at QF n What is self-service sign-in? Self service sign-in has recently been installed at the Recreation Center, EC Clubhouse and Awsaj facilities. Using touchscreen log-in, registered users can now sign in automatically when they arrive to use the center. The automated system replaces the old sign-in sheets, which had to be compiled at the end of each month to monitor how many people, and from which departments, were accessing the centers. This was a laborious task, with an average of 11,000 users using the recreation facilities each month. The automated system collects Msheireb has furthered its support of Al Bairaq World, a project all the required data, does not risk human error and saves paper. Outreach Commitment to ‘Al Bairaq World’ program sees student work displayed by company

How do I become a registered user? Signs highlight the correct area at the reception desk where a staff member Msheireb Properties will scan a copy of your ID card through the reader, located next to the touchscreen. For this time only you will have to input your data when prompted invests in Qatar youth on the screen. Required information includes your Qatar Foundation’s (QF’s) grounding in practical science and company established to support ongoing efforts in corporate social date of birth, blood group, Msheireb Properties takes its science theory for students. Msheireb Qataris aged between 15 to 24 at high responsibility, and the Al Bairaq family members etc. Once commitment to corporate social Properties is passionate about school, college or university. program, with its focus on the ‘hard you have pressed enter your responsibility and the wider realizing the potential of Qatar’s skills’ required in the tough scientific information will be stored community seriously. youth and our involvement in this The Future Affiliate Club aims to disciplines,” said Al Mansoori. “This and your ID number will The property development program reflects our determination to create the right medium for students complements our existing youth now be your log-in number. company is guided by the principle enable the next generation to play its to explore various career options training and internship programs that a nation’s greatest resource is the full role in building the country.” and to help them contribute to their aimed at Qatari students.” How do I log-in as a registered potential of its people, a belief which In this latest Al Bairaq World community development. Future Through the club, members user? is in line with Qatar National Vision initiative, Msheireb worked alongside Affiliate Club membership offers are given the opportunity to When you are a registered 2030 and one which sees it investing Qatar University’s Materials school students and undergraduates participate in projects that aim to user, simply enter your in its own workforce and society as a Technology Unit (MTU) to promote a range of academic and professional instill the values of good citizenship personal ID number on whole. teaching and appreciation of science guidance, including work experience and engagement in community the touchscreen. If your As part of this obligation, Msheireb in Qatar’s secondary schools. and mentoring by company development alongside the continual photograph has been has furthered its support of Al Bairaq Students who took part in the ‘I personnel, support with research development of skills. uploaded on to the system, World, a Qatar University project Am a Researcher’ program have had projects, and career advice, as well as They are also given the this will also be shown which seeks to encourage students to their best coursework displayed at the opportunities to take part in various opportunity to gain experience on the screen. Register appreciate science and research. The Msheireb Enrichment Centre. They events and competitions. through workshops, competitions and any accompanying guest, project was launched by the national are all also members of the Msheireb “Opportunities for young people events as well as access vocational highlight the room or university to support Qatar’s efforts Future Affiliate Club, which the are central to Msheireb Properties’ guidance and academic counseling, facility you will be using to develop its knowledge-based and support for graduation projects and choose accept. Staff economy, enrich its human capital and research. will be on hand to assist. and improve competitiveness through innovation, entrepreneurship and Msheireb Properties and the applied research. “Opportunities for young people Future Affiliates Club were involved Do you have questions you Maryam Al Mansoori, Human are central to Msheireb in the committee which helped set up want answered? Email us at: Resources Director, Msheireb and manage the ‘I Am a Researcher’ [email protected] and we will do Properties, said: “It is a pleasure Properties’ ongoing efforts in program and resulting exhibition our best to help you to support the Al Bairaq program which sees the future presented which provides such a wonderful corporate social responsibility” through the students’ eyes. Follow us on: twitter.com/QFTelegraph, facebook.com/QFTelegraph Thursday 12 July 2012 From the Top 7 Building business success Joshua Kobb is the Chief Operating Officer of the leading business school, HEC Paris in Qatar. He talks about the institute’s latest plans and how talent development can help boost the international success of Doha organizations

