Curriculum Vitae

Name: Kaltham Ali Al-Ghanim

Profession: Sociologist

Nationality: Qatar

Institution Qatar UniversityPosition Professor of Sociology , Social Sciences

DepartmentCollege of Arts and Sciences

Address: Qatar UniversityPO Box 2713 - Doha, QatarOffice Tel: (+974) 4403-4758Fax :( +974) 4403 4751Mobil : :(+974) 55812200Email : kaltham.alghanim@qu.edu.qaCHSS: chss@qu.edu.qa

Qualifications and Education :Qatar University, College of Arts and Sciences, B.A. Sociology

Ain Shams University-Egypt, M.A in Sociology / Urban sociology 1986 M.A Thesis entitled "Urbanization and changes in class structure: a Field study on the Qatari society"

Ain Shams University-Egypt, Ph.D. 1994Ph.D Thesis entitled "The role of human resources in the development process" 

First Class Honors, 1994

Professional Experience Record:

- Director of Center for Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS) frome Septembre 2014 until April 2018

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- Professor of Sociologie, June 2017.- Head of the Sociology program, College of Arts and Sciences, 2005-2006- Director of the Socio-econmic Research Unit, The Center for Documentation and Humanities Studies, Qatar University, from 1997-2004

- 1995, Assistant Professor, Sociology Department, Qatar University

Publications

Articles in Refereed Journals

Al-Ghanim, K., Gardner, A., El-Menshawy A. (2017) The Relation Between Spaces and Cultural change : Supermalls and Cultural Change in Qatari Society ,Scientific Culture, 3(2).21-32. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.438184 . Impact Factor (1.582) http://www.sci-cult.com/files/index.php/2017/vol3-2

Al-Ghanim, K.(2017) Transitional society and participation of women in the public sphere: A survey of Qatar society, International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research,3(2). 51-63. ISSN: 2455-2070

http://www.socialsciencejournal.in/archives/2017/vol3/issue2/3-1-17

Al-Ghanim, K.A. & Badahdah, A.M, (2017). Gender Roles in the Arab World: Development and Psychometric Properties of the Arab Adolescents Gender Roles Attitude Scale, Sex Role: A Journal of Research, Springer , Vol: 77, Issue 3–4, pp 169–177. ISSN: 0360-0025 (Print) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11199-016-0722-y?wt_mc=Internal.Event.1.SEM.ArticleAuthorAssignedToIssue, doi:10.1007/s11199-016-0722-y (Impact factor :1.582) http://rd.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11199-016-0722-y. ISSN 1573-2762 (Online)

Al-Ghanim, K. (2015). Kafala System Remains Resilient in the GCC. Oxford Gulf & Arabian Peninsula Studies Forum, (Autumn), 6-9. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282024272_Kafala_System_Remains_Resilient_in_the_GCC_by_Kaltham_Al-Ghanim

Al-Ghanim, K., A. Al-Maadeed, M., & Al-Thani , N. (2014). Impact of Innovative Learning Environment Based on Research Activities on Secondary School Student's Attitude Towards Research and Their Self-Efficacy. European Journal of Educational Sciences , 1(2).300-318. DOI: 10.19044/ejes.v1no2a23 http://www.ejes.eu/index.php/ct-menu-item-5/vol-1-no-2

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Gardner, A., Pessoa, S., Diop, A., Al-Ghanim, K., Le Trung, K., Harkness, L. Trung, K. LE. (2013). A Portrait of Low-Income Migrants in Contemporary Qatar A Portrait of Low-Income Migrants in Contemporary Qatar. Journal of Arabian Studies, 3(1), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/21534764.2013.806076

Al-Ghanim, K. (2013). The intellectual frameworks and theoretical limits of Arab feminist thought. Contemporary Arab Affairs, 6(1), 82-90. doi:10.1080/17550912.2012.748579 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17550912.2012.748579

Al-Ghanim, K. (2013) The Hierarchy of Authority Based on Kinship, Age, and Gender in the Extended Family in the Arab Gulf States. International Journal of the Jurisprudence of the Family, International Journal of the Jurisprudence of the Family, Vol. 3: 481-497 http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2255655

Al-Ghanim, K. (2009). Violence against women in Qatari Society, Journal of Middle East Women's Studies( JMEWS),MacMillan Center for International and Area studies, Yale University. vol. 5 (1) . 1558-9579 Print ISSN: 1552- 5864.

Al-Ghanim, K. (2008). Cultural development and social transformations in the Arab World. The Journal of Social Sciences, Lebanese University, (11), 45-75

Al-Ghanim, K. (2004). Attitude of Qatari Youth towards Industrial technical works in State of Qatar. Annuals of Arts and Social Science Journal, 24(1560-5248).

Al-Ghanim, K. (2004). Phenomenon of Fertility Increase and its impact on development process. Journal of Social Sciences, Kuwait University, 32(2)

Al-Ghanim, K. (2000). Biased and objectivity problems in social sciences. Al-Basaer Journal, Al-Batraa University, 1(1605-9522).

Al-Ghanim, K. (1999). Woman and development in Qatari Society analysis study of available humanity development chances. Journal of Gulf and Arabic Peninsula Studies, (99)

Al-Ghanim, K. (1998). Social transmission and changes in Qatar Society – analysis study. Annual Book of Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, 21, 271-285.

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Al-Ghanim, K. (1997). Human Development problems in developing countries. Majalat Shaun Ijtmiyia, Sociological Association, (54). vol 13 issue 54 pp 109-142

Al-Ghanim, K. (1997). Human development in Arabic Gulf societies, Suggestion model. Cooperation Journal, Secretariat-general of Arabic GCC Countries, (43).

Al-Ghanim, K. (1997). Education role of developing work values. Educational Journal , National Qatari Committee for Education, Culture, and Science, (19).

Al-Ghanim, K. (1995). Achievement values in scholar stories – analysis contents of Arabic language books in GCC Countries. Journal of Documents Center and Human Studies, Qatar University, (7).

Al-Ghanim, K. (1992). Development and Human resources in Qatari Society Cooperation Journal, Secretariat-general of Arabic GCC Countries, (27).

