THANK

Special thanks to everyone who helped us complete this booklet

About YOU CHANGE:

There are two kinds of people in this world, those who make a difference and those who dont, so which one you want to be? Everyone can make a difference because every single one of us is special and talented. We just need a push, and we hope that our campaign gives you the push you need. U Change is a local campaign to profile achievers and to encourage others to take action and give themselves a chance to CHANGE We hope that this collection of successful people inspires you to create change first in your life, and then in the life of those around you.

Founders MOHAMMED AL SUWAIDI MARYAM AL SUBAIEY

Edited By:

MARYAM AL SUBAIEY

Designed By:

MOHAMMED AL SUWAIDI

www.uchange.co

CopyRight 2011

@Uchange_Qtr

Mohammad Al Suwaidi
Founders

Designer, Illustrator, entrepreneur

An engineer by profession but an artist by passion. An award winning graphic designer and an animator who never says no to volunteering and helping others. After attending the UNESCO Youth Forum in 2009, Mohammad came back determined to be a better person and to promote positive

change in society. In very short time he changed his life from the safety of the daily routine to taking risks and being very productive.

malsuwaidi@w7designs. net /Dabelyoo.Seven @WSe7en

Change is believing that it is never too late

www.w7designs.com

Maryam@innovationme. com @MaryamQtr

Change is the way of life

Founders

Maryam Al subaiey
A woman of many traits, after she stopped blogging she focused on writing for children through a series of books and a magazine in the making. A writer and producer for the new QTV, one of the owners of Innovation Productions and campaign manager for We all read campaign. She is also an active volunteer for INJAZ Qatar and World book day and an aspiring jewelry designer. Her passion for development is what made her get an MSc in Development studies from University of London. She won first prize for Booking Center essay contest, her essay was about Qatarization policy, implementation challenges

writer, entrepreneur

Hanadi Hassan
Individuals

TV presenter and comedian

hanadihsn@gmail.com @hndqtr

Comedy put her under the spotlight by accident! She became the first Qatari woman as a standup comedian. Hanadi is now being trained to be one of the new presenters in QTV. Hanadi is also a freelance fashion stylist and has done some fashion shows as well as some celebrities visiting Doha. She will soon light up QTV with her beautiful laugh and friendly character.

unique and successful

Change is prosperity and a creative tool to be

Roqaya Al Thani
Individuals
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Fashion designer and photographer

roqaya.althani@live.com /roqayaalthanifashion @ROQAYAALTHANI

Multi talented artist, besides being most known for her fashion design, Roqaya also paints, does graphic design and is a professional photographer. She has been recipient of VCUs Golden Needle Award given to the most outstanding student graduating in fashion design. She sells her collection online through Facebook.

we experience every day.

Change means new different experiences which

Hamad Al Naemi
Individuals

Photographer

Hamad.photos@gmail.com @Hamad.Photos

is happening all around us all the time, the sun rises and then sets, winter turns to spring, change is happening as you read this. The journey of life is full of change.

To imagine a social world before photography, we would have to think of a world without picture IDs; without glimpses of history; without pictures as souvenirs of travel or memories we cherish. Hamad sees the world through his lens. He is a Golden Medals winner in Al Thani Awards in 2007,2008,2009,2010. Golden Medals winner in Austria Super circuit in 2008,2009,2010 (2 golden Medals). He also got the magazine cover twice with Foto Magazine in 2008 and 2010. And Displayed his collections in exhibitions in Doha, Dubai, Kuwait, Vienna, London, Italy, China, Germany.

Change

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Rashid Al Emadi
Rashid had exclusive coverage for the ninth Arab Youth Theatre Festival, he is also a photographer and designer for Maraya Journal. Rashid designed several reaction sites and also designed few shields for the Army and National Guard. His work has inspired many.

Designer, Photographer

rashid.alemadi@hotmail. com -

means you can change someones life in a second with few good words, people must put the effort to change for the best to achieve their goals

Change

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Individuals

Saeeda Al Bader
Individuals

illustrator

saida.raya@yahoo.com www.flickr.com/zoom_ art/ -

For Saeeda, Art is a way to give back to society through her illustrations which are published in local newspapers, or through her volunteering activities. Art is also embodied in education as it gives us different perspective of life. Saeeda taught Art in schools, then moved to work in media but she never stopped volunteering.

Changeis to develop oneself towards positivity

then try to spread this energy around us to see a better society. Change comes from within.