As the leading center for executive individual corporate client. education in the Gulf region, HEC In terms of degree programs, Paris in Qatar is focused directly on we are currently recruiting the developing human potential. third class of our Executive MBA In line with Qatar Foundation’s Program, which will start in February (QF’s) vision, HEC Paris aims to next year. The program targets provide business executives with the experienced executives, giving them tools to become the best leaders they the opportunity to obtain their degree can be within their organizations. while continuing their full-time work Executive Education is a specialized through modular part-time study over area that is continuing to develop 18 months. rapidly in line with national economic One of the unique features of the reception we have had from the development, especially as an this course of study is that HEC’s business community to this program increasing number of Qatar-based EMBA Program is based across to date. HEC Paris in Qatar delivers three main organizations look to expand their various locations – Doha, Paris, The 75 people who enrolled in our forms of business education in Doha: operations both regionally and Beijing, Shanghai and St Petersburg. first two EMBA classes are leaders globally. Participants can start their course in from across Qatar’s private and public As the Director for Global Initiatives any of these locations and move to sector, including representatives for HEC Paris, I have focused another as part of their studies. of most of the major oil and gas on spearheading the institution’s For example, a Doha-based companies, banks and government international development, specifically executive may be interested in ministries, as well as QF members degree short open programs custom-designed in China and the Gulf region. completing a module in China while such as Qatar Science & Technology programs enrolment courses for individual businesses Since working on the agreement pursuing business opportunities there. Park, Sidra Medical & Research between HEC Paris and QF, which The program also features the option Center and QF management. was finalized in June 2010, I have of eight majors, based in different Almost half of the participants have 1 2 3 moved to Doha to guide the structure locations, the energy major is based been Qatari nationals. of the institution within Qatar. in Doha, while others include luxury Many of the participants have been meets their needs. This fits in with some of the HEC Paris in Qatar delivers three management, telecommunications promoted within their organizations, Short courses and custom designed dynamics of Qatarization – there is a main forms of management education and aviation. One of the advantages of which we believe is partly due to the programs are also a core part of our lot of talent in the management pool in Doha – degree programs, short having a global world wide presence training they have received through offering. in these organizations but there needs open enrolment courses and programs is being able to use local networks and the EMBA course. The short courses comprise of open to be shift from intuitive business skills that are custom-designed for an expertise to our advantage. enrolment seminars – three to five to explicit business and management We have been really pleased with HEC Paris in Qatar plans to build day programs – dealing with specific skills. on the success of the Executive MBA management issues. Our first program If you have a vision, how do Top of the class by adding a second Masters degree in Qatar was actually a short course you take that vision and make sure program from this spring which called ‘Leading in Challenging Times’. people understand it and are able to Executive MBA Class 2012 will target middle management. We have also offered a number of implement it within your organization? MUST – an acronym taking from different short courses on other topics We approach talent development the French for ‘managing a strategic based around strategy and leadership from three angles. Enrolled 31 business unit’ – has generated a great – this area is constantly evolving. deal of interest from our corporate Custom-designed programs are also One angle is individual skills, which Main Nationality: clients and managers in Qatar. There an incredibly interesting area and one involves making sure that a manager Nationalities is an acknowledged need for further of strategic important to HEC Paris. or an executive has the capacity to be Qatari Represented: education of this type, because there is We have consistently been ranked as effective. The second is building the 9 a whole pool of professionals who are the world’s leading business school in vision of that individual so they can looking to develop some of their skills custom programs. What is particularly contribute and create value beyond Executive MBA Class 2013 into a wider vision but who are not yet important about custom programs is the nuts and bolts of the business, to at a senior level. our ability to understand client needs the wider corporate/industry picture. Enrolled Like the Executive MBA program, and design a unique program to meet Finally, we look at talent development 44 MUST will be a modular, part- their business objectives. in terms of organizational time course that can fit in with a A lot of what we do with corporate effectiveness; cascading knowledge Main Nationality: business person’s work commitments. clients is aimed at helping them to throughout the firm. Nationalities Participants will be able to complete build leadership skills within people All of these aspects are essential for the course either as a degree course they have identified as successors at organizations to thrive in a competitive Qatari Represented: 18 or as a certificate course, whichever their organizations. business atmosphere.

