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            <title><![CDATA[Politics is Essential to Our Survival]]></title>
            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[It has never been a more tumultuous time to study Politics and International Relations. In an era defined by rapid technological change, global power shifts, and the growing influence of AI, our understanding of Politics and IR is constantly evolving. This degree has confused me, enraged me and ultimately pushed me to make sense of an increasingly complex world. Studying Politics and IR in Qatar, specifically at AFG, has given me a distinct and nuanced perspective on the world.
A lot of us live our day to day lives trying to simply get by. Yet education, and the pursuit of&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Building Partnerships and Friendships: My Journey at Experience Qatar]]></title>
            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[As a Business and International Relations student at AFG College with the University of Aberdeen, I was eager to gain real world insight into how businesses build meaningful partnerships and navigate the corporate landscape, and my internship with Experience Qatar gave me just that. This summer, I had the opportunity to join Experience Qatar as a Corporate Relations Intern, and it turned out to be a journey full of learning, growth, and new connections. From the very beginning, I was welcomed into a professional yet supportive environment that encouraged me to grow both personally and professionally.
During my internship, I&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[From the Classroom to the Field: My Internship with IOM Qatar]]></title>
            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[When I look back at my time with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), I can honestly say it&rsquo;s been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life so far. I walked in as a student from AFG College, carrying theories and frameworks I had studied in class, and I walked out with a deeper understanding of how those ideas actually play out in the real world.
In lectures at AFG College, we often discussed policy, human rights, and international relations through concepts, readings, and case studies. At IOM, those same ideas became real people, real conversations, and real&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Discovering the real world of Accounting and Finance at PwC]]></title>
            <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[This summer, from June to August, I had the chance to intern at PwC in the Tax Department, and honestly, it was an eye-opening experience. As an Accounting with Finance student at the University of Aberdeen in Qatar, I thought I had a general idea of what accounting looked like in the real world, but the reality was far richer and more detailed than I expected. The Accounting and Finance programme at AFG College with the University of Aberdeen has supported me throughout this journey, preparing me with the skills and confidence to secure such a great internship.
Most of&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[My exciting adventure of earning an MBA at AFG College in partnership with the University of Aberdeen]]></title>
            <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I am proud to have pursued my Master of Business Administration (MBA) at AFG College with the University of Aberdeen. Choosing this prestigious institution was a deliberate decision, driven by its global reputation for academic rigor, dynamic learning environment, and unwavering support for students.
Opting for the MBA programme marked a&nbsp;turning point in my professional journey. With a background in&nbsp;IT programming and business, along with both a bachelor&rsquo;s and a master&rsquo;s degree, I sought a programme that would bridge theory with real-world application&mdash;equipping me to navigate complex business challenges. The&nbsp;University of Aberdeen&rsquo;s MBA&nbsp;stood out for its&nbsp;strategic curriculum, industry-relevant projects, and&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Feedback Seeking Behavior]]></title>
            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The process of feedback, within organizations, encompasses not only the strategies employed by managers to provide feedback but also the behaviors exhibited by employees in their pursuit of such feedback. The academic discourse has primarily focused on understanding feedback as a critical process for employees. Consequently, an exploration of the motivations that drive employees to seek feedback reveals an opportunity to address this issue from a variety of perspectives.
Feedback-seeking behavior has been conceptualized as a management practice and philosophy, a form of proactive employee behavior, and a valuable managerial resource. In this regard, feedback-seeking behavior is defined as conscious&#8230;]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[To further the ever-growing discipline of Public Diplomacy, I have been invited to present my project &ldquo;Qatar in Paris&rdquo; in the annual conference of the International Studies Association, "Emerging Scholars in Public Diplomacy". The conference is is to be held in Chicago, March 2025. The purpose of this project is to highlight a unique angle that extends sports diplomacy and public diplomacy to the realm of identity performances in creating a cosmopolitan image on the world stage.&nbsp;
In this project, I use the unfavourable coverage of the 2022 World Cup by a large portion of the&nbsp;press as a springboard to&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Revolutionizing Asset Management with AIMs and Blockchain Technology: Insights from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia]]></title>
            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[In the complex world of project management, navigating the lifecycle of assets poses a considerable challenge for owners. This complexity is magnified in projects driven by Building Information Modeling (BIM), where Asset Information Models (AIMs) are not just beneficial but essential. The requirement for AIMs highlights the need for clients to deeply understand the factors that influence asset operation. Recognizing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's critical role as a leading market in the Middle East, our research embarked on an exploration of how blockchain technology and AIMs could transform the asset management (AM) lifecycle.
