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In order to vote in the November 2016 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2016. Please follow the link below. https://www.fvap.gov

Happy 4th of July from the American Women's Association of Qatar to all of our members! Have a wonderful day celebrating with your family and friends.  

The 2015-2016 AWAQ Board is committed to making next year engaging, interesting, and fun for all our members. This summer we will all be working on updates to the website and Facebook page to ensure they are user-friendly and useful. We will be planning the monthly meetings, events, and activities so we can hit the ground running in September when everyone returns. If you have any ideas, though...

On Monday, May 9th, we'll vote in new AWAQ board members at our Annual General Meeting.  Per AWAQ Bylaws, the slate of nominees has been sent to members, and elections will be held.  As there are no positions with more than one candidate, the vote will be carried out verbally.  Newly elected officers will assume their duties on June 1st. Here is a recap of nominees: President: Regina McCorkl...

Doha News reported this week that meteorologists in Doha expect "above normal" temperatures here and across the region for the next three months.  With climate change affecting weather conditions worldwide, experts fear that temperatures could become especially problematic for the Gulf region, rendering unsafe conditions for humans by the end of this century! So, how do you cope with the intens...

May has traditionally been the end of the AWAQ year, a time when new board members are elected, organized activities come to a close, and many of us say good-bye for the summer.  As we look forward to another amazing year ahead with AWAQ, it's also a great time to reflect on all the fun events held throughout year (more than 150), and all the gratifying work contributed in support of Hamad Hospita...

If you're planning on being in Doha part of the summer, please consider hosting our weekly newcomer coffee mornings at Landmark Mall.  The get-togethers will continue on Thursdays at 10 a.m. at Starbucks EXCEPT during Ramadan (June 6th -July 7th). Please let our events committee know if you will be available t0 host any dates in May, early June, and after July 7th.  Thank you!

We've already celebrated Easter, and spring break is over...what's ahead? Taxes, AWAQ board nominations, a toy drive, more amazing events and our end-of-year luncheon. This year, the IRS deadline has been extended to April 18th for US citizens (to allow for weekend).  If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien residing overseas, or are in the military on duty outside the U.S., on the regular d...

This month AWAQ is kicking off a Toy Drive to benefit the hospitalized children at Hamad Medical Corporation, and we need your help!  Toys may be brought to our end-of-year luncheon/General Meeting on Monday, May 9th. The toys will be donated to children ages 0-14 years.  Please note that all donated items must be in new condition to meet HMC Infection Control standards and policies.   Below...