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Bothina Mohammed
Individuals
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active youth

b.aljanahi@yahoo.com @Bothina_

A very active social blogger involved in youth activities, Bothaina gained the Qatar University leadership award in 2010, participated in several youth forums and local youth activities. Along with her group, they organized several seminars, workshops and campaigns to transmit positive aspect of politics and global participation.

has changed my personal ways of thinking plus allowed me to gain powerful a connection of youth around the state of Qatar.

Change

Abdulrahman Al Subaiey
Individuals

Photographer, blogger

a.abacoco@yahoo.com www.flickr.com/zoom_ art/

At the age of 13, Abdulrahman was the photography editor of a photo-essay book called Dreesha. The cover photo was taken by him as well. Abdulrahmans past involvements include: Debate, writing, foreign language learning, video-making and good old community service. His past summer was spent at Harvard University where he studied Stem Cell & Regenerative Biology and Space Exploration & Astrobiology.

is a naturally occurring and unstoppable force that denotes the shifting of an attribute, whether positively or negatively.

Change

Blog: voyagesintohumanthinking.wordpress.com

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Yacoob Al Mansori
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Entrepreneur

y--82@hotmail.com -

A graduate of vocational high school became an entrepreneur and now runs his own perfumery business. He was supported by Social Development Center which gave him the tools to start. Yacoob started his life as a volunteer with almost every organization in Qatar.

Change is what I have done with my life.

Ahmad Essa Al-Sulitie

Individuals

Writer

godless666love@hotmail. com /joseph.r.rose @SulitiLord

His amateurish and vile poetry and writing have influenced some to think out of the box. His work is posted in literature websites where the majority of the readers are youth. Through his work with youth he learned that knowledge is power. He volunteered in Arab league to represent Qatar in the debate about youth & the age of the internet.

our past selves.

Change is ability to change ourselves into better versions of

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Fatima Al Taweel
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Active Youth

fatma-al-taweel@hotmail. com -

She have participated in a multitude of media committees. She excelled at writing and giving speeches and public reading, which includes opening and ending events on an international level. Finally, She topped off her list of accolades by winning the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoom award for distinguished academic performance outstanding students. Her extensive set of skills, experience, educational superiority, and overall leadership helped her in winning the award.

of the entities in the equation was to disappear, than change would not exist.

Change = our past + our present + our future. If one

Mohammed Al-Hayder
Individuals

Motivational speaker

www.m-speaks.com Mohammed Al-Hayder @MhmdAlHayder

Mohammed is a professional trainer, motivational speaker and a CTI trained life coach. He helps the youth in Qatar reach their full potential and find their voices. He has been also delivering public speaking workshops to children aged between 6-11 to develop their confidence, self-esteem and help them become the future difference makers. For three consecutive seasons, Mohammed has been invited to be an expert in Stars of Science TV program, where he contributes as a trainer and a motivational coach for the participants.

is the improvement of the self that positively impacts the universe.

Change

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Ebrahim Al Bishri
Besides his work as a producer and a presenter in Al Jazeera Children he is involved in discovering and supporting young talents and also volunteers with Dreema Orphanage. His goal is to make children believe in their talents and abilities so they can leave a positive fingerprint in life.

children shows Presenter and producer

ealbishri@hotmail.com Ibrahim Al Bishri @ealbishri

ideas around us, it comes from within to change the world with love.

Change doesnt mean forcing change on traditions and

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Individuals

Alanoud Ali Mohamad

Individuals

Active Youth

ffc.qTr@gmail.com @Al3nood_3li

Alanoud is the founder of RWAD club at Qatar University which is involved in community service. She also works with Film for Change club under Rota Youth Service Clubs (RYSC). The Film for Change (FFC) project is a community based initiative helping to deliver cutting edge films that deal with advocacy and awareness issues. FFC inspires and empowers youth to become active participants in their communities.

Change is learning, it is to bring in new shifts to your structure of life or a transformation from an old idea to a new one to improve the way of life. WE all need CHANGE

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Abdullah Al Bloshi
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Active youth

qq.qtr@hotmail.com -

Once known as student Abdullah, he is now the school principles assistant. University is still part of his plan but it is on hold, he wants to develop his vocational skills so he can provide for this family. Despite his hard life Abdullah is an active volunteer and never hesitates to help others.

it makes me realize that a positive change is about to happen

Change is when I see the fruit of my hard work because

Founder of iLoveQatar Lawyer turned Online Investment

Khalifa Saleh Haroon

Individuals

kei@iloveqatar.net www.iloveqatar.net @iloveqatar

iLoveQatar.net (ILQ) is considered to be one of Qatars fastest growing brands. ILQ focuses on encouraging community generated content and giving the people a platform to share information. The goal is to make Qatar a better place with everything they do. What makes ILOQ special is the fact that it use profit generated from the site to support the community and charitable causes. ILQ is so much more than just a website, it has presence in public events and have partnered up with some great companies that share the vision. ILQs success has been reflected by the hundreds of thousands of visits received a month, international attention it has gained, as well as the awards received for Best Start Up of the Year 2011 and Best use of Social Media 2011.

means evolution, innovation, and improvement.

