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Carnegie Mellon University and Qatar Foundation extend partnership for another decade
8 min readQF partner university, with AI education and research at the core of its mission, has graduated more than 1,400 students – nurturing leaders in fields of business, technology, and science
QF’s Rasekh and Msheireb Properties Collaborate to integrate heritage and culture into education
3 min readAn agreement aimed at developing educational resources inspired by Msheireb Museums to support students and researchers in Qatar
QF’s Class of 2025: in their own words
9 min readSome of the latest additions to QF’s global network of alumni speak about how they grew within a unique environment of knowledge – and where they hope life will take them from here
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends QF’s 2025 Convocation ceremony
8 min readMilestone celebration in QF’s 30th year sees 1,049 students from eight universities recognized for their academic success – and their growth as citizens of the world
QF’s Class of 2025: looking back on life and learning
6 min readFrom global diplomacy and scientific discovery to personal struggles, these inspiring graduates didn’t just study at QF – they grew there
Connected by one dream: the graduates whose families have grown together at Qatar Foundation
6 min readFrom siblings sharing classrooms to mothers returning as mentors – members of QF’s Class of 2025 share their stories of how a unique ecosystem and mission spans generations
Qatar Foundation alumni: driving the future of Qatar
5 min readAs Qatar Foundation marks its 30th anniversary, its alumni are shaping Qatar's key sectors, showcasing the power of investing in people
QF's Academic Bridge Program celebrates Class of 2025
4 min read120 students complete their university preparation journey in a dynamic, accredited learning environment
QF's ABP expands global higher education opportunities through three new academic partnerships
3 min readStrategic agreements with prestigious universities open academic and research horizons for students
QF launches 10-year strategy to advance support for people with autism
5 min readRoadmap for action on autism outlines expansion of inclusive education, leveraging AI, advancing genetic research, and streamlining healthcare pathways
Student-led projects at QF’s Earthna Summit promote environmental awareness
4 min readStudents from three QF schools showcased recycled art projects at Earthna Village
QF’s Awsaj Academy concludes its first Model United Nations conference
4 min readA unique educational experience that helped students develop their skills and engage with contemporary global issues
Art exhibition at QF showcases student solidarity with Palestine through creative expression
4 min readThe exhibition provided students with a safe space to express their emotions and perspectives on the Palestinian cause
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends Georgetown University in Qatar’s 20-Year anniversary celebration
7 min readAgreement signed as Georgetown University in Qatar marks two decades as a QF partner university during a celebration where Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser was honored with the Georgetown University President’s Medal
Palestinian students find a sense of home during Ramadan at QF’s Education City
5 min readFour Palestinian students from AlQuds Bard College who are studying at QF’s Georgetown University in Qatar share their journey – one marked by hope, resilience, and transformation
Qatar Academy Doha brings back the authentic values of Garangao Night
4 min readAn educational initiative that focused on simplicity and giving, instilling in students the values of social responsibility and sustainability
QF’s ‘Siraj’ Ramadan series fostered Islam-based and educational values among children
3 min readSpecial Ramadan episodes introduced children to the meaning of the Names of Allah
Leaders and educators at QF school share their insights on education
5 min readTBZ provides a positive learning environment that combines the preservation of national identity with the promotion of a culture of innovation
Military Secondary School merges with QF's Qatar Leadership Academy
5 min readMerger aims to create a comprehensive educational model combining academic excellence with advanced military training
Somewhere to turn: how QF supports its students when times get tough
7 min readDr. Aisha Hamid Al-Yafei, a psychological and health consultant at QF’s Office of Wellness and Spiritual Life, explains how helping university students maintain their mental wellbeing is key to their academic and personal success
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Visits Warif Academy
4 min readThe academy serves as a pioneering model in education and rehabilitation, supporting students with multiple disabilities
QF organizes a Ramadan program to enhance educational values and self-development for girls
4 min readAn educational journey combining religious values, self-development, and community engagement
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.
