• Can Identity Buffer Against the Detrimental Effects of Threat? The Case of the Qatar Blockade 

      Amin, Azzam; Van Assche, Jasper; Abdelrahman, Mohamed; McCashin, Darragh; Al-Adwan, Duaa; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article)
      In 2017, the blockade of Qatar Gulf states caused a plethora of effects on the country. This paper sought to examine the resulting threat effects of this blockade in terms of lowered self-esteem and well-being, and the ...
    • CAS forum addresses the misleading media coverage of the Qatar’s blockade 

      Al Melladi, Noureddine; Badr, Elham; Kirat, Mohamed ( Qatar University - Newsroom غرفة الأخبار - جامعة قطر , 2017 , Other)
      The Department of Mass Communication at CAS organized its first media forum titled “Siege and Media: The Devil’s Lawyer and the Truth Seeker” on October 17. The forum aimed to discuss the misleading media coverage of ...
    • Contemporary Qatar : Examining State and Society 

      Zweiri, Mahjoob; Al Qawasmi, Farah; Abushouk, Ahmed Ibrahim; Al-Jaber, Khalid; Zaccara, Luciano; ... more authors ( Springer , 2021 , Book)
      This book addresses critical topics and unanswered questions on the contemporary state of Qatar. Drawing together a unique combination of authors that have researched the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in general, and the ...
    • Economic Blockade in Qatar: Impact on Consumer Behaviour 

      Khan, Hajira Rehman; Islam, Nadiya; Al-Kharusi, Fathiya; Kaitibie, Simeon ( College of Business and Economics - Qatar university , 2017 , Poster)
      The 2017 Qatar diplomatic emergency started when a few nations unexpectedly cut off their diplomatic relationship with Qatar in June 2017. These countries included Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Egypt. The ...
    • Economic Opportunity: Brand Drugs vs. Generic Drugs 

      Al-Badriyeh, Daoud (2018 , Presentation)
      Outlines: * Pharmaceutical markets in the Middle East region are attractive *The high spending on branded drugs is unsustainable *Publicly funded health systems – increased pressure to reduce rising drug budgets *Originator ...
    • Ensuring Access to Medicines in Qatar 

      Babiker, Ahmed Mohamed Hussein (2018 , Presentation)
      Summary & Conclusion: * Good healthcare system should ensure coverage, continuity, accessibility, quality and accountability during crisis as it was normal situation. * An efficient actions & crisis management with ...
    • Food security, technology, and techniques 

      Ghani, Saud; Aljabri, Hareb; El Kharbotly, Ali ( Qatar University - College of Engineering , 2017 , Other)
      CENG held a seminar on “Food Security, Technology and Techniques” on November 9, in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME). The event aimed to discuss the main techniques that should be ...
    • Generic Medicines: the big picture 

      Hassali, Mohamed Azmi Ahmad (2018 , Presentation)
      Outline: * BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION * HEALTHCARE EXPENDITURE * ROLE OF GENERIC- MEDICINES IN HEALTH - CARE SYSTEM * GLOBAL SCENARIO * MALAYSIAN SCENARIO
    • Impact of Blockade on Labor Market 

      Al-Marri, Asmaa; Ahmed, Nada; Hafez, Namma Alhussain; Kaitibie, Simeon ( College of Business and Economics - Qatar university , 2017 , Poster)
      The population decreased by 5.4% as compared to the Q1 in 2017. Unemployment rate among participants in labor reached 0.1%. The economically- active population decreased by 5.9%. The number of salaried workers decreased ...
    • The Impact of the Blockade on the Industrial and Financial Sectors in Qatar 

      Social & Economic Survey Research Institute, SESRI ( Social and Economic Survey Research Institute (SESRI) , 2019 , Report)
      Today Qatar’s business community faces an unprecedented air, land and sea blockade. The economy has performed remarkably well despite these challenges, but more information is needed on how the blockade has impacted Qatar’s ...
    • The Impact of the Economic Blockade on Trade in Qatar 

