Stories / Cultural Heritage
QF’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum celebrates diversity through an artistic legacy
4 min readOn International Museum Day 2026, Education City museum dedicated to Maqbool Fida Husain welcomes all visitors into a space where art, culture, and education converge
Self-development expert Yasser Al-Hozimey provides a map for mastering ourselves at QF’s Education City Speaker Series
3 min readOver 2,000 people attend talk at Qatar National Convention Centre, focusing on how self-awareness is the key to a fulfilling life
QF showcases its commitment to innovation to a global audience as Web Summit Qatar 2026 opens
4 min readExperts, entities, and startup founders from across the QF ecosystem participate in third edition of international tech gathering in Doha
QF highlights the value of multilingual education at Thunai Conference during International Day of Education 2026 event
6 min readExpert-led sessions explore the benefits of multilingualism to students and society, and safeguarding the Arabic language in an era of globalization
QF marks the International Day of Education with a community celebration of learning
4 min readThe two-day celebration featured immersive learning, educational innovation, and global dialogue on multilingualism, with a focus on the Arabic language and cultural identity.
Why Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum adds another layer to Education City’s landscape of knowledge
6 min readMartand Khosla – the architect of the newly-opened museum celebrating and showcasing the artistic legacy of Maqbool Fida Husain – speaks about how it is designed to spark inquiry and discourse
QF deepens sustainability ties with national partners through heritage-driven initiatives
4 min readQatar Foundation is driving sustainability efforts in areas ranging from biodiversity and urban resilience to education, heritage preservation, and climate adaptation
Education City reception showcases QF’s commitment to advancing contemporary sustainability practices and solutions through traditional knowledge
5 min read“Harmony is a Practice that Yields Real Fruit,” Her Excellency Sheikha Hind says as QF-The King’s Foundation partnership reaches one-year mark
QF students showcase Arabic language at UN Anti-Corruption Conference
5 min readStudent contributions highlight the role of Arabic in strengthening identity and fostering human dialogue on a global stage
QF’s Qatar Academy Al Wakra highlights Qatar’s past and present in National Day celebrations
4 min readA three-day program focused on education, sustainability, and sports, featuring wide student participation
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends QF PUE’s musical performance ‘Qatar Jannah’
5 min readStudent production during Qatar National Day celebrations reflects Qatari identity and the spirit of unity
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser inaugurates Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum at QF’s Education City
4 min readCultural landmark – unveiled during a spectacular ceremony - invites visitors to step inside the world and the work of an artistic visionary
QF’s Rasekh program showcased as an example of the value of multilingual education at WISE 12 Summit
4 min readEducation experts from around the world discover how QF intertwines education that is globally open, while rooted in local cultural heritage and the Arabic language
First Rasekh Multaqa by QF’s PUE highlights importance of experience-based learning
3 min readA community platform bringing together teachers and educators to exchange knowledge on advancing education and strengthening culture and identity
QF’s ‘Heart to Heart’ series revives the timeless beauty of Arabic maqam
2 min readOpening performance at Education City allows music lovers to experience a beloved Arabic musical tradition in its purest form
How innovative education at QF connects students to their cultural heritage and identity through the Arabic language
7 min readThe Rasekh platform and the edutainment TV program Siraj program are two QF platforms taking an interactive and enjoyable approach to promoting the use of Arabic among young people.
QF’s ‘Heart to Heart’ series to offer a truly authentic Arabic music experience
4 min readPerformances will carry the melodies of maqam from the past to the future and celebrate authentic Arab cultural heritage.
