ABOUT STAFFORD Providing Distance Learning Programmes For Over Two Decades Stafford has provided quality education for over 20 years. The firm serves the Middle East and is expanding globally. At Stafford, we offer courses in various disciplines including executive MBA, doctorates and diplomas. Our institution has always been led and managed by academics. We are proud to work with only top UK Universities and that explains the superior satisfaction and completion… [+] rates achieved by students on the courses we support. Our Vision Our vision is to build on our expertise to extend our reach globally. Our Mission Our mission is to provide lifelong learners with quality university courses at affordable fees and ensure that enrolled students receive superior academic support to complete the programmes successfully. The value of the service we provide has allowed thousands of graduates to enhance their career prospects and gain promotions. [-]

  Stafford was formed in 1993, in the UAE, with the sole intention of providing distance education assistance to the business professionals in the Middle East to achieve good quality internationally recognised qualifications that would mark them as serious managers and advance their careers.Starting with 7 students in 1993 over a decade later we are involved with an average of 1000 students a year availing distance education. All are serious minded busy managers proving … [+] to the world that they mean to succeed.Stafford is entirely focussed on assisting full-time professionals in business with quality distance learning to accelerate their careers through independent study.Stafford works throughout the Middle East and Levant region offering distance learning Executive MBA’s, Doctorates, BA’s, diplomas and more.We pride ourselves on our commitment to the academic and business success of our students, our excellent relationships with our UK universities, our integrity and the high quality of our academic and administrative support staff.   Over the years, we have watched many of our students climb the corporate ladder and reach the pinnacle with their added knowledge through the distance learning MBA and other courses like doctorate and masters. As a result of Distance learning MBA, students have successfully opened their own businesses, or gone on to become directors of multinational companies. Some have totally changed their career paths and have gained the satisfaction of knowing they are in their true element after years in less rewarding work.And now with over 2000 graduated professionals as friends, we aim to carry our distance learning mission forward to the next generation of students. Our pride in our students is doubled every time we attend their Graduation ceremonies at the University itself. [-]

Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), has been established to continue fulfilling QF’s vision of unlocking human potential. HBKU is an emerging research university building its foundation upon innovative and unique collaborations with local and international partners. Located within Education City on the western edge of Doha, the capital city of Qatar, HBKU seeks to provide unparalleled o… [+] pportunities where inquiry and discovery are integral to teaching and learning at all levels, combining the riches of Arab culture with international perspectives. It will deliver an array of research education Masters and Doctoral programs through its interdisciplinary graduate Colleges: College of Science and Engineering, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, HBKU Law School, College of Public Health, College of Business, and Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies. HBKU will also offer graduate research degree programs in affiliation with its partners which include branch campuses of some of the world’s leading universities: Virginia Commonwealth University, Weill Cornell Medical College, Texas A&M University, Carnegie Mellon University, Georgetown University, Northwestern University, HEC Paris, and University College London. It will build upon the strengths and synergies of its partners, and proactively reach out to and welcome new partners worldwide to collaborate in research and teaching. HBKU is committed to its part in achieving Qatar National Vision 2030 by building and cultivating human capacity through an enriching academic experience that extends beyond the classroom. Students will be given a unique platform to enrich their education by integrating their curriculum with society through interdisciplinary research. Through applying creativity to knowledge, students will have the opportunity to discover innovations that will positively impact and contribute to the development of their communities, Qatar, and the world. Hamad bin Khalifa University – its students, faculty, staff, partners, and leadership – all share a common belief in the power of higher education to make a positive difference in the global community. There is a shared belief that no limits exist to what students can accomplish. By providing students with the best higher education opportunities possible, graduates will be better prepared to walk through the ‘Door to the Future’, shaping a better future for themselves and the world. [-]

