ROTA to dedicate 17 new schools in Pakistan
11/06/2008
Qatar-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Reach Out To Asia today announced plans to dedicate 17 new schools in northern Pakistan, which were completely devastated by a Kashmir earthquake in October 2005.

Commissioned by Qatar Foundation in celebration of Qatar's history, development and future: Qatar Symphony premiers to standing ovation
03/06/2008
Qatar Symphony received a standing ovation at its world premiere in Doha. The original orchestral work commissioned by the Qatar Foundation to celebrate the history, development and future of Qatar as a nation was composed by Oud virtuoso and composer Dr. Salem Abdul-Karem, one of the Arab world's greatest living musicians.

Qatar Foundation and Royal Society of London find mutual benefit in pursuing scientific excellence
22/05/2008
Recognizing the importance of science for the prosperity of their societies, Qatar Foundation and the Royal Society of London, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to join efforts in promoting a better understanding of scientific research and activities in both countries and on an international level.

Qatar Foundation supports film featuring Rumi
20/05/2008
Rumi, the famous 13th century Islamic poet and mystic will be featured in an international co-production involving Qatar, India and Italy according to a spokesperson from Qatar Foundation.

Qatar Foundation to establish music academy to celebrate Arabic and European traditions
05/05/2008
. Academy to open in new Cultural Village in 2009 . Academy to be supported by the new Qatar Symphony Orchestra . Orchestra to play inaugural concert on 29th October 2008 . 101-member orchestra drawn from 31 nations arrives in Doha in August . Orchestra and Music Academy will both eventually be based at Education City