QF launches REYADA - a new pathway for nurturing leadership talent
4 min readInitially for QF leaders, the program is ultimately intended to be expanded to other entities in Qatar
Qatar Foundation’s university students thrive through cross-registration opportunities
4 min readFive students from QF universities discuss the professional and personal benefits of studying at Education City – where they have opportunities like no other learning
A strategic partnership between QF’s EDI and STEM.org to foster innovation
4 min readThe partnership grants EDI exclusive rights to accredit stem certifications in the Gulf region
How QF equips teachers to advance themselves and the future leaders they nurture
5 min readTwo educators within Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education speak about the importance of empowering teachers through programs that develop their skills
Op-Ed: Why Studying at QF Allows you to See the Big Picture
4 min readAs students in Qatar make their university choices, Ghanim Al-Kubaisi, a senior student majoring in International Politics at Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), shares his experiences of studying in Education City
Don’t innovate for the sake of innovation, Her Excellency Sheikha Hind tells Web Summit Qatar 2025
5 min readVice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation reinforces importance of respecting the knowledge of the past, and finding balance, to make a difference to the world
Bilingual Education: A Gateway to Preserving Identity and Embracing Diversity, Say QF Experts
5 min readThe program emphasized balancing the preservation of national identity with embracing global perspectives in educational curricula
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 hosts a global platform to enhance youth leadership and diplomacy
4 min readTHIMUN Qatar provides students with the opportunity to discuss the most pressing global issues
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 guides students in becoming digital citizens
4 min readYoung learners at Qatar Academy Msheireb learn to innovate, collaborate, and navigate technology safely
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.
Op-ed: We banned smartphones to revive an authentic atmosphere within the school environment
3 min read‘Abeer Al Khalifa, President of Pre-University Education, Qatar Foundation (QF), explains how preventing students using their phones in QF schools supports integrated learning, critical thinking and creativity, and face-to-face communication between students.’
QF’s hosting of World Mathematic Teams Championship highlights its commitment to STEM education
3 min readQatar is the first Arab country to have staged the competition
QF schools foster Arabic language skills through innovative approaches
4 min readTeachers are using creative tools to engage students and strengthen their cultural ties
Op-ed: Lifelong learning as a cornerstone of the academic bridge
4 min readDr. Saheim Khalaf Al-Temimi, ABP’s Director, emphasizes that the program has evolved beyond being merely a pathway to university admission. It has become a comprehensive platform focused on developing both academic and professional skills, while fostering the concept of lifelong learning for students and the broader community.
What did students discover beyond math at the World Mathematics Team Championship in Qatar?
4 min readInternational students share their first impressions of Qatar and the Arab World at WMTC 2024
Qatar Foundation’s PUE and Management Center Europe sign agreement to develop leadership skills
4 min readAs part of the signing event, a workshop was conducted to highlight the essential skills managers need to thrive in the era of artificial intelligence.
Experts sound warning about threats to international education at QF-led Doha Forum panel
5 min readGlobal platform for dialogue also sees the First Lady of the United States praise QF’s unique model of education
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
QF alumni leader: How our ecosystem of knowledge blends academic studies with honing students’ life skills
6 min readStudy at Education City event aims to open high school students’ eyes to what QF’s unique ecosystem of education can offer them
QF concludes the World Math Team Championship Qatar 2024 with an award ceremony for the winners
4 min readQatar makes history as the first Arab nation to host the Championship, bringing together 800 talented students from around the globe to promote cultural exchange and academic excellence.
Al-Khwarizmi's legacy inspires future mathematicians at the QF-hosted World Mathematics Team Championship – Qatar 2024
3 min readMathematics, as a universal language, bridges diverse cultures and inspires young minds to explore the past and shape the future
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 agreement to enhance cultural and religious education
2 min readAgreement to provide learning resources to schools across Qatar
QF to host World Mathematics Team Championship Qatar 2024
3 min readAn international competition in a global championship celebrating the rich legacy of Muslim mathematicians and Qatar's heritage.
HEC Paris and Qatar Foundation extend strategic partnership for another decade
5 min readAgreement reflects joint commitment to nurturing and empowering leaders in Qatar and the region
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
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
QF signs agreement to expand school network
3 min readLocal firms to construct Tariq Bin Ziad Preparatory and Secondary Schools in Education City
Op-ed: Teachers - future makers and drivers of change in education
4 min readAligned with Qatar Foundation's (QF) Pre-University Education vision extending to 2040, Abeer Al Khalifa, President of Pre-University Education, QF, emphasizes the need for system-wide transformation and highlights the crucial role of teachers in driving this change.