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campus life

Abdul Wahab Racing placement an exhilarating ride

Northwestern University in Qatar graduates traveled to the the university’s home campus in Evanston, Illinois, USA THERE IS nothing quite like the rewarding experience. I learned roar of a top fuel drag racer as it the practical side of engineering screams its way down a quarter- and engine-component mile drag-strip, hitting speeds manufacturing, studying with in excess of 500 kilometers per the engineers as they worked QF class showcases talent at hour. to design new top-fuel engine It’s not just something you components using Solidworks hear, but also something you design software, and gaining real joint Northwestern graduation feel as a series of shockwaves experience creating Computer pulse through your body – and Numeric Controls (CNC) Ceremony Qatar graduates join US counterparts for celebrations I’ve felt this myself as part machine code, learning about of my engineering studies at design intent and practical MEMBERS of the inaugural graduating future generations of students to they have learned and how it has re- Texas A&M University at Qatar tooling concepts for efficient class from follow.” Dean Dennis, who led the energized their work”. The festivities (TAMUQ). manufacturing, and also about in Qatar (NU-Q) traveled to the delegation of NU-Q students and included collaboration between I was fortunate enough to the flow of manufacturing. university’s home campus in the faculty, said the commencement was NU-Q students and their Evanston be the first intern in a program I have never been to a place United States to take part in joint a very special moment. “I think it’s counterparts for performances of that places students from my like this or seen a process like leaving celebrations. presumptuous for a little school to ‘Arab Awakenings’, a series of six plays campus with Al Anabi Racing, this, where you assemble the More than two dozen NU-Q say it is going to have a big impact on written in Doha that tackle provocative a leading fuel racing team in the whole engine from scratch. I graduating seniors participated in a large university, but a lot has been issues in Arab society, such as religion, USA. The whole experience is learned how this team works the commencement festivities at the done here,” Dr Dennis said. in scenes ranging from the tragic to the awesome – you can feel the roar together and produces the kind Northwestern campus in Evanston, Describing the opportunities for humorous. at your feet when these cars of performance they get. Illinois, which included a showcase of exchange and fresh perspectives Also, a trio of award-winning NU-Q move, there is so much thrust Drag racers are built for plays and films created by students in that NU-Q has brought Evanston graduates presented ‘Lyrics Revolt’, in them. extremes of horsepower, Doha. faculty who have visited the Doha their documentary footage of Arab Sponsored by His Excellency top speed, and straight-line Morton Schapiro, President of campus, Dr Dennis noted that “you rap stars and hip-hop groups whose Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad acceleration, but only run Northwestern University, opened the cannot underestimate the effect lyrics inspired participants in the Arab Al Thani, the Al Anabi team for very short bursts of time 154th Commencement celebration that experience has had on their Spring uprisings. competes at the top levels of and never turn a corner, so with a nod to NU-Q. “We are understanding of the region, what “I’m so happy to be here to show National Hot Rod Association endurance and handling are honored today to have with us the a side of Middle Eastern culture that (NHRA) racing in the USA. not major concerns. That gives first graduating class of Northwestern many Americans don’t know about,” The internship program is rise to a host of engineering University in Qatar,” he said. “We are honored said Rana Khaled, 21, a Palestinian designed to give students differences between a drag racer “Accompanied by their Dean, to have with us the who was born in Abu Dhabi and lives hands-on training in auto design and a conventional car – even a Everette Dennis, these pioneering first graduating class in Qatar. Khaled was joined by two and engineering, and I earned conventional racing car. students from across the globe have fellow graduates –Shannon Farhoud my place as one of the top achieved remarkable successes over of Northwestern and Ashlene Ramadan – to explain two students in the TAMUQ “The internship the past four years, paving paths for University in Qatar” and show excerpts of ‘Lyrics Revolt’. engineering program. program is My two-week internship saw me attend the Toyota NHRA designed to give SuperNationals in Englishtown, students hands- New Jersey, as well as working at Alan Johnson Performance on training in Qatar Foundation market day Engineering (AJPE) in auto design and California, where team manager engineering” gives support to Syrian refugees Johnson and his staff design and build racing engine The coolest thing I’ve learned volunteering. Students from across including a bouncing castle and story- ladies only will be held on 14-15 July components. is that in my experience all Qatar Foundation (QF) university telling. 14 at Regency Halls, in the D Ring I also traveled to Washington engines work without a cooling campuses joined forces to aid Syrian A total of QR80,000 was raised to Road opposite the Mall, in support of DC for a US-Qatar Business system. This is the first time refugees during a market day held at help Syrian refugees in north Leba- the same cause. Council reception and dinner I’ve looked at an engine that the Student Center on 14 June non, explained Carnegie Mellon Uni- Al Zaman said students who were at the St Regis Hotel, honoring produces 8000 horsepower, but Student volunteers set up a range of versity of Qatar (CMU-Q) student fortunate enough to be studying in His Excellency Mohamed Bin there’s no coolant involved. It’s stalls selling goods – mostly donated Aisha Al Zaman. Qatar felt a solidarity with Syrian stu- Abdulla Al Rumaihi, the new amazing. from Qatar businesses – including The Insight Club at Texas A&M dents whose studies had been disrupt- ambassador to the United Most importantly, it was printed t-shirts, abayas, accessories, University in Qatar (TAMUQ) ed by the war. States from Qatar. Attending a time when I also gained bags and jewellery. assisted with the event. “This is part of our responsibility this event was a great honor personal advice from someone Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation as humans, as Arabs and as Muslims,” for me. as inspiring as Mr Johnson Publishing (BQFP) supported the The student organizers are affiliated she said. “The conditions are getting Working at AJPE was a himself. effort with donated books, while the with Layan, a group of volunteers worse and worse, as people cannot students also sold items they had made from across the Gulf Co-operation find anything to eat or anywhere to Abdul Wahab is an engineering student such as bookmarks and accessories. Council (GCC) countries who aim to sleep. It is our responsibility to help as at Texas A&M University at Qatar There were also children’s activities, support Syrians. A charity market for much as we can.” Write to us: [email protected] 10 Focus Thursday 12 July 2012

“The concert served to show Tariq Al-Shukri people in Doha the extent to The Senior Research Co-ordinator for Qatar Foundation’s Research Division which Arabic talks about science, sci-fi and how QF is helping to change the world music is still celebrated and practised in a Who inspires you? contemporary My father, and then I would say His Highness the Amir. My father always If you have the chance to live in context” encouraged me to do well, to get a another period, would it be the past, Arabic music good education; that’s why I think the present or the future? celebrated at QF he was a role model for me. For His The future, because I always think Highness, I am inspired by his great about the possibilities that are yet to vision to transfer Qatar’s people come. People might think that we and society to a knowledge-based have reached our limit in terms of economy, instead of a carbon-based technology and invention, but I think my qf one. the future has the potential to offer things beyond our imagination. Abdulaziz Al Khanji How do you relax after a stressful Title: Graduate Trainee, day? If you had the power to change Financial Aid Officer I enjoy spending time with my family; anything in this world, what would Time at QF: 1 month I have six children, and they range it be? from the oldest at 12 years down to I would like to prevent wars, poverty, Describe your role: the youngest at three years old, and and human suffering, and see a cure The main area of my job I like to help them with their studies. for diseases such as cancer. I think involves reviewing applications I also like sitting back and reading QF is helping to change the world from students for interest- a book or watching a movie. I like when we talk about science and free loans. These loans are football, of course, and I used to research, because through these available for non-Qatari, post- play sports – I played table tennis things we can make people’s lives graduate students studying competitively. Sometimes I still get better and prevent suffering. That’s at QF institutions. I check their time to play sports on the weekend, the purpose of science; it solves applications to ensure they and I can play table tennis at home. problems. meet the criteria requirements and answer any queries the What book are you reading at the Management by Stephen Haines. I of people in science and What makes you smile? applicants may have, so that moment? sometimes read about science, and research like science fiction, because it Whenever one of my children smiles. their applications can be It’s about strategic thinking, and it’s sometimes I like to read adventure opens our minds to images of In fact, it doesn’t have to be my own processed. Most applications are called The Systems Thinking stories or science fiction – it doesn’t what can happen in the future. There’s children. I think if I see a smile on any handled online and via email, Approach to Strategic Planning and have to be related to work. I think a lot no limit to technology and invention. child, it always makes me smile too. but sometimes the students come to the office to meet me.

