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… QF’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University to Host Post-COVID 19 Design School 06 Jun 2020 Home Students from 25 countries will design novel solutions for the post-pandemic ‘new normal’ Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), in … more than 1000 applications from across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In the end, 111 students from 25 countries were admitted for this program which runs May 31 to June 25. COVID-19 has undeniably created a vacuum in … more than 1000 applications from across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In the end, 111 students from 25 countries were admitted for this program which runs May 31 to June 25. COVID-19 has undeniably created a vacuum in …
… as COVID-19. CPP’s project aims to provide a policy tracker of government responses (PTGR) to the COVID-19 crisis for 10 countries in the MENA region, including Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and the GCC states. Dr. Andreas Rechkemmer, a … front and center of a country’s pandemic response. By studying and comparing the public health response of 10 selected countries in the MENA region, including all six GCC member states, and tracking progress in real time, the COVID-19 PTGR … as COVID-19. CPP’s project aims to provide a policy tracker of government responses (PTGR) to the COVID-19 crisis for 10 countries in the MENA region, including Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and the GCC states. Dr. Andreas Rechkemmer, a …
… place over two days in Washington D.C. this week, building on the established bilateral relationship between the two countries and opening up opportunities for the two countries to embark on new collaborations. They include a partnership between Qatar Foundation (QF), Qatar Museums (QM), … place over two days in Washington D.C. this week, building on the established bilateral relationship between the two countries and opening up opportunities for the two countries to embark on new collaborations. They include a partnership …
… ‘A Survey of Islamic Finance – Influences and Influencers’ investigates contributions made by authors, institutions and countries to a growing body of Islamic finance literature. The article specifically focuses on almost 250 papers published since 2015, as developed by 406 authors associated with 280 institutions from 57 countries. These parameters provide the basis for ranking the global footprint and impact of authors and institutions … ‘A Survey of Islamic Finance – Influences and Influencers’ investigates contributions made by authors, institutions and countries to a growing body of Islamic finance literature. The article specifically focuses on almost 250 papers …
… that the Delta and Omicron variants have elevated mental health crises among older people (65+) across 23 European countries. The data was collected as part of the COVID-19 Family Life Study conducted since March 2020 across 72 countries. The meeting, attended by representatives of governments, civil society organizations, and academia from … that the Delta and Omicron variants have elevated mental health crises among older people (65+) across 23 European countries. The data was collected as part of the COVID-19 Family Life Study conducted since March 2020 across 72 …
… a poster and lightning talks session and four main track sessions engaged distinguished speakers from more than 20 countries and over 240 registrants from 35 countries. As the host institution, HBKU’s CSE led the conference program, with Dr. Raian Ali , Professor in the … a poster and lightning talks session and four main track sessions engaged distinguished speakers from more than 20 countries and over 240 registrants from 35 countries. As the host institution, HBKU’s CSE led the conference program, …
… to Public Administration Book Series 04 Sep 2022 Home A new book, “ Civil Servants and Globalization: Integrating MENA Countries in a Globalized Economy ”, was recently published in the Bristol University Press’ Book Series on … The authors trace how transnational institutions and the ideas of globalization impact civil servants in four MENA countries (Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, and Tunisia), which all have seen a step up in global engagement. The authors create … A new book, “ Civil Servants and Globalization: Integrating MENA Countries in a Globalized Economy ”, was recently published in the Bristol University Press’ Book Series on …
… in the Global South: Looking to the Future’, on November 7 and 8. Featuring more than 50 speakers from over 30 countries and 16 partners, the conference sought to provide an interdisciplinary audience with cross-country learning to … Associate Professor at CPP, with a research agenda driven by the grand social policy and evaluation challenges in Qatar, countries in the Middle East and North Africa and the global south. Aiming to be one of the first conferences of its … in the Global South: Looking to the Future’, on November 7 and 8. Featuring more than 50 speakers from over 30 countries and 16 partners, the conference sought to provide an interdisciplinary audience with cross-country learning to …
… Will Provide Some Protection but COVID-19 Remains a Threat 15 Jul 2021 Home Qatar is set to become one of the first countries to achieve mass protection in the battle against COVID-19, but what are the factors behind this success? By Dr. … SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, although mass vaccination programs initiated early this year offer hope to end the outbreak. Many countries, including Qatar and others in the Middle East, are setting their path to achieve herd immunity and restore … by allowing the virus to infect a large proportion of society. Although controversial, this strategy was tested by some countries, including England and Sweden during the first wave of SARS-CoV-2 in spring 2020. However, the strategy was …
… by the College of Public Policy (CPP), the workshop ‘Gulf States Support to Social Protection in Crisis-Affected Countries,’ brought together a host of stakeholders from across the Gulf and wider region. It addressed the urgent realities facing countries across the Middle East and the Horn of Africa, and the role of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states in … by Dr. Sultan Barakat, Professor, CPP, which maps how Gulf States are supporting social protection in crisis-affected countries. Participants examined various mechanisms, such as integrating domestic welfare logic into affected areas, …