Books :

Al-Ghanim, K. A. (2014) Contradictory Forces in the Gulf Environment: Old and New Cultural Values and Knowledge, In. Sustainable Development:An Appraisal from the Gulf Region, Edited by Paul Sillitoe, N, Berghan Books, Chapter 20.pp.(481-496) Oxford, UK. ISBN 978-1-78238-371-0 hardback ISBN 978-1-78238-372-7 eBook

http://www.berghahnbooks.com/series/environmental-anthropology-and-ethnobiology

Al-Ghanim, K. (2014) Intellectual frameworks and theoretical limits of Arab feminist thought: an analytical study. In Jean Makdisi, Rafif Sidawi, Nuha Bayumi(Eds.), Arab Feminisms: Gender and Equality in the Middle East, I.B.Tauris,UK.

Al-Ghanim, K. (2013) Intellectual frameworks and theoretical limits of Arab feminist thought: an analytical study. In Jean Makdisi, Rafif Sidawi, Nuha Bayumi(Eds.), Arab women: A Critical Perspective, The Center for Arab Unity Studies, Lebanon, first edition, 2012, pp. 177-188. ISBN 978-9953-82-523-6

Al-Ghanim, K. (2014). Reckless driving among young people Survey. Social Rehabilitation Centre and the Ministry of Interior - Traffic Management. Doha.

Al-Ghanim, K. (2012). Smokeless Tobacco Abuse between Secondary School Students Social Rehabilitation Centre, Doha . ISBN 5-69-53-99921Al-Ghanim, K. (2012). Public and the media in Qatar, Social Rehabilitation Centre (2nd ed., ISBN 1-0-4000-9927-978

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Al-Ghanim, K. (2011). Mass celebrations in the pearls diving community, Marin Festival (2nd ed.). Doha.

Al-Ghanim, K. (2010). Youth attitudes towards the issues of marriage. ISBN (99921-53-61-X). Doha: Supreme Council for Family Affairs.

Al-Ghanim, K. (2009). Violence against married women , Supreme Council for Family Affairs,Doha . ISBN 99921-53-39-3.

Al-Ghanim, K. et al. (2008). Obstacles facing women to have leadership positions, Supreme Council for Family Affairs, Doha.Al-Ghanim, K. (2007). Qatari attitude towards political participation : Constraints and ways empowerment, Standing Committee for the elections (99921-53-37-7). Doha: Supreme Council for Family Affairs publications.

Al-Ghanim, K. (2007). Violence against women, Supreme Council for Family Affairs publications, Doha. ISBN 99921-53-27-X

Abu-Mkhlof, M., Al-Ghanim, K. , Al-Othoman, W. (2004). Role of Private Sector in National Development survey, Documents and Human Studies Center, Qatar University , Doha.

Al-Ghanim, K. (2003). Divorce phenomenon in Qatari Society (2nd ed.),Documents Center and Human Studies, Qatari University, Doha. ISBN 9992152370Al-Ghanim, K. (2002). Symposium of Civil Society and Problematic of Democratic

Change in Arab Region , Documents Center and Human Studies – Qatar University. ISBN 99921-52-24-9.

Al-Ghanim, K. (2002). Qatari society from diving to urbanization. National Council for Culture& Heritage,Doha, ISBN 99921-20-77-0

Al-Isea, J., Zakria, K., & Al-Ghanim, K. (2001). A Brief of History Social thought. Damascus, Syria, Al-Ahali publishing. (2 chapters), (Academic Book used for teaching)

Al-Isea, J., Al-Ghanim, K (2000) Sociology, Damascus, Syria, Al-Ahali publishing. ISBN 99921-67-24-6 . (3 chapters), (Academic Book used for teaching).

Al-Isea, J., Zakria, K., & Al-Ghanim, K. (1999). Development Sociology, Damascus, Syria: Al-Ahali publishing. ISBN 9981426 . (2 chapters), (Academic Book used for teaching).

Al-Ghanim, K. (1997). Celebrations of Grinding and crushing yearly corns in Qatari Society. Doha, Qatar: Department of Culture and Arts, Information Ministry. ISBN 99921-20-23-1

Al-Ghanim, K. (1996). Population and human resources in Qatari Society. Documents Center and Human Studies, Qatar University. Al-Ghanim, K. (1995). Directions of socioeconomic development in Qatari Society. Dar Al-Thakafa, Doha. ISBN 99921-36-01-4

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Etmad Alam, et. al (1995) Social transmission and work values in Qatari society. Documents Center and Human Studies – Qatar University, ISBN 9992121564

(one chapter).Faroq Ismail , et.al (1994) The Social Map of Doha city. Documents Center and

Human Studies – Qatar University, (one chapter).Mohod AlKurdi, et.al (1989) Doha City The city state, Documents Center and

Human Studies – Qatar University, (two chapters).Al-Ghanim, K. (2002). Symposium of Civil Society and Problematic of Democratic

Change in Arab Region Doha: Documents Center and Human Studies – Qatar University. ISBN 99921-52-24-9. (Editor)

Other Social and Cultural studies (Articles and Books):

Al-Ghanim, K. A. (2014). Collective Unconscious: The Model of the Qatari Relationship with the Sea, Al Ma’thurat Al Sha’biyyah, Ministry of Culture , Doha, Modern Printing Press.Vol.23,Issue88, pp.8-34

Al-Ghanim, K. A. (2015) Life cycle heritage in Qatari society, Doha, Qatar Museums Authority. ISBN 7 / 03 / 108

Al-Ghanim, K. A. (2015) Qatari Myths, Doha, Qatar Museums Authority. ISBN 5 / 07 / 108

Al-Ghanim, K. A. (2015) Children songs in Qatari Heritage, Doha, Museums Authority. ISBN 8 / 06 / 108

Al-Ghanim, K. A. (2014) Educational Books for Students based on Qatar History and Heritage :(3 books) .Collaborative products between Supreme Education Council and Qatar Museums( Al-Farsan, An adventure through the palace gates, children songs)

Al-Ghanim, K. A. (2013) Algumree Bird and journey in my country(Educational Book) , Qatar Center for Heritage and Identity, Doha .