What I like about my job: Even though I’ve only been in this role for a very short time, I’m enjoying the opportunity to meet people from so many different Arabic music celebrated at QF nationalities and cultures. The job is certainly increasing my Qatar Music Academy’s Marasi Ensemble put on a special performance knowledge and skills, particularly my communication skills. Every student is an individual and AN APPRECIATION for the history and best performed each application has unique beauty of traditional Arabic music was in a cozy setting challenges, so it’s very interesting. presented at Qatar Foundation (QF) rather than a Cultural recently when the Marasi Ensemble larger hall, ” Review gave a concert at . said Issa Boulos, The Ensemble, which was leader of the Marasi established by Qatar Music Academy Ensemble and Head (QMA) in 2011 and is made up of of Arab Music at QMA. members of the faculty of the Arab “We do perform different pieces music department, seeks to explore alongside larger orchestras in bigger the history, theory and practice of venues. We recently performed traditional Arabian music forms, alongside the Qatar Philharmonic The Marasi Ensemble on stage at Qatar Academy including maqam. Orchestra, but for this concert the At the invitation-only concert, music was suited to a smaller stage. enthusiasts and patrons of the arts in “The concert served to show people its origins may be tens of thousands “We are very diligent and before any Qatar were given a choice repertoire of in Doha the extent to which Arabic of years old,” he added. “The concert performance we first consider the Arabic music from the 10th Century. music is still celebrated and practised featured several works – classical, neo- music and study the history of the Want to be featured in “The music selected was chosen in a contemporary context. classical and maqam genres of Arabic setting it would have originally been MY QF? Send us an email at: because it is true to the ensemble “One of the aims of the Marasi music.” performed in. The setting for our [email protected] performance, which is more like a Ensemble is to demonstrate that the The Ensemble strives to present an performance will then affect the way chamber group in that the pieces are music can still be enjoyed even though authentic performance of each piece. that we play,” Boulos added. Follow us on: twitter.com/QFTelegraph, facebook.com/QFTelegraph Thursday 12 July 2012 Community 11

REFLECTIONS ON THE event

Bart Cahir, President and General Manager of ExxonMobil Qatar No matter what field we are in, our organizations begin and end with people. The fact that the Ministries of Public Health and Energy and Industry, along with the private sector, Mr Ahmed Al Ahmed, DGM Oxy; Mr Bart Cahir, P&GM ExxonMobil; HE Abdulla Bin Khalid Al Qahtani, Minister of Public Health and Secretary General of the Supreme Council are joining forces for the of Health; Dr Javaid Sheikh, Dean of WCMC-Q; Mr Steve Kelly, P&GM Occidental Petroleum of Qatar; Mr Ahmed Al Mawlawi, Director for Administration Qatar Petroleum; Mr betterment of this country’s Abdulaziz Al Talib, DGM Al Khaleej Gas; Mr John Saad, Chief Marketing Officer, Qatar residents speaks volumes as to the forward-thinking nature of Qatar’s leadership. From an employer’s perspective, we have an investment in the health and Putting ‘Your Health First’ wellbeing of our people. New WCMC-Q initiative to help young Qataris improve their living habits

LEADING figures in the fields of you have to be very, very persistent,” public health and business joined Dr Sheikh said. “Awareness is just the together at Doha’s St Regis Hotel on first step. You have to go way beyond 20 June to launch a vital new health that. initiative for Qatar’s population. “Our academic and research staff, Designed by Weill Cornell Medical as well as our labs, will work towards College in Qatar (WCMC-Q), in achieving the goals of this nationwide Steve Kelly, President and General collaboration with the Supreme program. Usually, people’s behavior Manager of Occidental Petroleum Council of Health, the ‘Your Health reflects the traditional wisdom that of Qatar First’ campaign will target 15 to ‘health is a crown over the head of We regard good health as both a 25-year-olds, and aims to break a a healthy person, only sick people personal and a company cycle of poor health choices in Qatar. see it’. We today launch a health priority. By supporting ‘Your “Your Health First is a five-year HE Abdulla bin Khalid Al Qahtani, Minister of Public Health and Secretary educational program that will Health First’ we hope that our multi-stage awareness campaign, the General of the Supreme Council of Health (left) with Dr Javaid Sheikh, Dean promote healthy behavior.” employees and the entire Qatari first of which focuses on awareness of Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar ‘Your Health First’ is being public will benefit from the and core public health concepts, supported by Qatar’s business sector, valuable learning experiences especially healthy lifestyles, nutrition with sponsors including Qatar available through the campaign. and health education,” said His and insomnia, benefits of vitamins, Dr Javaid Sheikh, Dean of Petroleum, Occidental Petroleum, Excellency Abdulla Bin Khalid Al cancer, and healthy eating habits WCMC-Q, said unhealthy behavior and ExxonMobil. Vodafone is also Qahtani, Minister of Public Health amongst children, teens and adults. could become endemic, and while supporting the effort, and will be and Secretary General of the Messages will be presented using some health issues were affected by developing a smartphone app with Supreme Council of Health. simplified medical terms, to help genetics, behavior was the critical tips for a healthy lifestyle, as well as “Initial and subsequent stages ensure the public use the information. factor in most chronic diseases. running an SMS campaign. will make use of all possible media, His Excellency Dr Mohammed “Genes are tendencies, not destinies,” In addition to publicity on including social networks, to reach the Bin Saleh Al Sada, Minister of Energy he said. television and radio, the first stage largest possible audience and achieve and Industry, said: “This program For example, he said researchers of the campaign will include related the campaign’s goals.” will contribute significantly in raising estimated genetics represented 12 to awareness events, targeting different The first stage began on 25 June public awareness on the importance of 13 percent of the risk of developing age groups, with a focus on children and will run to the end of this year. preventive healthcare and it will surely diabetes, one of Qatar’s most and teens. It will include five-minute health have a positive impact on improving significant health concerns. The awareness programs to be aired on occupational health throughout rest was caused by lifestyle, and in These will include the ‘Painting a Richard Daly, Qatar Television during the holy the country. Building an aware and particular poor diet combined with Healthy Future’ initiative, which aims CEO of Vodafone Qatar month of Ramadan, as well as daily healthy society is paramount to the lack of exercise, and it was these bad to attract people of different ages to As a joint venture between health tips broadcast on Qatar Radio. quality of life of our people and the habits the campaign would need to participate in creating a collective Vodafone and Qatar During this time, the focus will be strength of our nation.” target. “To change human behavior health-related painting which will, Foundation, Vodafone Qatar is a on health information and preventive hopefully, break a world record and global company with local roots measures. Topics will include enter the Guinness Book of World in Qatar. We are delighted to be diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, “To change human behavior you have to be Records. ‘Be Ready for the Challenge’ a partner in delivering the ‘Your osteoporosis, psychological health, very, very persistent. Awareness is just the is an inter-school contest that will Health First’ program that will woman and child healthcare, bone see schools compete to raise health enhance the quality of life of health and rheumatoid arthritis, stress first step. You have to go way beyond that” awareness. everyone in Qatar. Write to us: [email protected] 12 Focus Thursday 12 July 2012 my diary

