Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) has come up with some creative ways to engage in literacy-centered activities with children and families amidst the ever-changing situation relating to COVID-19 that has thousands  in Qatar practicing social distancing at home.

UNESCO defines literacy as “the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts.”

Doha diversified its global supply chains since the blockade in 2017. Has this enabled Qatar to also weather the ongoing COVID-19 situation better?

The global coronavirus pandemic has left the world in a state of flux. While governments all over the world are moving fast to allay people’s fears, the rate at which misinformation relating to the virus is spreading online is adding further to a sense of panic. Scientists at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Science and Engineering (CSE) have acted swiftly in carrying out studies across social media platforms to determine the most prevalent fears among the global population.  

In the wake of the current global outbreak of COVID-19, we ask experts at QEERI, part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University, to explain how the virus is spread, what can be done to reduce our risk of contracting the illness, and the importance of proper sanitation during a pandemic.

Attributed to Dr. Oluwaseun Ogunbiyi, Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute

Why is it so important to wash your hands with soap and water?  

When Sharifa Ahen, a first-year Juris Doctor student, received news of the discontinuation of all in-class learning, her disappointment was quite evident. But now, more than one week into her distance learning experience, that perception has changed.

“Online learning tools are not entirely new to me because online submissions are a core requirement of our law courses. But what was new to me is having to consistently use these tools remotely and coordinate with many users simultaneously,” said Ms. Ahen.

With the current global outbreak of COVID-19, experts from Hamad Bin Khalifa University's College of Islamic Studies examine pandemics through the lens of Islam and how Muslims can apply their religious beliefs to guide them through many ethical questions that relate to the coronavirus. 

Attributed to Dr. Mohamed Ghaly, College of Islamic Studies

What guidance would one find in the Quran and Sunnah with relevance to the coronavirus? How can these religious scriptures be of relevance today?

In the wake of the current coronavirus outbreak across the globe, experts from Hamad Bin Khalifa University's College of Health and Life Sciences provide tips on how to improve mental well-being and get sufficient exercise while working from home or self-isolating. Here, the experts also set about dispelling some of the most common myths surrounding the virus, how to safeguard against transmission, and ways to boost immunity.

Attributed to Dr. Nathan Townsend, College of Health and Life Sciences

Reem Meshal, Associate Professor at CHSS, highlights the importance of women’s studies programs to the setting of an independent, de-colonized agenda.

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Dr. Evren M. Tok, Associate Professor, and Bayan Khaled, Research Fellow at CIS, shed light on the legacy created from Doha's role as the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) 2019 Youth Capital of the Islamic World.

Dr. Hadi M. Yassine, Adjunct Faculty at CHLS, and Hebah A. Al Khatib, PhD student, shed light on coronavirus and whether fake news and media coverage are fueling the widespread panic.

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