Change is the positive understanding of the word. Change

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Turki M. Al-Suwaidi
Individuals
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Photographer

turki-photography@hotmail.com / trky.alswydy @Turki_Alsuwaidi

Turki worked on so many projects it is hard to mention them all. Photography is part of his Avatars and its something he cant live without. Through his camera he found a way to make his ideas materialize. Despite his popularity he wants to develop his skills and knowledge. Turki is also an active member of the volunteer center.

proved your life and the life of those around you.

Change is when you see how your hard work have im-

Mohamed al-Najjar
Individuals

entrepreneur

madoha@gmail.com @BoKhalidNajjar @Tomoh4developme

The founder of Tomoh (Amibition) youth center which won Qatar carrier fair competition 2011. Tomoh also won Qatar national volunteering award at 2010 provided from social development center. Mohamed believes in the ability of youth to advocate positive change in society

ductive toward their society and country.

Change is empowering and inspiring youth to be more pro-

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Khalid Al Mohannadi
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Entrepreneur

khalid@dinosawus.com www.dinosawus.com @khalidsawus

Khalid Al-Mohannadi is a Qatari who was born in the early 70s. He inherited Qatars old culture and values and he lives the modernization of the present world. He is described as positive, friendly, passionate & innovator. In his youth Khalid was an active entrepreneur and created different businesses. From that passion and trade, he cofounded Tetrahedriya; an Organization Development Co. & Sago; a Social-Edutainment Co. creating a new chapter in Qatars knowledge base society development

spectives & dealing with it, to reach our vision with hope, commitment & believe.

Change is the way of looking at life from different per-

Mohammed Al-Hashimi
Individuals

Active Youth

Mohamed.qa@hotmail.com /Mr.Alhashimi http://www.reachouttoasia.org

Mohammad is a student of International Affairs at Qatar University and a member of Reach out to Asia Youth Advisory Board, which is driven by the mission of mobilizing Qatars youth to Lead, Serve and Advocate for Change. As a Qatari youth, he believes that our fundamental responsibility is to serve our country in one very important way: to move forward with faith and knowledge.

is a scary-adventurous-must have-act in our life. We change, we live. We stand still we die

Change

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Nada Al shaibani
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TV presenter

n.alshaibani@live.com @nalshaibani

A well-established TV presenter who is working on her own show. Nada was one of the first Qatari women to glow on QTV and Dubai TV. She is passionate about sports and social issues and hopes to promote change through her new programs.

spectives & dealing with it, to reach our vision with hope, commitment & believe.

Change is the way of looking at life from different per-

Ahmed al Baker
Individuals

Filmmaker

Ahmed.i.albaker@hotmail. com @Ahmedalbaker

While he was working as a technician in Qatar Petroleum, Ahmad was dreaming up stories on his daily commute. He really wanted to be a filmmaker and so he did! The first Qatari filmmaker who created his feature film from scratch without any training. His first project is a science-fiction mystery that he wrote, produced and directed called The Package: Volume 1. He is now starting the first Qatari Zombie movie. He is one of the partners in Innovation Production.

Change is to see your ideas materialize.

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Mubarak Aman Nassralla

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poet

mubarak.25@hotmail.com www.weqtr.com @Mubarak Bin Aman

Poetry means human feelings; thats what Mubarak realized at the age of 15. His poetry has been published in several journals, websites and Broq poetry magazine. Mubarak believes that poetry is freedom and it can be used to express youth messages. Poetry is a beautiful mean of communication and expression.

ress.

Change is the essence of life, without it there is no prog-

Naif Al-Malki
Individuals

Founder of Youth Foundation

youth-foundation@hotmail. com -

Naif graduated from the UK and came back to Qatar with passion for change. The question was how? After a long journey he has acquired the tools and realized his destiny. He dreams to be superman and one day his dream will come true, not to fly like superman, but to make a significant change in society for the better

Change

is what makes humans better, it is when you increase the life value in someones heart, to make them desire to live.

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Abdulwahed Mohammad
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theatre artist

asool303030@hotmail. com -

Children Theatre was his passion since a young age, the curious child inside him keeps him passionate about his work. He aims to educate children and aspires to discover their talents.

exists but hard to reach.