Hamad Nasser Al Mannai describes a typical day

As MANAGER of Facilities am Most & Support Services at Al 9.30meetings are pre- Shaqab, Eng Hamad Nasser scheduled but some do come Al Mannai finds that no two up as issues are discovered days are the same within which need prompt action. his busy department. He is involved in supervising the pm I break daily works (maintenance 12.00for the and operation, transportation, Al-Dhuhr prayer. This is safety and security, catering, usually between 12.00pm and office needs etc) and feels 12.30pm. I wait to have very fortunate to have a lunch with my family, professional team that strives after the working day has to make his job easier. concluded.

am This is the pm Most 5.30time my alarm 1.00meetings are clock goes off, but I am scheduled for the earlier part usually awake well before this of the working day, but it is Making sure nothing as I am a very light sleeper inevitable that some need to be and so any sound can wake held in the afternoon me up. I am often woken by too. I attend to any new emails the Al Fajr prayer call. The and correspondence that have first thing I do on waking come in throughout the day gets lost in translation is shower and Wodoo’a for which require me to reply. I prayer. will also prepare my schedule Overcoming the challenges of publishing in different languages for the following day. am Depending SUSAN ABULAWA’S debut book norms in the Arab world such as With grammar there are also 7.30 on the traffic, I am pm I sometimes about Palestine, Mornings in Jenin, religion and love, which are always huge problems. In Arabic there are usually in the office by 7.30am. 3.00stay later than has touched the hearts of readers problematic.” three tenses: past, present, future. My first action is to visit my the end of the working all over the world. Published by This difference in cultural There is no continuous or perfect team to say good morning to day. I will go straight home Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation concepts is one of the main tense and translators have to try them. I usually have a afterwards, though, as I miss Publishing (BQFP), it tells the problems for translators. Abulawa to get it to the nearest tense they finjan of Arabic coffee in their my family and want to spend story of one family’s struggle for said: “When you go from such a can. In regards to pronouns, Arabic office, before returning to time with them when I have survival during the war between different language lots gets lost in adds the ‘he’, or ‘she’ to the end of my office to review meetings finished work. Our relations Palestine and Israel. translation. A friend of mine was the verb and only once, whereas in scheduled for the day ahead. are our personality, so I give Written in English, the book has reading it in Chinese and some of English it is repeated before every I then review my emails and them a priority in my time. I been translated into 23 languages. the metaphors just didn’t make verb. Arabic also does not use correspondences to prepare for also like to visit friends and However, the most important of sense. This also happened with the acronyms. any meetings. neighbours. these translations – Arabic – was Arabic. This is why, throughout the the last. As the language of the “For example, in the chapters process, the author must have am I spend pm I meet with book’s characters and Susan’s where Mosha and Yolanti’s feelings regular contact with the translator 8.30most of my 5.30a group of old family, it was imperative to get this about the events of the Nakba and to keep accuracy high. working days in meetings, or friends every evening. We right and the process is long and stealing David, there’s a reference Abulawa has advice for authors preparing for them. Most of studied engineering together complex. to a butterfly, and for him it’s a dealing with translation. She says them are co-ordinated with at university. At weekends I Samer Abu Hawwach, demon. In translation it comes off it is important to speak to the other parties, departments enjoy horse riding – a hobby Translator for QQFP, said: “After as strange and surreal.” translator and get that relationship and companies, and I I have had since I was seven the translator has received the right. If the author is Arab and can need to make immediate years old. I also love fishing copy, they will read it through read Arabic, it’s important to have decisions which save time and diving. My hobbies make in its entirety and then start the a continuous dialogue if they’re and effort. me forget everything. translation. When translating interested in being part of the from English to Arabic, this is a process. particularly long process because “In other countries, some of the many differences between translators would contact me to the languages. find out what I meant when they “In the English language, there is “After the were stumped about things,” she no significant distinction between said. spoken and written language, translator has “The Dutch translator and whereas classic Arabic (Fusha) received the Italian writers were very attentive, differs hugely from the spoken and the Norwegian people were language (Amyia). It seems copy, they will very careful about trying to capture awkward sometimes to render a read it through in my work accurately. They would dialogue between two characters often go back to metaphors that into a ‘convincing’ Arabic. That its entirety and don’t carry. Because most of my Eng Hamad Nasser Al Mannai is the Manager is a technical problem. Some of then start the family don’t read English, having of Facilities & Support Services at the problems are also related to the Arabic translation just right was social or political conceptions and translation” something very close to my heart.” Follow us on: twitter.com/QFTelegraph, facebook.com/QFTelegraph Thursday 12 July 2012 Sports 13

