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Through learning, inspire all to make a difference. CLICK TO CONTACT CLICK TO CONTACT Posted on6 December 2017 | Last updated on 26 March 2018 Celebrating 50 years of excellence Founded in 1967 in the UK, ACS International Schools now educate over 3,700 students from more than 100 countries. The schools 3 in Greater London and 1 in Qatar are all non-sectarian and co-educational. ACS Doha International School opened in 2011 to meet the needs of both local and...
Dubbed as a mall-friendly country, Qatar is living up to the label with at least six more new malls. Posted on2 May 2017 | Last updated on 22 October 2018 Qatar has often been criticised for being too much of a mall-friendly country. However, most of the malls are constantly buzzing with people. Especially during the hotter months, it’s not so surprising that...
Qatar is a unique destination for expats, with a rich culture, diverse activities and attraction spots. Posted on1 November 2016 | Last updated on 19 September 2018 Just over a decade ago, you might not have heard much about Qatar. Doha has transformed into a world-class city, with iconic architecture, some of the finest culinary spots and spectacular skylines. Here are some interesting...
If you’re a new expat, here are some things to keep in mind when dealing with financial matters. When moving to a new country, one of the main priorities expats have is sorting out their banking needs. Since the procedures and requirements differ in every country, it’s important to familiarise yourself with the rules in Qatar. Here are some things you...
Moving to another country is a huge deal, so we've put together some essential tips o help you adjust to a new life in Qatar. There are so many things to consider when moving to a new country. From visas to accommodation, it’s easy to get caught up and overlook the smaller yet important details of everyday life. To help...
Doha His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani hosted on Friday an Iftar banquet at the Amiri Diwan in honour of football players and technical and managerial staff of HH the Amir Cup winners Al Duhail Sports Club, runners-up Al Sadd Sports Club, representatives of HH the Amir Cup sponsors, and a number of sports and media personalities. His...
Qatar’s pavilion at the Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition (Expo 2019) hosted a book-reading and signing ceremony for the Desert Rose’ story by writer and artist Lina al-Aali. The ceremony was attended by senior officials of Expo 2019 as well as the commissioners and heads of the participating countries’ pavilions. Al-Aali said in a statement that the story of Desert Rose...
Hashmatullah Falahat Pishe appeals for Iran-US dialogue in either Iraq or Qatar to de-escalate Gulf frictions. A senior Iranian legislator has called for the United States and Iran to hold talks in Iraq or Qatar to defuse tensions amid a US military build-up in the Gulf. Hashmatullah Falahat Pishe, head of the Iranian parliament's national security and foreign policy committee, urged negotiations on...
Khayyam was a Persian astronomer and writer renowned in Iran as a scientist, while known in other places as a writer. Omar Khayyam was a Persian astronomer, writer, poet and mathematician renowned in Iran for his scientific achievements. English-speaking readers know of his extraordinary work through the translation of his collection of hundreds of quatrains (or rubais) in Rubaiyat, an 1859 work...
French Muslim activists and academics say Islamophobia starts with the state and is not treated seriously. Paris, France - In March, a French woman wearing the hijab applied for a job at a lingerie shop, Etam, in the southern city of Montpellier.  The woman, Oumaima, claimed her application was rejected because the manager told her veiled women would not be accepted.  In a...
The Trump Administration is turning up the heat on Iran, broadcasting a new plan to send as many as 120,000 U.S. forces to the Middle East to counter purported “identified, credible threats” from Iran. But in the world of the Pentagon, there are plans you present to politicians, and then there are real plans. And three U.S. military officials involved in planning...
Saudi media reports US request for military deployment in its territories as Iranian FM says no war will take place. 4 hours ago Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says he does not believe a war will break out in the region as Tehran does not want a conflict and no country has the "illusion it could confront Iran", state news...
Ohio GOP Rep. Jim Jordan is claiming vindication after the release of a report on a sexual abuse scandal at Ohio State University that showed there is no evidence he or other assistant coaches at the school knew about the allegations. “They talked to hundreds ... of people. And the university, for people who were harmed, is going to pay...
The Secretary of State has bridled at the seasoned national security adviser's grip on the policy process, but is more in sync with the president they serve. By ELIANA JOHNSON 05/17/2019 05:00 AM EDT Updated 05/17/2019 04:40 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran are also magnifying strains among President Donald Trump’s top foreign policy advisers: Secretary of State...