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Doha, November 10 (QNA) - Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU‑Q) on Monday paid tribute to the release of Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al-Thani's book, From What I Read, Saw, and Heard -The Qatar We Lived: Its History, People, and Leaders, published in both Arabic and English. The event was marked by a panel discussion that drilled down on Qatar's heritage: a dialogue on unity and legacy, alongside the launch of the Rawi Initiative and Reading Challenge, followed by a book signing ceremony, with a phalanx of CMU‑Q academics, faculty members, and students in attendance. Addressing the session, the author, HE Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al-Thani, who is also Founder and Chairman of Al Faisal Global Foundation for Culture and Knowledge, said the authorship of this book came in pursuit of recording the history and rare images of the nation's path from its founding until today. Reliable sources have been included, highlighting the phenomenal role of the people of Qatar and their leaders in realizing something that resembles a miracle, Sheikh Faisal clarified. He further outlined that the book shows how Qatar has surmounted numerous challenges to arrive today flanked by progress and prosperity, as well as advancement in multiple fields. This masterpiece offers evidence for the next generations, visitors, and new residents in Qatar to have a close look at the nation's history and the fundamentals of the close relationship between the people and rulers, demonstrating Qatar's foremost attention to the areas of education, health, sports, and culture, as well as its role in dispute resolution and peace promotion, Sheikh Faisal highlighted. Dean of CMU‑Q, Dr. Michael Trick, affirmed that the vast majority of alumni are proceeding with their career pathway and contributing to build the knowledge-based economy in Qatar. This event had purposefully sought to get students familiarized with the history, background, and cultural understanding, as well as the linguistic competency in order for them to ultimately contribute to the nation's progression when they graduate, Dr. Trick pointed out. Dr. Zahraa Mufid, teacher of Arabic and French subjects at CMU‑Q, told Qatar News Agency (QNA) that the discussion was intended to create an extraordinary conversation between the alumni and HE Sheikh Faisal to delve deep into the insights put out in that book so as to familiarize them with the novels that are far from straightforward concerning Qatar's history and its cultural identity. The discussion literally sought to promote dialogue that tether the previous experience with the current reality, thereby reflecting CMU‑Q's commitment to commemorating and boosting the nation's literary heritage, with a particular emphasis on advancing the predilection for reading and critical thinking in the community, Dr. Mufid noted. Mufid further indicated that the event was dedicated to launching the Rawi Initiative and Reading Challenge, which significantly intends to reinforce Arabic studies and pays tribute to the nation's heritage, in addition to bolstering literary engagement and eradicating illiteracy within the community. This 575-page mammoth volume genre includes 10 chapters, with Chapter I presenting an overview of Qatar's founding, historical development, ruling family, and governance structure. Chapter II highlights Qatar's rulers and the durations of their reigns, along with other significant historical events, covering the period from 1913 to 1995. In addition, Chapter III shines a spotlight on the era of HH The Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, during whom the nation witnessed immense booming economy, culminating in urban resurgence and a hub of culture. The book devoted Chapters V and VI to HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, highlighting His Highness's biography, in terms of study until taking on the mantle of rule, along with the massive milestones achieved during this time, in terms of remarkable in-depth and diplomatic vision. Chapter VII sheds light on the people of Qatar and the time-honored community legacies, as well as enduring mores and education with in-depth overview of certain places and names. Chapters VIII, IX, and X address mores and good ethics of Qatar's community, in connection with hospitality Majlis, hunting and falconry, as well as horse and camel and folklore heritage. Overall, the chapters further highlight Garangao Night, Qatar's horsemen, while providing information about Qatar and its defining features, its national emblem, National Day, the nation's major cities and climate, wildlife, currency, national anthem, National Sports Day, and so forth. (QNA)