Each innings was limited to just 15 overs, keeping the competition short and fast, and the bulk of players were expats from India, and Sri Lanka Stallions win QF summer cricket tournament

sport in BrIEf More success for Al Shaqab n Al Shaqab Breeding and Show Department added to its tally of successes recently after wins at the Mediterranean & Arab Countries Arabian Horse Stallions win QF summer cricket tournament Championship in Menton, France. With most of the major cricket playing countries play off for first and second place, while Warriors and overs to take third, ahead of Fireballs in fourth place. Wadee Al Shaqab headed the represented among the Qatar Foundation (QF) community, Fireballs played for third and fourth. Each innings was The best bowler of the tournament was Mohammad list of successes, winning the Recreation Services organized a four-week cricket contest, limited to just 15 overs, keeping the competition short Bin Azzan Al Kaseri and best batsman was Abu Bakar coveted Gold Medal Junior the EC T15 Cricket Summer Tournament, in June. and fast, and the bulk of players were expats from India, Mohammad Zubair, who also hit the most sixes. Man Male Crown, Highest Scoring The competition began with a series of round-robin Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The winners were Stallions, of the Series was Kushal Kumar, scoring 153 runs and Male and Best in the Show games, with four teams playing each other once to defeating runners-up Dolphins by four wickets, while taking three wickets during the tournament. Man of the (male). decide the finals order. That saw Stallions and Dolphins Warriors got to their victory target of 57 runs in just 8.3 Match in the final was Hadi Hadooshi. Al Shaqab also claimed the Gold Yearling Male award with Sultan Al Shaqab, while Marwan Al Shaqab was named the Leading Sire in the Show for the sixth consecutive time. Ventzia Al Shaqab picked up Privilege program the Silver Senior Female award, QF members are entitled to discounts and special rates at a variety of outlets and amenities upon showing their QF ID. Marcal Al Shaqab claimed the Bronze Yearling Male. Rose Al Valid till 30 November 2012 Ozone 15% Q-Tire Services Ramada Plaza Doha Shaqab and Jenan Al Shaqab British Airways 5-10% City Center and Lulu Hyper Gharafa Doha Movenpick Tower & Suites both finished amongst the PO Box 1989, Dubai Q-Tire Services, Regency Fleets Sharq Village & Spa Doha PO Box 9012, Doha La Cigale Hotel top five in their respective Valid till 31 December 2012 Ramada Encore Doha Technical Care Center 10-12% Grand Regency championships. Six Senses Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Thani Landmark, City Center, Hyatt Plaza, Millennium Hotel As a result of these cumulative Sharq Village & Spa Street Weekend Package Villaggio, Naser Street, Salwa Road successes Al Shaqab won the PO Box 26662 Doha Gloria Hotel The Ritz Carlton-Dubai 20% Holiday Villa Best Breeder/Owner Title at Qatar International Beauty Academy 20% Valid to may 2013 PO Box 48203, Dubai PO Box 3509, Doha Bambinos (Child Care) 15% Merweb Central Hotel the show. Volvo Accor Towwar Compound, behind Landmark Merweb Hotel Al Saadd PO Box 1427, Kalifa Street, Doha Atlantis The Palm 15% Mall, Duhail south Doha Retaj Hotel Retaj Residence PO Box 211222, Dubai Valid till 31 january 2013 Valid till 7 May 2013 Sealine Beach Resort discount on our best available rate Anytime Fitness Impression 10-15% Al Sultan Beach Resort (5% on peak periods) Orxy Building next to QNB, Al Wakrah The Pearl, Qatar Al Jaber Watches 10-30% Movenpick Hotel Dubai Festival City Ongoing offer PO Box 11117, Doha PO Box 45777, Dubai Unique George V Spa Fairmont Bab Al Bahr C Ring Road, PO Box 23344, Doha PO Box 114304, Dubai Doha Fairmont Dubai 30% off in one-year, single and couple As per QF Corporate Rates PO Box 97555, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai membership Four Seasons Doha Forty Four West Bay Tower La Peche 10% Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel PO Box 200638, Doha Al Wajba Petrol Station Ritz-Carlton George II Hotel Qatar Insurance Company Grand Hyatt Al Sadd Signal, Doha PO Box 666, Doha Intercontinental Hotel Intercontinental Doha - The City Qatar Optics, Marriot Doha Hotel PO Box 22178 Doha Doha More details about offers and W Doha Hotel discounts can be found on QF Portal or email [email protected] Write to us: [email protected] 14 Lifestyle Thursday 12 July 2012 Eat healthily during Ramadan “It’s in its early stages, though I Daytime fasting during the holy month does not mean nighttime feasting have met many industrious, DURING Ramadan, our nutritional entrepreneurial, intake should not differ much from creative our regular, balanced, diet. By following our normal diet, we women in Doha should neither gain nor lose weight who are involved while fasting during daylight hours, in fashion” but if one is overweight Ramadan may provide the motivation to lose Bringing clothes to life some pounds. Sticking to foods with which we are familiar should also help to avoid digestive problems such as constipation, indigestion, and headaches.