Al-Ghanim, K. A. (2011) Mass celebrations in the pearls diving community, Marin Festival, Doha, second edition (3 volumes) .

Al-Ghanim, K. A. (1992) Songs related to some old Qatari Crafts and the voices of hawkers, Al Ma’thurat Al Sha’biyyah, Doha , Heritage Folk Center of Arabic Gulf States, No. 26.

Al-Ghanim, K. A. (1992) Dresses of Qatari woman, Al Ma’thurat Al Sha’biyyah, Doha Heritage Folk Center of Arabic Gulf States, No. 23.

Al-Ghanim, K. A. (1991) Childhood songs in Qatari Society, Al Ma’thurat Al Sha’biyyah, Doha, Heritage Folk Center of Arabic Gulf States, No. 21.

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Al-Ghanim, K. A. (1990) Habits and traditions from Qatar, Al Ma’thurat Al Sha’biyyah, Doha, Heritage Folk Center of Arabic Gulf States, No. 18.

Al-Ghanim, K. A. (1991) Properties of International Immigration in GCC, Cooperation Journal , secretariat-general of Arabic GCC, No. 21.

Published Conference Proceedings

Al-Ghanim, K. A. (2013) Indigenous culture and sustainability: The traditional knowledge in Arabian Peninsula and chances to reserve the natural resources CASA 2012 Proceedings ‘Anthropological Perspectives on Holistic Sustainability, The Conference on Anthropology & Sustainability in Asia, Landmark Bangkok Hotel, Thailand December 15-17, 2012 www.casa2012.org,p.47.Pacific Rim Education for Sustainable Development Alliance Foundation www.presdafoundation.org

Al-Ghanim K.A (2012) Consanguineous marriage in Qatar: Marriage selection in a society in transition, Qatar Foundation Annual Research Forum Proceedings, Volume 2012 http://www.qscience.com/doi/pdfplus/10.5339/qfarf.2012.AHO1

Al-Ghanim, K. A. (2011). Attributes of the Victims of Domestic Violence in Qatari Society. Qatar Foundation Annual Research Forum Proceedings, (2011). doi:10.5339/qfarf.2011.ahp7 http://www.qscience.com/doi/abs/10.5339/qfarf.2011.ahp7

Al-Ghanim, K. A. (2011). The Situation of Unskilled Workers in the Construction Sector in Qatar: A Survey Study. Qatar Foundation Annual Research Forum Proceedings, (2011). doi:10.5339/qfarf.2011.ahp8 http://www.qscience.com/doi/abs/10.5339/qfarf.2011.ahp8

Al-Ghanim, K. A.(2010) Consanguineous Marriage in Qatar: Marriage Selection in a Society in Transition, World Academic Union (World Academic Press), Proceedings of 2010 International Conference on Humanities, Historical, and Social Sciences (CHHSS 2010), PP.(481-496). Singapore, 26-28 February, World Academic Union (World Academic Press). ISBN 978-1-84626-025-4

QU Internal Research Grants as a lead PI:

1. QUXP-CAS-2018-1 / Medicine Wild Herbs in Qatar: A Historical- Anthropological-Pharmacological Approach. / (2018) (QR150,000)

2. QUUG-CAS-DHUM-15/16-13 / Collecting, codifying and indexing folktales in Qatari heritage. (2017-2018) (QR300,000)

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3. "Local traditional knowledge of the medical wild herbs in Qatari's environment". “QUST-CAS-SPR-15/16-46”(2016)

4. Contemporary Women and Work: Young People's Attitudes toward Women's Roles between Work and Family, internal grant, Qatar University, QUUG-CAS-DSS-13/14-11, 17/4/2014 - March 31st, 2016.(QR 75.000)

5. Tobacco and other addictive substance usage among young generations in Qatar: A survey of university students in Qatar, Qatar university internal grant, QUUG-CAS-DSI-12/13-3, 2013-2015 (QR 75,000)

6. PI: Noora al-thani, Co PI:Mariam AlAli AlMaadeed,Co PI: Kaltham AlGhanim. Discovering Materials Science Program: The effect of this program on high school students, attitude toward science, Qatar University grant, 2010, Project No. QUUG-MTU-MTU-10/11-20 ($50,000)

QNRF Grants:

As a Lead PI:

7. Tamim Al Majed Portrait and its Role in Shaping the Relationship Betweenthe Political Leadership and the People (A historical, Social and Analytical Study), QNRF, UERP, 22-009-5-004($ 17,000)

8. Traditional Knowledge and Vocabulary of Weather and Astronomy in Qatari's Heritage, QNRF, UERP, 19 Cycle 2016-2017 , UREP# 19-091-5-014 ($ 19,000)

9. Popular culture and consanguineous marriage in Qatari society: ethnographic study, UREP 13 - 050 - 5 – 008, 25-Apr-2013 to 30-July-2014 ($73,200.00)

10. Collection and coding of the popular myths and Folktales in the Qatari Popular culture, UREP 13 - 066 - 5 – 016, 25-Apr-2013 to 19-Nov-2014 ($70,950.00)

11. Social integration between Qataris and expatriates, UREP 09 - 080 - 5 – 016, from 30-Jan-2011 to 31-Jan-2012 ($57,701.98)

12. Marriage and Tradition: Exploring the Foundations of Qatari First Cousin Marriage. NPRP # 4-086-5-007. Forth cycle 2011. ($543,967.04)

13. Social Impact Assessment of Intensive Development: High-Rise Life in Contemporary Qatar. NPRP # 4-087-5-008. Forth cycle 2011 ($505,559.48)

14. Connecting Past and Present: Women’s Identity and Image in Arab Culture. NPRP # 09-484-5-074, QNRF, Third cycle, 2010. ($675,226.96)

15. Villaggio and Culture Change: An Ethnographic, UREP 06 - 087 - 5 – 024, 15-Jun-2009 to 15-Jun-2010 ($55,500.00)

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16. Analysis Barwa Housing Project, UREP 05 - 032 - 5 – 007, 31-Dec-2008 to 31-Dec-2009 ($58,980.00)