Humanity, vision, and compassion make a true leader, Qatar’s youth are told at QF’s inaugural QIYADA conference
6 min readOver 1,000 students from across Qatar join conference focused on empowering leaders and strengthening Islamic identity
QIIB sponsors QF’s inaugural QIYADA conference
3 min readPartnership supports QF’s efforts to engage and empower youth, and foster discourse
Role of moral values in family life highlighted at QF’s QIYADA Conference
3 min readSession led by QF’s Akhlaquna initiative explains the impact of the family environment on children's personalities
QF’s inaugural QIYADA conference opens – inspiring Qatar’s youth to contribute and lead
5 min readEvent highlights the importance of strengthening Muslim youth identity in today’s world
QF’s inaugural QIYADA conference aims to place Muslim youth “in the driver’s seat”
6 min readSulaiman Bah, a wellness and spiritual life leader at QF and a parent of five children discusses how the conference aims to benefit youth, and what the future holds for QIYADA
QF’s inaugural QIYADA conference aims to empower Muslim youth through faith and leadership
6 min readSponsored by QIIB, the conference will enable young people to connect, inspire, and explore faith-driven solutions
QF introduces new ‘Islamic Civilization’ curriculum across its schools
4 min readAn innovative program for grades six to nine, using research and inquiry to explore the impact and contributions of Islamic civilization
Herfah program at QF’s Education City launches second year of celebrating traditional Qatari and Islamic craftsmanship
5 min readInaugural year of program at historic Al Khater House engaged over 200 participants
QF’s Siraj launches its first illustrated children’s book at the Doha International Book Fair in collaboration with publisher HBKU Press
4 min readSiraj launches the book “Yaseen’s Kite” to raise awareness about the Palestinian cause through children’s literature.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends opening ceremony of QF’s Earthna Summit 2025
4 min readFour Inaugural Winners of Earthna Prize Unveiled
Amplifying Arabic: Youth, identity, and innovation at QF’s BilAraby Summit
4 min readDiscovery sessions on the second day of the summit explored ways to enhance the representation of the Arabic language in the digital landscape
Actor and philanthropist Idris Elba speaks about inspiring the next generation of environmental changemakers at QF’s Earthna Summit
3 min readTwo-day event is being held under the theme ‘Building Our Legacy: Sustainability, Innovation and Traditional Knowledge’
QF’s BilAraby Summit highlights role of podcasts in enriching Arabic digital content
3 min readSecond day of the summit saw leading Arabic podcasters discuss ways to advance Arabic content
Qatar Foundation launches BilAraby Summit celebrating Arabic language and culture
5 min readThe Summit brings together Arab thinkers, creatives, and entrepreneurs to explore bold ideas in the language of possibility
On its 20th anniversary, QLA celebrates Identity and Heritage Day
4 min readA cultural event highlighting the Academy’s commitment to national values and student identity
Academyati celebrates community, culture, and student leadership at annual Iftar
4 min readThe event brought together parents and the school community, reinforcing social responsibility values
QF experts explore the role of AI in Islam
5 min readEthical concerns emerge as key factor in understanding AI’s application in religious context.
His Highness the Father Amir and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attend celebration of 30 years of Qatar Foundation
4 min readEvent reflects on three decades of impact and honors the contribution of QF’s partners and stakeholders to its mission
QF students participate in educational camp to develop leadership skills
3 min readThe camp offered programs focused on empowerment and cultural awareness
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends QF’s celebration of International Day of Education
6 min readEvent emphasizes importance of Arabic language in preserving cultural and social identity
Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser attends opening of inaugural Jadal Summit at QF’s Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women
3 min readInternational scholars, researchers and practitioners convene to share insights on Muslim women in public life
QF and The King’s Foundation partner to advance sustainability through traditional knowledge
5 min readFour projects delivered through partnership will showcase how local cultural heritage supports sustainable urban development – for the world to learn and benefit from.
A journey between two cultures: Moroccan students at QF share their stories
4 min readIn the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture, students from the North African nation explain how studying at QF’s Education City has enabled them to expand their horizons.
QF schools foster Arabic language skills through innovative approaches
4 min readTeachers are using creative tools to engage students and strengthen their cultural ties
QF’s Siraj promotes citizenship and pride in children by celebrating Qatar National Day
3 min readThe event features a special screening of Siraj – an edutainment animated series that helps children learn the Arabic language.
His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani inaugurates Fanar - The Arab Artificial Intelligence Project
4 min readFanar is the first Arab artificial intelligence model designed to understand Arabic, including its dialects
Qatar Foundation launches BilAraby – a platform for innovative ideas from across the Arabic-speaking world
4 min readApplications now open until 30 December for Arabic speakers to participate in the inaugural BilAraby Summit in April 2025
New generation must seize opportunities for education, Qatari writer and poet tells QF’s Education City Speaker Series Bel Arabi
4 min readTalk focuses on how cultural heritage can contribute to the advancement of societies
Al Ghorrah inspires thousands over five days
3 min readThe five-day event celebrated cultural roots through artistic expression
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.
