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Music - An International Language

The Qatar Symphony was performed to a capacity audience in the Berlin Concert House late May 2009.

QF Radio's Omar Chaikhouni, met SMARD CEO Tarek Zaazou in the auditorium for some post concert feedback.One of the Qatar Science and Technology Park partners, SMARD is a scientific medical applied research and development company.

Duration 2.15
 

 

Visionary Project Unveiled ~ the Heart of Doha

DOHALAND, a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation, launched its signature project, the Heart of Doha, at the Four Seasons Hotel on May 24, 2009. The Heart of Doha is a collective vision of the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani and Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Missned, supporting the principles of progress and tradition, freedom and responsibility, new and old cultures, innovation and stability.  Read more in the press release.   

 

Speech by His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al Kubaisi,
Vice Chairman of DOHALAND

 

DOHALAND ~ the Heart of Doha 
Online Film Presentation ~ The Big Picture 
 
To get a great overview of the project, watch the Making of Heart of Doha video and prepare to be inspired. 

 

DOHALAND ~ the Heart of Doha 
By the numbers
 

Get the key facts about the project and learn more. 

 

 

QF In Focus - Live Chat Season Begins

Mornings at 9am meet a different member of Qatar Foundation.
Meet Managing Director of Fitch Advertising, Majdoleen Till.
 

Islamic feminism

Opinion piece by Carnegie Mellon University Qatari faculty member Dr. Amal Mohammed Al Malki.
Source: Common Ground News Service

QF In Focus - Live Chat

The Executive Director of Qatar Diabetes Association, Dr. Abdulla, explains the challenges, and the actions required to combat the rising diabetes epidemic in Qatar.

audio

US Qatar Business Links Grow

In this programme we find out about the work of the US Qatar Business Council with guest Patrick Nickolas Theros President Chief Executive of the US Qatar Business Council.

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EMPOWER 2009 – Opening Address

Qatar is embracing the future by developing its youth to be members of a global society.
Recently Reach Out to Asia, (ROTA), held its first conference aimed at building Qatari capacity for leadership.
Board member for ROTA, Sheikha Aisha bint Falah al-Thani opened the conference.

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H.E. Sheik Saoud Bin Abdulrahman al Thani

Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee highlights the key issue of leadership by example, at the inaugural Empower Conference developed by Reach Out Asia (ROTA).

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Qatar’s Unique Science Leadership Program
Thursday May 14

Qatar Foundation is calling for science graduates to join their unique two year professional development program.
Dr Chee Wen Chong from the Qatar Foundation Research Division explains this exciting initiative

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On Campus Series – The Global Media Transformation
Monday 11 May

Guest Richard Roth, Associate Dean of Northwestern University of Qatar, talks about their upcoming lectures and workshops and explains how the world’s media is changing and evolving.

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Convocation 09 – Ceremony Special

Expectations ran high as the class of 09 took the stage for the auspicious Convocation graduation ceremony this week at Education City in Qatar. QF Radio presents the edited highlights and key note speech from Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned.

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IT Minute – Ali Sultan Sikandar

QF Radio’s own IT and Gadget Guru takes you on a one minute whirlwind tour of what’s hot in the wired world.

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Qatar Academy Senior Exhibition – Slide Show
Grade 12 IB Diploma in Visual Arts

Last month Qatar Academy’s senior students exhibited their final end of year Diploma of Visual arts works.
Enjoy our virtual gallery tour.

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Sequencing Qatari Genome – On Agenda for Weill Cornell
The Dean of Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, Dr Javaid I. Sheikh, M.D., broke the news at the Convocation 09 press conference, of the College’s intention to undertake a research project to sequence the Qatari genome. 

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DOHALAND

Convocation 09 – By The Numbers

 At the official Convocation 09 press conference (Monday 4 May), the Deans of Education City’s prestigious universities share both their achievements of the past year, and to provide some insights into their 2009 graduates. 

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Daily Schedule

QF Radio 91.4 FM
'The official voice of Qatar Foundation'
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Regular Weekly Shows

Weekdays
Doha Briefing  ~ Breakfast Show
Weekdays
6am-9am
Sunday-Thursday
with John Bullock
 


Sunday



7:50 am  
Qatar Philharmonic
Orchestra

Weekly updates with Christina Chammas.


8:00 am
Dr Kerrs Casebook


 

Brought to you by: Sidra Medical and Research Centre

Duration 30 mins
With Dr David Kerr, Chief Medical Advisor at Sidra Medical and Research Centre  talks Sidra Medical and Research Centre,medical innovation and health.


Episode 1 ~
Smoking Kills

  


Episode 2 ~
Vitamin D, Balancing Diets, Gene Therapy

 

Episode 3 ~ Politics of Health
Medical Research 

 

 

 
Episode 4 ~ Let’s talk Cancer



Episode 5 ~Fitness
Fitness is for everyone
Jim Reeves is a great tonic

 

 

Episode 6
~ Death
Terminal illness





Monday


10am
Future Leaders

 


Duration 30 mins
Mohammed Al-Nasr meets Qatar's Future Leaders from all walks of life.

Episode 1
Introducing Mohammed.
 

 

Episode 2
Meet Haya Haya Al Naimi,
Assistant professor at Qatar University
 

 



Episode 3

Meet Jassim Al-Rumaihi,
sophomore at Northwestern University Qatar


 

 

Monday
Campus Buzz

5pm  -  6pm  Live

QF Radio's popular Campus Buzz student show, Season Two.

Program Three - Season Two
Week: 1 st Feb 2010

 

Campus Buzz is recorded live on Monday nights at 5pm, then repeated on-air throughout the week.

 


Tuesday


10am
Food Talk
Duration 30 mins

Nan Millete discuss's food healthy eating and the business of food.

Show 1 #  & Recipe


Show 2 #  & Recipe

 

 

 

Wednesday

10am    
QNRF Research Matters~ coming soon



Thursday

10am   

 

Design Edition
Duration 30 mins
Hosted by Muneera Spence, Chair of the Graphic Design Department at VCUQatar, and Peter Martin, Associate Professor of the Graphic Design Department at VCUQatar.


  
 

Episode 1 - approx 30 mins


  



  Episode 2 - approx 30 mins


 

 

 

Episode 3
- approx 30 mins


 

 
 

 
Episode 4
- approx 30 mins


 

 

 

 Friday
10am    

Campus Buzz ~ Repeat   ~ Duration 1:00 hour

 

 Saturday
10am   
Dr Kerrs Casebook ~ Repeat   ~ Duration 30 mins



About QF Radio

 

To advance knowledge of this significant and innovative organisation based in Doha, Qatar, the QF Radio team is dedicated to capturing daily events, meeting important people, outlining developments and achievements. Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Research and Community Development.

QF Radio test transmission is now on air on 91.4FM with coverage across most of Doha.

 

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from Qatar Foundation and the Doha community.

  

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