17. The Socio- Economic Characteristics of Victims of Violence in the Qatari Community, UREP 05 - 033 - 5 – 008, 31-Dec-2008 to 31-Dec-2009 ($44,850.00)As PI:

18. Qatari Cuisine: A Source for Writing History, UREP 14-049-6-001, 2014( $70.350)

Grants from Local and international Institutions

19. Language and Nature Research Project. Funded by AHRC School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds. This interdisciplinary project examines the symbiotic relationship between local languages and nature in Southern & Eastern Arabia (henceforth SE Arabia) through a multidisciplinary network of ecosystem and humanities scholars from the UK, North America, Russia, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia, and representatives from local social groups in SE Arabia. (project duration 2017-2019)

20. QUEX-CAS-WIFAQ-17/18. / Factors marriage Collapse in its early years and manifestations of this collapse and ways of treatment.(2017- 2018) ($46500)

21. Youth attitudes toward gender issues, Supreme Council of Family Affairs, 2014-2015 ($62,000)Youth national identity and globalization effects, Supreme Council of Family Affairs, 2013-2014 ($66,000)

22. Al-Bairaq, PI: Noora Al- Thani, Co PI: Mariam Al-Ali AlMa'adeed, CoPI: Kaltham AlGhanim, (2011 – 2016). ($850,000) Funded by Qatar Industry (RasGas, Shell, Msherieb Property, QP).

23. Youth national identity and globalization effects, Supreme Council of Family Affairs, 2013-2014 ($66,000)

24. Reckless driving among young people: a survey, Social Rehabilitation Centre and the Ministry of Interior - Traffic Management.2012. ($35,000)

25. The situation of unskilled workers in the construction sector in the State of Qatar , MEPI & Qatar National Commission for Human Rights, 2010-2011.http://www.nhrc-qa.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/research-book-all.pdf

26. To protect young people from drugs: a field study, the Standing Committee on Drugs, 2011. ($35,000)

27. Smokeless tobacco abuse between the students, Social Rehabilitation Centre and the Supreme Education Council, 2011. ($30,000)

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28. Pattern of media use in Qatar, Social Rehabilitation Centre, 2011.29. Domestic violence in the Qatari society – case study- Supreme Council for

Family Affairs, Qatar, 2010. ($32,000)30. Youth attitudes toward marriage and Marriage Selection, Supreme Council

for Family Affairs, 2010. ($41,000)31. Domestic violence in the Qatari society - field study - Department of Human

Rights, Ministry of Interior, the State of Qatar, 2008. ($40,000)32. The hindrance that limit women to assume positions of leadership, field

study, the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, Qatar University, 2008 (head the research team and the main author). ($65,000)

33. Qatari attitude towards political participation – constraints and ways empowerment – Standing Committee for the elections, the State of Qatar, 2007. ($65,000)

34. Social Dimensions of elderly, National Strategy Projects for Elderly in State of Qatar, Elderly Committee, Supreme Council for Family Affairs, 2006 (head of research team).

35. Determinants of Population Composition and its Impacts, National Strategy of Population, Population Permanent Committee, 2006 (head of research team).

36. Resources of labor force increase, Strategy of labor Market, Secretariat-general, Planning Council, 2005 (member of research team)

37. Environmental Awareness of Al-Khour and Al-Zakheera Inhabitants, survey study, Ras Gas Company and Documents and Human Studies Center, Qatar University, 2003, (member of research team)

38. Attitude of Bin-Omran Farij Inhabitants towards the project of social development center.

39. Survey study, social development centers Project, Supreme Council for Family Affairs, 2003 (Member of research team).

40. Inhabitants tendencies and Workforce, Present Status and Future, Strategy of labor Market, Secretariat-general Planning council, 2005 (head of research team)

41. Social Dimensions of Qatari Woman Situation, the Strategic Project for Qatari Woman Rise, Supreme Council for Family Affairs, 2002.

Reports:

1. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Third Arab Knowledge Report, (Readers Committee), United Nations Development Program, 2014.

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2. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Fourth Qatar Human Development report (Background paper about community participation ) Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics 2014

3. Kaltham Al-Ghanim , the Main author for the Strategic plan for Behavioral Health Care center , 2014

4. Klatham Al-Ghanim , Reviewer and Consultant for all Qatar National Museum content reports and films manuscripts, 2011-2015

5. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Second Arab Knowledge Report, (Readers Committee) United Nations Development Program, 2012.

6. Klatham Al-Ghanim , the Main author for the Strategic plan for Ministry of Culture , Arts and Heritage, Qatar 2013

7. Klatham Al-Ghanim , the Main author for the Strategic plan for Identity and Heritage Center, 2011

8. Klatham Al-Ghanim, the Main author for, The Action plan for Social Rehabilitation Center,2010

9. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, the main author for Human Development First Report in State of Qatar, Secretary General for Development Planning, 2006.

10. Klatham Al-Ghanim, the main author for the Strategic plans for : Women , Youth ,Elderly Supreme council for Family affairs.2006-2007

11. Kaltham Al-Ghanim,State of Qatar achievement in women Progress, Begin conference, and emergency session no. 23 Of the General Assembly of the UN, 2004.

12. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Social Policies in Qatar, Social and Economic Committee of West Asia, United Nations, 2004.

13. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, General policies and applied programs for Qatari woman, consulting committee, Supreme Council for Family Affairs, 2000.

14. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Youth disinclined from technical learning in Qatari Society, Ministry of Education and High Education, 1996.

15. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Woman and Development, project of enduring Humanity development, Planning Council, Qatar, developmental project, UN institution, 1996.

Conferences, Scientific symposiums, Lectures, and Workshops:

1. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Social Impact Assessment of Intensive Development: Living in High and Low Rise Buildings in Contemporary Qatar, Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) , Research Outcome Seminar (ROS) on

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“The Built Environment” on 18th April 2018 Marriott Marquis City Center Hotel, Doha.

2. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Family Challenges and Issues in the Arab Region , Expert Group Meeting on Integrating a Family Perspective in the SDGs in the Arab countries: Aspirations and ChallengesQNCC, Doha, 29 – 30 November 2017.

3. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Local traditional knowledge of the medical wild herbs in the Qatari's environment, in the international conference “Wild, Medical Plants, Islamic Knowledge and Botanical Preservation in Qatar and the Gulf: An Interdisciplinary Approach ”Joint International Conference :Center for Humanities and Social Sciences, CAS, Qatar University and the Qur’anic Botanic Garden, Qatar Foundation, Qatar University , Research Complex , 18-19 October 2017 .

4. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Handcraft in Qatar Culture and sustainability: Connecting past and present to rediscover local ‘Living Treasures’Promoting Dialogue and Diversity through Cultural Industries, UNESCO – Katara International Conference,6 – 9 December 2016,Doha , Katara.

5. Kaltham AL-Ghanim, Social Impact Assessment of Intensive Development: Living in High and Low Rise Buildings in Doha City, The fifth conference of Social and Humanities Sciences ,March 12-14, 2016, Arab center for Research and Policies Studies , Doha, Ritz Hotel.

6. Kaltham AL-Ghanim , Women Leaders as Agents of Change Internationals Conference: The Role of Women in the Changes Taking Place in the Mena Region, Institute of Women Studies in the Arab World, Lebanese American University, MEPIM , Beirut , July 27-30 , 2015,Crwenm Plaza Hotel

7. Kaltham AL-Ghanim, Attitudes towards Consanguinity Marriage in Qatari Society: Population Survey, Consanguineous Marriage in Qatar: Social Foundations & Health Consequences Symposuim, Center for Humanities and Social Sciences, Qatar University , Thursday, June 4, 2015,Venue: Administration Building: Conference Room, Qatar University

8. Kaltham AL-Ghanim, The role Multi-disciplinary research teams to stimulate interdisciplinary research that seeks to face the development challenges in communities ,“ Interdisciplinary Studies and their Roles in Facing the Challenges of development in Transitional Societies Symposium, CAS Seminar Committee at Qatar University, 2 Jun 2105

9. Kaltham AL-Ghanim, Qatari endangered plants and their importance in the local cultural heritage and their utilization ,Access to genetic resources and sharing of benefits arising therefrom" Ministry of Environment Tuesday, 06/02/2015, Venue: Sharq Village and Spa Hotel,Doha.

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1. Kaltham AL-Ghanim, The New Social Roles of Women: A survey of Qatari Society, Youth, Society & Women Symposium, Center for Humanities and Social Sciences and Center for Gulf Studies, 16 March 2015, Qatar University, New Research Complex, Auditorium G20

2. Kaltham Al-Ghanim and Abdallah Badahdah, Attitudes toward Women among High School Students in Qatar, 132. Gender, Sexuality and Violence: Research from the Arab World, MSS Annual Meeting March 26-29, 2015, Saturday 28 March| 10:15 AM-11:45 AM | Julia Lee A, 3rd Floor.

3. Kaltham Al-Ghanim , Integrate the cultural heritage in writing for children , Emirate international conference for Arts, Dubai, , Dubai, -7 of March 2015.

4. Klatham Al-Ghanim, The population, Identity and Security in the Gulf Stats , ACRPS Gulf Conference: "Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): Politics and the economy in light of regional and international changes" , Arab Center for Research and Policies studies , Doha, Four Season Hotel , 6-8 December 2014

5. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Population, migration and identity The first forum for identity issues in Qatar: The national identity in Qatar vison 2030, Qatar Heritage and Identity Center, 20th of October 2014 ,Doha, Sharq Hotel.

6. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Family cohesion, Qatar's Fourth Human Development Report, The Right of Development Symposium, Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics, 10 July, 2014, Four Seasons Hotel , Doha.

7. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Flora and local knowledge in Qatar with an analysis of samples of the local plants mentioned in the Quran, The 2nd International Forum of the Qur’anic Botanic Garden, Islamic Perspectives on Ecosystem Management, Session 5: The Role Traditional Knowledge Plays in Ecosystem Management, 22-24 April, 2014 Qur’anic Botanic Garden, QF, Doha, Qatar.

8. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Gulf women participation in public life between the challenges of modernity and traditions commitments, Cambridge in Qatar: Perspectives on Middle Eastern Studies Symposium, Gender and women's studies, 7 session, 17-18 March, 2014, Qatar University.

9. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Impact of changing population dynamics in the Arab family Seminar, 2-3 December 2013, Doha, Qatar. Chair of the session on Fertility and Family Size 2.

10. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Reflections on the reality of localization of knowledge in Arab societies Regional Workshop for the Arab Knowledge Report for the year 2012/2013 "Youth and localization of knowledge Emirates Towers Hotel in Dubai / United Arab Emirates on 10-11 November, 2013.

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11. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Impact of Innovative learning environment based on research activities on secondary school student’s Attitude towards Research and their Self-efficacy, Gulf Education Conference & Exhibition 2013 , London, Millennium Gloucester Hotel, 19 June, 2013.

12. Kaltham Al-Ghanim , Positive and negative effects of women's work in Qatar, The third annual meeting of experts "to seek to achieve a balance between of women professional

13. Kaltham Al-Ghanim :The relationship between the history and sociology , A Symposium on Interdisciplinary History :“Teaching and Learning Outside The Box” Organized by Humanities Department in College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University. April 24 . 2013

14. Kaltham Al-Ghanim : Women Between responsibilities and family Symposium " Supreme Council for Family Affairs, 15 April, 2013.

15. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Active learning based on research and the use of technology, 4th OFID Day, Qatar University, 14-15 January 2013.

16. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Environmental education for children - a proposed strategy, a workshop: strengthening the role of the family to promote environmental awareness in the Gulf Cooperation Council, Ministry of Environment, Qatar, Hotel Sheraton, 25-26 December, 2012.

17. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Indigenous culture and sustainability: The traditional Knowledge in Arabian Peninsula and chances to reserve the natural resources, The Conference on Anthropology & Sustainability Bangkok, Thailand, 15-17 December, 2012 Landmark Bangkok Hotel, Sponsored by the PRESDA Foundation.

18. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Traditional methods to preserve the natural resources: fishing methods as a model, the value of traditional knowledge for adaptation. A side event of the Hikma Hours program, Qatar 18th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC and the 8th session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol, 26 November to 7 December, 2012, Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha, Qatar.

19. Kaltham Al-Ghanim , Consanguineous marriage in Qatar: Marriage selection in a society in transition, Qatar Foundation Annual Research Forum 2012, Qatar Foundation , QNCC

20. Klatham Al-Ghanim, Empowerment of women in political decision-making process and community , Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women Symposium, the National Commission for Human Rights, Qatar, La Segal, Doha, 19-20 November, 2012.

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21. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Maintaining the popular tradition: folk tale model, Qatar heritage and identity Centre, workshop entitled (Qatari folklore - folk tale). Katara, 4 October, 2012.

22. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Arabic language and identity, Advancement the Arabic language forum, Qatar Foundation, Qatar Convention Centre 29-31 May, 2012

23. Kaltham Al-Ghanim , The hierarchy of authority based on kinship, age, and gender in the extended family in Arab Gulf State,The Jurisprudence of Extended Families, Extending Families, and Intergenerational Solidarity , Doha International Institute for family and development, Qatar Convention Centre, 30 April, 2012.

24. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, foundations of national identity and its importance in social cohesion, National Day forum (Young people between the challenges of globalization and preserving the identity), Qatar Convention Centre 14 and December 15, 2011.

25. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, The Legal, Financial & Institutional tools for identifying, documenting & safeguarding ‘Living Treasures’, Living Treasures of the Arab World: Preserving our acquired knowledge" Qatar Foundation, Doha, 12 May, 2011.

26. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Unskilled workers situation survey, Survey & Research in the Gulf: Challenges and Policy Implication, The Social & Economic Survey Research Institute, Qatar University, Doha, 28-30 February, 2011.

27. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Migration and demographic characteristic, Sponsorship System Workshop, Social Sciences Dept, Qatar university, Doha, 23 January, 2011.

28. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, The social consequences of drug addiction, The fifth training session to raise awareness of harmful effects of drugs, The Standing Committee on drugs and alcohol, Doha, 27-30 December, 2010

29. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Pearls Sailors Songs in the Qatari heritage. National Day Forum (Diving memories), Qatar Foundation, Doha, 12-13 December, 2010.

30. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Socio-economic Indicators of violence victims. The 4th

International conference on Social Sciences: Practical Solutions for Societal Issues, Kuwait University, Kuwait, 29 February- 1 December, 2010.

31. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Continuation of local knowledge: Methodology of the reuse and the revival of the local knowledge in employing the natural resources in traditional crafts industries, Doha International Handicrafts Festival, the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage, State of Qatar, Doha, 5-9 December, 2010

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32. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Tribe and civil society: opportunities and difficulties, The third annual conference of the Social Sciences Department, Qatar University, 3-4 February, 2010

33. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Women participation at the national level, Promoting Empowerment of women in the Arab Countries, Doha International Institute for Family Studies, and development (DIIFSD), in collaboration with the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender issues and Advancement of Women at United Nations (OSAGI) Tunisia, 5-6 October, 2010.

34. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, “How to adapt and the coexistence of communities with each other in light of cultural diversity “, Community dialogue in Qatar in the light of religious diversity, Doha International Centre for Interfaith Dialogue, Doha, 13 March, 2010.

35. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, “Consanguineous Marriage in Qatar: Marriage Selection in a Society in Transition”. International Conference on Humanities, Historical and Social Sciences (CHHSS 2010), Social Science and Humanities Society of IACSIT, Economics and Business Society, Waseda University, February 26-28, 2010, Singapore. Published by World Academic Union (World AcademicPress) England, UK http://umexpert.um.edu.my/file/publication/00004545_54950.pdf

36. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, “People's collective consciousness: the relationship between people’s and the sea “, The symposium of problem of the Arab cultural heritage: between the borders of identity and global perspectives, Doha, 17-18, February, 2010.

37. “To protect women from domestic violence” Family challenges Conference, Doha International Institute for Family Studies and Development, Doha 26-28 January, 2010).

38. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, “Analytical overview of the status of the family in Qatari society under globalization”, Family and Globalization symposium, Ministry of Social Affairs, Kuwait, 18 January, 2010.

39. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, “Women Rights in Qatar and discrimination by gender for sexual harassment cases “. Conference of Understanding Social Violence: The Case of Harassment" sponsored by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and the Egyptian Center for Women's Rights (ECWR). Cairo: December 13-14, 2009.

40. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, “Intellectual frameworks and theoretical limits of Arab feminist thought: an analytical study“. Feminism Arab International conference, Lebanese Association of Women Researchers (Bahthat), American University of Beirut, 4-7 October, 2009 (participant working paper).

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41. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, "Government-civil society participation in public policy processes, Regional Expert Group Meeting to deliberate on "government-civil society participation in public policy processes, UN ESCWA, Beirut, 29-30 April, 2009.

42. Kaltham Al-Ghanim ,“Culture diversity and identity problems in Gulf States”. Identity problems in GCC countries conference, Bahrain Political Development Institution, Manama, 14-16 April, 2009.

43. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, The EU- GCC Partnership cooperation in Higher Education Workshop & Open Forum in Kuwait on Tuesday and Wednesday 10-11 March, 2009 – workshop & open forum, Kuwait University, participant on dissection group.

44. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, “Arab family problems: Are the Families under Threats?” Conference of the Arab Family in the 21 Century: Issues and Challenges, Doha International Institute for Family Studies and Development, 15 May, 2008, Doha.

45. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, “The Practical Strategies To Developed Child Culture”, Cultural Plan for GCC Countries Conference, Kuwait, 13-14 May, 2008.

46. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Workshop to discuss the results The hindrance that limit women to assume positions of leadership, field study, the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, Qatar University, 8 March, 2008 (Lecture).

47. Kaltham Al-Ghanim , “Folklore in Qatar: a futuristic vision”. Symposium folklore in the State of Qatar: efforts collected and documented by definition, the State of Qatar, 12 February, 2008, Doha.