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 exhibition offers platform for student self-expression
4 min readNow open, the event showcases student artwork, emphasizing creativity, sustainability, and self-expression
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
Seventh grade girls shine in QF’s Stars of Science
4 min readTheir innovation offered a practical solution for individuals with autism
Can technology use lead to cultural erosion?
5 min readQatar Foundation experts discuss key ways to balance online exposure of global perspectives with cultural values and beliefs
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
Is it time to ban phones in schools?
4 min readQF expert addresses the impact of digital distractions on student well-being
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’s Tariq Bin Ziad School to expand
6 min readApplications for 2024/2025 academic year now open
Qatar Foundation concludes summer camp
4 min read568 students participated in a range of activities in Education City
QF welcomes more than 350 new teachers and staff at Annual Induction Day
4 min readEvent provides insights into educational ecosystem and aims to foster collaboration
Learning to effectively use AI discussed at orientation event for incoming university students
6 min readAnnual Marhaba event welcomes new students to Education City ecosystem
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
Empowering Qatar’s youth through environmental education at QF’s Education City
3 min readRuba Hinnawi from QF’s Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future explains how Qatar's Eco- Schools program is fostering youth-led environmental action
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.
Awsaj Academy celebrates graduation of Prime Program Class of 2024
3 min readThe ceremony honors the achievements of 324 high school students with learning difficulties
Qatar Foundation's Rasekh initiative collaborates with National Cyber Security Agency
3 min readLocalizing curricula in Qatar's educational system and enhancing local knowledge across the educational science system remain key focus areas
QF's specialized education programs empower young people with Autism
4 min readAwsaj Academy offers adaptive and inclusive learning environment
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends the Qatar Foundation Schools Commencement Ceremony
5 min readThe ceremony honored 290 graduates from seven schools under Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education
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
QF’s ABP celebrates 123 graduates from class of 2024
4 min readGraduation ceremony highlights achievements of graduates and launch of new academic programs
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
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
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends QF’s Annual Alumni Forum
6 min readNew QF Alumni Award announced as event brings together graduates of QF’s schools and universities from across the years.
An unforgettable experience: Reliving a QF education through the eyes of its alumni
6 min readAs QF hosts its Annual Alumni Forum, three of its past graduates reflect on how it helped shape their academic and professional paths
QF Class of 2024 graduates advocate for change
3 min readMembers of Northwestern University in Qatar’s lates graduating class champion the Palestinian cause
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends QF’s 2024 Convocation ceremony
5 min readOver 950 graduates from QF’s education ecosystem, spanning 77 nationalities, are celebrated for their achievements – as QF’s total alumni numbers pass the 10,000 mark
How QF alumni are driving efforts to champion humanitarian causes
6 min readMembers of the Class of 2024 speak about how they combine their studies with service to global society
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
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
Family wellbeing has lasting impact on students' ability to learn at school
5 min readExperts across Qatar Foundation weigh in on how parents’ mental health significantly influences their child’s education
QF school to establish separate building for girls in 2024-2025 academic year
4 min readQatar Academy Al Wakra plans to accommodate 91 female students in the new building from August 2024.
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
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
QF teacher and Education Excellence Award winner: 'Education is fertile ground for creating impact'
3 min readAli Al-Samhari, a teacher at QF’s Qatar Leadership Academy, speaks about his career transition from engineering to teaching.
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
QF students honored for academic achievements
4 min readEducation Excellence Award recognizes excellence and creativity
QF’s teaching and learning forum focuses on fulfilling student potential
4 min readIn its eighth consecutive year, the Forum continues to empower academic and non-academic professionals, and enhance educational methodologies.
QF's Awsaj Academy is turning parents into educational partners
3 min readRifd program is open to educators and parents from Qatar and the region
QF’s Academic Bridge Program hosts regional forum to support educators in guiding students
4 min readIC3 forum allows education counselors to share insights that can help improve students’ future prospects
QF brings families together for National Sport Day
4 min readEvents included sports competitions, individual races, team building activities, and fun gamesz
QF students take the lead in educating the community on National Sport Day
4 min readMore than 200 students attend 40 workshops hosted by local federations and organizations
QF and Texas A&M University to conclude partnership
2 min readEducation City-based campus of US university, established in 2003, has graduated over 1,500 engineers
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
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
Could AI replace teachers? QF students explore the question
4 min readYoung learners at a QF school investigate how AI can be used within the classroom
Akhlaquna awardee explains how storytelling can shape morals and build confidence
3 min readApplications for QF’s Akhlaquna Award are open until February 1
QF sends young imaginations soaring with immersive learning experience
2 min readQatar Airways visit sparks imagination, creativity, and curiosity in more than 180 children
How QF’s Renad Academy is elevating education through technology and parental collaboration
6 min readQF to host International Day of Education event on 24 January
Her Highness Sheikha Moza participates in QF’s celebration of International Day of Education
6 min readEducation City session discusses the collective responsibility towards preserving language as the essence of identity
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
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 students recognized at World Mathematics Team Championship
4 min readTournament served as a platform for cultural exchange
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 to hold fundraising event for Palestinian children
4 min readSiraj TV series to support Gaza’s children through cultural awareness and interactive activities
Artificial intelligence: what do you know about the technology that will change the world?