Introduction In today’s competitive work environment, how can you easily secure all of your ambitions? How can you realize your most coveted career goals, leave your mark on the world and become the most successful version of yourself? The answer is simple: Professional Training. There is a world of choices when it comes to professional training and each one can open new doors. Morgan International has been offering customized professional training solutions t… [+] o professionals and businesses that want to succeed since 1995. As the first professional training institution in the Middle East and with over 21 years of experience training 70,000+ professionals worldwide, Morgan provides a personalized approach and quality learning to help meet your career goals. We offer professional certifications, diplomas, foundational certificates, technical and soft skills workshops catering to the needs of the finance, accountancy, human resources, marketing and logistics fields. All the great reasons to choose Morgan as your preferred training provider: Expert Experience & Advice: Morgan’s 21 years of experience means candidates receive only quality training from experts who’ve mastered the most effective routes to success Networking opportunities with over 70,000 alumni across the globe Vast Global Reach: Offices in 37 locations across the world gives candidates great flexibility to transfer country mid-studies and have access to unlimited support and guidance from across four continents Certified and Experienced Instructors Morgan fully supports its candidates by offering help and guidance from beginning to end Diverse & Flexible Learning Options: Morgan’s choice of live classes, self study, online videos, tutoring and review sessions means candidates can fit their learning to their lifestyle, needs and ability. The Morgan Promise: We believe in you! And we know you can succeed. In fact, we’re so sure, we created The Morgan Promise, offering free tuition for a repeat course if you complete the program but don’t pass your exam. Landing your dream job just got easier! As a Morgan Alumni, you will get free access to join Morgan Connect, our online platform designed to connect you with high-profile businesses looking to recruit talented and certified professionals just like you. [-]

UCL Qatar represents a unique three-way partnership between UCL, Qatar Foundation and Qatar Museums Authority, positioning Qatar as the centre of excellence in museum practice in the region and furthering the understanding of Arab and Islamic archaeology. The arrival of UCL further establishes Qatar as an international centre of excellence in research in archaeology, conservation, cultural heritage and museology.   The UCL Qatar campus builds upon UCL’s renowned strengths in… [+] conservation, museum studies and archaeology, with world-class scholars, scientists and teachers from UCL’s Institute of Archaeology relocating to Doha. Two-year Master of Arts degree programmes in Archaeology of the Arab and Islamic World, and in Conservation and Museum Studies, will commence in August 2012. UCL Qatar has also begun providing a number of specialist training courses for Qatar Museums Authority staff and mid-career professionals.   We are situated at Hamad bin Khalifa University, located on the western outskirts of Doha. The expansive site houses branch campuses for seven international universities: Carnegie Mellon University, Georgetown University, Northwestern University, Texas A&M University, Virginia Commonwealth University and Weill Cornell Medical College, each specialising in different subject areas. In addition, UCL staff and students will have a presence at Qatari museums, archaeological sites and conservation facilities. This distributed approach to UCL Qatar will ensure that its activities take place in the parts of Qatar's developing cultural resources where they can best serve the needs of heritage professionals, researchers and students.   Student numbers are expected to grow steadily up to 2015, at which point 150 students will be undertaking our degree programmes. UCL staff will also contribute to teaching at Qatar University and at the US university campuses at Hamad bin Khalifa University, and large numbers of school children will benefit from cultural heritage teaching as part of planned outreach programmes. From the outset, UCL Qatar will conduct research of relevance to the Gulf and to the Arab world more broadly. To this end, UCL is locating to Qatar four existing research projects of great significance to the Gulf region.     UCL   Our university is a modern, outward-looking institution, committed to engaging with the major issues of our times. One of the world’s leading multidisciplinary universities, UCL today is a true academic powerhouse. UCL is among the world's top universities, as reflected in performance in a range of rankings and tables. 21 Nobel prizewinners have come from the UCL community. Much of the energy of UCL life comes from our students. We provide opportunity and leadership in teaching and research, entrepreneurship, volunteering and overseas study. We admit only excellent students and work with them to develop and excel. UCL was founded in 1826 as a radically different university, opening up English higher education for the first time to people of all beliefs and social backgrounds. That radical tradition remains alive today. Our research strategy commits us to addressing UCL’s ‘Grand Challenges’, by working together right across the university in order to tackle the problems that face us today.   [-]