Where beauty meets purpose: QF’s Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts
4 min readFive-day QF event brings geometry and calligraphy into focus as reflections of universal beauty
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
Here’s what you don’t want to miss at QF’s Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts
2 min readFive-day cultural and creative journey begins at Education City on 28 November
Student-painted canvases to be showcased at QF’s Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts
3 min readEvent celebrates community engagement and cultural heritage through art and creativity
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
Al Ghorrah: QF’s revival of arts and literature, featuring Maher Salibi, Jamal Sulieman, Hamza Namira – and more
2 min readCommunity invited to experience a creative showcase themed around Arab-Islamic culture and heritage
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 teacher: How teaching children about music strengthens their identity
6 min readWorld Teachers’ Day celebrates the central role that teachers play in the development of the new generation
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
Her Highness Sheikha Moza honors the winners of QF’s Akhlaquna Awards
4 min readAkhlaquna Day celebrates the achievements of those who contribute to initiatives that have a positive impact on society
Earthna Prize to honor the role of traditional knowledge in addressing sustainability challenges
3 min readThe prize, launched on International Earth Day, aims to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide.
QF students lead ‘Falcon Fest’ fundraising event to support Palestine
5 min readStudents at Qatar Academy Doha emphasize the importance of enhancing school spirit and demonstrating solidarity
Spirituality meets sustainability at Education City as QF’s zero-waste iftar returns
3 min readCommunity iftar at Minaretein (Education City Mosque) reflects the Islamic values of moderation, conservation, and responsibility toward the planet
Ramadan edition of QF’s Siraj highlights the virtues of the holy month
3 min readPopular TV series series unveils a special edition to educate and entertain children during Ramadan
Her Highness Sheikha Moza inaugurates Al Azzm artwork
3 min readLocated in Education City, the sculpture joins QF’s public artwork collection
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
A host of community activities in 2024 to attract visitors to QF’s Education City
3 min readResidents and tourists invited to enjoy events, classes, and activities focused on sports, language, culture, and family fun
Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women welcomes the community
4 min readMembers of the public experience mosque and the center’s facilities, and sample its programming
Her Highness Sheikha Moza inaugurates Center and Mosque for Women
5 min readAl-Mujadilah set to provide religious, developmental, and social programming to Muslim women of all ages and backgrounds
QF offers free Arabic language course for its university students
3 min readDiscover Arabic program helps to showcase Arab culture and heritage
QF school students raise over QAR20 million to support Palestine
5 min readStudents demonstrate deep commitment to standing in solidarity with the Palestinian people and their cause
QF’s Doha Debates explores how Orientalist art depicts the East
5 min readEvent examines stereotypes portrayed by the West
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
The legacy of TEDinArabic: ideas worth spreading in an Arabic tongue
6 min readWhat comes to your mind when you hear a TED Talk?
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
QF’s Siraj uses storytelling and animation to teach children about Islamic values
4 min readWeekly Ramadan episodes designed to educate and inspire
Ramadan Nights at QF’s Education City emphasize the value of volunteering
4 min readActivities held at Oxygen Park throughout Ramadan bring the community together for knowledge, interaction, and fun
Our Arabic stories and experiences are making their mark on the world, TEDinArabic Summit told
6 min readGroundbreaking two-day event, organized through partnership between QF and TED, concludes in Doha
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends opening of the TEDinArabic Summit
5 min readTwo-day summit – organized through a partnership between QF and TED – is the first of its kind in the Middle East
Harvard graduate praises the role of Arab women in the field of debate and warns of Western bias
3 min readA member of Qatar Debate Fellowship Program is working on a comparative study to identify practices that enhance the role of female debaters
QF summit calls on faith and value-based teachings for more sustainable communities
4 min readEarthna’s Ruba Hinnawi talks about our custodian responsibilities and faith as a template for sustainable lifestyles
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends closing ceremony of QF’s Earthna Summit
4 min readTwo-day conference reframes understanding of sustainability in hot and arid countries
Make space for indigenous knowledge in facing our food security challenges, Earthna Summit told
3 min readLeaders and experts say traditional agricultural methods must not be lost in a “modern quest” for technology
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends the opening of Earthna’s inaugural Summit
4 min readEvent focuses on hot and arid environments and blending today’s expertise with indigenous knowledge to identify climate solutions
When the passion for Arabic yields innovation and achievement
5 min readAhead of the groundbreaking TEDinArabic Summit, Nayef and Reema, two students at Qatar Foundation, talk about what motivated them to try to influence their generation in a butterfly effect-like way.
