Doha: Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB) presented the 2016 awards for Design Excellence, and Creative Achievement and Potential to two graduating and two junior students from Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUQatar) during a ceremony at the university.
Ibrahim Jaidah, CEO, AEB Group, and Chief Architect, a long-time supporter and friend of VCUQatar, presented the award for excellence in graphic design to graduating student Dana Chua and for interior design to graduating student Mario M Bermejo. The awards were instituted by Jaidah to encourage and assist graduating students as they start their careers as designers in Qatar and the region.
Jaidah is a pioneer of a new architectural movement that combines far-reaching influences of Islamic art with modern styles to create memorable landmark structures shaping Qatar.
“We are committed to national development and haver invested in supporting young and enthusiastic generation of designers from VCUQatar. “Over the years, VCUQatar graduates have proved to be at the forefront of the design industry in Qatar; and it is our pleasure to be able to award such individuals for hard work and help them start their careers,” said Jaidah.
The award for creative achievement and potential was presented to graphic design junior Alisha Saiyed and interior design junior Majdulin Nasrallah.
These awards aim to help junior students recognise their potential, create leadership and encourage them to continue developing skills through their senior year. The awards are a major highlight of the academic year for VCUQatar’s students.
Akel I Kahera, Dean, VCUQatar, said the university was grateful for continued support from AEB over the past decade and that the awards recognised the students’ commitment to their careers in what is a very competitive and demanding environment. AEB and Jaidah continue to partner with VCUQatar through their participation in Tasmeem Doha, VCUQatar’s biennial international design conference, and by offering internship opportunities to VCUQatar students.
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