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12/01/2025

In celebration of our 90th anniversary, we’re thrilled to welcome two sustainability champions to our podcast 🌍

Dr. Gonzalo Castro de la Mata, Executive Director of Earthna and a global leader in environmental management, will share his journey, Earthna’s collaborations with the British Council, and his vision for driving Qatar’s sustainability efforts forward.
He’s joined by Shireen A. Obeidat, Head of Partnerships at Earthna, who will discuss her pivotal role in building meaningful collaborations and promoting sustainability across Qatar.

Tune in to this insightful episode as we explore the future of sustainability and environmental advocacy!

https://bit.ly/3Zkeyy0

12/01/2025

Get ready for an inspiring conversation with Kaan Akın, founder of Tenity, as he shares invaluable insights on startup success, founder mindsets, and overcoming challenges. Packed with advice for entrepreneurs at every stage!
🎙 Stay tuned for the full episode, dropping Wednesday, January 15th!

Don't miss it!

H𝗼𝘀𝘁: Steve Mackie
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𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Kaan Akın, founder of Tenity

A special thanks to Workinton Qatar for sponsoring this inspiring conversation!
𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁: https://www.workinton.com.qa/

12/01/2025

Listen to "90 Years of the British Council Qatar: Earthna’s Key Collaborations" by I Wanna GROW Podcast

H𝗼𝘀𝘁: stevemackie.consultant from Business Start Up Qatar ‬
𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Gonzalo Castro de la Mata and Shireen Obeidat from Earthna
Visit: https://www.earthna.qa/

🎧 Listen on Anchor: https://bit.ly/4hbfPix

11/01/2025

📢 "Values are what we pass on to our children. At our school, we center everything we do around key values: respect, perseverance, kindness, and responsibility." — Sean Sibley, Principal, Doha English Speaking School

At Doha English Speaking School (DESS), these core values are the heart of everything they do — shaping students not just academically, but as responsible and compassionate individuals.

This powerful reminder from Sean Sibley highlights the importance of instilling values that will guide children throughout their lives, building a future rooted in respect, perseverance, kindness, and responsibility.

British Council Qatar

09/01/2025

We are thrilled to celebrate 90 years of fostering global connections with a special podcast episode featuring Sean Sibley, Principal of DESS! With over 31 years of experience in education, Sean shares his leadership journey and how he motivates future generations to succeed.
Marking this milestone, Sean highlights how Doha English Speaking School’s collaboration with the British Council has enriched education and inspired academic growth.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation—listen now: https://bit.ly/3Zkeyy0

07/01/2025

Listen to "90 Years of the British Council Qatar: Sean Sibley on Enriching Education at Doha English Speaking School" by I Wanna GROW Podcast

H𝗼𝘀𝘁: stevemackie.consultant Shourouk Media
𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Sean Sibley, Principal Doha English Speaking School

🎧 Listen on Anchor: https://bit.ly/Sean-Sibley
⬇️ Download the Audio: https://bit.ly/SeanSibley

07/01/2025

Collaborations between Qatari universities, both public and private, have fostered strong partnerships with UK institutes, resulting in impactful Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs). These agreements have led to student and faculty exchanges, joint academic programs, and collaborative research projects, further strengthening international ties and advancing education in Qatar."

— Dr. Khalid Al-Ali, Education Director, Qatar Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

04/01/2025

90 Years of the British Council Qatar: Dr. Khalid Al-Ali on Education in Qatar

H𝗼𝘀𝘁: stevemackie.consultant
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𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Khalid Al-Ali Director of Qatar Ministry of Education and Higher Education
Visit: ⁠https://www.edu.gov.qa/ar/⁠

🎧 Listen: https://bit.ly/KhalidAl-Ali
⬇️ Download the Audio: https://bit.ly/_KhalidAlAli

04/01/2025

With 70 years in the British Council Qatar celebrating 90 years globally, this enduring partnership continues to grow, bringing more education and cultural exchange to Qatar."
— Laura Dunn

British Embassy, Qatar

02/01/2025

As part of our 90th anniversary celebrations, we're excited to have Dr. Khalid Abdulla Al-Ali join us on our podcast!
Dr. Al-Ali, advisor to Qatar’s Minister of Education, shares his invaluable experience in education reform and ethics in science. With his role in shaping Qatar's academic future, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about education and innovation.

