Stenden University Qatar has held a ceremony to celebrate its 15th anniversary, under the patronage of HE Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim al-Thani and interim executive dean Ann Mannen.
Students, alumni, staff, faculty and guests attended the event Al Samriya Farm.
Welcoming the guests, Sheikh Faisal expressed happiness that Stenden University Qatar (SUQ) contributes to the development of the country by offering high-quality programmes.
In a panel discussion, Sheikh Faisal provided the audience with insights into his work and professional life. He stressed the importance of managing one’s time to be able to excel.
Asked how he managed his business and organisations, he said: “There should be time for serious work, fun and family. Companies need hard-working people whom you can trust. This is how companies and industries grow. The right person in the right place will enhance the job and the whole organisation.”
Speaking at the event, Reem al-Suwaidi, general manager of Bedaya Centre and alumna of SUQ, thanked Sheikh Faisal for his “continuous support to SUQ students and staff”.
Mannen presented Sheikh Faisal with a copy of a book written by Fokko Bosker about SUQ to mark the occasion.
“We want to take this opportunity to express our gratitude and appreciation for the tremendous partnership we have had together with Al Faisal Holding these past 15 years,” Mannen said.
Certificates and prizes were given to students and staff in recognition of their achievements during 2015.
Ali Abdallah, Dr Ian Mckay, Krishna Paul and Hassan Abdellatif were among the staff award winners.
Students who received awards were Giselle D’Costa, Chahinez Torqui, Vignesh Venkataraman, Kaye P Fausto, Dima Zantout, Deema Mohamed Ali, Sara K Loulou, Noora Ghalib Fahad and Dana Nagi Ali.