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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
QF’s Rasekh initiative signs mou to enhance cultural and religious education
2 min readAgreement to provide learning resources to schools across Qatar
QF’s edutainment show Siraj celebrates Qatar National Day with special screening
3 min read3D animated TV series celebrates Qatar’s heritage through interactive activities and cultural events for children
Investment in cancer prevention crucial to avoid global health system crisis, WISH 2024 Summit hears
3 min readExperts at QF’s biennial global healthcare gathering highlight the growing burden of breast and cervical cancers
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends opening of Qatar Foundation’s WISH 2024 Summit
5 min readExperts address the world ’s most pressing healthcare challenges at the World Innovation Summit for Health’s seventh biennial global conference in Qatar
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
International conference in Qatar ends with Doha Call to Action on supporting families
8 min readOver 30 recommendations produced through talks ahead of and during the conference, organized by QF’s Doha International Family Institute
Global crises risk chances of meeting Sustainable Development Goals, warns UN chief at QF talk
4 min readHer Excellency Amina J. Mohammed speaks about next year’s Second World Summit for Social Development in Qatar, and conflict in the Middle East
From work and technology to living amid conflict global conference in Doha explores the way forward for supporting families
7 min readQF’s Doha International Family Institute organizes milestone event marking 30th anniversary of the International Year of the Family.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser speaks at the opening of the 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family Conference in Doha
5 min readGlobal experts, policymakers, and thought leaders explore key global megatrends at conference marking the 30th anniversary of the International Year of the Family
QF’s Education City High School introduces a unique approach to learning
5 min readA new era of education begins with innovative pathways and an open campus model at Education City
Qatar Foundation and Seashore Group launch training workshops for coaches
3 min readWorkshops to equip coaches with essential skills to support individuals with disabilities, promoting inclusivity and accessibility across Qatar
QF ushers in a new season of sports at Education City
5 min readRegistration now open for QF-organized competitions that will be part of National Sport Day 2025
QF’s WISH to highlight impact of conflict on healthcare in upcoming summit
4 min readHumanizing health, care and the role of a resilient community highlighted in reports by QF’s DIFI and WISH
QF exhibition offers platform for student self-expression
4 min readNow open, the event showcases student artwork, emphasizing creativity, sustainability, and self-expression
Gaza Patient Program at QF’s Sidra Medicine is on the frontline of critical care for injured Palestinians
7 min readUpcoming WISH 2024 summit will focus on the impact of war and conflict on healthcare
Top 5 tips to help you start running
5 min readQF’s Education City is set to host a series of runs from October to December
‘One day, I will wake up to the news that Palestine has been liberated’
8 min readWith the war in Gaza having this week entered its second year, members of the QF community and a Palestine expert share their emotions, perspectives – and hopes for the future
QF's vision for prioritizing inclusivity and innovation unveiled at Education Forum
3 min readThe forum celebrates achievements and highlights educators' crucial role in fostering a supportive and effective learning environment, coinciding with World Teachers' Day
QF emphasizes the need for equity in precision health at 79th UN General Assembly
6 min readSession highlights how personalized healthcare should be accessible to all economies
QF launches Green Island recycling hub to empower the community
4 min readGreen Island in Education City is a community-driven initiative promoting sustainability
Is it time to ban phones in schools?
4 min readQF expert addresses the impact of digital distractions on student well-being
The impact of technology on children's development: Digital devices as a replacement for caregivers
4 min readAnalysis of the effectiveness of technology as an alternative to caregivers in improving social interaction and social skills learning in children
QF launches the Creating Pathways program to develop local girls’ sporting talent
4 min readOlympic gold medalist Sifan Hassan announced as ambassador for track and field
Olympic champion Sifan Hassan relives her journey to glory at QF’s Education City Speaker Series
3 min readDutch runner is ambassador for QF’s newly launched Creating Pathways Program
On International Day to Protect Education from Attack, voluntary efforts harness education to restore hope for Palestinian children
5 min readIn line with the efforts of the State of Qatar to contribute to providing education to millions of children who are not in schools around the world
Qatar Foundation concludes summer camp
4 min read568 students participated in a range of activities in Education City
Walk your way to health at QF this summer
5 min readEducation City offers opportunities to walk, jog, cycle, and swim
QF, EAA, and IOC to launch international collaboration to strengthen societies through sports
5 min readQatar, Sudan, and India among countries to benefit from project focused on advancing equity, inclusion, and education
First Jr. NBA League in Qatar concludes at QF’s Education City
5 min readNBA’s Her Time to Play program ran alongside the tournament, pairing on-court basketball skills with off-court life lessons for girls from across the country
QF honors Ability Friendly Program participants
4 min readEvent highlights the impact of inclusive sports opportunities for individuals with different abilities
QF connects its graduates in the US and Canada through first international Alumni Chapter
4 min readA collaborative network will support QF alumni across North America.
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
Trauma is carried in the body and passed along for generations, says psychologist from QF’s Sidra Medicine
5 min readAccording to report by QF member Doha International Family Institute, traditional family roles are dramatically altered during times of conflict
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
QF's specialized education programs empower young people with Autism
4 min readAwsaj Academy offers adaptive and inclusive learning environment
QF to host graduation ceremony for school students
10 min readEvent will celebrate the achievements of graduates and highlight their role in promoting social responsibility and making a global impact
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
Don't let go of my hand: why a father's presence matters for a child with autism
5 min readAn expert from Qatar Foundation highlights the crucial role fathers play in shaping a child’s personality
QF graduates embrace learning opportunities beyond the classroom
5 min readMembers of QF’s Class of 2024 reflect on their university experience, and how it has inspired them to make a difference to the world around them
Qatar Foundation and Ooredoo partner to advance ESG goals
3 min readAgreement signed at Qatar Economic Forum 2024 aimed to support shared goals to build a better world
QF Class of 2024 graduates advocate for change
3 min readMembers of Northwestern University in Qatar’s lates graduating class champion the Palestinian cause
QF alumnus graduates with the students he taught
4 min readNayef Alyafei, who is graduating from HEC Paris in Qatar, says there is “nowhere else” like QF – where has been both a student and a professor
How inclusive sports opportunities at QF are empowering students with autism
4 min readPE teacher at QF’s Renad Academy speaks about the positive impact that sports activities and competitions make in unlocking students’ abilities.
How QF is using technology to foster social and educational inclusion for students with autism
4 min readExperts and parents of students at QF’s Renad Academy talk about the positive impact of using technology in empowering their children and enhancing their skills