Eat slow-digesting foods qur’anic garden In view of the long hours of fasting, we should consume slow digesting and fiber-rich foods. These will help to provide energy during periods of fasting and give a feeling of fullness for longer. carbohydrates and almonds which are sugar so eat in moderation. adjust its fluid levels. Fruit juice Plant’s name Slow-digesting foods include rich in protein and fiber but contain can also be enjoyed in moderation, Scientific: Tamarix aphylla wholegrains like wheat, barley and less fat than some other nuts. Stick to a balanced diet but avoid caffeine and carbonated Arabic: Athl/ Trafaa oats. Other slow-digesting or complex Try to ensure your meals are drinks which can prevent your English: Tamarisk carbohydrate foods include millet, Look for fiber-rich foods well-balanced and contain small body from rehydrating. semolina, beans, lentils, unpolished Try to eat plenty of fiber-rich foods amounts of proteins and complex Avoid drinking too much tea at About the plant rice and wholemeal flour. Try to eat such as wholegrains and seeds as well carbohydrates and plenty of fruit sahur. Tea is a diuretic and excessive Tamarisk Athl is a tree which these foods at sahur as you prepare to as vegetables, which also contain vital and vegetables. Fried and fatty consumption at this time could lead grows several meters high start your day’s fast. minerals and vitamins, such as green foods are unhealthy and so intake to your body losing mineral salts with long ligneous branches. Avoid quick-burning or refined beans, peas, marrow, spinach, and should always be limited. during your daytime fast. The plant grows in deserts and carbohydrates such as sugar or other herbs. Fruits eaten with the skin saline wet-lands, often in valleys. white flour. Other foods to try at on also contain fiber, especially dried Consume water Health tips provided by Dr Eman The surface of the leaner green sahur include bananas, which are a fruit like apricots, figs and prunes. Drink plenty of water between iftar Mahmud, Senior Health and Wellness branches of the plant bears source of potassium, magnesium and These can also contain high levels of and bedtime to allow your body to Specialist, HSSE Directorate. salts secreted by the plant. ‘Athl occurs naturally in North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India.

Plant in the Holy Qur’an and Hadith The word ‘athl is mentioned once in the Holy Qur’an, in the Bringing clothes to life following ‘Ayah: “But they turned away (from Allah, and we sent Fashion illustration workshops offer an insight into unique art against them the flood from the dams, and we converted Fashion illustration is one of the most part been hands-on. their two garden (rows) into the oldest forms of commercial art. “The first session worked on gardens producing bitter fruit For as long as people have been drawing the form,” Newman and tamarisks, and some few selling clothes, they’ve been using said. “So a typical fashion Tried & (stunted) sidr-trees.” pictures to help convince customers pose, working on proportion Tested to buy. From advertising, to editorial and that sort of thing. The Did you know? spreads in fashion magazines, second session was to look Tamarisk may be planted as a artwork for retailers, and as an aid to at the actual garment, including windbreak around farmland designers promoting their latest, but how to capture textures, pattern and in desert areas, on account of as-yet unmade, collections, skilled movement. For the final session we use the toughness of its trunk and illustrations bring clothes to life in paint, and how to convey texture and branches and its ability to survive a way photography has never quite pattern without it being too literal.” drought conditions. been able to replace. Tamarisk was brought to the US Nikki Newman was named Not all fashion illustration has that garment and get people to spend One of the students, Buthaina Al in the mid-1800’s and planted into Harper’s Bazaar Arabia Fashion the same purpose. Fashion designers money on it, but an illustration brings Hashmi, started her own business, the 1930’s as an ornamental and Illustrator of the Year in 2011, and will often want an artist to convey something completely different from Atheela Fashion, last year, creating for erosion control. has been sharing her experience in their exact ideas to manufacturers or photography. There’s a possibility unique designs for private occasions. workshops at Tribe bookstore. retailers. Illustrations for a magazine for exaggeration and expression that “Having this experience in fashion Ahmed E El Gharib Starting with some lessons on or retailer can be more creative, photography can’t provide.” illustration is very beneficial to me,” Assistant Researcher the history of fashion illustration, emphasizing features of a garment to As well as having a thriving retail Buthaina said. “I’m a local designer To find out more about including the development of make it more appealing to customers. fashion industry, the Gulf is also and when I create a piece of clothing the Qur’anic Garden, style and taste over time, and “That’s the point of fashion emerging as a hub for design, with for a customer I like to draw it email: [email protected] understanding the purpose of illustration and photography,” Virginia Commonwealth University for them before I apply it to the illustration, the workshops have for Newman says, “to tell the story of in Qatar training young talent. mannequins.” Follow us on: twitter.com/QFTelegraph, facebook.com/QFTelegraph Thursday 12 July 2012 Time Off 15