QF and TED to host flagship TEDinArabic Summit in Doha
4 min readRegistration is open for the event, which takes place from 18-19 March under the theme The Butterfly Effect
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
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
How Palestine became the World Cup’s 33rd nation
5 min readQatar Foundation alumni and employees talk about how the tournament has been a global platform to amplify Palestinian voices around the world
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
Performed at Education City, “Rumi The Musical” brings alive heritage of the east
5 min readQF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival entertains audiences with a show about the philosopher/poet’s legacy
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends opening ceremony of D’reesha Performing Arts Festival
4 min readSeven-day festival being held in Education City’s Oxygen Park and Al Khater House
Academyati students teach visitors about local culture at Fan Experience
4 min readPart of QF activations on offer during Education City Stadium match days
“Through D'reesha, we can take our rich culture and heritage to new global audiences”
5 min readAlJazi Al-Henzab, Community Program Manager at Qatar Foundation, sits for a Q&A to about the second edition of D'reesha Performing Arts Festival, which takes place during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, from 11-17 December
QF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival to highlight Arab culture during World Cup
4 min readTickets available for purchase through Virgin Megastore
Sending a message from Palestine to the world – through football
7 min readMembers of the Palestinian refugee girls’ football team tell their story as they come to QF’s Education City during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
“You are our voices abroad” Palestinian activist tells Arab youth at QF talk
4 min readEvent featuring Muna El Kurd – held during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ as part of GOALS exhibition – showcases Palestinian culture
Qatar will always be a part of me, says architect of Education City buildings
5 min readVictor Legorreta reflects on his time in the country as his family arrives for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
Invention and innovation at the heart of QF’s D'reesha Performing Arts Festival
3 min readConocoPhillips Qatar sponsors new element highlighting scientists, scholars, and researchers from around the Arab world
I saw the Al Bayt stadium being built – and it feels like we grew up together, says a QF student
4 min readWhy QAK pupil believes her country is the ideal place to host the World Cup
TEDinArabic experts highlight Arabic language’s adaptability
6 min readThird regional event held in Morocco by Qatar Foundation and TED to amplify ideas in the Arabic language
HH Sheikha Moza attends inauguration of art installation ‘Come Together’ at QF
4 min readEducation City artwork by acclaimed Korean artist Choi Jeong Hwa recognizes the workers who have helped the country prepare for the FIFA World Cup™
TEDinArabic third regional edition emphasizes need to empower Arabic-speaking scholars
5 min readExperts participating in the event organized by Qatar Foundation in Marrakesh discuss how to implement innovative solutions across the Arab world
How traditional games at a QF school help build national identity
5 min readTariq Bin Ziad School initiative emphasizes the importance of local culture and heritage
How QF nurtures happy, healthy students – inside and outside the classroom
QF Student Life opens the door to connections, collaborations, and cultural experiences
QF’s D’reesha festival provides a platform for innovative, creative young talent – from Qatar and beyond
5 min readThe second edition of the festival will be held at Education City during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
I wanted to design a football that could bring the world together
5 min readWinner of Qatar Foundation’s Education City Gift Shop Football Design Competition shares how the footballs being produced in Kenya complete his vision
TEDinArabic gives Arab ideas a voice
5 min readQF partnership creates content for TedinArabic library
QF supports local entrepreneurs and small businesses
3 min readOrganic candles now available at the Education City Gift Shop
QF’s primary school students take first international trip
10 min readGrade 5 boys and girls from Qatar Academy Doha learn about self-sustainability with the Maasai in Tanzania
Local poets and musician perform on D’reesha Stage
5 min readArabic Poetry Night took place in Education City as part of the festival’s pop-up variation
QatarDebate’s 6th International Debating Championship attracts universities to Turkey
4 min readQF member QatarDebate partners with Fatih Sultan Mehmet and İbn Haldun Universities in Istanbul
TEDinArabic speakers emphasize the need to unlock human potential at second regional event in Jordan
5 min readHer Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani attends Amman event held under QF and TED’s Arabic language initiative
Balancing faith and health: the struggle for diabetics who want to fast throughout Ramadan
4 min readType 1 diabetes patient Aisha Al-Dosari speaks about her experience trying to find symmetry between a desire to fast and following medical advice
Op-ed: For people living alone, Ramadan this year tastes sweeter
3 min readSumaya Attia, a member of QF’s communications team, talks about the joy of communal Ramadan traditions returning – and the silver lining that spending the last two Ramadans in lockdown provided.
