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Camel, blockade and a historical memory perspective: a theme of historical memory portrayed at Qatar National Museum
( Alexandru Ioan Cuza - University of Iasi , 2020 , Article)Camels from ancient times as early as 1200 BC were used as military vehicle and have been associated with the Near East and the Arabian Peninsula. In modern times they remain an important element of Bedouin life and culture ... -
Campus Movements and Student Revolutionaries: Imagining Haile Selassie I University in Hiwot Teffera’s Memoir Tower in the Sky
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2023 , Article)The 1974 revolution in Ethiopia has been the topic of many histories and novels set during this period which have portrayed these events for readers beyond Ethiopia. Hiwot Teffera’s autobiographical text, Tower in the Sky, ... -
Coins from Al-Zubarah, Qatar: A historical-scientific study
( Magnus Group LLC , 2021 , Conference Paper)A surface archaeological coins “Zu/111 found at the old town of Al-Zubarah, Qatar” has been analysed complementarily using historic and scientific characterization techniques. For example, a scanning electron microscope ... -
Community identity and economy in Qatar prior to the oil industry, based on archaeological evidence: An interdisciplinary research study
( University of Akron , 2017 , Article)Since the middle of the 20th century, many archaeological excavations have been conducted within Qatar. They revealed remains of historical towns and villages that are primary sources for understanding and reconstructing ... -
A Comprehensive Machine and Deep Learning Approach for Aerosol Optical Depth Forecasting: New Evidence from the Arabian Peninsula
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Accurate forecasting of environmental pollution indicators holds significant importance in diverse fields, including climate modeling, environmental monitoring, and public health. In this study, we investigate a wide range ... -
Deterritorialization in the context of cultural heritage and globalizing Msheireb downtown Doha
( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article)The State of Qatar has witnessed rapid urban activity and development in the decades since the discovery of oil, which has led to a large-scale change in the local cultural heritage and behavior of its residents. This ... -
Developing, implementing and improving learning outcomes assessment in Qatar's public higher education
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Article)This study reports on the development and implementation of the Student Learning Outcomes Assessment process and the system implemented at Qatar University. This system consists of two phases, initiation and enhancement, ... -
Du riz et de l'huile : Un ordre de réquisition à Rosette durant l'expédition française en Égypte
( Paris ,Collège De France , 2023 , Article)Cette étude consiste en une analyse d’un ordre de réquisition de produits alimentaires imposée par l’armée d’Orient en août 1799 aux habitants de Rosette. Il s’agit d’un document remarquable qui fait partie du corpus des ... -
Editorial : Optimal Satellite Sensor Selection Utilized to Monitor the Impact of Urban Sprawl on the Thermal Environment in Doha City, Qatar
( OMICS International , 2016 , Article)In the present study, the most appropriate Landsat and ASTER Image spatial and spectral resolutions were selected to extract thermal infrared data in Doha City, Qatar from 1990-2015. Results indicated Urban Heat Island(UHI) ... -
Effective Rapport in Tourist Guiding (Interpretation of Themes)
( OMICS International , 2016 , Article)The aim of this paper is to discuss the requirements for effective guiding and the attributes for establishing effective rapport in tourist guiding. The paper will suggest an “interpretation of themes,” using a thematically ... -
EU energy security, sustainability and globalisation: What role for Qatari LNG amid calls for greater energy diversification?
( Inderscience , 2010 , Article)This paper explores recent developments in the trade-offs between energy security, sustainability and globalisation, focusing on the European Union (EU) energy market. The EU's desire to secure long-term supplies of ... -
Evaluation of industrial development in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
(2016 , Presentation)Following the discovery of oil, the economic development process in the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council adopted individually plans for industrial development to support the diversification in the economy. In ... -
The external trade growth of the state of Qatar 1990 - 2007: A study in economic geography
( Academic Publication Council - Kuwait University , 2011 , Article)The external trade of a country highlights the status of its general sustainable development, particularly its economic development. Moreover, it shows its relationship with the world economy. Over the last decades, the ... -
GIS-based spatiotemporal analysis for road traffic crashes; in support of sustainable transportation Planning
( Elsevier Ltd , 2023 , Article)Road traffic crashes pose a significant challenge worldwide, necessitating increased efforts to reduce them and promote sustainable transport systems. This study aimed to investigate spatiotemporal road traffic crashes and ... -
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on electricity consumption and electricity demand forecasting accuracy: Empirical evidence from the state of Qatar
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)The goal of this study is to use machine-learning (ML) techniques and empirical big data to examine the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on electricity usage and electricity demand forecasting accuracy in buildings in ... -
The Impact of North Field natural gas produvtion on Mesaieed city's industries in the State of Qatar
( Royal Geographical Society , 2009 , Conference Paper)Mesaieed is the first industrial city in the state of Qatar, established in early 1970s. The strategy was to adapt large scale industries, especially the petroleum in order to achieve the diversity of the national economy. ... -
Investing in Research: Teaching the History of Qatar as An Example
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)The author of this presentation has mentor Undergraduate Research Experience program (UREP) projects. The projects' topics were directly related to social, political and commercial history of Qatar. Although, the main ... -
Jacques-Marie-Jérôme Michau de Montaran , Rapport sur le commerce au Levant (1753)
( Les Éditions Isis , 2022 , Book)La naissance de la diplomatie moderne au XVIe siècle a permis aux chancelleries naissantes de s’informer d’une manière plus directe sur les pays hôtes. En effet, la centralisation accrue des États et des ministères des ... -
Jerusalem as a place of exile during the mamluk era
( Academy of Islamic Studies, Dept of Islamic History and Civilization, University of Malaya , 2019 , Article)Jerusalem fell to the Mamluks in the year ce 1260. Up until then the Ayyubids had been ruling the holy city ever since Salah al-Din had liberated it from the Crusaders in ce 1187. Under Mamluk rule, which lasted for nearly ... -
KERTAS: dataset for automatic dating of ancient Arabic manuscripts
( Springer Verlag , 2018 , Article)The age of a historical manuscript can be an invaluable source of information for paleographers and historians. The process of automatic manuscript age detection has inherent complexities, which are compounded by the lack ...