Day 3 of HRH's visit to Qatar in support of Orbis charity.

7th October 2015, Wednesday - Day 3 of HRH's visit to Qatar

Today in the morning, The Countess of Wessex as Global Ambassador of International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, called upon Sheikha Moza bint Nasser at the Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha, and was received by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the State of Qatar (His Excellency Mr. Nicholas Hopton).

The Countess has had a private meeting with HH Sheika Moza - the daughter of Nasser bin Abdullah Al Missned. HH is the second of the three wives of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, former Emir of the State of Qatar. Unlike many other monarchical wives in the Middle East, Sheikha Mozah has been a high-profile figure in her nation's politics and society, actively involved in Qatar's government. She was a driving force behind Education City and Al Jazeera Children's Channel. She has become known for her personal style, customising haute couture designs to fit Qatari modesty rules. To learn more about this incredible woman, click here. Sadly, we won't see a picture of them.

This was followed by a visit to Doha College - one of the oldest British curriculum schools in Qatar providing a world class education for 1914 students, between the ages of 3 and 18, who represent over 72 nationalities. HRH The Countess of Wessex spent almost an hour talking to students and staff and viewing display boards and photographs of the student adventures.

via Doha College authorised Facebook page. Click on pic to be redirected and view full gallery.

Her Royal Highness, Global Ambassador for the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, has praised the efforts of students and teachers at Doha College taking part in the International Duke of Edinburgh Awards during a visit to the school’s Al Waab campus today.

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In Doha College, the Duke of Edinburgh International Award is run by teachers Mr Brian Kerr and Mrs Myra Croker. The school’s vision is to be one recognized as one of the leading international schools in the world. It was introduced by Doha College in Qatar in 1998 and has 155 students participating at a Gold, Silver or Bronze level this year.

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Doha College Principal Dr Steffen Sommer said the students were thrilled with the visit, the first since her tour in 2001 with His Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex; (pictures from 2001 visit can be found here).

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“It was a great privilege to host Her Royal Highness at Doha College and I am confident her visit will be remembered by the students all their lives. It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the achievements of our enthusiastic students and dedicated staff, all of whom work tirelessly to reach their goals under this worthwhile programme,” he said.

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“Doha College was the first school in Qatar to introduce the Duke of Edinburgh International Award and we have had more than 2500 students complete the programme to date. We are extremely proud of our students’ achievements and honoured to have Her Royal Highness recognise their efforts.”

via Doha College authorised Facebook page. Click on pic to be redirected and view full gallery.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award works with over 300,000 young people every year, helping them to develop skills for life and work.

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HRH The Countess of Wessex was accompanied by Jacqueline Lawson-Smith Deputy British Ambassador to Qatar, who said: “It is a great privilege to have Her Royal Highness here in Qatar as part of her charity work with Orbis UK and I am delighted that the students and staff at Doha College have had the opportunity to meet her".

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“I know that some of the Doha College students who are participating in the Silver and Gold Levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award have spent time volunteering to help communities in lessfortunate countries around the world. This is highly commendable and certainly worthy of the recognition by Her Royal Highness, who is committed to promoting a culture of voluntary work among young people around the globe.”

Later, HRH called upon HE Sheikha Mayassa at the Museum of Islamic Art. Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is Chairperson of Qatar Museums, Doha Film Institute and Reach Out to Asia. She is building an exciting creative future for Qatar. She is a daughter of HH Sheika Moza & Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani - former Emir of Qatar. To read an exclusive and candid interview with HE click here.

courtesy of Al Mayassa Al Thani - Official Twitter account of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani.

HRH & HE had a fruitful discussion on making museums and public spaces accessible to children and people with disabilities. HE Sheikha Mayassa also met with HE Nicholas Hopton - the British Ambassador to Qatar on the occasion of ending his tenure in the country.

courtesy of Camilla Tominey Twitter feed.

The Museum of Islamic Art represents Islamic art from three continents over 1,400 years. MIA is the flagship of Qatar Museums which, under the leadership of its Chairperson H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, is transforming the State of Qatar into a cultural capital of the Middle East.

Then, Her Royal Highness, Global Ambassador, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, attended a Lunch with members of the Indian Diaspora at Oryx Rotana Hotel, Doha.

© Orbis/Nurain Jamal; courtesy of Orbis UK

Afterwards, The Countess attended an afternoon tea at the British Embassy in Doha with the Qatar Business Women Association (website under reconstruction), which was established in year 2000 to enhance women’s contribution to the economic activity which constitutes a real gain both to Qatari women and the society at large.

courtesy of British Monarchy, via Twitter feed

QBWA has launched a number of important initiatives like Qatar Businesswomen Award, Corporate Ambassadors Programme and Qatar International Businesswomen Forum, and initiated a partnership with Qatar Businessmen Association, a partnership that aims to extend its platform to include different sectors and build cooperation relationships with the Qatari organizations to support its vision and help achieve its objectives.

courtesy of British Embassy Doha via Twitter feed

The Qatari Businesswomen Association is managed by a number of prominent Businesswomen who have a history of success in many businesses in different sectors that they work in or manage. It is chaired by H.E Sheikha Al Anood Bint Khalifa Bin Hamad Al-Thani - daughter of Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, former Emir of Qatar; husband to three wives: Sheikha Mariam bint Muhammad Al-Thani, Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al-Missned (with whom The Countess met in the morning) & Sheikha Noora bint Khalid Al-Thani. He is a father of twenty-four children, eleven sons and thirteen daughters.

Outfit & jewellery:
Emilia Wickstead dress, bespoke creation worn for the first time to Ascot 2015.
Clutch by Jane Taylor.
Chain necklace, worn for the first time earlier this year in Cumbria. So far UFO.

Heavenly Necklaces The non-Drop Drops. Currently on sale. 

Most likely GIANVITO ROSSI Bari 85 patent-leather court shoes in pale pink.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso watch. 

 
In the evening HRH attended a gala dinner at the W Doha Hotel with Standard Chartered bank for their Seeing is Believing initiative. During dinner, The Countess has said: "I have seen sight being restored and I can promise you there are few things more rewarding in this world than seeing someone step from the dark into the light. There is no smile quite like the one that is returned from eyes that once more can see".

Photo: Mark Kehoe via Express article. Click on pic to be redirected.

Seeing is Believing was launched in 2003, and since then it has evolved from an initiative by Standard Chartered Bank staff to pay for cataract operations into a project which helps prevent, treat and cure blindness across the globe, partnering with the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and leading international eye-care non-governmental organisations to improve access to eye-care in communities where help is most needed. 

Outfit & jewellery:
New ERDEM Embroidered cropped jacket with Erdem Shirlette embroidered organza and matelassé dress.
Boho Betty UK Smokey quartz earrings. 
Dior assymetric pointed-toe pump in black suede with graded heel.  
Older UFO clutch with beads.

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