Browsing Category : Education

Discover spectacular Minaretein


Minaretein houses Education City Mosque and several of HBKU colleges, including the College of Islamic Studies, College of Law, and College of Public Policy.  International architects Ali Mangera and Ada Yvars Bravo focused on the idea of “knowledge equals light,” where “knowledge” (the college or science) and “light” (the mosque or faith) are fused together as it used to be…

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Exploring Qatar National library 


With over one million books, what isn’t there to love about Qatar National Library (QNL)? @QatarNationalLibrary’s state-of-the-art building, located in the heart of Education City, is a community space for Qatar’s residents and helps facilitate the effective exchange of ideas and communal learning. The 45,000-square-meter building was designed by World-renowned architect Rem Koolhaas. His design resembles two pieces of paper…

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Guide to Education City Mosque


“Knowledge equals light” with “knowledge” being the faculty and “light” being the mosque was the inspiration behind @minaretein. One of my favourite mosques in the world, the 35 000m² building has two minarets which stretch up to 90 metres into the sky and point muslims in the direction of Qiblah (the direction to pray- towards Makkah in Saudi Arabia).  •…

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Kids Indoor Entertainment Ideas in Qatar


KidzMondo Doha is an international edutainment park for children between 2 and 14 years. Featuring a self-sufficient city built for, and managed solely by children who are known as Kidizens.  This mini city has its own economy and currency (Kidlar), public services and over 80 different professional role play activities contained within.  Ever dreamed of travelling to space? Live the…

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Looking for something educational to keep the little one’s busy this summer?


This Summer vacation, children will love the Summer camp at Al Nebras International Preschool. Al Nebras International Preschool (The Montessori Way): • Provides a high-quality Montessori education in an environment fostering a child’s love of learning, respect for self, community and the world. · Provides a unique alternative and local preschool option for families. · Delivers a Montessori based education…

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