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… an appropriate approach and one from which we should not run.   An understanding of the relevant legal framework in Qatar will enable all to appreciate state action and its relationship to the individual. Under the Constitution of Qatar, the state has the authority to secure the country. Article 5 requires the State of Qatar to “preserve” its “security and stability.” Article 19 requires the state to “maintain the pillars of the society … an appropriate approach and one from which we should not run.   An understanding of the relevant legal framework in Qatar will enable all to appreciate state action and its relationship to the individual. Under the Constitution of Qatar, …

… and periods. Very hot temperatures and lack of water is a fact of life for some countries in the Middle East, with Qatar being on the list of the World Resources Institute’s most water-stressed countries in the world . However, … implemented in the region for many years, thus allowing, for example, the population growth that has been experienced in Qatar. Record-breaking temperatures like the ones in the northern hemisphere this summer are exactly what we expect to … June. Almost 12,500 people have been injured, and over 33 million people – more than 10 times the entire population of Qatar – have been affected, including over 6.4 million in dire need of humanitarian aid. Almost 634,000 displaced people …

… Entering Phase 4 of Re-Opening: Experiences and Lessons Learned at HBKU’s Colleges 03 Sep 2020 Home With Qatar now in Phase 4 of its re-opening, we spoke to all six colleges at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU). In our first … to agree to take basic precautions, like social distancing and wearing masks in public spaces. I was struck by how much Qatar has benefited from high levels of compliance. Of course, there has been the temptation to gather with family and … the foundation for being cautiously hopeful as we move into Phase 4 of re-opening. People and organizations throughout Qatar understand that our success in flattening the curve was a collective success. We know that phased re-opening is the …

… 2021" encompassed a series of activities led by the Ministry of Culture and Sports, in cooperation with ICESCO, the Qatar National Committee for Education, Culture and Science, and several strategic partners in the country, namely, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), Qatar Museums, the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), and many participating entities. Various activities included the …

… QEERI Launches Fourth Air Quality Monitoring Station 25 Sep 2018 Home Following its research mission to help tackle Qatar’s grand challenges in the fields of energy, water security and environment, the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), one of Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s three national research … QEERI’s Executive Director, Dr. Marc Vermeersch, said: “We are committed towards providing a better understanding of Qatar’s air quality, including its primary causes and impact. This information can help provide valuable information to …

… Home A month of bridging understanding and building support for autism awareness Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) wrapped up Autism Awareness Month with a dedicated emphasis on community engagement and outreach across Qatar. Throughout April, QBRI reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to raising awareness and understanding of Autism … Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through different types of activities. These included collaboration with state schools and Qatar Foundation (QF) entities to raise awareness among different age groups. QBRI’s initiatives commenced with a …

… Research Collaboration to Strengthen Environmental Hazard Risk Assessment in the Middle East 11 Mar 2021 Home The Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and the Climate and Atmosphere … in the Middle East. In addition, to test this methodology by estimating the risk to the population in the State of Qatar, in case of a severe accident at a nuclear or industrial risk site. The agreement’s main objectives are the … such as the one we recently signed with Cyl resonates with our goal to be a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact. This partnership is crucial to leverage the expertise of both QEERI’s …

… in the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) Dr. Dena Al-Thani and Dr. Marwa Qaraqe joined the Qatar Foundation delegation to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York. Their participation reinforced Qatar Foundation’s leadership in advancing equity, inclusion, and accessibility on a truly global stage. On the sidelines … Qaraqe took part in the launch of the Global Autism Advocacy Coalition (GAAC) – a groundbreaking initiative convened by Qatar Foundation and supported by Autism Speaks, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization. This coalition represents an …

… to expand its partnerships to other key stakeholders in the future. Collaborations within Hamad Bin Khalifa University Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) College of Health & Life Sciences (CHLS) College of Science & Engineering (CSE) College of Law College of Islamic Studies (CIS) National Qatar Biobank Qatar Genome Programme Qatar Metabolic Institute Sidra Medicine Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar Hamad …

… of the Vice President for Research is pleased to announce that Hamad Bin Khalifa University has received two awards from Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) in the third cycle of their joint Food Security Call in partnership with the Ministry … (MME), and congratulates the LPIs of the awarded projects. This call was aimed at enhancing food security measures in Qatar through applied research related to the main pillars of the National Food Security Strategy, with a focus on … Entity  Combination of Purple Non-sulfur Bacteria (PNSB) and Gas to Liquid (GTL) Wax to Improve Crop Productivity in Qatar Dr. Hamish Mackey College of Science and Engineering Sustainable Conversion of Agricultural Waste in Qatar into …