Change is constant search for something better which

Amir Hussein
Individuals

Active youth

ashekhan@qatar.net.qa @hunter_as

An active volunteer for youth activities. He organized several cultural events as well as local campaigns. Some are for Olympic committee and some for women and children protection center. He also organizes local competitions with several organizations.

Change is relative progress.

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Loloa Saif Alsulaiti

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writer

Loloa.alsulaiti@hotmail. co.uk / Loloa Alsulaiti @Loloaalsulaiti

Loloa is hard working person, while studying at Qatar University she also has a full time job. She likes, to write fiction for teenagers. Her first published book Cemetery hell was controversial and took long time to come out because of its topic. She is currently working with Innovation Kids to produce a series of childrens books.

a goal in my life but now I do.

Change means everything to me, before I did not have

Mohsen Jafar
Individuals

Photographer

m0hsen@msn.com -

Mohsen does various types of Photography which developed from a hobby to a part-time job. But his true passion is Sport-Bike Racing @Losail race track.

becoming different, so always change for better.

Change a turning point in your life and it is the process of

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Mohammad Al Naemi
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sportsman

tanshleshen@hotmail.com -

He was a regular boy with no plan for life, he decided to take control and change. Mohammad started body building sports and with it he became a different active person. He became a motivational character and influenced others around him to live a healthy life style.

Change is a necessity but its our job to make it for the

best.

Amna Al Bloshi
Individuals

Active youth

Aa082514@gmail.com / Amna Albloshi -

The youngest Qatari journalist, she started from Qatar University until she became the journalist she is today. Amna went through many hardship in her life but she was determent to prove that the Qatari woman is not just a beautiful figure, she worked hard to give a positive image of what Qatari women truly are.

makes you move forward.

Change not about what you see it is a form of life style that

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Mohammad Al Bloshi
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Active youth

o0o-6@msn.com /Mohammed Ahmed -

Newspapers journey, a short film that represented my character and ambition, this was his first project which process carried so many stories. His biggest challenge is learning English which caused many set backs in his life, however he continues learning it believing that one day he will speak it. Mohammad is an active youth who believes that people create their own opportunity. Change is to improve yourself and learn from previous experience.

Change is a necessity but its our job to make it for the

best.

Refaa Morjan
Individuals

Athlete

rmafj@hotmail.com @Dafo3e

Rafeea is a professional athlete who managed to venture the sport field from a young age and scored high positions as a basketball player and other sports she has won the award of best player in Ramadan basketball championship in Qatar in 2011. She is a great role model for girls who aspires to be international.

means trying new things means experiencing whether its good or bad it means simply living.

Change

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Engineer, Painter, Entrepreneur, Writer, Musician, Film Maker

Mohammed Alhamadi
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Mohammed.alhamadi@ innovationme.com Mohammed Alhamadi Art @Moehamadi

He is a Senior Standard Engineer working for Qatar Petroleum, a Painter seeking a second degree in painting and print making and fashion design in Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar, an entrepreneur who started his own business at the age of 22 and now the CEO of Innovation Production, a youth activist who represented Qatar in a number of events such as the UNESCO Youth forum in 2007 and in the Alliance of Civilization Forum in 2009, a writer with some some published articles, a musician taking music classes in Qatar Music Academy, and a film maker with a short film competing in Tribeca Film Festival.

It represents a better future which we as youth are responsible for.

Change Is the most important word in our dictionary.

Tanween Qatar
Youth initiatives

info@tanweenqa.com www.tanweenqa.com @tanweenqa

A team of Qatari students with a variety of backgrounds, sharing one passion: the love of reading. Their vision is to spread the love of reading and strengthen the bond between the child in Qatar and the story book. The initiative came from the problematic Arabic reading level at which children in Qatar stand on. Tanween Qatar will create a series of projects to help develop not only reading skills, but also the communication, analytical and debating skills in a child.

to everyone around.

Change comes from within and works its way contagiously

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TEDxYouth@Doha
TEDxYouth@Doha will be joining over 90 TEDx events worldwide to celebrate United Nations Universal Childrens Day, as we seek to inspire and empower a new generation of youth with the power of ideas. They wish to help the youth see the untapped potential that is locked within, and help them explore what the future holds for them.

info@tedxyouthdoha.com

as society advances with the world, transcending cultural and linguistic barriers

Change is.. the positive influence and impact we create

www.tedxyouthdoha.com @TEDxYouthDoha

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Youth initiatives

Top Shabab
Youth initiatives Youth initiatives

info@topshabab.org www.topshabab.org @topshabab

Top Shabab is a youth organization focused on empowering youth to take up their share in improving the world and make them the future leaders.Top Shabab believes if these talents and abilities were invested and directed to the right way, they can change their community and the world to make it a better place to live in.

