Stories / Cultural Heritage
QF teacher How teaching children about music strengthens their cultural 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
