In conversation with Tiffany and Abdulla

In this conversation, Dr. Amad Al-Azzawi shares his practical knowledge and global perspectives cultivated throughout his career as a pharmacist, university educator, and research scholar! His work, centered on the vital reform of pharmacy education in developing health systems, offers profound insights into where education, healthcare, and international perspectives intersect.

In this conversation, Dr. Elizabeth Buckner shares insights from her policy paper titled "Regulating Private Higher Education Quality in the UAE to Become an Educational Destination: Federal, Provincial, and Institutional Interests." It delves into the regulatory framework of private higher education in the UAE, specifically regarding national or international accreditations for branch c...

In this conversation, we welcome Dr. Linzi Kemp and Dr. Sabir Haque from AURAK. Led by our Digital Media Specialist, Luis Carlos Soto, this episode features their recently published policy paper titled "Women in Organizations: From Theory to Practice in the United Arab Emirates - Ras Al Khaimah and the Northern Emirates".

In this conversation, we delve deep into groundbreaking research on socio-emotional learning (SEL) and positive education with Dr. Amy Nelson. We explore the interconnectedness of these concepts, shedding light on how they contribute to student well-being, academic success, and overall holistic growth. 

In this thought-provoking conversation, two esteemed professors from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah, Dr. Fathia Elmenghawi from the Department of Architecture and Dr. Alexandria Proff from the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, shed light on the critical topic of women's access to public spaces in the UAE and its impact on their lives.

In this conversation, Dr. Tracy Centanni explores how children often struggle learning how to read in Arabic, leading the UAE to invest in innovative programs like the Iqra curriculum, supported by the Foundation.

In this conversation, our former Artist-in-residence, Masarratfatima Sulaimani shares her experience creating incredible paper art with the Foundation, exploring Ras Al Khaimah, creating her own paper, and exhibiting at the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival! 

In this conversation, Tiffany is joined by the 2022 Al Qasimi Foundation's Film Grant recipient, Nora Bensahli. Listen to Nora share her life experiences and her journey as a filmmaker in the UAE!

في هذه المحادثة، يرحب عبدالله بالمخرج الإماراتي الحائز على منحة الأفلام لعام 2022، حمد الحمادي! استمع إلى حمد وهو يشارك أفكاره حول فيلم دعاء أمل، والمشهد السينمائي بشكل عام في دولة الإمارات و الخليج. 

In this conversation, Tiffany welcomes the U.S. Honorary Artist and Curator for the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival 2023, Hannah Hillebrand! Listen to Hannah share her journey as a photographer, her mind-blowing experiences, and her time visiting Ras Al Khaimah!

Our Research Grant recipient, Dr. Jose Marquez, from the University of Manchester, joins our Digital Media Specialist, Luis Carlos Soto, to talk about adolescent wellbeing in the United Arab Emirates. 

Nelson Amaya, Policy Analist at the OECD Centre on Philanthropy, joins our Digital Media Specialist, Luis Carlos Soto, to talk about our Private Philanthropy for Development in the MENA region event, the philanthropy scene in the region, and the work of the OECD Centre on Philanthropy. Check out the work of the OECD Centre of Philanthropy here: www.oecd.org/development/philanthropy-centre/

Dr. Uday Kumar, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering and Senior Engineer at RAK Research and Innovation Center in AURAK, joins our Digital Media Specialist, Luis Carlos Soto, to talk about Industrial Symbiosis, and the potential it has across industries in the UAE to promote and practice circular economy. 

جلسة مجتمعية بعنوان حولة توعوية حول رعاية الشيخوخة في دولة الإمارات. تم استضافة الجلسة على راديو رأس الخيمة. 

Dr. Christopher Bryan, Postdoctoral Associate at NYU Abu Dhabi and Assistant Professor at the American University of Sharjah, joins our Digital Media Specialist, Luis Carlos Soto, to talk about teacher's resilience and burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic, sharing his insight into the post-pandemic classroom.

Visiting Scholar and Doctoral Grant recipient, Seungah Lee talks about the entrepreneurship scene in the UAE and the Gulf.

Research Grant recipient, Dr. Cijo Vazhappilly, joins our Digital Media Specialist, Luis Carlos Soto, to discuss Antibiotic Resistance: its causes, consequences, and advice on how to fight it.

Our Research Assistant Janaan Farhat joins the foundation's Digital Media Specialist Luis Carlos Soto to talk about the recently launched RAK4Animals campaign; Ras Al Khaimah's animal welfare awareness campaign.

Award-winning artist Spencer Hogg joins our Digital Media Specialist Luis Carlos Soto to talk about his trajectory as an artist and his experience participating in the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival. 

Al Qasimi Foundation Film Grant awardees Anna Kipervaser and Majd Alloush join Programs and Outreach Associate Ethan David Lee to discuss their collaboration on the experimental documentary, Terrain Ahead, and the intersection of their artistic disciplines. Terrain Ahead excerpt: https://vimeo.com/501058613 Anna Kipervaser: annakipervaser.com Majd Alloush: majdalloush.net

ينضم نزيل سابق إلى مساعد الابتكار صقر المالكي للتحدث عن الوقت الذي قضاه خلف القضبان، والحياة بعد إطلاق سراحه، وكيف يأمل أن يصبح عضوًا نشطًا في المجتمع. A former inmate joins Innovation Associate Saqr Al Malki to discuss his time behind bars, life after release, and how he hopes to become an active member of society

Our Research Associate, Vehbi Tandogan, talks about the current status, history, challenges, and future of healthcare in the UAE.

NYU Abu Dhabi Marine Biologist John Burt joins Ethan David Lee to discuss the damaging effects of population growth, fisheries, and global climate change on the UAE's coastal ecosystems and how artificial reefs can act as a double-edged sword in their preservation efforts.

عزة عبيد امباسي، مديرة مدرسة سعيد بن جبير الثانوية، تتحدث مع اختصاصي الابتكار صقر المالكي لمناقشة العمل مع الطلبة المعرضين لخطر التسرب وتنفيذ برنامج التدرب المهني في رأس الخيمة. Azza Embassi, Principal of Saeed bin Jubair Secondary School, speaks with Innovation Specialist Saqr Al Malki to discuss working with at-risk boys and the implementation of the Hands-on-Learning in a Box program in Ras Al...

Artist-in-Residence Perry Elashmawi joins Communications Specialist Ethan David Lee to share her experience as a full-time artist in Dubai, from gallery representation to pricing her work, and passion for teaching her craft to young people.