DOHA, QATAR: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) and Fifty One East have formally agreed to cooperate in the areas of scientific research and strategic studies, as well as scholarships, internships and employment opportunities for CMU-Q students. CMU-Q and Fifty One East signed the partnership agreement at the Darwish Holding headquarters.
Commenting on the agreement, Bader Al-Darwish, chairman and managing director of Fifty One East, said: “Fifty One East aims to play a pivotal role in contributing to the growth of Qatar, and collaborating with Carnegie Mellon Qatar is one important way we are encouraging the development of human potential. We are ready to offer CMU-Q students practical experience in the business world, while at the same time, CMU-Q will provide our organization important knowledge and insights. We look forward to a long and productive collaboration.”
The partnership also provides for collaborative conferences and workshops that will encourage student engagement, as well as volunteer opportunities in the area of community service. The two entities will also share expertise, particularly in the areas of business administration and information systems.
Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, said: “We are very pleased to join forces with Fifty One East. We look to industry so our students can gain valuable, practical experience and apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world problem sets. We welcome this opportunity to cooperate and collaborate with Fifty One East.”
Fifty One East emerged as Doha’s leading department store by transforming the retail experience for Qatar’s residents over the past 70 years. Its attention to detail, warm hospitality, multitude of compelling brands and flawless after-sales services has given it a competitive edge for decades. As Darwish Holding’s signature retail brand, Fifty One East has placed a major emphasis on contributing to the society and engaging with the local community: an ethos that translates to meaningful contributions across sports, academic, healthcare and social initiatives.
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar delivers select programs that contribute to the long-term development of Qatar. Approximately 400 students from 38 countries study at CMU-Q in the areas of biological sciences, business administration, computational biology, computer science, and information systems.
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About Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
For more than a century, Carnegie Mellon University has challenged the curious and passionate to imagine and deliver work that matters. A private, top-ranked and global university, Carnegie Mellon sets its own course with programs that inspire creativity and collaboration.
In 2004, Carnegie Mellon and Qatar Foundation began a partnership to deliver select programs that will contribute to the long-term development of Qatar. Today, Carnegie Mellon Qatar offers undergraduate programs in biological sciences, business administration, computational biology, computer science, and information systems. Nearly 400 students from 38 countries call Carnegie Mellon Qatar home.
Graduates from CMU-Q are making a deep impact in Qatar and around the world. Most choose careers in top organizations, and many have completed graduate studies. A growing number are pursuing entrepreneurial projects. With 11 graduating classes, the total number of alumni is nearly 800.
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About Fifty One East:
As the sun rises, the world looks towards the east. As the earth turns, each new dawn brings light, life, and new opportunities. And so comes Fifty One East – a name chosen to reflect the geographic location of Qatar’s pioneering retail brand whilst honoring its Qatari legacy.
Situated at 51 degrees longitude, Doha is a mélange of styles and cultures. And from Kahraba Street in downtown Doha, where we started, to the Lagoona Mall in the up market West Bay neighborhood, Fifty One East presents a fusion of exclusive luxury, extraordinary beauty and charming hospitality that epitomizes the very best of style in the region.
Portfolio of Brands at Fifty One East:
Men's Fashion:
Brioni, Lanvin, Kiton, Dior Homme, Francesco Smalto, Moreschi, Armani Collezioni, Luciano Barbera, Cerruti 1881, Barrett, Paul & Joe, Calvin Klein Jeans, Tombolini, Fred Perry, Van Laack, Vicomte A, Holland & Sherry, Dormeuil, Noya, Casadei, Trussardi Jeans, Adidas Y-3, True Religion, Joe’s Jeans, Joshua Sanders, Orlebar Brown, Versace Jeans, Aeronautica Militare and more.
Ladies’ Fashion:
Oscar de la Renta, Azzedine Alaïa, Carolina Herrera, Balmain, Monique Lhuillier, Zac Posen, Giambattista Valli, Ralph & Russo, Reem Acra, Naeem Khan, Zuhair Murad, Vivienne Westwood, Alessandra Rich, Rosie Assoulin, Diane Von Furstenberg, Dries Van Noten, Andrew GN, Marchesa, Roksanda, Georges Hobeika, Tony Ward, Nancy Gonzalez, Anya Hindmarch, , Roberto Cavalli shoes, Gianvitto Rossi, Charlotte Olympia, Aruna Seth, Calvin Klein Jeans, Rupert Sanderson, Delpozo, Mario Dice, Osman, Redemption, Jonathan Simkai, Isa Arfen and more.
Bridal:
Carolina Herrera, Oscar De La Renta, Monique Lhuillier, Naeem Khan, Marchesa, Reem Acra, Ines Di Santo, Zuhair Murad, Viktor & Rolf, Christian Siriano, Gemy Maalouf and more.
Kids’ Fashion:
Oscar De La Renta Kids, TWIN-SET, Armani Junior, Lanvin Petite, Gaultier Junior, Little Marc Jacobs, John Galliano Kids, Il Gufo, Miss Blumarine, Rykiel Enfant, Hackett London, Napapijri Kids, Hugo Boss kids, Melissa Kids, Sandra J kids, Roksanda, Marni, N21 and more.
Timepieces, Jewelry & Pens:
Rolex, Boucheron, Pasquale Bruni, Tudor, H. Moser & Cie., Bremont, Zeades, Pandora, Christian Bernard, Deakin & Francis, Le lune, Hueb, Azza Fahmy, Falamank by Tarfa Itani, leBebé, Yvan Tufenkjian, Cerruti, GC, Guess, Just Cavalli, Maserati, Parker, Waterman and more.
Cosmetics & Fragrances:
Chanel, Givenchy, Amouage, Elizabeth Arden, Hervé Gambs, Nesti Danti and more.
Electronics & Home Appliances
Sony, Bang & Olufsen, Bose, Apple, Yamaha, Sony Mobile, Bosch, Monster, Beats, Sennheiser, Belkin, Libratone, Strong, Jawbone, Speck, Gigaset, Logitech, Hisense, BenQ, Motorola, Casio, Kate Spade, Moshi, Ted Baker, House of Harlow, Fitbit, H2O Pal , OZMO, Chipolo and more.
Musical Instruments:
Yamaha, Bösendorfer, Gibson, Jim Dunlop, Peavey Electronics, Remo, Meinl, Konig & Meyer, Proel, Wallace, Kun, Thomastik Infeld, Strunal, Vandoren, and more.
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