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… Scientist Assistant Professor Educational Qualifications PhD in Biomedical Sciences MRes in Biosciences Entity Qatar Biomedical Research Institute College of Health and Life Sciences Division Neurological Disorders Research Center Biography Dr. Abeer Al-Shammari is a Scientist at the Neurological Disorders Research Center of the Qatar Biomedical Research Institute. She was awarded a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Oxford in the U.K. In 2019, she received the Education Excellence Award under the patronage of His Highness the Emir of Qatar. Her research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders, including …
… for both tracks of global water desalination contest The PlasmaPure team from Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) has officially been selected for the prestigious XPRIZE Water … (RO), and plasma-activated multi-effect distillation (MED). Deployed at QEERI’s pilot facilities in collaboration with Qatar Electricity and Water Company (QEWC), the system is designed to significantly reduce energy consumption, improve … critical minerals and generating industrial chemicals. The concept is protected by several patents, positioning Qatar at the forefront of sustainable desalination. In the case of Track B, the team is developing novel bio-inspired …
… the session featured inputs and advice from a variety of academic and industrial stakeholders and sponsors, including Qatar Research Development and Innovation Council (QRDI) and Qatar Development Bank (QDB), and Grudva Business Consultancy. Over the course of the 1st phase, participants also … and oil and gas technologies. The winning teams in the program’s pitching competition were: Autism-I-Track , led by Qatar Biomedical Research Institute’s Dr. Fouad A. Al-Shaban CircleProcess Technologies , led by the College of Science …
… Josoor Institute – addresses the critical sustainability aspects of planning and hosting large-scale sporting events in Qatar and around the world. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to plan and execute a … the capabilities of professionals in the sports and events industries to successfully deliver major sporting events in Qatar and the MENA region, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ and beyond. Through certification and research, Josoor … program is specifically tailored to build human capacity for the growing number of international sporting events held in Qatar, and to support the country as it prepares to host the region’s first FIFA World Cup.” The ‘Sustainability and …
… Contracts and Sovereign Borrowing 09 Sep 2020 Home Esteemed panel of experts at HBKU offered legal perspectives from Qatar and abroad Doha, September 9, 2020 – The impact of COVID-19 on commercial contracts and sovereign borrowing was the subject of a recent webinar organized by the College of Law (CL) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC). The event featured a distinguished panel of experts with vast experience in Qatar and foreign legal systems. Lockdowns and other measures designed to tackle COVID-19 have undoubtedly affected …
… Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Law organized its first moot court competition for high school students in Qatar, inviting teams from six local schools to test their oral advocacy and legal reasoning skills against one another. … expert on tort law; and Dr. Khalid Al Kuwari, Lecturer, College of Law, who also works as a licensed lawyer in Qatar. Each panel evaluated each team’s arguments based on the quality of their legal reasoning and their oral advocacy … Mastermind 2024’s “Outstanding Oralist”. Al Mayasa Al Wadaani, Mona Al Emadi, Ali Fawazi Al Ajji and Ilyas Ahmed of Qatar Academy took second place. Reflecting on the competition, Ms. Shaheen Khadri, Faculty Advisor, Qatar Academy, said: …
… Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar, HBKU, and WTO Hold Discussion on Sustainable Trade at WTO Public Forum 03 Oct 2024 Home The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, in collaboration with the UNESCO … the participation of Her Excellency Mrs. Hend Al-Muftah, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva and Mr. Ahmed Al-Sulaiti, Director of the Office of the State of Qatar to …
… program already have a first degree in any subject, and many of them have related work experience. The JD degree enables Qataris to become licensed lawyers in Qatar, subject to meeting the licensing requirements and completing a six-week certificate course offered by the College … educational and licensing requirements of those jurisdictions. The LL.M. degree addresses subjects of importance to Qatar and requires students to write a thesis on a topic of their choice relevant to the subject area of the degree. The …
… tournament at the highest level in a manner that befits the distinguished international sporting reputation enjoyed by Qatar. It will be held only a few weeks after Qatar hosts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the first Arab and Muslim country to have this honor, and for the first time in the MENA region.” The … tournament at the highest level in a manner that befits the distinguished international sporting reputation enjoyed by Qatar. It will be held only a few weeks after Qatar hosts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the first Arab and Muslim …
… of the Education City Speaker Series, the event was attended by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, and Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice-Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation (QF), and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees at HBKU, as well as ministers, ambassadors and visitors … He also praised Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser for placing such importance on education: “I’m a great admirer of Qatar Foundation and its fantastic actions in Qatar and across the world,” he said. He added: “It has been an enormous …