Smoking cessation

Maria just moved to Doha for the job of her dreams, together with her daughter, born just 6 months ago. Unfortunately, she has to stay away from her husband until he finds a new job in Doha. She’s found an apartment and settled down now, taking on a full-time job while making sure her baby grows up healthy. She’s hopeful and excited about this vibrant city.

Rashed is a very active teenager. He is a student athlete and football player at the Aspire Academy, excelling both in the field and his classes. He balances his time well between doing sports, studying and spending time with friends from school, but it’s no easy task. His dream is to participate at the World Cup 2022 in Qatar and is willing to do whatever it takes to get there.

Opening in 2022, the mall is expected to receive a high number of visitors in a short period of time. While the design phase is being finalized, the municipality will be closely monitoring energy usage through construction. Moreover, the mall will have to adapt to different seasonal trends including hot summers, unusual opening patterns during Ramadan months, and high visitor traffic from large events. This high-stress of managing this business has left Abdulaziz to retain his heavy smoking habits.

Sajit moved to Qatar only a few months ago with big hopes. It is his first time trying to make it in a big city, but he is determined to prove that he has what it takes. Not speaking any English nor Arabic is currently his biggest barrier, but as a hard worker, he manages to get by and make a humble living. He is hoping to start a family and have a decent income, one day, here in Qatar.

Out from the UK office, David has been working at the same logistics company for many years. He is now a senior manager and responsible of all the company’s activities in Qatar. Due to his role, he visits Qatar about once every month. He is divorced with no kids.

John has 20 years of experience in logistics. Before establishing his own business, he worked as a director in one of the sector’s leading companies. It is his fifth year in Qatar. His biggest ambition is to bring the best practices to his company and lead by adopting the latest technology trends. John has very little time to exercise or take care of his health. He is obese and has developed type 2 diabetes over the years.

Sultan is an ambitious student pursuing his masters degree in Qatar university. He likes to lead an active life, volunteering and attending events. However, Sultan finds moving around the city inconvenient and feels confined to the family driver and his availability. He would like to feel more independent in his mobility and day to day activities and to be able to practice for his national athletics competitions.

Being born and raised in Qatar, Omar is now in his late 70’s. His wife, son, and grand daughter/son all reside in the same household. His biggest supporter is his wife throughout the day. Omar needs to see his healthcare provider regularly and follow his recommendations for screening and preventative measures