Qandid Qatar Podcast

Our special episode for Qandid Qatar features Katrin Scholz-Barth, the president of SustainableQATAR. An environmental engineer by trade, Katrin is also a bricklayer, a competitive swimmer, and a successful businesswoman and runs her own environmental consulting company and has worked with FIFA 2022 World Cup to make it carbon neutral. She reflects on her earlier childhood of growing up in East Germany which exposed her to numerous pollutants and influenced her decision to study environmental engineering. During this episode, she discusses the interdisciplinary nature of climate change, the importance of individual action in fighting climate change, and the benefits a sustainable lifestyle has on all aspects of our life.

In this episode, the Dean of Northwestern University in Qatar, Marwan M Kraidy, discusses his philosophy of education as well as his unique insights into the field of communication—and how it has never been more relevant than today. He delves deep into his interdisciplinary background—at the nexus of research, media, and politics—and discusses how his studies have informed his understanding of “what is hidden in society.” He reflects upon his earliest work in media production in Beirut, Lebanon as a cameraman; some of his early screenwriting ventures; and how he ultimately found his calling in academic writing whereupon he has pursued knowledge not as something abstract—but as something actionable, tangible, and real. Having lived, worked, and traveled in nations across the globe, Dean Marwan recounts how moving around the world during his long career as an educator has shaped his family and personal life, and how newness of experience can add meaning and wonder to life. In this wide-ranging, authentic discussion with the new Dean of Northwestern Qatar, Marwan Kraidy provides insights into the challenges of leading an institution through a global pandemic, while offering a hopeful, inspiring vision of the future. Don’t miss this world exclusive interview with one of academia’s brightest stars—and a highlight of Doha, Qatar’s Education City. Episode Credits Special Guest: Marwan M Kraidy, PhD Producer: Samson Mbogo Hosts: Natasha Das, Hind Abuaker Thani Al Thani Sound Designer, Recordist & Editor: Ayah Mohamedain Project Manager: Arya Mainali Artwork: Ahmed Jassim and Thani AlThani Executive Producer: Spencer Striker, PhD Music and Sound Effects: Courtesy of Epidemic Music About the Qandid Qatar Podcast The newly launched Qandid Qatar Podcast features inspirational people from in and around the fascinating, multicultural nation that is Qatar. Produced by Northwestern University in Qatar students in a class called Digital Podcast Production, designed and taught by Digital Media Design Professor, Spencer Striker, PhD. About Dean Marwan M. Kraidy As dean and CEO of NU-Q, Marwan. M Kraidy oversees academic programs in communication, journalism, and the liberal arts. An interdisciplinary scholar, Kraidy’s research focuses on the relationships between culture and geopolitics, theories of identity and modernity, and global media systems and industries. Kraidy has been the Edward W. Said Chair of American Studies at the American University of Beirut, the Albert Bonnier Jr. Professor of Media Studies at Stockholm University, the Chaire Dupront at Sorbonne-Universités in Paris, and visiting professor at universities in China, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Turkey, and the USA. Kraidy earned his bachelor’s degree in communication arts from Notre-Dame University in Louaizé, Lebanon, and his Lebanese baccalaureate in humanities at Saint Joseph College in Antoura, Lebanon. He holds a Ph.D. in mass communication from Ohio University, where he also earned his master’s degree. Official website and social media links for Dean Marwan Kraidy https://www.qatar.northwestern.edu/directory/profiles/kraidy-marwan.html https://www.linkedin.com/in/marwan-m-kraidy-80452b26/ https://twitter.com/mkraidy Official website and social media links for the Qandid Qatar Podcast https://www.qatarpodcasts.com/qandid-qatar https://www.facebook.com/qandidqatar https://instagram.com/qandidqatar https://twitter.com/qandidqatar

This episode of the Qandid Qatar podcast features the CTO of Meddy, Yasser El-Sayed. Meddy is a GCC-based doctor appointment booking platform. Those who download or use Meddy have the ability to look for medical resources and book doctors' appointments in Qatar, as well as regions of the UAE. Yasser has been working his way up through this company from its very start. In 2017, Yasser graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar with a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science. Today, Yasser is 24 and the CTO of Meddy. Together, we discuss how this platform has taken off from the beginning, its initial conceptualization, and how its popularity has been affected by post COVID-19 restrictions. The newly launched Qandid Qatar Podcast features inspirational people from in and around the fascinating, multicultural nation that is Qatar. Produced by Northwestern University in Qatar students in a class called Digital Podcast Production, designed and taught by Digital Media Design Professor, Spencer Striker, PhD. Host: Aneesa Khan Special Guest: Yasser El-Sayed Producer: Aneesa Khan Sound Recordist: Juyoung Choi Project Manager: Arya Mainali Editor: Juyoung Choi Artwork: Ahmed Jassim Executive Producer: Spencer Striker, PhD Music and Sound Effects: Courtesy of Epidemic Sound Official website and social media links for Meddy Qatar https://www.meddy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/meddyQatar/ https://twitter.com/meddyqatar/ Official website and social media links for the Qandid Qatar Podcast https://www.qatarpodcasts.com/qandid-qatar https://www.facebook.com/qandidqatar https://instagram.com/qandidqatar https://twitter.com/qandidqatar

The Qandid Qatar Podcast kicks off with a World Exclusive interview with the one and only, Mr. Q, Khalifa Saleh Al Haroon, one of the most influential people in the Middle East under 40 and Founder and CEO of ILoveQatar.net, which is Qatar’s first Qatari social website, and the I Love Qatar (ILQ) Network, a content-driven platform celebrating the diversity of Qatar’s community. Mr. Q’s various initiatives include some of the most iconic online brands in Qatar including iLoveQatar.net, Qatar News, Qatar Events, Dine Out Doha, Qatar Events and more. Khalifa also works with the Qatar Football Association as the Advisor to the General Secretary. Khalifa or Mr. Q, as he is fondly known by the community in Qatar, is your friendly neighborhood Qatari, and his aim is to make the world a better place and bridge any gaps that may exist between Qataris and expats! The newly launched Qandid Qatar Podcast features inspirational people from in and around the fascinating, multicultural nation that is Qatar. Produced by Northwestern University in Qatar students in a class called Digital Podcast Production, designed and taught by Digital Media Design Professor, Spencer Striker, PhD. Hosted by Hind Abuaker, Samson Mbogo, Shaikha Alkubaisi, and Thani Al-Thani Special Guest: Khalifa Saleh Al Haroon, aka Mr. Q Producer: Hind Abuaker Editor: Ayah Mohamedain Executive Producer: Spencer Striker, PhD Music and Sound Effects: Courtesy of Epidemic Sound Official website and social media links for Mr. Q https://www.iloveqatar.net/ https://www.facebook.com/iloveqtr https://www.instagram.com/iloveqatar/?hl=en https://twitter.com/iloveqatar Official website and social media links for the Qandid Qatar Podcast https://www.qatarpodcasts.com/qandid-qatar https://www.facebook.com/qandidqatar https://instagram.com/qandidqatar https://twitter.com/qandidqatar