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Book talk by Ibrahim M. Jaidah: Discovering Arabian Deco: Early Modern Architecture in Qatar

The architectural journey through the three most significant decades (1950-1970s) of urban development since the discovery of oil.

November 6, 2023 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Faculty Conference Room (Room 1D02) Georgetown University in Qatar

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Indian Ocean Working Group presents Discovering Arabian Deco: Early Modern Architecture in Qatar by Architect Ibrahim M. Jaidah. The talk will discuss the architectural journey through the three most significant decades (1950-1970s) of urban development since the discovery of oil.

Moderator: Professor Rogaia Abusharaf

Speakers

Ibrahim M. Jaidah

Ibrahim M. Jaidah is the Group CEO & Chief Architect of Arab Engineering Bureau. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma (USA) in 1988 and has acquired AEB in 1991. Under his leadership, the firm grew from 6 to over 600 highly qualified employees and expanded it’s presence with branch offices across Middle East and Southeast Asia. In his professional career, Ibrahim has overseen completion of over 1,600 projects, making AEB one of the influential firms in the region.

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