The event will be delivered in English.
To promote an efficient and sustainable adoption, diffusion, and assimilation of water, energy and food (WEF) technologies and innovation in Qatar, there is a need for supporting legal, governance and institutional frameworks that situate WEF technologies within Qatar’s local context. There is also an urgent need to assess the complex and non-linear barriers to the absorption of WEF technologies in Qatar and how to develop integrated solutions that allow for coherent WEF nexus knowledge production and absorption.
The Modern Muslim Mind And Quest For A Brighter Future
Muslims today are challenged by extremism on one hand and atheism on the other. They often find themselves portrayed in a negative light by the media, and as a result are plagued by persecution.. How does this impact the lives of young Muslims?
This lecture will examine the impact for one group as a case study: American Muslims.
This lecture presents the notions of law, justice, and development discussed in contemporary literature in light of Ibn Khaldun’s circle of justice and development.
Ibn Khaldun argued that the nature of laws enacted by the state governs the status of justice, which in turn determines development.
Using the propositions derived from Ibn Khaldun’s circle of justice and development, the lecture will examine the current practice of Islamic finance.
The lecture will be held in English, with simultaneous Arabic interpreting.
Ever wondered how documentaries produced by Al Jazeera or the BBC are dubbed into Arabic and screened? Join us at this introductory workshop to learn more.
The focus will be on the practical aspect of voice over and will cover various techniques and the constraints of transadapting audiovisual texts for revoicing. Participants will learn how to manage such texts and produce quality scripts.
Trainer:
Dr. Rashid Yahiaoui
Assistant Professor, CHSS, HBKU
The Translating Sports workshop will help participants develop the skills required to become effective translators and editors in the sports sector.
Additionally, attendees will learn how to draft sports translation revision reports, to help ensure quality control in this area.
The workshop will be held at Penrose House (LAS Building) on November 10-13, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
Trainer:
Nabeel Rashid,
Translation Reviser, TII, HBKU
Organized by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC), Qatar IT Conference & Exhibition (QITCOM), is the largest information and communication technology showcase in Qatar, and brings together local, regional and international leaders, policy makers, the world’s large-scale ICT consumers along with technology providers showcasing their latest innovations.
Now in its fifth edition, QITCOM 2019 will showcase innovative and disruptive technologies while creating a knowledge sharing platform for government organizations, academia, businesses and consumers.
