This talk examines the recent development of global halal tourism networks and the often frustrated attempts of actors involved in this emergent sector of Islamic enterprise to map leisure and tourist spaces in relation to Muslim sensibilities, practices, historical imaginaries and belongings.
Speaker:
Dr. Attiya Ahmad,
Associate Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs, George Washington University
This lecture will be delivered in English.
TII’s Language Center offers foreign-language classes for children aged 5 to 12.
Two-hour classes will be held on Saturdays, and children will learn to understand and express themselves in the language of choice as they learn a new culture. Students will participate in well-structured lessons and diverse activities such as songs, games, crafts, music, drama and art.
Join us for a lecture by Ms. Reem M. Al Mansoori where she will be sharing her experience and involvement in MoTC projects.
Ms. Al Mansoori, assistant undersecretary for Digital Society Development Sector at the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and Shura Council member, enjoys over 20 years of experience in leading programs that drive Qatar's digital transformation towards a smart future.
"Mobile and Wireless Security” by EEC HBKU & With Texas A&M Will be delivered by Dr. Hussein Alnuweiri from Texas A&M.
The State of Qatar has prioritized climate change mitigation and adaptation as a core component of Qatar National Vision 2030. This lecture examines Qatar’s strategic responses to climate change and low carbon energy transition. It will also explore Qatar’s policy agenda on climate change, current successes and future directions.
Speaker:
Abdulhadi Nasser Almarri, Director, Climate Change Department, Ministry of Municipality and Environment
Session Chair:
Dr. Damilola S. Olawuyi, College of Law and Public Policy, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
The lecture will cover Mr. Rashid A. Al Mansoori’s background and career path and how Information Technology (IT) was instrumental in helping him become the CEO of QSE.
Mr. Mansoori is also a board member of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), the Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) and the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Mr. Mansoori enjoys extensive administrative and technical experience across various positions and has supervised numerous successful initiatives and projects as well as IT Director at the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA).