Op-ed: Laboratories alone cannot address existential crises – mizan is the answer
3 min readSahar Nasser, a member of Qatar Foundation’s communications teams, explores a panel discussion hosted by QF which saw Dr. Ahmed Paul Keeler shed light on the implications of modernity and the influences of the material world
Studying Qur’an creates a strong foundation for learning Arabic Fus’ha, says expert at QF
3 min readDr. Basma Al-Dajani, Professor of Arabic Language and Literature at HBKU, explains how the holy book can be reintegrated into the modern curriculum
QF’s Qatar Reads develops children's creative imagination through readings from ‘Kalila and Dimna'
5 min readThe One Book, One Doha festival takes place this week
'When I hold ‘Kalila and Dimna’, I feel I am holding 1,200 years in my hands'
5 min readAbeer Saad Al-Kuwari, Director of Research and Learning Services at Qatar National Library, explains the mysteries of the Arabic literary work being celebrated through the One Book, One Doha campaign by QF’s Qatar Reads
QF’s Qatar Reads launches One Book, One Doha campaign to promote Arabic literature
3 min readIn cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Qatar National Library, the initiative aims to promote reading
QF showcases work of artist who exhibits his love for his home in a new country
6 min readSyrian-American artist and architect, Mohamad Hafez, talks about the importance his religion and his identity play in his sculptures exhibited at VCUarts Qatar
Oscar-shortlisted documentary at art exhibition in QF
2 min readSyrian-American artist Mohamad Hafez screens award-nominated documentary as part of his art exhibition in VCUarts Qatar
QF opens Alif Ba Exhibition in Washington D.C. to mark Qatar-USA Year of Culture 2021
4 min readExhibition aims to foster cross-cultural understanding through enabling visitors to explore the Arabic alphabet
Members of Qatar Foundation community instill a love for the Arabic language in their children
On World Arabic Language Day, parents of students in QF schools highlight the role of the Arabic language in shaping their children's identity
“I feel very connected with the calligraphy of Qur’anic scripture on the building,” says Education City Mosque calligraphy competitor
4 min readWinners of competition announced as permanent exhibition in Minaretein opens
First TEDinArabic regional event calls for young Arabic voices to be amplified
4 min readEvent as part of QF and TED partnership attended by Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani during 2021 WISE Summit
Behind the scenes of the Minaretein building with Taha Al-Hiti
3 min readBritish Iraqi architect and artist shares unique design elements of structure in Education City
Did you know horses can swim? QF research explores it as an equine rehabilitation tool
Dr. Florent David, Senior Equine Surgeon at the Equine Veterinary Medical Center, works toward establishing swimming rehabilitation protocols for horses
Musicians from Qatar Foundation present a musical evening for Afghan refugees in Doha
3 min readQatar Philharmonic Orchestra performance forms part of QF volunteer initiative
QF member inspires young people to choose music as a career
2 min readA Qatar Music Academy student talks about how it encouraged her to pursue her passion at university
Education is a risky journey that Palestinian students embark on every day
5 min readOn International Day to Protect Education from Attack, two Palestinian students talk about the suffering they go through on a daily basis
From “refugee” to “unbeatable girl” – how education brings the hope of a better life
4 min readAs the world marks International Day to Protect Education from Attack – established by the United Nations following a call to action by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation – a Syrian girl’s journey demonstrates how education is stronger than war
The threat to education in Yemen – through the eyes of QF students
4 min readAs the world marks International Day to Protect Education from Attack, two million Yemeni children have no access to learning
QF musicians mourn Maestro Gelmetti
Conductor had performed with Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra over many years
‘Palestinians will continue their fight until Palestine is free’ says QF graduate
Bayan Khaled, a research fellow at HBKU, talks about her first trip back to her homeland
QF partner university's cultural initiatives celebrate Arabic identity
Three VCUarts Qatar projects are blending Arabic typography with sports and culture in a unique contemporary fusion
Arabic calligraphy revived at QF’s Education City Mosque
While the art form represents the visual identity of the language, it can have mental health benefits for non-Arabic speakers, experts say
A QF school that holds workshops for parents to help them in their children’s E-learning
Hamda Al-Subaey, a teacher at Tariq Bin Ziad School, talks about the steps taken by the school to enhance its digital educational process by involving parents.