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Qatar is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, and is thus a very attractive business destination. The economic growth of Qatar has been mainly based on its petroleum and natural gas industries. However, according to the Qatar National Vision 2030, economic policy is focused on developing non-energy sectors. The aim is to transform the current carbon-based economy to an advanced, competitive and knowledge-based economy. HEC PARIS IN QATAR HEC Paris… [+] joined Qatar Foundation in June 2010, bringing world-class Executive Education programs and research activity to Doha and the region. It is the first European Partner in Education City. In this context, HEC Paris offers a complete portfolio of management programs, including Qatar’s first international Executive MBA, a Specialized Master’s ® Degree in Strategic Business Unit Management, as well as non-degree management programs for executives, in the form of open-enrolment programs. Ranked #2 worldwide for its Executive Education programs in 2015, it also offers custom-designed programs for individual companies. The programs and research activities of HEC Paris in Qatar build corporate competitiveness within the global economy and are fully aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 to support the transformation of Qatar into an advanced, competitive and knowledge-based economy. SHARING OUR ACADEMIC KNOWLEDGE HEC Paris has launched a Research Office in Qatar to further its contribution to the realization of a knowledge-based economy in Qatar that goes beyond providing the world’s best executive education programs in the region by launching. The Research Office, created with the support of the Qatar Foundation, is sourcing potential funding from the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), Qatar Foundation Research & Development (QF R&D) as well as local and regional companies. The Research Office will focus on the development of pedagogical content such as writing business case studies on local companies, innovative academic research that will be published in prestigious journals, the facilitation of post doctorate and PhD student grants and fellowships, collaboration with academic and business communities in Qatar, and the organization of ‘Focus on Research’ events, workshops and conferences. FACILITIES State-of-the-art premises in the award-winning 52 story Tornado Tower located in West Bay – the business heart of Doha. The facilities provide a comfortable and easily accessible venue for HEC Paris programs while offering spectacular views of the city. PARTNERSHIP Founded in 1995 by decree of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir, Qatar Foundation is a private, non-profit organization. Qatar Foundation's mission is to nurture the future leaders of Qatar. By example and by sharing its experience, the Foundation also contributes to human development nationally, regionally, and internationally. In all of its activities, the Foundation promotes a culture of excellence in Qatar and furthers its role in supporting an innovative and open society that aspires to develop sustainable human capacity, social, and economic prosperity for a knowledge-based economy. [-]

Established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation, WCMC-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medical College in New York and shares its mission of dedication to excellence in education, patient care and research. The first medical school in Qatar and a pioneer of coeducation at university level, WCMC-Q offers an integrated program of pre-medical and medical studies leading to the Cornell University M.D. degree. Teaching is by Cornell and Weill… [+] Cornell faculty, including physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) who hold Weill Cornell appointments. Enrollment has grown rapidly from 25 first year pre-medical students in fall 2002 to over 265 students from more than 30 countries in 2012. In the clinical arena, WCMC-Q is already making a contribution to the community in Qatar. Medical faculty members licensed and credentialed to practice see patients as part of their teaching assignments in HMC facilities. There are exchanges of expertise with faculty-physicians from New York - Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, particularly in the planning phase of Qatar Foundation’s Sidra Medical and Research Center. Collaborative biomedical research projects are underway between Weill Cornell in the U.S. and Qatar, and HMC, and a major research program is now on the anvil. WCMC-Q students have exciting opportunities to take part in biomedical investigations: The Summer Research Program enables selected students to travel to the U.S. and work under the mentorship of leading investigators at Cornell and Weill Cornell. Meanwhile, a growing number are participating in projects in Qatar, guided by WCMC-Q faculty and funded by the Undergraduate Research Experience Program of Qatar National Research Fund. Purpose and Mission Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar was established by Cornell University in partnership with Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, pursuant to an agreement signed in January 2001. WCMC-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medical College, which was founded in New York City over 100 years ago, and shares the same mission: to provide the finest education possible for medical students to conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge to improve health care both now and for future generations to provide the highest quality of care to the community [-]