      Al- Sulaiti, Aisha; Al-Maadeed, Asma; Al-Maadeed, Haya; Kaitibie, Simeon ( College of Business and Economics - Qatar university , 2017 , Poster)
      Qatar imports in June were valued at 5.9 billion QAR, which shows a 40% decline from the same month in 2016. The drop in imports continued in July with 35% from their year to year level. Imports rebounded in the month of ...
    • Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, and Local Production to Increase Access to Medicines 

      KATSIOLOUDES, MARIOS I. (2018 , Presentation)
      Outlines: * INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP): THE CONCEPT *QATAR and IP * WIPO *QATAR’S OTHER MEMBERSHIPS *Patent Cooperation Treaty *INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS OF QATAR * TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (TT) IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL ...
    • Lecture by H.E. Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri hosted “Qatar blockade from human rights perspective" 

      Al Marri, Ali Bin Samikh ( Qatar University - Newsroom غرفة الأخبار - جامعة قطر , 2017 , Other)
      QU hosted on October 30 a visit by Chairman of National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) – State of Qatar H.E. Dr Ali Bin Samikh Al Marri, during which he gave a lecture on “Qatar Blockade from Human Rights Perspective”.
    • Managing the Impact of Blockade on Qatar's Aggregate Business 

      Al-Suwaidi, Ahmed Abdulla (2018 , Presentation)
      *QPMC was founded in 2006 on the instruction of the Qatari Government. *QPMC is at the forefront of facilitating the construction boom in Qatar. *The company stands for quality, reliability and efficiency. *QPMC is ...
    • National Strategic Stockpile for the Health Sector 

      Mohd, Alhajri (2018 , Presentation)
      Outline: - Introduction – Why Stockpile? National Strategic Stockpiles project (NSS) - Project Aim - Expected Outcomes - Proposal Process - Project Management Plan - Implementation steps - The blockade Challenges ...
    • Pharmaceutical Industry in Qatar 

      Al-Mohannadi, Ahmed (2018 , Presentation)
      Overview: * Current Pharma Market Share of Qatar * Consequences of depending on other countries * Main challenges and barriers of local production of medicines in Qatar * How to overcome the challenges and barriers * ...
    • Qatar Against The Blockade 

      Al-Sayed, Hassan Abdulrahim; Al-Ansar, Majed Mohammad; Al-Khater, Lolwa Rashed; Al-Abul Qader, Khaled Shams; Al-Kubaisi, Fatima Ali; ; السيد, حسن عبدالرحيم; الأنصاري, ماجد محمد; العبدالقادر, خالد شمس; الكبيسي, فاطمة علي; الراكب, نوف عبدالهادي; ... more authors ( Social and Economic Survey Research Institute (SESRI) , 2017 , Article)
      INTRODUCTION: The unjust and surprising Qatar blockade may be considered the most important event in the country's contemporary history, given its essential political, economic and social impacts on Qatar’s present and ...
    • Qatar and Rising China: An Evolving Partnership 

      Saidy, Brahim ( SAGE Publications , 2017 , Article)
      This article explores the Qatari perception of the partnership with China on the basis of three factors: globalisation, the absence of a legacy of colonialism and the principles of non-intervention and respect for state ...
    • Qatar Rail – Doha Metro 

      Khalid, Al-Thani (2018 , Presentation)
      About Qatar Rail: *Following its establishment in 2011, Qatar Rail is leading one of the largest rail projects in the world to meet the demands of Qatar’s growing population. *The company is responsible for the design, ...
    • Qatar Siege : Impact On Consumer Behaviour 

      Mehjabin, Fathma; Devnani, Vineeta; Kaitibie, Simeon ( College of Business and Economics - Qatar university , 2017 , Poster)
      This poster analyses the effect of the siege placed on Qatar by Saudi Arabic, Bahrain, Egypt, and UAE, on consumer behaviour. This is done by focusing on the food industry, which was majorly impacted. Other sectors that ...