Dr. Aiman Erbad from Qatar Foundation’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University explains that understanding the basics of AI is key to reducing fears associated with this technology
QF and EAA Foundation partner with the American University of Beirut to offer students the chance to study abroad in Qatar
4 min readAgreement will see EAA-supported students from the American University of Beirut spend a semester at QF’s Education City.
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.
AI is creating ‘unique crossroads’ for higher education, WISE Summit hears
4 min readTechnology won’t replace jobs, but will replace tasks, say experts at global education conference
Students explore the ethics of AI in education at 2023 WISE summit
4 min readDiscussion emphasizes the need for a balance between technological progression and ethical standards.
Artificial Intelligence is a ‘new engine of knowledge’, QF’s WISE Summit hears
4 min readPanelists focus on importance of building ethical AI and what it means for learning – and the future of universities
Her Highness Sheikha Moza opens 11th edition of WISE Summit
5 min readSafeena Husain recognized as the 2023 Wise Prize for Education Laureate for work with Educate Girls
QF students transform food waste into environmental solutions
3 min readPart of Qatar Sustainability Week 2023, workshop provides deep dive into composting practices
“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.
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
It's the journey that matters in science, says stem cells researcher at QF
4 min readDr. Heba Al Siddiqi from QBRI explains how her journey has helped her share her knowledge in Qatar
“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
Shaping minds and building futures: The power of teaching
4 min readOn World Teachers' Day, QF educator speaks about importance of inspiring students
Qatar Foundation and Volkswagen Middle East partner to support women athletes
3 min readCollaboration aims to create an inclusive environment in football
QF’s Qatar Leadership Academy earns 2023 Green School Award
3 min readAccolade reflects Qatar Foundation's commitment to embedding sustainability in education and fostering environmental awareness
Her Highness Sheikha Moza meets QF alumni in the US
3 min readEducation City graduates share their ideas and achievements
QF student dreams of gender equality in sports
4 min readGeneration Amazing youth advocate attends Festival23 on sidelines of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
We are dedicated to nurturing future leaders in education within Qatar, says QF’s PUE President
12 min readQF supports teachers through comprehensive strategies and training programs.
QF’s newest students learn about Education City’s world of opportunity at Marhaba
5 min readEvent sees 700 students get a taster of the academic and personal journey ahead of them as part of QF’s ecosystem.
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
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
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
QF student volunteers demonstrate value of learning beyond the classroom
5 min readStudents run first unified commencement ceremony.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends first QF Schools Commencement Ceremony
4 min readEvent brings together students from seven schools under QF’s Pre-University Education, celebrating academic excellence and unity
QF’s unified school graduation ceremony emphasizes power of experiential learning
8 min readDirectors reflect on the transformative impact of learning beyond the classroom
QF’s first PUE commencement ceremony to celebrate graduating students
10 min readYoung people’s achievements highlight the benefits of learning beyond the classroom
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
From a village isolated by conflict to the diverse environment of Qatar Foundation
5 min readHow an HBKU Azerbaijani alumna overcame conflict, challenges, and pandemic restrictions to pursue education in Qatar
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.
