Global media experts convene in Doha for one-of-a-kind symposium Global media experts convene in Doha for one-of-a-kind symposium Anonym / Saturday, February 14, 2015 0 17479 Article rating: No rating Media scholars and industry experts will convene on February 21 for the Fresh Global Media Players conference, a one-of-a-kind symposium on the reshaping of international media and communication. Hosted by Northwestern University in Qatar, the conference will bring together media players from around the world, researchers and executives who bring new perspectives on the revolutionary change that is taking over international news and entertainment. The conference is sponsored by the Qatar National Research Fund as part of its vision to connect researchers in Qatar to their peers and colleagues, both at home and abroad. Read more
HMC hosts first international pain conference HMC hosts first international pain conference Anonym / Saturday, February 14, 2015 0 20501 Article rating: No rating HAMAD Medical Corporation (HMC) hosted the first Qatar International Pain Conference at the Qatar National Convention Center recently. It brought together 500 participants from Qatar and the abroad. The aim of the event, organised by HMC's department of anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Unit and Perioperative Medicine in collaboration with Academic Health System (AHS) and support of Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), was to share the latest knowledge about modern-day pain management. The event was attended by pain specialists, general physicians, medical students and delegates from academic, government and private institutions. Read more
Islamic Medical and Scientific Ethics (IMSE) Collection Islamic Medical and Scientific Ethics (IMSE) Collection Anonym / Wednesday, February 11, 2015 0 18858 Article rating: No rating Many of the items we bring you each week deal with our in house projects. Whether it is a new collection we are developing, a weekly program that has become a favorite or just an exploration of a great service we provide. These are all vital to what makes the Bioethics Research Library such a vibrant part of the bioethics community, but we would be remiss if we did not also occasionally highlight our larger, collaborative projects. This week we are going to learn a little bit about our Islamic Medical and Scientific Ethics (IMSE) collection and show what can be accomplished when two libraries, thousands of miles apart, come together to create a truly unique resource. Read more
Over 200 applicants register for Challenge 22 in Oman Over 200 applicants register for Challenge 22 in Oman Anonym / Wednesday, February 11, 2015 0 20502 Article rating: No rating The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy’s Challenge 22 Roadshow has completed a successful visit to Oman with over 200 new applicants. The regional tour to raise awareness about the innovation award will continue with a two-day stopover in Bahrain that kicks-off today. Read more
Talks on stronger educational, research cooperation in progress: Ambassador Talks on stronger educational, research cooperation in progress: Ambassador Anonym / Monday, February 9, 2015 0 16862 Article rating: No rating THE Ambassador of Sweden to Qatar, HE Ewa Polano, has said that she hopes to establish a deeper level of cooperation in the field of education between Qatar and Sweden. Read more
Challenge 22 Roadshow hits halfway mark with visit to Oman Challenge 22 Roadshow hits halfway mark with visit to Oman Anonym / Sunday, February 8, 2015 0 17751 Article rating: No rating The Challenge 22 Roadshow began a three-day visit to the Sultanate of Oman as the exciting regional competition continued. Read more
Challenge 22 roadshow winds up Saudi activities Challenge 22 roadshow winds up Saudi activities Anonym / Saturday, February 7, 2015 0 16531 Article rating: No rating The Challenge 22 team and ambassadors on Wednesday concluded a six-day roadshow in Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah providing information sessions on the new initiative. Read more
HMC hosts first pain conference HMC hosts first pain conference Anonym / Thursday, February 5, 2015 0 12858 Article rating: No rating DOHA: About 500 delegates from Qatar and the region participated in the first Qatar International Pain Conference at Qatar National Convention Center. Read more
Challenge 22 Roadshow Visits Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Challenge 22 Roadshow Visits Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Anonym / Wednesday, February 4, 2015 0 17414 Article rating: No rating The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy’s Challenge 22 Roadshow has arrived in Saudi Arabia on a six-day stopover to meet with potential applicants and raise awareness about the innovation award that was borne out of a desire to celebrate the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™ as a regional event. The visit kicked off in Dammam and will also include stops in Riyadh and Jeddah. Read more