🎧 Tune in here to catch the full discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrkiuZ2LLMk

02/01/2025

Dr. Khalid Al-Ali discusses the British Council Qatar’s 90-year collaboration with Qatar, highlighting its impact on education, innovation, and cultural exchange.

H𝗼𝘀𝘁: stevemackie.consultant

𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Khalid Al-Ali Education Dir. Ministry of Education, Qatar
Visit: https://www.edu.gov.qa/ar/
Visit: https://www.britishcouncil.qa/en

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/-KhalidAl-Ali
🎧 Listen on Anchor: https://bit.ly/KhalidAl-Ali
⬇️ Download the Audio: https://bit.ly/_KhalidAlAli

A special thanks to Workinton Qatar for sponsoring this inspiring conversation!
𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁: https://www.workinton.com.qa/

02/01/2025

Celebrating 90 years of the British Council Qatar, Laura Dunn highlights HSBC Qatar’s collaboration with the British Council on various programs and initiatives that drive positive change in the community.

H𝗼𝘀𝘁: stevemackie.consultant
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𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Laura Dunn Chief Operating Officer, HSBC Qatar
Visit: https://www.hsbc.com.qa/

Visit: https://www.britishcouncil.qa/en

🎧 Listen on Anchor: https://bit.ly/Laura-Dunn
⬇️ Download the Audio: https://bit.ly/-LauraDunn

British Embassy, Qatar

31/12/2024

"The British Council Qatar is a vital cultural partner. Their 90 years of experience enrich our efforts, sharing stakeholders crucial to museums and cultural growth." – Abdulrahman Al-Ishaq, Head of Public Art Qatar Museums

31/12/2024

We’re excited to feature Laura Dunn, a seasoned finance professional with 20 years of experience, in our special 90th anniversary podcast series! With a Master’s in Business Mathematics, Laura has worked across Germany, England, the Philippines, India, and now Qatar. She’s dedicated to driving organizational value through strategic initiatives and empowering diverse teams in today’s fast-paced business world. Outside of work, Laura enjoys family time, traveling, and outdoor adventures.
Catch the full episode here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh71Tn9eBqQ
Don’t miss the chance to hear from a true leader in finance and team empowerment!
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From Vision to Reality: Kaan Akın on Building Resilient Startups

Get ready for an inspiring conversation with Kaan Akın, founder of Tenity, as he shares invaluable insights on startup success, founder mindsets, and overcoming challenges. Packed with advice for entrepreneurs at every stage! 🎙 Stay tuned for the full episode, dropping Wednesday, January 15th! Don't miss it! #IWannaGrowPodcast #StartupInsights #EntrepreneurTips #tenity H𝗼𝘀𝘁: Steve Mackie Follow: https://www.instagram.com/stevemackie.consultant/ 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Kaan Akın, founder of Tenity A special thanks to Workinton Qatar for sponsoring this inspiring conversation! 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁: https://www.workinton.com.qa/

Restoring Mangroves: The Earthna Prize for Sustainability

Discover how key partnerships, such as Earthna’s collaboration with the British Council Qatar , are making a positive impact through sustainability efforts and community-focused initiatives. #SustainabilityMatters #GlobalPartnerships #BritishCouncilIELTS #britishcouncil90 H𝗼𝘀𝘁: stevemackie.consultant Follow: https://www.instagram.com/stevemackie.consultant/ 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Gonzalo Castro de la Mata, Earthna Executive Director and Shireen Obeidat, Earthna Head Partnerships and Outreach Visit: https://www.britishcouncil.qa/en 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/40cd75e 🎧 Listen on Anchor: https://bit.ly/4hbfPix ⬇️ Download the Audio: https://bit.ly/4gMWZy6 A special thanks to Workinton Qatar for sponsoring this inspiring conversation! 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁: https://www.workinton.com.qa/

Amazing school: Principal shares pride & initiatives

Marking 90 years of fostering global connections, Sean Sibley shares how Doha English Speaking School’s collaboration with the British Council Qatar has enriched education and inspired academic growth. H𝗼𝘀𝘁: stevemackie.consultant 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Sean Sibley, Principal Doha English Speaking School Visit: https://www.dess.org/ Visit: https://www.britishcouncil.qa/en 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/_SeanSibley 🎧 Listen on Anchor: https://bit.ly/Sean-Sibley ⬇️ Download the Audio: https://bit.ly/SeanSibley A special thanks Workinton Qatar for sponsoring this inspiring conversation! 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁: https://www.workinton.com.qa