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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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Eight new schools to open their doors for students in Qatar this academic year

Each school has around 30 classes and can accommodate over 786 students, including children with disabilities. Eight new public schools will open their doors to the public by the end…

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Green capes: Qatar Academy Doha students take on sustainability activism

Education City Stadium is a leading example in green buildings and the first FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 venue to receive the five-star GSAS certification from GORD. Activism breeds in…

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Ready for the school bell? Check out Jarir Bookstore’s ‘Back to School’ campaign

Jarir Bookstore has branches across Qatar, including Salwa Road, Al Rayyan Al Jadeed Road and Jaidah Square. Students and parents counting down to the new academic year can head to…

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What you need to know about AFG College with the University of Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen is over 500 years old. It was founded in 1495 and has a long history of academic and research excellence. Why do you think that going…

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Qatar mulls new technology to help parents track school buses

School bus tracking system can be seen as a way to boost surveillance in the country. A pilot programme that will allow parents to track the movement of their children…

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Qatar shifts to ‘rotating attendance’ as students return to school

As COVID-19 cases dwindle, schools open to in-person learning Schools will see growing in-person attendance as the Ministry of Education [MOE] announces that classes will now be in-person as well…

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