Doha Slideshow

I've spent a few days in Doha, checking out what Qataris are striving to make the knowledge capital of the Middle East. Here are a few snapshots of the work in progress:

The Museum of Islamic Art, designed by I.M. Pei (opening 2008)

Interior, Museum of Islamic Art

Ground-level cafe, Museum of Islamic Art, seen from fifth level

Museum of Islamic Art, seen from Doha Corniche

Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, Education City

Texas A&M University At Qatar, Education City

Liberal Arts and Science Building, home of Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar, Education City

Carnegie Mellon University Qatar, Education City

Convention Center, Education City

Doha: traditional dhows and modern skyline

Doha Corniche

--By Scott MacLeod/Doha