QF infectious disease expert addresses COVID-19 vaccine concerns
Professor Laith Abu-Raddad, Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, answers questions about the COVID-19 vaccine
QF brings sustainability to life as The Anooki come to Education City
Night-time exhibition and light show aims to make people think about how they can contribute to the fight against climate change
In his own words: Digitally dusting off the pages of history
Professor Spencer Striker, Associate Professor-in-Residence for Communication at QF partner university Northwestern University in Qatar, on a learning tool that retells the past through the narratives of ordinary people living in extraordinary times
Five approaches to building smarter cities using innovation and sustainability
At the Doha Smart Cities Summit 2020, organized by QF subsidiary Msheireb Properties, urban development experts discussed different ways of creating sustainable cities. Here are some of them.
Op-ed: Cultural diplomacy as the key to strengthening international relations
His Excellency Dr. Hamad Bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari, Minister of the State of Qatar and President of Qatar National Library, speaks about his belief in the power of cultural diplomacy
Narrating Qatar´s fascinating football history has never been more important
Qatar-born sports journalist and author, Matthias Krug, spoke at the The World Cup 2022 Lecture Series held by Qatar Foundation partner university Georgetown University in Qatar, where he chronicled the inside story of the country’s most cherished football and sporting moments and players over the past six decades.
Education City Stadium is a breathing building, says sustainability expert
Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy expert discusses the passive design features of the stadium built at QF’s Education City, and how that contributes to sustainability
‘In 2020, a year of challenges, we are proud of our country, our leadership, and our youth’
Aysha Al-Ansari, Head of the Heritage Collection at Qatar National Library, speaks about how the Qatari identity has evolved, and what the Qatar of today represents to its people
How a pioneering QFI model builds a sustainable global community of Arabic learners
Julia Sylla, Director of Programs at Qatar Foundation International (QFI), highlights QFI’s Arabic language program path toward sustainability – starting from schools, and then building communities
The QF graduate who’s building hope through education in his Gambian homeland
Empowered by his own educational journey, Ousman Camara has started an organization in his home country to improve educational opportunities for underprivileged communities
Conservationist says Arab history may be lost unless documentary heritage preserved
Maxim Nasra, Book Conservation Specialist at Qatar National Library, in Education City, emphasizes need to raise awareness about how to preserve heritage documents in Arab world to stop illicit trafficking
In their own words: Mythopoeia – why we need to extensively document the Syrian exodus
Two GU-Q students share their thoughts on the importance of a centralized archive of the Syrian exodus that will serve as the basis of a Syrian Mythopoeia
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser presents QF’s Akhlaquna and Akhlaquna Junior Awards
Akhlaquna Day ceremony honors children and young people who embody morals, values, and ethical behaviors – and inspire others through their actions.
Looking at wars and crises through an artistic lens
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art has concluded its Our World Is Burning exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo-Paris, featuring the work of more than 30 artists from around the world
‘Green energy transition is happening, but will be tough for some’, QF leader tells global sustainability event
Qatar Foundation International CEO and sustainability researcher Omran Hamad Al-Kuwari was among the experts to join Project Syndicate’s The Green Recovery discussion.
Racing Al Shaqab horses to success – in France
For equine aficionados, Qatar Foundation’s equestrian center Al Shaqab is a reference not just in Qatar but around the globe. It has made a name for itself in Europe, such as in France, where breeding activities have produced scores of winning Thoroughbred and Arabian horses.
Op-ed: Reflections on the Hajj in history
Qatar Foundation academic Professor Josef Waleed Meri explains how this year does not represent the first time that Hajj has been suspended for many pilgrims
Op-ed: We may long for Hajj – but we have alternative means of worship
Sheikh Haitham Al-Dukhin, Imam of the Education City Mosque at Qatar Foundation, explains how, for those who intended to perform the rites of Hajj but are unable to because of COVID-19, “a sincere intention” and good deeds bring the same reward
How QF looks after the Arabian horse breed’s greatest icon
The legendary Marwan Al Shaqab is now enjoying his retirement - and the veterinary expertise of a QF member is ensuring this king among horses stays healthy
Education City Stadium becomes the third officially completed FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ tournament venue
Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy and Qatar Foundation to commemorate milestone digitally
Op-ed: Research is the path toward solving the puzzle of Autism
Dana Al Ali, a third-year medical student at QF partner university Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar and a member of a team whose project won the 12th cycle of Qatar National Research Fund’s Undergraduate Research Experience Program, on how scientific exploration meets a need for answers
In Pictures: Education City Under Lockdown
This is how Education City looks in a COVID-19 world.
