{
  "id": 17021098,
  "title": "Katara International Academy launches diverse range of courses and training workshops in November",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/katara-international-academy-launches-diverse-range-of-courses-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T06:34:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/29/10/2026/katara-international-academy-launches-diverse-range-of-courses-and-training-workshops-in-november"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha: Katara International Academy is set to introduce a wide range of courses and training workshops in November. The curriculum spans media, corporate communications, leadership, intellectual property, creative skills, and maritime heritage. This move is part of the Katara Cultural Village Foundation's ongoing efforts to enhance education, training, and capacity building, offering high-quality programs that meet the needs of individuals and organizations, thereby fostering professional competencies and practical skills development.\n\nDr. Hassan Al-Mannai, Director of Katara International Academy, highlighted that this November launch signifies a significant step forward for the Academy. It embodies the institution's commitment to delivering a holistic educational and training environment, emphasizing quality, diversity, and a focus on addressing participants' real needs. Dr. Al-Mannai noted that the November programs will integrate modern professional skills with cultural heritage knowledge.\n\nAccording to Dr. Al-Mannai, effective training extends beyond knowledge transfer; it involves skill development, capability expansion, and reinforcing professional proficiency in practical applications. He added, \"Through these programmes, we aim to provide a high-quality training experience that resonates with a wide audience. We offer participants access to specialized expertise across various fields, with a strong emphasis on practical application. This approach ensures a lasting and impactful experience while promoting continuous learning and innovation.\"\n\nThe training programs will begin on November 1 with \"Corporate Communication Management and Media Relations,\" taught by Aisha Omar Al-Idrisi from November 1 to 5. This course focuses on developing corporate communication skills and building effective media relationships.\n\nIn leadership and professional development, Katara International Academy will offer \"Leadership and Cross-Cultural Excellence,\" led by Dr. Hassan Al-Mannai from November 8 to 11. This course seeks to enhance leadership skills, promote cultural diversity understanding, and improve communication and collaboration in multicultural settings.\n\nThe academy's program lineup also features a falconry course for youth, led by Mohammed Saeed Al-Kubaisi from November 1-4, and a course on the traditional Qatari \"Ardah\" dance, led by Walid Issa Al-Mannai from November 8-12. More courses will be announced in due course.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha: Katara International Academy is preparing to launch a diverse array of courses and training workshops this coming November. The offerings will cover fields such as media, corporate communications, leadership, intellectual property, creative skills, and maritime heritage.</p> <p>This initiative aligns with the efforts of the Katara Cultural Village Foundation to expand its role in…",
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