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Should universities slash tuition fees for online education?

By Menatalla Ibrahim With universities across Qatar Foundation continuing to teach students online due to COVID-19 restrictions, questions have been raised about whether tuition fees should be reduced. Education City’s…

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All you need to know: Qatar amends back-to-school plans amid COVID-19 concerns

By Menatalla Ibrahim Qatar’s education ministry (MOEHE) announced changes to a previous back-to-school plan, authorities confirmed on Wednesday, to ensure students’ safety while maintaining the quality of education provided. The…

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How Doha’s schools switched on to virtual learning

By Sahar ElKabbash and Sara Abadi Qatar’s education sector has been forced to make radical changes since the COVID-19 pandemic began, completely overhauling the way education is delivered. On March…

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If we’re all in this together, then why aren’t school fees being reduced?

I think by now most of us have heard the argument from teachers that protest fee reductions. Of course, we are all in this together and as an empathetic human…

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Diversions as busy roundabout near Education City demolished

By Doha News Team Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Ashghal has started work this week on converting Al Luqta roundabout near Education City into a multi-level intersection. Diversions are already…

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Thousands of students in Qatar are returning to school today

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Rand.org Expect heavy congestion on the roads this morning as some 300,000 students return to school and government ministries reopen after Eid break today. Authorities…

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Qatar University moves up in the rankings of world’s best varsities

Qatar University. Credit: QU Qatar’s national university has jumped nearly 50 spots in an annual ranking of the world’s top schools. Qatar University is now 349th in the latest edition of…

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Philippine School Doha kicks off school year with brand new campus

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: 3dom/Flickr Some 4,000 students in Qatar will begin their school year this month at the new Philippine School Doha’s QR123 million campus in Abu…

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Qatar University ranked among the world’s top 350 schools

Qatar University. Credit: QU Qatar’s national university has jumped 44 spots in an international ranking of top varsities around the world. Qatar University (QU) is now 349th in the latest edition…

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