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Science and Sustainability Award

Dr. Solaiman is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Assistant Professor of Healthcare Law at HBKU Law, Qatar. He holds a PhD in Law from the University of Cambridge and is a Fellow at Harvard Medical School’s Center for Bioethics. He co-edited Research Handbook on Health, AI and the Law, the leading book in the field. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar, with research focusing on AI governance.

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"Harmony in Urbanity: Integrating Nature for Sustainable Development in Doha", captured by Shabana Bibi, this image juxtaposes Doha's skyscrapers with the unexpected beauty of birds in flight. The natural foreground symbolises coexistence, reflecting Shabana's unique perspective. A resident of Doha for the past 14 years, Shabana balances homemaking with entrepreneurship and Henna art, and turns her lens to showcase the city's vibrant spirit. Through her lens, she envisions a sustainable future where nature and urbanity thrive together.

Dhows in Qatar were once crucial for trade and fishing but became old-fashioned due to oil. A restoration project aims to keep them in Gulf waters, aligning with Qatar's sustainability goals. This fits into the country's vision for a modern, eco-friendly society, even extending to green sailing vessels for sustainable tourism. Zara Habib, a 10-year-old, loves photography, using her phone to capture beauty and learn, inspired by exploration and discovering.

"I enjoy teaching Young Learners, even the lively ones, because it's both challenging and rewarding"

Over the years I've seen young Qataris and children from all over the world improve in leaps and bounds and this is partially due the British Council’s input. 

Elizabeth has taught children in West Africa, Italy, Dubai, England and Qatar. In Britain she trained as a professional teacher, gaining a PGCE and DELTA. She has worked for the British Council for over twenty years.

Social Action Award

Hamad Essa Al-Tamimi is a Qatari professional working in the Office of the Secretary General at Qatar's National Planning Council. A graduate of the University of Edinburgh with a degree in Politics, he founded and led the Qatar Scotland Society and the MENA Society, representing students from 23 nationalities. His work focuses on international collaboration and sustainable development, supporting initiatives that integrate global best practices into national strategies. 

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Ali Hassan Alkaabi, an eighth-grader at Awfaz Global School, is a  talented student. Not only is he skilled in football and chess, but he also possesses a strong passion and talent for photography. Ali captured this image that symbolises the essence of consuming less, and creating more.

After 10 years experience in sales and marketing, I decided to follow my heart and changed careers to become an English teacher. I have worked in Malta, Colombia and London delivering different courses, and have worked with a wide range of students from adults, professionals and young learners. I've CELTA and DELTA qualifications as well as a degree in EFL.  

I can safely say I love my job, and am very excited to be here in Qatar working with the British Council. "

A successful Filipino in Qatar, Annaliza Diet has 20 years of overseas experience in the Middle East, Singapore and the USA. A Certified International Supply Chain Manager who trained over 3,000 students in CLTD Current Head of Research & Market Analyst in the financial Industry. Cum Laude in Master’s in Marketing, pursued Social Entrepreneurial Management at Ateneo University, an MBA graduate and a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Management at The University of Manchester in UK.

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