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  • Number of Qatari Students at U.S. Universities Up by 34% # of Qatari Students at U.S. Universities Up by34%

    Mr. Allan Goodman, President of the Institute of International Education (IIE), and Alex Ave Lallemant, Chief Consul at the U.S. Embassy in Doha, briefed the press on November 17, noting that, according to IIE's latest "Open Doors" report, the number of Qataris studying in the United States was up by 34%. That ...

     
  • Ambassador LeBaron opens College Fair Ambassador LeBaron opens College Fair

    November 5, 2009 - U.S. Ambassador to Qatar Joseph LeBaron inaugurated a one-day U.S. educational fair at the Diplomatic Club, which was visited by more than 600 students and their ...

  • Attorney General Visits Doha

    Attorney General Eric Holder visited Doha as head of the U.S.delegation to the 6th Global Forum Against Corruption,hosted by Qatari Attorney General Dr. Ali al-Mari. During his visit, AG Holder briefed the local media about the Obama Administration’s firm determination to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay.

     
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Embassy Visits Al Bayyan School for Girls
Students and teachers from the Al Bayyan School for Girls welcomed U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Joey Hood for a discussion on November 5 about the U.S. Government's policies in the region, and particularly efforts to forge the "new beginning" between America and Muslim communities around the world.

Embassy Solicits Views from Pakistani Bright Future Students
U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Joey Hood visited the Pakistani Bright Future School on November 5 and listened to students' and teachers' views on the "new beginning" that President Obama is seeking to build with Muslim communities around the world, including residents of Qatar.

Embassy Welcomes Back Qatar Women's Sports Delegation

Embassy Welcomes Back Qatar Women's Sports Delegation
Public Affairs Officer Joey Hood hosted a reception to welcome back a delegation from the Qatar Women's Sports Committee that visited the United States on an Embassy-sponsored program to learn more about women's sports management. Ms. Ahlam Al Mana, the Committee President , said, "The visit was so useful and we gained a lot of knowledge.”

Governor Kulongoski with Ambassador LeBaron

Ambassador LeBaron Meets Governor of Oregon
The U.S. Ambassador to Qatar, Joseph LeBaron, met with the Honorable Ted Kulongoski, Governor of the U.S. state of Oregon, on August 28th in Portland, Oregon, to discuss ways to expand cultural, commercial and educational relations between Qatar and Oregon.

Ambassador LeBaron attends QLA end-of-year ceremony
U.S. Ambassador to Qatar Joseph LeBaron spoke yesterday at the end-of-year ceremonies at the Qatar Leadership Academy (QLA). Acknowledging the vision of HH the Emir and HH Sheikha Mozah in establishing the school, the Ambassador congratulated the faculty, the parents, and the students themselves for their academic success.