48. Kaltham Al-Ghanim ,“The new roles of Arabs women”. Qatar University, College of Arts and Sciences Symposium, 12 December, 2007.

49. Kaltham Al-Ghanim , Violence against women in Qatari society, the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, Doha, 25 November, 2007 (lecturer).

50. Kaltham Al-Ghanim ,“Qatari Family Problems Seminar”, Social Sciences Department, 16 November, 2007.

51. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, “The determinants of population change, the two on marriage, divorce and family Symposium”. Second training session for the Office of Technical of the Standing Committee of the population; study, Doha 19-22 September, 2007.

52. Kaltham Al-Ghanim ,“Impediments to the political participation of Arab women Symposium”. Institute of Social Sciences, Lebanese University, June, 2007.

53. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Women strategy in Qatar Workshop, the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, State of Qatar, May 13, 2007, (3 papers).

54. Kaltham Al-Ghanim , Strategy elderly Qatar Workshop, the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, May 8, 2007, Qatar, (2 papers).

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55. Workshop to discuss youth strategy, the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, Qatar, 11 April, 2007 (2 papers).

56. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Population Attitudes towards political participation: constraints and ways of empowerment Symposium, Doha, December, 2007

57. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Development of cultural and social changes, transformations community and dialectic culture and values Symposium, participatory the National Council for Culture, Arts and Heritage, the State of Qatar, 22-25 January, 2007. (participant working paper).

58. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, The Population challenges in Qatar, National Strategy of Population Workshop, permanent committee of population, Doha 26-27 April, 2006 .

59. Kaltham Al-Ghanim ,Violence against women, Symposium of Violence statistics against woman, supreme council of family affairs, 13 March, 2006, Doha, Diplomatic Club .

60. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, labor market strategy Workshop, secretariat-general, planning council, Doha, Four Seasons Hotel February, 2006 (participant).

61. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Poverty Phenomenon Workshop, secretariat-general, planning council, Doha, Four Seasons Hotel February, 2006 (participant).

62. Kaltham Al-Ghanim,The relations between family and Government Organizations, Conference of family and joint development, Syria Public institute for family and secretariat-general of League of Arab States, Family, childhood, and woman department, Damascus, 28-29 December, 2005.

63. Kaltham Al-Ghanim ,The Machineries of Facing Violence against Woman, Symposium of Directed Violence against woman, Supreme Council for Family Affairs, woman department, Doha, 2005.

64. Kaltham Al-Ghanim , Symposium social policies of western Asia countries, Western Asia Social and Economic Committee, Lebanon 28-29 March, 2005 (participant).

65. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, The human development concept, Symposium of concept framework of human development, Secretary-General, planning council, Doha, 2004.

66. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Arabic Regional Conference, invitation of peace, Beirut, July, 2004 (Member of Qatar legation).

67. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Qatari Family, Qatari family challenges, supreme council of family affairs, state of Qatar, 28 September, 2004 (Lecturer).

68. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, “Man as the goal of development, a proposal for Human development”. Qatar University, College of Arts and Sciences, Symposium, 8 May, 2004.

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69. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, violence phenomenon from facing impacts to treating reasons Symposium of , 17-18 May 2004, Gulf Studies Center, Qatar University, (Participant and head of second session).

70. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Symposium of violence against children, Documents and Humanity studies center, Qatar University, 2003, (vice-president of organizing committee).

71. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Housing policies Symposium of GCCC Doha, 19-20 April, 2004, Qatar, Planning Council (Qatar University representative and a member of organizing committee).

72. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Third Arabic Meeting for elderly affairs, 30 March to 1 April, 2004, Elderly committee supreme council for family affairs, Qatar, (member of organizing committee & Head of technical committee).

73. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Critical review of Arab Human development report for year 2003, Sociology Department seminar, Qatar University, 2004.

74. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, The values system of Arabs Family, Arabic family strategy Conference , secretariat-general of League of Arab States and Supreme Council for Family Affairs, Qatar 15 May, 2003.

75. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Poverty phenomenon in Arabic Countries, Seminar Sociology Department Seminar, Qatar University, Atom semester, 2002.

76. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Integral role conference of Government and non-government organization Islamic developing Bank & Family Developing House, Qatar, March, 2002 (member of technical committee and execution following of conference recommendations).

77. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Labor market sector attitudes towards Sociology Department Graduate Students, Sociology Department Seminar, Qatar University, 1999.

78. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Divorce in Qatari Community, Qatar University , May, 1998 (Lecture).

79. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Human development, Symposium of Qatar University, May, 1999.

80. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Human Development problems in the developing countries Seventh Annual Symposium of Attef Ghaith, Human Development issues in Developing countries, Sociology section, Faculty of Arts, Alexandria University, July, 1996.

81. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Women roles the development, Second conference for Qatari woman, Doha, March, 1996.

82. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Work values in the reading books in the primary schools in Qatar Symposium of Dissection the results of social changes and work values research project, Qatar University, 1994 .

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83. Kaltham Al-Ghanim, Management in a changing society the current change issues in Qatari Society Symposium, Documents and human studies Center, Qatar University, Doha, 1989.

Membership in academic committees, advisory committees

1. Member of CAS council 2016-2018 2. Member of Academic Quality and Assessment , College of Arts and

Sciences Qatar University , 2016-2018

3. Graduate Faculty Membership in Gulf Studies Program, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University.

4. Leader of the Qatar University Research Priority team(Social Change and Identity) them , 2015

5. Member of Qatar University Research Priority (Social Change and Identity) Committee, QU, 2013-2014.

6. Member of Course Syllabus: Strategic Planning & Societal Development Committee, Vice President of Academic Affairs & CCP, 2013.