Research Strategy
Our approach was rooted&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Sustainable University: Aberdeen's approach to the Sustainable Development Goals]]></title>
            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The climate and biodiversity crisis are now a reality for the planet. Every nation, region, and community are facing multiple challenges as our planetary systems shift and national governments propose interventions on climate mitigation and adaptation. Recent scientific reports, such as the work of the Stockholm Resilience Centre, point to a stressed global environment, as a range of critical planetary boundaries, including&nbsp; greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity thresholds are exceeded. The cost of inaction on climate is high. In a 2022 paper, Oxford Economics found that 2.2&deg;C of warming by 2050 has the potential to reduce global GDP levels by&#8230;]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My name is Sadia Naveed, and I am currently a fourth-year student pursuing a degree in Business Management and International Relations at AFG College with the University of Aberdeen. I chose to study here because of its high global ranking, consistently placed amongst the top 250 universities worldwide and the top 20 in the UK (add reference). Moreover, the university's extensive programme offerings, including an honours degree in both Business Management and International Relations, made it a compelling choice for me.
I see great value in internships as I believe that they play a crucial role in testing and applying&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Beating Breast Cancer Together]]></title>
            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[October is an exciting month here in Qatar, we&rsquo;ve had the Qatar Grand Prix and Expo 2023 is well underway. However, amid all this excitement, it&rsquo;s worthwhile remembering that October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Breast Cancer is the most common form of cancer in Qatar, making up almost a third of all cancers diagnosed here every year. Although there are a number of different types of Breast Cancer, around 80% are what are known as invasive ductal carcinomas (IVCs), which arise from the lining of the milk ducts within the breast. The risk of IVC rises steadily with&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Welcome from the Principal, Brian Buckley]]></title>
            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I would like to welcome back our returning and new students in this new academic year. I hope that they had an enjoyable summer break and are eager to start their studies this semester.
Students here at our Qatar campus have access to a range of student services and societies. Our student services and events team provide first points of contact for our students to support them through their journey. Our careers department organises internship and career related events during their studies, identifying suitable career opportunities on completion of their studies.
We run regular student careers events attracting a range&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[My Transformative Journey: Pursuing an MBA at AFG College with the University of Aberdeen]]></title>
            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I am proud to have pursued my Masters in Business Administration (MBA) at the AFG College with the University of Aberdeen. Choosing this esteemed institution was an easy decision for me, as I was drawn to its strong reputation for academic excellence, vibrant community, and supportive staff.
Opting for the MBA masters program was a pivotal choice in my educational journey. With one bachelor's degree and one master's degrees already under my belt, I was seeking a program that would provide me with comprehensive knowledge and a practical understanding of business management. The MBA masters program perfectly aligned with my&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Summer Internships Unleashed: Your Ticket to Adventure!]]></title>
            <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The month of June has just started and you know what that means? It&rsquo;s internship season! As the Career and Internship Manager at AFG College with the University of Aberdeen, I&rsquo;m here to share some tips on how to transform your summer internship into an unforgettable adventure. So, let&rsquo;s dive into 6 ways to make the most out of your internship!

Set Sail and navigate the internship ship: Before you embark on your internship, make sure to map out clear goals for your voyage. Are you looking to conquer new skills, explore careers or specific sectors or make lifelong connections?&#8230;]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[By Dawn McCartie, Programme Leader for the MBA programme AFG College with the University of Aberdeen
"Where?""Qatar""Where's that?""Near Saudi Arabia&rdquo;
Rewind 18 months and that was pretty much how every conversation went when I told people I was leaving England and moving abroad. Now, as the World Cup reaches its later stages Qatar is well and truly on the map.
There is no denying that some of the media coverage towards the country has been negative. With much of this coming from the UK media I am very aware of it, I hear it every day, my socials are full&#8230;]]></description>
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