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An Arab scientist's 18-year journey to understand cancer in the Arab population
6 min readDr. Lotfi Chouchane, Professor at QF partner university Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, led research that uncovered cancer biomarkers
Artificial Intelligence’s role in advancing accessibility and inclusion spotlighted at 2023 WISE Summit
4 min readMembers of Qatar’s community of persons with disabilities share their views on what must be done to ensure AI benefits their lives.
QF students' artwork tells stories of Palestine
4 min readExhibition, closing November 30, unveils narratives of heritage, struggle, and hope.
QF’s Doha Debates explores how Orientalist art depicts the East
5 min readEvent examines stereotypes portrayed by the West
QF panel hears how embedding values and morals into businesses can support social justice
4 min readSpeakers from across Qatar Foundation discuss social entrepreneurship in the context of Palestine
Dealing with disinformation to find the true story of the Israeli attacks on Gaza
7 min readQF professor highlights the challenges that misleading and biased information and reporting pose – and how to overcome them.
“My life changed thanks to the tests I did at Qatar Biobank”
3 min readMaha Kafood experiences first-hand the benefits of precision healthcare at the QF entity
QF students transform food waste into environmental solutions
3 min readPart of Qatar Sustainability Week 2023, workshop provides deep dive into composting practices
Qatar Foundation invites applications for Akhlaquna awards 2024
3 min readAwards celebrating individuals with noble values in society expand to welcome GCC applicants
“To be a part of Qatar Foundation is to be part of something bigger than yourself”
5 min readFounding Dean at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Science and Engineering wanted more than just a job when he came to Qatar 10 years ago.
Economies driven by science and innovation are the way forward, says expert at QF
6 min readDr. Ali Sultan, a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar, shares key insights on how the Arab World can continue to grow
Two QF schools awarded Eco-Schools Green Flag
4 min readStudents dedicated to collective impact and positive change
QF students plant olive trees in solidarity with Palestine
4 min readStudent-led initiative promotes heritage, resilience, and environmental awareness
QF hosts breast cancer awareness event for contracted workers
3 min readMedical providers from across Qatar share knowledge and expertise with attendees
How to challenge hostile media narratives toward Palestine
7 min readQF professor explores why the Israeli message dominates Western discourse and the obstacles for the Palestinian voice to be heard
“Research alliances are the key to advance scientific research in the Arab world,” says QF scientist
5 min readDr. Halima Bensmail, Principal Scientist at HBKU, emphasizes education and community awareness in fostering Arab youth's belief in the value of research
QF schools show support for Palestine
5 min readEvents organized at different campuses encourage students to speak up
Qatar Foundation schools create safe space for students to discuss Palestine cause
4 min readEducators emphasize the role of programs and activities organized by schools in enhancing students’ understanding of current crisis
QF’s behind-the-scenes workers take center stage at Appreciation Day
5 min readEvent reflects a “culture of gratitude” for the contribution that contracted workers make every day at Education City
“It's OK not to be OK, because we're here to help”
6 min readQF Student Housing provides peer-to-peer mental health advocacy and support through trained live-in advisors
QF launches fourth season of Siraj at Expo
3 min readTV show aims to instill a love of Arabic among children
“I aspire that one day medicine attains the level of precision seen in engineering,” says QF expert
5 min readDr. Fatima Kafoud, Clinic and Laboratory Manager at Qatar Biobank, believes community participation in long-term genetic research is pivotal to enhance quality of life
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
Qatar Foundation and Volkswagen Middle East partner to support women athletes
3 min readCollaboration aims to create an inclusive environment in football
QF to Showcase ‘Local Innovations for Global Resilience’ at EXPO 2023 Doha
3 min readSpace powered by Hamad Bin Khalifa University will host technology, ideas, projects, and interactive workshops
QF’s graduate calls for breaking down barriers linked to people with disabilities
3 min readAwsaj Academy alumna Maryam Al Ibrahim stressed that inclusion and acceptance are not just ideals, but paths to empowerment
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
The legacy of TEDinArabic: ideas worth spreading in an Arabic tongue
6 min readWhat comes to your mind when you hear a TED Talk?
Students at QF schools share experiences after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
3 min readShahad Al-Fadala and Mishari Al-Ghamdi talk about life lessons learned from the Tanzania trek
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’s Education City Tram’s new line is connecting campuses
4 min readLaunch of Green Line links the North and South Campuses of Education City
QF's Qader Award continues to empower individuals, expanding opportunities through sports
4 min readParents talk about how the Ability Friendly Program and the Qader Award has helped transform their children
Inspiring others, impressing His Highness the Amir – meet QF’s young storytellers who are on a mission
6 min readStudents from QF schools speak about how they are sparking imagination, promoting sustainability, and celebrating Qatar's heritage through the power of words
From silent to confident, how Awsaj academy helps students dare to dream big
4 min readThe QF school's Empower Program helps students with learning challenges
Applications open for QF’s Ability Friendly summer camp program
3 min read“Sports have the power to transcend limitations and unlock people’s true potential”
QF’s Education Development Institute promotes values and national identity in schools
5 min readMore than 7,000 students will benefit from the integration of values into the curricula through a joint initiative with Nibras
Man behind ChatGPT shines a light on future of AI at QF’s Education City Speaker Series
3 min readSam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, shares his views on the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence
QF student volunteers demonstrate value of learning beyond the classroom
5 min readStudents run first unified commencement ceremony.
If access to clean water was limited, what would you do?
5 min readOn World Environment Day, experts from HBKU’s QEERI and QF’s Earthna explain why populations in arid regions must pay extra attention to their water consumption
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
QF's Ability Friendly recognition awards ceremony at QF honors participants and coaches
4 min readAnnual event provides a platform to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the past year
QF’s Education Development Institute hosts event highlighting importance of lifelong learning
3 min readGathering emphasizes role of local teachers in building a better future.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza honors the winners of QF’s Akhlaquna Award
7 min readNew award categories presented for first time at Akhlaquna Day ceremony inspire change and recognize role models
“My voice was the sight he didn’t have,” says QF audio visual translation student
4 min readAhead of her graduation, Reem Abuzeid, an HBKU student, reflects on how being part of QF’s accessibility initiatives for the World Cup showed her a true model for how an inclusive society should work
For this graduate of a university at QF, justice and equality are his life’s mission
4 min readAbdulrahman Al-Qahtani, a Qatari Ph.D. graduate from HBKU, aspires to teach and practice law to serve his country and inspire future generations.
QF Class of 2023 graduates forge a path from inspiration to aspiration
10 min readAs they prepare to celebrate their graduation, students of universities at Education City are ready to face the future – and realize their dreams