7. Member of CCP Restructuring Taskforce Committee, Vice President of Academic Affairs & CCP, 2013-2014.

8. Member of Recruitment Committee for the Center for Sustainable Development, 2013-2014.

9. Member of establishing the Center for Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, 2012-2014.

10. Member of establishing sustainable development research center, College of Arts and Sciences, 2012-2014.

11. Chair of syllabus committee, sociology program, Social Sciences Department, 2008-2014.

12. Chair of learning outcomes Committee, of Social Sciences Department, Sociology program, 2010-2016.

13. Member of CAS learning outcomes Committee, 2010-2016.14. Chair of Research Committee Member of the Qatari Institution for Social

Work Board, 2013-201415. Member of Recruitment Committee, Sociology program , 2013-2014.16. Member of the Scientific Research Committee, Faculty of Arts and

Sciences, Qatar University, 2011-2012.17. Chair of strategic plan of Social Sciences Department, 2010-2012.

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18. Member of sociology study plan, Social Sciences Department, Sociology program, 2010-2011.

19. Co-chair of simmer & research committee of Social Sciences Department, 2007.

20. Member of nomination committee, College of Arts and Sciences, 2007.21. Strategic plan committee, College of Arts and Sciences, 2006.22. Member of editing staff of Arts Magazine, Faculty of Arts and Science,

2005-2006.23. Member of committee civic services and continuous learning, Faculty of

Arts and Science, 2005.24. Head of Social research Unit, Document, and human studies center, Qatar

University 1997-2004.25. Coordinator of cultural committee in Sociology department, 2002-2003.26. Member of authoring and research committee in Sociology department,

1997 – 2003.27. Chair of organizing committee for violence against child symposium,

Document and humanities Studies center, Qatar University, 2003.28. Membership of nomination committee in Sociology department, 2004.29. Chair of student activities, Sociology department, 2003-2004.30. Member of committee for developed department curriculum plan, Sociology

department, 2003-2004.31. Member of Research Units’ Heads committee Document and human

studies center, Qatar University, 1997-2004.32. Vice President of organizing committee for Arabic civil society and

transference toward democracy Symposium, Document, and humanities studies center, Qatar University, 2002.

33. Member of Social and Cultural activities committee of Sociology department, 1997 – 2002.

34. Member of Social and Cultural Activities committee, Humanity and Social Sciences College, 1996.

35. Member of committee for developed department curriculum plan, Sociology department, 1996-98.

36. Membership of nomination committee in Sociology department, 1995- 99.37. Member in academic affairs committee in Sociology department, 1995- 97.38. Member of libraries committee, Humanity and Social Sciences collage,

1996-97. Outside QU

1.Chair of the Joint Committee to supervise the Behavioral Care Center, 2014-2019

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2.Deputy Chairman of the Social Work Foundation Board , 2016-20193.Member of Advisory Committee, Qatar Foundation of Social Work 2016- 2017

4.Chair of the Scientific Committee for the Arab Civil Organization role to Achieve the Sustainable Development Agenda Conference , Doha 21-22 2016, Qatar National Conference Center

5.Chair of the Qatar State Prize for Children's Literature, 2006-20166.Chair of the Social Rehabilitation Center board, 2010-20137.Member of Committee of Arab Award for Social and Humanities Sciences 2015-2017

8.Member of Board of Qatar Foundation of Social Work, 2013-20169.Member of the extended survey team, the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, 2011-2013

10. Member of Qatar Center for Heritage and Identity Board, 2010-201211. Member of Content Committee, Qatar National Museum, 2012-201712. Member of the Scientific Committee for the National Day 2010-2014 Scientific Committee Outside QU 2. Member of Jury committee for Qatar STEAM organizing committee, a judge in the Behavioral and Social Sciences area in Qatar STEAM Fair 2015 and 2015 ,QNRF & Supreme Council of Education3. Member of Jury committee in the Annual Research Conference ,(ARC’14), QNRF4. Second and Third Arab Knowledge Report, (Readers Committee), United Nations Development Program, 2014.

Journal editorial board - Member of the editorial board of folklore journal, Ministry of culture, 2011-

2016 - Member of the editorial board of Imran Journal, Arab Center for Research

and Policy Studies 2015 -Until now.Awards :

- WISE Prize for Education 2015, Member of AL-Bairaq team ,Qatar University - Qatar University Outstanding Faculty Service Award AY 2014 – 2015- Qatar University Research Excellence Award AY 2014-2015- Poster wining /2rank of Qatar University Poster Award 2015 /on Social and

Humanities category. - Qatar University, College of Arts and Sciences 2013 Research Excellence

Award for 2013

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- Qatar University Award for University and Community Service for the educational project “ Albairaq World “, for the academic year 2011-2012

- Al-Watni Volunteer Award 2006 : for the total volunteer Services , The Social Development Center and Qatar National Bank,

- Abdulhameed Showman Reward, 1997, about Total Scientific yields.- Features of Technical and industrial education in GCC, Rashid bin Hammed

Reward, Sharja, Appreciation Reward, 1996- Value of Achievement in school fictions, Rashid bin Hemmed, Sharja

Reward, Third position, 1995.- The Change in Context of Norms in Children songs, continuity Committee of

ministries of labor and social affairs of GCC, first position, 1994.- Childhood songs in Gulf community, Rashid bin Hemmed Reward, first

position, Sharja, 1994.

Synergistic Activities:

Dr. Kaltham Al-Ghanim has conducted field research related to urbanization, human and cultural development, political participation, rights of workers and work values among young people. She has authored three specialized University academic books and published several studies in the area of political participation, labor rights, violence against women, and domestic violence. She has an interest in folklore studies, culture with a focus on local knowledge and an emphasis on the importance of sustainable development. She had a major role in preparing documents, printed material, and media publication for the Central Municipality as part of the preparing committee activities of municipality council Elections, 1998-1999. She played an important role in formulating the national strategies with the Supreme Council for Family Affairs and Planning Council, and the Ministry of Culture in Qatar, 2002- 2012. She participated in preparing the establishing of the center for family consulting in 2002 and Bheavioural Helath care center 2014 . She was the main author for the first national human development report for Qatar 2006. She participated in preparation of the labour force strategic plan and prepared the plan of action for the Social Rehabilitation Center in Qatar in 2008, Head of the Strategic plan team in the Ministry of Culture 2011-2012, and Prepared the strtigic plan for Qatar Heritage and Identify Center 2012 . Dr. Kaltham leads several research projects funded by various national and international institutions.

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