Op-ed: Innovation and heritage can be combined to enhance students' passion for music
Yassine Ayari, a music educator at Qatar Foundation schools Academyati and Tariq Bin Ziad School, a Nay player, and an ethnomusicologist, talks about his experience in establishing imaginative curricula to teach students about the beauty and value of Qatari music.
Virtual iftar sees QF and TOMOH spread cross-cultural understanding
Partnership between QF and Embrace Doha also emphasizes the joy and the meaning of Eid Al-Fitr
QF’s Education City Mosque: a spiritual place combining modernity and heritage
Architects Ali Mangera and Ada Yvars Bravo revisit the unique building they designed, five years after it opened.
The Education City Mosque: Writing The Future
Five years on from its opening, the landmark building at Qatar Foundation continues to inspire thought – including through its calligraphy
In her own words: "I breathe a prayer before I treat each patient"
Dr. Muneera Al-Fadala on how she became the first and only practicing Qatari female vet in Qatar and at QF’s Equine Veterinary Medical Center – and why she chose to treat animals
QF highlights political relations in the Gulf at Oasis of Dialogue
Qatar Debate platform hosted speakers from Qatar, Oman and Kuwait
How QF unlocked the musical talents of a boy with Williams Syndrome
The development disorder meant Salman Saleem faced educational and social challenges. Music – and Qatar Music Academy – are now helping him follow his dreams.
Conductor goes from Qatar Foundation concert to the Oscars
Before making history in Hollywood, top conductor Eimear Noone is “coming home” with Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra
QF’s latest Art Trail highlights African culture and history
Colonialism, upscaled materials – and a ‘female’ art piece – are part of Mathaf exhibition
THIMUN Qatar Conference at QF calls for youth to be ‘taken seriously’
Students from throughout the world hone diplomacy, advocacy, and leadership skills at youth-led conference
Riders shine as QF’s Al Shaqab holds first Showjumping Competition
Contest aims to support horse-owners and improve the skills of Al Shaqab students
Entrepreneurs flock to QF to learn how to turn ideas into reality
Students develop unique startup ideas in intensive 10-day program.
Music from QF kicks off the Qatar-France Year of Culture 2020
QF events are supporting a year of cultural bridge-building.
Preserving Qatar's heritage sites within Education City
Bu Rashid: The vivid memories of Al-Khater’s House still remain with me
Can art be sustainable?
Museum experts and academia point to examples that say yes to the question
Qatar Foundation unveils the pioneering Education City tram
Groundbreaking tram system sets a new standard for sustainable transport technology
Dalian professional FC U14 concludes Qatar Foundation tour
Dalian Professional FC and Qatar Foundation Youth serve as flag bearers for the final of the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019™
Science and ethics unite in QF tent at Darb Al Saai
Akhlaquna Award booth draws the attention of families
Darb Al Saai visitors discover the beauty of Arabic calligraphy
Education City Mosque’s activity is a mixture of art and Arabic heritage
Identity and culture at the heart of Qatar Reads’ Qatar National Day celebrations
Qatar Reads activities at Qatar Foundation’s Darb Al Saai booth sees engagement of families
Child safety in focus at QF’s Darb Al Saai tent
Two Sidra Medicine initiatives highlight measures designed to protect children in Qatar
QF’s Qatar National Day celebrations inspire a love of learning
Our Unity...Our Pride at the heart of QF’s Darb Al Saai activities
QF’s Qatar National Day celebrations highlight the value of renewable energy
QEERI booth at Darb Al Saai introduces visitors to clean energy in an interactive way
QF schools mark Qatar National Day
Traditional performances, games, and activities held under theme of Our Unity…Our Pride
In his own words: “Although Maqbool passed away, I still feel that he is present here, in each artwork he created through Seero fi al Ardh”
His Excellency Sheikh Hassan Bin Mohammed Bin Ali Al Thani, Advisor of Cultural Affairs, Qatar Foundation
Community discovers, explores, and experiments at QF’s Qatar National Day celebrations
Interactive activities at Qatar Foundation’s Darb Al Saai tent showcase country’s history, culture, and traditions
National unity and pride on display as QF hosts Team Qatar’s Flag Relay
Qatar’s national flag has been carried across the county – including through Education City – as part of the Qatar National Day celebrations.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends inauguration of Seeroo fi al ardh art installation
Globally-unique artwork at Qatar Foundation is the final creation of acclaimed artist M. F. Husain
“Husain is capable of the unexpected”
A Doha resident shares her encounters with artist M. F. Husain, the man behind the Seeroo fi al ardh art installation at Qatar Foundation
Melting Husain’s Horses
The story of how M. F. Husain’s equine glass sculpture came into being is colorful – and an artistic reflection of humanity and sustainability
Real-world impact of global sustainability push not showing, UN chief tells QF audience
Amina J. Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General says “we are not seeing the change that we need” in working toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
“Qatar was, is, and always will be supportive of talent, irrespective of nationality or culture”
Renowned Qatari artist says upcoming art installation brings nation’s art journey full circle
Why education programs can help to build stronger and longer marriages
A forum organized by Qatar Foundation member DIFI emphasized the importance of raising awareness among couples of what marriage involves and requires.
