British Council Qatar’s Podcast Series

Mr. Bejoy Chacko, Director of Nursing at Hamad Medical Corporation’s Emergency Department, has over 20 years of experience in healthcare management. He has been a key figure in transforming patient care and nursing practice, implementing innovative models to enhance outcomes in high-pressure settings. As the founder and president of the Federation of Indian Nurses Qatar (FINQ), Mr. Chacko advocates for Indian nurses' interests in Qatar.

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Inspiring a passion for learning, leadership, and service that prepares our students to make a difference in Armed Forces, Communities and beyond.

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Dana, a renowned musician and Cultural Ambassador for the Qatar Philharmonic, fuses Middle Eastern heritage with global sounds. With a No.1 European album and a sold-out West End show, she champions cultural representation. Featured in Harper’s Bazaar and Grazia, she advocates for Middle Eastern women and explores themes like the female gaze. Her work, including Hope For Gaza, uses music to inspire healing.

Dr. Fodil Fadli is an architect, educator, and Associate Professor at Qatar University. Formerly a department head, he merges academic and industry expertise. His work centers on sustainable, resilient design and emerging technologies like Generative AI and machine learning, integrating diverse fields through digital innovation.

Dr Pigozzi is the Executive Director of Educate A Child (EAC), since 2012. Before joining EAC, she served as senior vice president at FHI 360. She also directed the Academy for Educational Development’s Global Learning Group after leading UNESCO’s Division for the Promotion of Quality Education. She developed both the UN system-wide Girls’ Education Initiative and UNICEF’s global Girls’ Education Programme.

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Dr. Abdulla Al-Kamali, QRDI Program Manager and a holder of PhD degree in 2007 from University of Arkansas USA- Curriculum and Instruction and the winner of the Platinum Education Excellence Prize from HRH Shk Tamim ben Hamad Al-Thani in 2007 for the PhD class. And the Chairman of the Education Excellence Committee in category of Scientific Research.

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Professor Faris Gorashi, President of City University Qatar in partnership with Ulster University, is a distinguished academic leader with a PhD in Built Environment. With over 20 years of experience, he has championed innovation in education, focusing on water reclamation and sustainable building materials. His leadership has spanned institutions worldwide, excelling in strategic planning and international collaboration.

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Over the past two decades, Dr Milan has lived in three different continents and worked for various television stations, universities, government agencies, private companies, and independent film productions. He holds a BA degree in film and TV production, an MFA degree in cinematography & documentary directing and PhD in media studies. Since 2023, Dr Milan joined the University of Doha for Science and Technology as the department head of the Digital Communication and Media Production program.