Celebrating 90 Years: British Council Qatar’s Podcast Series 

The British Council’s 90th Anniversary celebrations are in full swing, and we invite you to listen to our podcast series as part of the UK-Qatar Festival 2024. In collaboration with I Wanna Grow podcast, this series showcases the remarkable stories of partnership and impact that define our legacy.

With up to 90 compelling interviews, the podcast features leaders, innovators, and cultural changemakers who have been pivotal in strengthening the bond between the UK and Qatar. Each episode brings to life inspiring narratives of creativity and shared achievements. Explore the stories and get to know the voices behind decades of collaboration. 

Tune in today and be part of the celebration!

This is only the beginning - check back soon for more episodes:

Fatima Fawzy

Sustainbility Manager

Fatima Mohamed Fawzy is a Doha-based architect and urban planner with a passion for sustainable design. Her expertise spans both research and practical implementation in architecture and urban planning. A registered architect in Qatar, she has delivered numerous lectures at key institutions across the country. Fatima holds a bachelor’s in architecture from the University of Engineering and Technology Lahore and an Executive MBA from HEC Paris.

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Jennifer Stables

Jennifer Stables, a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, serves as an Associate Director at AECOM. With over a decade of experience leading multidisciplinary teams on major regional projects, Jennifer is a respected figure in the field. She has held key positions such as Trustee and Qatar Country Representative for the ICE and President of the Cambridge Society of Qatar.

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Khalifa Al Obaidly

Khalifa Al Obaidly, a talented Qatari photographer, originally studied marine biology at Qatar University before earning an MBA from HEC Paris. Focusing his lens on the themes of Desert and Sea, Khalifa captures the essence of Qatari culture and tradition. Having worked at various art and science museums, including the Qatar National Museum, he is also deeply involved in heritage programs.

Watch the interview here.

Mr. Emad Turkman MBE

Chairman QBBF & Group CEO Rumaillah Group

Emad Turkman MBE, Group CEO of Rumaillah Group, moved to Qatar to run Rumaillah Services in 1995. Today, Rumaillah is a group holding with seven wholly-owned companies employing more than 1,500. Emad is the Ambassador for Orbis, a sight saving and international blindness prevention charity based in the UK that operates the world’s only Flying Eye Hospital (FEH
Emad is also the Chairman of Qatar British Business Forum and Chairman of Apton Partitioning Limited (UK).