The piece of history that carries a lasting message
The latest installment of QF’s Art Trail has focused on artworks at Education City that include a segment of the Berlin Wall.
Why art is indispensable to progress
Amid climate change, refugee crises, and armed conflicts, a Georgetown University in Qatar historian emphasizes the enduring need to support the arts – a need that QF is instrumental in meeting.
DIFI forum addresses marriage challenges faced by Arab families
QF member unveils research reports on marriage trends and challenges across the Arab world
QF students show their pride in Qatar
Student-led Qatar National Day celebrations held at EC United event
Qatar Foundation to unveil M. F. Husain’s final art installation
The artist’s latest artwork will soon be on display at Education City
QF’s Art Trail explores the relationship between art and Arab identity
Arab Identities exhibition focuses on the interplay between identity and film
“Why we need to bring art back into schools”
US rock star Steven Van Zandt says embedding art within school curricula helps reduce student dropout rates
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends WISE Summit 2019
This year’s summit sees highest attendance with more than 3,000 delegates from 110 countries
Qatar Foundation International promotes healthy living at Doha Learning Days
Workshops focus on ways of improving wellbeing
How the Library of Wonders is inspiring learning through discovery
Multi-sensory experience is part of Doha Learning Days, Qatar’s first experiential learning festival
Art shines a spotlight on migrant issues
The Sea is the Limit exhibition sees migration explored through artwork.
Amplifying the voice of youth
Three of the biggest issues of our time have been tackled by young leaders at the second Doha Forum Youth Edition
New baby welcomed into the Stars of Science family
Nuha Abu Yousef combines pursuing her innovation goals with giving birth
Students inspired by heritage at first Sea Festival
Event at Qatar Academy Al Khor held under Takamul Initiative, with aim of forging stronger school connections
New cycle of Akhlaquna Award launched by QF
Initiative aims to nurture positive values and behavioral change within society
Qatar Sustainability Week: QF initiative aims to create Qatar’s first urban forest
The Park and Plant initiative seeks to increase green spaces to promote sustainability.
QF welcomes shoppers and families to first Friday Souq at Education City
The new market in Oxygen Park is hosting a variety of stalls and activities, suitable for all members of the community, every Friday for the next seven weeks
Music of Qatar fills the United Nations
QF member Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra has taken center stage at a New York celebration of UN Day
Concert Review: Vibrant violinist lights up Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra concert
Bruch’s Violin Concerto No.1 was brilliantly performed and deserved a bigger audience
New audience tunes in to Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra
Concert attendances rise by 30 per cent in a year as orchestra’s popularity grows
Qatar’s goal of being a global RDI ‘destination’ revealed
Need for investment to develop solutions that improve lives is emphasized at QF campaign launch
QF’s role as a cultural connector praised at showcase of Indian tradition and style
Bhārata Vastram event demonstrates clothing’s place at the heart of national cultures
The scent of entrepreneurship
Perfumes are an integral part of Arab culture,” says Mohammed Rashid Al-Matwi, the 25 year-old Founder and CEO of ‘The Perfume Factory’ in Qatar, and a graduate of [Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q)](https://www.qf.org.qa/education/carnegie-mellon-university-in-qatar), a Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university. “In fact, the relationship between perfumes and this region goes back to at least 5000 years. In Qatar, the number of shops and home-based businesses that sell perfumes in malls and souqs is proof of this.
When the past empowers the future
Preserving Qatar’s heritage and history to foster a sense of identity among the young people of the nation
Making iconic landscapes your imaginative playground
Combining photography with paper cut-outs, artist Rich McCor reimagines his surroundings by installing new characters and stories in landscapes.
Why are we talking about Qatar’s buried history of slavery?
On the site of a former slave trader’s house in Doha, a museum has been erected to talk about its unspeakable past.