“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
Her Highness Sheikha Moza joins QF’s annual Alumni Forum
7 min readAnnual event reconnects QF alumni and provides opportunity to share challenges, ideas, and solutions with national decision-makers
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.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends QF’s Convocation 2023 ceremony
7 min readEducation City has graduates from 77 countries who have joined together to celebrate a learning journey that has set them on the path to the future
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
QF’s Siraj uses storytelling and animation to teach children about Islamic values
4 min readWeekly Ramadan episodes designed to educate and inspire
“When you invest in women, you invest in a more sustainable future,” says QF alumna
5 min readThe HBKU graduate’s work was recognized with a second win at the Education Excellence Award 2023 on the impact of air pollution
QF program brings math to life for high school students
6 min readInitiative led by university professors within Education City
QF’s HBKU Press promotes Arabic research globally
5 min readArabic academic journals help develop and preserve scientific language
QF’s SHOWTIME! inspires students to take to the stage for the first time
4 min readProduction to feature range of “Musicals at the Movies” hits
Motherhood and engineering: a QF alumna's story of overcoming obstacles and making an impact
5 min readAbeer Abuhelaiqa, a TAMUQ alumna, talks about her journey as an engineer and a new mother facing the stereotypical image about women in engineering
Qatar Foundation students recognized for educational excellence
5 min readTwo PUE students talk about being honored at the 16th edition of this prestigious award
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
Jane Goodall inspires youth at QF school’s sustainability conference
5 min readBritish anthropologist joins students from around the world to tackle Earth’s challenges through innovation
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
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.
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
Learning Arabic can serve as a gateway to new cultures
4 min readA member of QF’s QatarDebate talks about how learning the language impacted her life
Communicating with children in Arabic should start before school age
5 min readHamda Al-Subaey, a Qatar Foundation school teacher, speaks about the role of reading to children in Arabic from an early age to enhance their language skills
Education City Stadium to become sporting hub for women and girls
3 min readThe redesigned facility will be a home for women and girls’ sports at every level, as well as offering education and development opportunities for students.
QF school’s ethics-based program helps students shape their future selves
4 min readEthics Curriculum by Qatar Academy Al Wakra is one of 10 winners of Qatar Spotlight educational innovation initiative
QF to support the education of young Palestinian female footballers
4 min readGrant announcement made as the impact of the Street Child World Cup 2022 – held in Qatar – is highlighted 100 days after the tournament
Doha Learning Days offers tech learning through game coding workshop
4 min readThe festival, organized by QF’s global education initiative WISE, is engaging youth in more than 50 hands-on learning activities over four days
QF’s Doha Learning Days festival sees youth participating in a entrepreneurship masterclass
3 min readHosted by Injaz Qatar, the interactive workshop gave students an overview of entrepreneurship and everything it entails.
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
QF honors educational innovators through Qatar Spotlight
4 min readInitiative promotes new ideas in pre-university education and give educators in Qatar the opportunity to showcase their innovations
QF alumni who are siblings reunite in Doha for the World Cup
5 min readFamily members relive their memories of growing up in Qatar while enjoying the tournament
For QF alumni living abroad, watching the World Cup fills them with nostalgia and pride
5 min readFrom contributing to world cup projects to dispelling misconceptions about Qatar, QF alumni reminisce about their time in Qatar
TAMUQ to bring science to life at QF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival
4 min readSTEAM-focused Road Show will feature as a part of event’s invention segment
QF students put themselves in the place of people with disabilities
4 min readYoung learners conduct accessibility investigation of Education City facilities
Goal 22 workshop shines light on sports being used for social development
4 min readYoung leaders learned how they can drive change within their communities through sports at a workshop in QF’s Education City
Youth advocate warns of a future where climate change forces football indoors
3 min readClimate change, football, and sustainability discussed at Generation Amazing workshop in QF’s Education City
How the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ can create an economic legacy
4 min readProfessor at Qatar Foundation partner university highlights how being the center of the world’s attention opens up opportunities for diversification and investments
From STEM to STEAM and back again – why one letter matters
5 min readTraditional science gets a twist as QF incorporates the arts for a multidimensional approach to learning
Knowledge is the way for the blind “to see the light”, says advocate
7 min readIkrami Ahmed Fouad, a visually impaired member of QF’s accessibility initiatives, explains how opportunities for disabled people is key to change
Plans for national program to conserve Qatar’s coastal ecosystems announced
6 min readMinistry of Environment and Climate Change, Qatar University, and Qatar Foundation to collaborate on MSC Foundation-supported program to conserve and restore Qatar’s mangrove forests, seagrass and coral ecosystems.
