Doha - Camp As Sayliyah (E966)

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Office Hours	Library Services
Contact Information	Testing Services
Directions and Parking	Advising
Computer Labs	Additional Site Information

Office Hours

Mon-Sat, 0900-1700
Open U.S. holidays

Contact Information

TEL: DSN 318-432-2774/8
FAX: N/A
E-mail: alsayliyah@ed.umuc.edu or aquku@ed.umuc.edu

ARCENT-QA
ATTN: UMUC
Box 500
APO AE 09898

Directions and Parking

The UMUC office is located in Building 111.

Computer Labs

UMUC does not provide a computer lab at this location. However, a computer lab is available through the Army Education Center in the Army Learning Center. It is open daily from 0900-2100.

Library Services

Thousands of journal articles and e-books are available for you at the convenience of your fingertips, just visit www.ed.umuc.edu/library. For personalized assistance, please contact a librarian at www.umuc.edu/library/help/ask.shtml.

Testing Services

Placement tests for English and math courses and proctored exams for distance education courses are available through your local UMUC office. Please contact the field representative to schedule an appointment.

Advising

Emphasizing a personal approach to education, the UMUC academic advising staff is always available to assist you in developing a personalized plan of study. You may contact an advisor directly at DSN 314-370-6762, CIV +49-(0)6221-378347 or meet with an advisor when one visits your area. To learn when an advisor will be visiting your community, please check the advising schedule.

Additional Site Information

Camp As Sayliyah is an Army base that is geographically situated on the eastern border of the Qatari peninsula. The base is a joint military branch support group. The base is located about 70 miles norhteast of the Saudi Arabian border and 15 miles from the Al Udeid Air Force base. The base is an R&R facility for mobilized units from Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Djibouti.The base offers USO & MWR recreational facilities and activities for military and civilian personnel.

The Education Center provides services for all military branches and U.S. I.D. card holders. In addition, the As Sayliyah Education Center provides support to the Education Center at the Al Udeid Air Force Base.

Dining Options on base include a Chili's restaurant, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Orange Julius, Subway, Green Bean (coffee), and Pizza Hut. Other facilities available include a USO, fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, and small PX.

Buses operate on the base and provide transportation around the base.

The country of Qatar forms one of the newer emirates in the Arabian Peninsula. Located in the heart of the Persian Gulf, Qatar is a dynamic,rapidly developing country that is among the wealthiest per capita in the world. The capital of Qatar is Doha. The government is comprised of a monarchy governed by the ruling Al Thani family in consultation with a council of ministers, an appointed advisory council, and an elected municipal council. Islamic ideals and beliefs provide the foundation of the country's customs, laws and practices. When contrasted with other Arab states, such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar has comparatively liberal laws, however it is still not as liberal as some of its neighbors, such asl UAE or Bahrain. Women are permitted to drive in Qatar, whereas they may not legally drive in Saudi Arabia.

The country has undergone a period of liberalization and modernization after the current Emir of Qatar, Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, came to power after becoming Emir in place of his father. Under his rule, Qatar became the first Persian Gulf country where women gained the right to vote. In addition, women may dress mostly as they please in public, although most Qatari nationals still wear a black abaya. Overall Qatar has yet to reach the more western laws of Dubai or Bahrain, and though plans are being made for more development, the government is cautious.

Last updated: 7 May 2008