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McDonald’s Qatar signs collaboration agreement with Education Above All

The quick service restaurant will build awareness, fundraise and hold volunteering events at local schools, providing education access in Qatar to marginalised children. In line with its commitment to supporting…

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Working hours, school schedules: All you need to know about World Cup timings

The Gulf nation has released a new set of regulations to prepare for the upcoming tournament, due to kick off in less than two months. Qatar has announced new regulations…

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Qatar universities take step towards online courses

Qatari learners on Coursera to date have reached 100,000. Now, the company is looking to expand the number even more. Massive online course provider Coursera, located in the US, is…

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Kiddos rejoice: Qatar to host region’s first CoComelon Town

The world’s biggest kids entertainment YouTube channel is now coming to Qatar. Lusail Winter Wonderland is bringing one of the world’s biggest kids’ entertainment YouTube channels, CoComelon, to thousands of…

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Qatar supports those most in need with $1bn investment in global education

The Educate A Child programme has seen $2.3 billion towards supporting education in over 50 countries. Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has invested a whopping $1 billion to support children…

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Qatar could soon launch Swahili lessons

Countries around the world mark World Kiswahili Language Day. Qatar may soon offer Kiswahili (Swahili) classes to non-speakers to mark World Kiswahili Language Day, the ambassador of the United Republic…

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Qatar takes on obesity in primary schools through tailored health packages

The programme aims to lower the prevalence of chronic diseases and medical expenses. One hundred overweight students from eight primary schools are set to receive training activities and awareness workshops…

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Covid-19 rapid tests mandatory for staff at state schools, kindergartens

According to the Ministry of Public Health’s weekly status report, the number of daily average cases in the community and among travellers decreased slightly this week. Staff and employees working…

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Peter Derby-Crook MBE joins Compass International School as Executive Principal

CISD is part of the Nord Anglia Education family, which has over 75 partner schools globally. Compass International School Doha (CISD) announced that Peter Derby-Crook has been named as the next Executive…

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