Change is unleashing youth potentials develop it and refine

it. Develops leaders of future, and provides common ground for solving problems and advancing issues.

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Sanad
SANAD is an Arabic word which means Supporter who supports those in needs. Based on that idea SANAD team gives back to the world by encouraging the youth to volunteer and make a difference in their community. It started as a small group in 2009 without any material support but with their own money and efforts. Recently they received recognition as an organization and they work under the support of Selatek institution. Some of their projects: Hospitals, orphanage, beach cleaning and tree planting trips. They do workshops and distribute free food for workers.

Change means Trying to adapt to all that is new in life

sanad.qatar@gmail.com /sanadqatar @SanadQatar in a positive and useful way

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Qatari Youth Opposed to Normalization

QAYON

Youth initiatives Youth initiatives

qayon.blogspot.com @QAYON

QAYON attempts to reach out to youth that oppose normalization with the Zionist entity. Given the widespread normalization we are witnessing in the Gulf region, which violates at times international law, and other times Arab Summit Agreements. They work on highlighting these violations and providing the space and ways to voice such opposition. Given our leaders trust in the youth, and openness to change, they believe in the need for the people in Qatar to become active in voicing and expressing their opinions.

Change will only materialize when it is bottom-up.

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Women Social Development

Women share the same concerns, hopes and aspirations regardless of their nationalities or beliefs. The Women Society Development Club in Georgetown University is just a reflection of this fact. WSD motto is to inspire, dream and achieve. The club is a platform for women in GU and Education City to come together share and discuss their experiences, ideas, values, concerns, and challenges. The club aims to further enhance, recognize and explore the opportunities of growth, in personal, academic and professional life of women.

@WSD_GU

the society as a whole

Change is a positive course of action for the benefit of

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Innovation productions
Youth initiatives Entrepreneurial
Businesses

info@innovationme.com @innoproduction

An artist, a film director, a poet, a writer and an entrepreneur came together and established Innovation Production. A company that embraces local Qatari talent to serve various artistic projects in Qatar. Whether it is theatre, films, music, writing or design talented Qataris will always find a place within this youth established company.

Change means a new beginning to an old ending.

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Wings
Two local entrepreneurs wanted to turn simple ideas into festive celebration. They combined innovative ideas and fun to make you fly to your party fantasy. Wings plans every girls dream of a magnificent bridal shower, the welcoming of a new baby in a baby shower, a couples engagement, birthday parties and many more.

Change means Trying to adapt to all that is new in life

wings.events@live.com @events_wings in a positive and useful way

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Entrepreneurial Businesses

Fajis Cupcakes
Youth initiatives Entrepreneurial
Businesses

fajies.cupcakes@yahoo.com /Fajies-Cupcakes @Fajies_Cupcakes

Her love of baking turned into business. A Qatari entrepreneur created a tasty experience in Qatar. Light, scrumptious and delightful,with an array of different flavors. Fajis cupcakes are 100% natural, freshly baked in their kitchen using the finest, natural and highest quality ingredients.

their surroundings

Change to create a difference in the way people perceive

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Lola et Moi
A group of local entrepreneurs who wanted to bring a new concept for childrens fashion. Lola et Moi is a line designed for babies, girls, and boys ages six months to twelve years, the Beirut based mid-high end line creates vibrant separates and accessories inspired by retro patterns and traditional silhouettes and updated with fresh, unusual fabrics and whimsical adornments.

Qatar@lolaetmoi.com /LolaEtMoiQatar @LolaEtMoiQatar

people need to adapt to changes in order to survive. In order to succeed, one must be the first in creating a new and innovative idea that will change the lives of people.

Change is unevitable in our world as businesses and

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Roses Cupcakes
Youth initiatives Entrepreneurial
Businesses

roses-cupcakes@live.com www.roses-cupcakes.com -

What started as a hobby in her kitchen became a successful business. Roses cupcakes is mouth watering home-made cupcakes to suite your specifications and taste. It uses fresh natural ingredients and are personally designed by the owner, a Qatari entrepreneur.

Change is to aim for quality.

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974Design
A group of Qatari artists established 974Designs. Passionate about encouraging creativity by offering a wide range of services. They provide almost any Design service needed, here are a few examples: Ad Campaigns, Corporate Identity, Packaging, & more. They are driven by a passion for creating innovative designs suited for all kinds of business and personal requirements.

info@974design.com http://on.fb.me/pzdNb8 @974_Design

provide the Qatari market a new approach of design.

Change means to make a difference, by committing to

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