Umar ibn al Khattab, Ali ibn my favorite Book abi Talib, Mu’awiya, Umar ibn review Abdul Aziz, Al Mahdi, Haroun al Rashid, Al Ma’moun, Al [email protected] Mutawakkil and Al Mu’tadid, it has been as bestseller since it was first published in Egypt. After the death of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), there followed many leaders of the Muslim world who were known as Caliphs. These successors to the Prophet ruled – from Medina, Damascus and later from Baghdad – over an empire that included a large part of the world. This book includes 27 stories from the lives of the first Caliphs, from the very pious Umar ibn al Khattab to Al Mu’tadid. The book’s author, Denys Stories of the Caliphs: Johnson-Davies, is one of the The Early Rulers most important translators of Syed Muhammad Taha of Islam by Denys Arabic today. He was the first to translate Naguib Mahfouz, Student at Texas A&M University at Qatar Johnson-Davies. Tayeb Saleh, Tawfiq al Hakim, Published in Taha Hussein and Sonallah ‘We hosted a student-faculty debate at TAMUQ this year’ paperback by BQFP Ibrahim. Owned by Qatar When I came to Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) there was ourselves by watching videos online and participating in local Foundation and managed by a debate society in name, but it didn’t actually do anything. I wanted tournaments. By the end of the first year, we had won eight best AUTHORIZED by the Islamic Plc, to get it started again and revitalize it. When we started, we had only speaker medals in Qatar tournaments and one trophy for best team. Research Academy of El Azhar, BQFP publishes books of three or four members. Today, only a year-and-a-half later, we have We then went to France and won the Sciences PO IV 2011 tournament. , this book is aimed at excellence and originality in more than 30 members. We are now branching out from competing in debate tournaments children aged eight years and English and Arabic. At first, we just went out and participated in to also promoting debate on the TAMUQ campus. We hosted a older and is a unique illustrated tournaments and events. None of us had any prior debating student-faculty debate this year – we brought in professors and had retelling of the stories of the Published in paperback by experience in Qatar. We had debated in our home countries in four students and four professors on each side of the debate. More early rulers of Islam. BQFP; QR20. For more informa- different formats, and had been involved in model United Nations, than 60 people attended the event, and that is a big step forward in Featuring stories about tion email [email protected]. but British parliamentary debate was new to us. We started training bringing debate to our campus.

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Torchinsky, violin; Aleksandr QR400 including course events Haskin, flute; Mohamed materials. Limited to 15 seats Ibrahim Saleh, oboe; Daniel only. Please call 44540824 or Edelhoff, trumpet; Philipp email clubhousecommunity@ we recommend july 2012 Rebmann, trumpet. qf.org.qa for more details. 7.30pm, Opera House, Katara Aerokaebo Summer Camp Cultural Village. Tickets online Summer Splash Every Thursday 1-14 July at tickets.virginmegastore.me 16 July This hour-long exercise class Enroll your child for an and at Virgin Megastore at This is an afternoon of will help you burn calories in educational, creative and fun Landmark Mall. Tickets can water slides, water balloons, a fun atmosphere. Aerokaebo time during summer break. also be bought at the Opera water splash games and combines aerobics, karate Activities will include creative House one hour before the water surprises. The event is and boxing in an all-over body reading and writing, arts and concert. for kids ages 6-12 years old workout. craft, exercise, games and only and should always be Held at the Recreation Center more. Festival of Philharmonic accompanied by a parent. Studio, every Thursday from 300QR per child. Please call Soloists: A European Tour Registration is required for 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Fee is 44540824 or email 14 July water splash games and it’s free. Contact Recreation [email protected] Michalis Economou, music free. Please call 44540824 or Services on 44540801 or email for more details. director; David Krakauer, email [email protected] clarinet; Friedemann [email protected] QDA Diabetes Hotline Winklhofer, organ; for more details. From 20 July until 19 August Philharmonic musicians as Qatar Diabetes Association soloists: Taehyun Kim, violin; ROTA House Renovations hotline available to take Christophe Leroux, cello; 22 July to 26 July and 29 July calls from those concerned Ruslan Umarov, cello; Julie to 2 August celloiest Christophe Leroux wil be playing at Opera House, Katara patients wishing to discuss Sgarro, harp; Sonja Park, With the support of Ramadan associated issues piano. corporate partners, ROTA with doctors. 7.30pm, Opera House, Katara Volunteers will give two ladies who wish to take their The ROTA Volunteer Hotline is operational from Cultural Village. Tickets online families in need a complete first steps in learning to read Program will be hosting 8.00am to 1.00pm (telephone at tickets.virginmegastore.me house ‘makeover’ renovation, and write the Arabic script management representatives 44547311/55274919) and and at Virgin Megastore at including maintenance, new of the Qur’an. The Tajweed from partners to attend a 8.00pm to 11.00pm (telephone Landmark Mall. Tickets can furniture, painting etc, from lesson is for ladies to improve ROTA Photo Exhibition, 55981331) daily. also be bought at the Opera 8.00am to 3.00pm daily. their recitation if the Qur’an. wherein framed pictures of House one hour before the To get involved telephone the QR300 for course. Limited to 10 ROTA activities will be sold Festival of Philharmonic concert. ROTA office on 4454 1603 or seats only. Please call 44540824 to raise funds for a Non- Soloists: Ravel’s Boléro volunteer online at or email clubhousecommunity@ Formal Education Project in 13 July French Class for Ladies www.reachouttoasia.org qf.org.qa for more details. Bangladesh. Michalis Economou, music Until 16 July Held at QF Recreation Center director. Philharmonic This course is for ladies who Qur’an & Tajweed Lessons for august 2012 from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. musicians as soloists: Allie wish to learn the language and Ladies Contact Marrakech Arbuckle Bekirova, violin; Lilya enjoy French literature, film Until 27 July ROTA Fundraising Iftar ([email protected]) for Bekirova, violin; Dmitri music in its original form. The Qur’an lesson is for 8 August more information.

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