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Hamza Namira performed at QF’s Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts
2 min readSinger-songwriter was the closing act at five-day cultural event at Education City
Op-ed QF’s Al Ghorrah – cultivating heritage and inspiring creativity
3 min readShk. Nayla Al-Thani, Head of Student Enrichment Programs at Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education, explores how QF’s forthcoming Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts empowers students to connect with Arab-Islamic heritage while embracing a globally minded future.
QF’s Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts opens with spectacular performances
3 min readFive-day gathering at Education City celebrates the beauty of collective memory through theater, music, poetry, parades, and more
Community invited to experience QF’s Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts as tickets go on sale
4 min readFive-day Education City event will feature musical and theatrical performances, poetry and storytelling recitals, workshops, lectures, and culinary experiences
QF exhibition offers platform for student self-expression
4 min readNow open, the event showcases student artwork, emphasizing creativity, sustainability, and self-expression
Qatar Academy Msheireb celebrates 10 years of excellence
3 min readA decade of progress and innovation, highlighted by student creativity and a commitment to fostering Qatari identity and upholding global educational standards
Historic house at QF’s Education City to host program nurturing traditional artistic crafts
2 min readRegistration opens for Herfati program at Al Khater House, which will build skills and knowledge in – and appreciation for – Qatari and Islamic crafts
Qatar Foundation concludes summer camp
4 min read568 students participated in a range of activities in Education City
Seven Qatar Foundation schools celebrate musical talents at annual concert
4 min readThe Summer Serenades concert highlighted the cultural diversity and musical talents of QF students
Qatar Foundation hosts month-long series of events for Autism Awareness
4 min readActivities and events organized by a number of QF entities aimed at ensuring people with autism are recognized as an integral part of our community
Qatar Foundation students learn life skills during educational camp
4 min readWith a focus on Islamic heritage, the camp also taught practical skills for personal and community development
Walking through a storm, the Al Azzm sculpture brings out the essence of strength of women
5 min readHis Excellency Sheikh Hassan Bin Mohammed Al Thani speaks about his inspiration for this artwork, the challenges of creating it, and how it reflects the vision of Qatar Foundation
Her Highness Sheikha Moza inaugurates Al Azzm artwork
3 min readLocated in Education City, the sculpture joins QF’s public artwork collection
SHOWTIME! places the musical talents of QF school students in the spotlight
4 min readAnnual musical production includes Arabic performances as children benefit from engaging with the arts
SHOWTIME! returns with a spotlight on Arabic music
4 min readTickets for QF's Pre-University Education show are available now
Seeroo fi al ardh artwork at Education City offers interactive art workshops
3 min readQatar Foundation invites visitors of all ages to channel their inner artist
QF school organizes a week of sports and cultural activities for students
5 min readModeled on the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, event focuses on boosting cultural understanding and community engagement in the educational process
Education City: Where art and academics converge
5 min readExposure to art encourages global perspectives and interdisciplinary connections among students, say experts at Education City
Reflecting the harsh reality of Palestine through art
5 min readAs she creates her art pieces, a Qatar Foundation alumna is illustrating the daily struggles the people of Palestine face
Applications open for QF’s Mukhayamna winter camp program
3 min readThe camp includes activities in sports, arts, and some NASA-featured games to ensure holistic growth of students
QF's Awsaj Academy hosts event to aid education in Palestine
4 min readProceeds to go to Education Above All Foundation initiative, Al Fakhoora
QF students' artwork tells stories of Palestine
4 min readExhibition, closing November 30, unveils narratives of heritage, struggle, and hope.
QF launches fourth season of Siraj at Expo
3 min readTV show aims to instill a love of Arabic among children
Qatar Foundation unveils “Artful Minds” exhibition
3 min readCelebration of mental health with interactive workshops opened to the community
Meet the artists returning to D'reesha performing arts festival
5 min readThe third edition of QF event takes place from 1 – 5 December at Education City
QF calls on aspiring artists to join its D’reesha Performing Arts Festival 2023
3 min readRegistration opens for artists from Qatar to share their talents with the world on the D’reesha stage.
Intersecting cultures through an explosion of art at QF
5 min readThe story behind Fragile – an artwork at Qatar Foundation’s headquarters that connects Chinese culture and the Arab world
How QF is bringing life to the workplace through public art
4 min readA deep dive into the story of Vanishing Point – one of the artworks that has found its home at Qatar Foundation’s headquarters
How QF graduates are empowering people with disabilities through art
5 min readAlumni from VCUarts Qatar team up with QF's Ability Friendly Program
QF collaborates with world-renowned music school to provide opportunities for Qatar students
4 min readAgreement with Reina Sofía School of Music will create cross-cultural pathways to support young musical talent in Qatar
How QF is contributing to the country’s emerging art scene
3 min readQatar Foundation-backed Al Jazeera documentary celebrates local artists who are making their mark
From a classroom under a tree to a world-class university in Qatar Foundation
5 min readHow a Ugandan HBKU graduate overcame poverty and disease and, plans to build a school in his village
Three princesses of self-confidence from Awsaj a tale of beauty and belief
3 min readPeeking into the worlds of three students from a QF school, and how their self-confidence shapes their dreams
Top five tips to become a better public speaker
4 min readAhead of the TEDinArabic summit in Doha, Briar Goldberg, TED's Director of Speaker Coaching, shares what she has learned about how to best address an audience
Arabic teachers encourage students to read as the key to creative writing
5 min readWorkshop held during QF’s Education Forum on Heritage and Identity
QF’s SHOWTIME! revives musical theater in Qatar
4 min readProduction returns to the stage in March, with tickets available from Q Tickets
How the benefits of performing arts go beyond just the stage
4 min readQF’s SHOWTIME! encourages children to approach the world with confidence
Her Excellency Sheikha Hind attends opening night of QF’s SHOWTIME!
3 min readQatari composer Dana Al Fardan debuts original song at showcase of creativity from across QF schools
Two Qatar Foundation members collaborate on a musical evening
3 min readQatar Music Academy students join musicians from the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra in a performance of classical pieces
Oman Debate Centre a testament of QF’s success in spreading a debating culture
3 min readQatarDebate and its Omani counterpart to organize second edition of Asian Arabic Debating Championship in end of January
Learning through art at QF’s Seeroo fi al ardh
5 min readM.F. Husain’s art installation can be embedded in the school curriculum, as teachers and education leaders in Qatar explain
“We could be the next Picasso, Da Vinci or Michelangelo"
4 min readQatar Foundation turns to local, emerging artists to help beautify Oxygen Park at EC
“Banat Al Quds” carry the Palestinian cause in their musical strings to play a melody of freedom
4 min readMembers of the girl band talk about their time in Qatar and their experiences at QF’s D'reesha Performing Arts Festival
Her Excellency Sheikha Hind attends final day of QF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival
3 min readSeven-day festival at Oxygen Park concludes
QF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival hits high notes
3 min readSeven-day event taking place in Education City to conclude on Saturday
A day to celebrate national identity, the Arabic language, and sports – all while making history
6 min readAs the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ nears its end, fans from around the world share their experiences of the tournament – and send their congratulations for Qatar National Day
Preserving local heritage at QF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival
3 min readAl Khater House hosts events as part of Qatar Foundation’s efforts to promote cultural legacy
Palestine brought to Qatar through music at QF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival
4 min readA wave of nostalgia sweeps Education City audience as they listen to songs that reflect Palestinian heritage
QF’s D'reesha Performing Arts Festival nurtures young innovators
3 min readInvention area sponsored by ConocoPhillips Qatar
