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Provost: Cornell ‘vigilant’ about preventing labor abuses on Qatar campus

The US head of Cornell University has weighed in on a debate about labor practices in Qatar, saying working conditions on its Doha-based campus “reflect the university’s high standards as…

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Cornell’s campus in Qatar pressed for details on labor practices

Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q) has been asked for a list of all the names and positions of third-party contractors, details on the process used to hire them and specific worker protections stipulated in WCMC-Q’s contracts.

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Life

Education City community marks death of Qatari student

Students, faculty and staff gathered at an impromptu memorial on Thursday, remembering 20-year-old Jaber Al-Adba as a selfless, loyal friend who used "terrible puns" and had an endearing cheeky streak.

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Life

Cornell-Qatar student killed in motorcycle crash on campus (updated)

The sudden demise of 20-year-old Qatari Jaber Al-Adba has prompted an outpouring of grief and condolences from the Education City community.

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Life
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Cornell Medical College in Qatar evacuated after fire breaks out

The fire appeared to originate in an outdoor terrace, and first responders were soon on the scene to put out the flames. No injuries were reported.

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Before the ambulance arrives: Tips on handling medical emergencies at home

In a bid to improve emergency care here, Qatar recently unveiled an emergency services campaign that, among other things, asks drivers to move out of the way of ambulances on…

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Sheikha Mozah’s role in clinic that ‘treats’ homosexuality raises eyebrows at Cornell

Some students at Cornell University’s main campus in New York are questioning whether it is appropriate for Qatar’s first lady to sit on the board of the school’s medical college…

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