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Qatar’s schools, psychologists warn of dangerous impact of ‘Squid Game’ on children

Some schools in Qatar sent circulars to parents warning against exposing children to harmful shows, including Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ series. Schools and child psychologists across the country are calling for…

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Looking for a nursery in Qatar? There’s an app for that

The Amerni app allows parents to search for suitable, registered nurses nationwide. Parents across the country can use an app to find the most suitable nursery for their kids, Qatar’s…

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Dr. Gary Mulholland introduces world class education offered at a top ranking university in Qatar

The Head of School at AFG College with University of Aberdeen, Dr Gary Mulholland, answers some key questions for students considering higher level education in Qatar. What advice would you…

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How Qatar Career Development Center prepares students for the working world

Qatar Career Development Center strives to be the nation’s beacon for career guidance. Career planning is a pivotal step to ensure the future of eager students and is considered the…

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Teachers at Nord Anglia International in Qatar among ‘most qualified in the world’

Nord Anglia International becomes a ‘winning formula’ to learning and development for the third year running. On 6 October, teachers at Nord Anglia International School Al Khor and Compass International…

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Private sector parents can now apply to enrol children in public schools

Parents must first log in with a valid Qatari ID number before starting the registration process. Parents working in the private sector can now register to enrol their children in…

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Schools open up as Qatar drops blended learning system

The decision comes as Qatar sees a significant drop in Covid-19 cases that has prompted the country to ease restrictions and measures. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has…

3 min

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94% staff vaccinated as ministry launches ‘back to school’ campaign

Authorities have been encouraging all teachers and administrative staff to get vaccinated to ensure safety on school grounds. Around 94% of teachers and administrative staff in all public and private…

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What Netflix’s ’Al-Rawabi School For Girls’ tells us about bullying

From a counsellor’s perspective, there are many takeaways from the new Netflix show ‘Al-Rawabi School for Girls.’ Bullying is a disruptive imbalance of power, writes Chereen Shurafa. Whether it leaves…

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