Join us in celebrating 90 years of the British Council’s global influence with former Qatari Ambassador to the UK, HE Fahad Bin Mohammed Al Attiyah. We explore how the British Council has been generating "waves" of change worldwide through impactful cultural and educational initiatives.

Ambassador Al Attiyah shares his remarkable journey—from international diplomacy to pioneering sustainable agriculture at Heenat Salma Farm—and highlights the British Council’s crucial role in building vital connections. You'll learn how the organization supports UK-Qatar relations, promotes British culture, and fosters mutual understanding.

This episode offers deep insights into cultural soft power and presents a compelling vision for a future where humanity and nature thrive in harmony. Listen now

𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁:⁠ SteveMackie from ⁠Business Start Up Qatar

𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: HE Fahad Bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, Qatar's Former UK Ambassador, Founder and CEO, Caravane Earth.

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁: British Council Qatar

Visit: British Embassy Doha

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Join us for a captivating discussion with Kurt Meister and Dr. Nasser Sahim of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) as we celebrate 90 years of the British Council's global impact.

Discover how QPO rose from scratch to a world-renowned ensemble, fusing Western and Arabic music, and putting Qatar on the international music map. They reveal the vision, challenges, and vital role of the British Council in their incredible journey of cultural exchange and artistic excellence.

Empowering Artists: Nafiza Hafiz, British Council, & Sustainable Sudanese Fashion

Uncover the inspiring story of Nafiza Hafiz, a Sudanese designer whose innovative sustainable fashion blends heritage with modern activism. Hear how the British Council's pivotal support helped her overcome challenges, pioneer eco-conscious design, and represent Sudanese creativity on the global stage. This episode offers powerful insights on art, entrepreneurship, and self-belief.

𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁:⁠ Steve Mackie from ⁠Business-Start Up Qatar

𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Nafiza Hafiz, Founder & Creative Director, NUCY

Visit: British Council Qatar

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