Qatar Foundation and Generation Amazing Foundation host first-ever training in region for FIFA educational program
4 min readFIFA Football 4 Schools app will help teachers and coach-educators across the MENA regions empower youth
QF bridges the gap from the classroom to the real-world
4 min readPUE students analyze FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ posters designed by VCUarts Qatar graduate
Beyond the pitch and into the classroom
6 min readA look at how Qatar Foundation schools use football as a teaching and learning tool
“It’s like reading a graphic novel” - how QF is bringing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ to blind people
5 min readTeam from Audiovisual Translation program at QF’s HBKU to provide live audio description for opening and closing ceremonies
Special edition of Future Leaders in Football Workshop for women takes place in Qatar
9 min readEvent at QF’s Education City included young women from Qatar and the region to build capacity and leadership in football skills and industries
Why we need to stop bullying footballers for missed penalties
5 min readAhead of the world’s biggest football tournament, QF’s Professor Craig LaMay, from Northwestern Qatar, sheds light on what it takes to build a better sports culture
QF students present musical production inspired by World Cup
4 min read"Goal" helped raise awareness of global issues, including poverty and gender equality, among young people
Children are little mirrors of what we say and do as adults
4 min readQF school psychologist explains how a child's first school is their home
A QF Alumni and a current student create private Tutoring Digital Platform
8 min read“Muallemi” caters to education needs while factoring in affordability
Building a volunteering legacy to last
4 min readQF helps to instill and foster core values in community beyond upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
Upcycling gives a second chance to products, and also to our planet, QF students say
5 min readQatar Foundation’s Creative Studio collaborates with Qatar Academy Sidra on a designing project where students turn old materials into new sustainable products
Team Brazil Girls and Team Egypt Boys crowned 2022 Street Child World Cup champions
3 min readHeld in partnership with QF, eight-day event gave marginalized children platform to speak
Her Excellency Sheikha Hind signs “Qatar Commitment”
4 min readDocument presented at Street Child World Cup General Assembly aims to change perceptions and treatment of street-connected children worldwide
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
When asking “Are you OK?” is not enough
6 min readExperts across Qatar Foundation weigh in on the types of stigmas surrounding mental health
QF launches “Rasekh” platform
9 min readAn initiative that provides high-quality education with a local focus
QF forum promotes service and action in the classroom
3 min readAnnual event sees educators share experiences and best practices for the benefit of students
TEDinArabic speaker and educational advocate praises QF’s role promoting Arabic language
3 min readMohammed Al-Janahi from Qatar Foundation emphasizes the importance of enriching knowledge with the ideas of Arabic speakers
Street Child World Cup 2022 kicks off at Education City
4 min readEvent held in partnership with Qatar Foundation
At Academyati, chasing perfection is a hindrance to a student’s education
6 min readChild psychologist at QF explains that intelligence is more than just a good grade
QF students learn to express themselves – using a football
3 min readInclusivity at heart of training sessions provided by freestylers
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
Flooding in Pakistan spurs action by the QF community
5 min readIn times of crisis, individuals and entities across Qatar Foundation help provide much-needed aid
QF helps to spotlight football’s ability to drive social impact at UNGA 77
5 min readQF participates in discussions and solutions surrounding holistic learning and education on a global stage at the United Nations
QF to engage youth and hold key global conversations at UNGA 77
5 min readInternational gathering sees QF provide platforms designed to empower changemakers
How the media has changed the face-and future-of football
4 min readThe latest exhibition at The Media Majlis at QF partner university Northwestern Qatar explores the relationship between football and the media
From PhD researcher to SOS innovator
4 min readQF’s Stars of Science contestant highlights how PhD research at Hamad Bin Khalifa University inspired his novel technology
How QF nurtures happy, healthy students – inside and outside the classroom
QF Student Life opens the door to connections, collaborations, and cultural experiences
How to win Qatar Foundation’s Stars of Science
3 min readNeuroscientist Dr Walid Albanna talks about his journey from contestant to judge, and where he sees the hit TV show going next
PUE's schools offer cross-registration to personalize education
6 min readOpen Campus initiative allows students from QAD and QAS to have access to courses that might not have been offered at their respective school
Girls' education has been suffering a silent attack, says new member of Afghan Robotics Team to arrive at QF
4 min readThree members of the all-girls team speak about the importance of education
Special education needs to take higher priority for QF, Education Forum told
4 min readEvent honors outstanding teachers and staff
QF alumna is determined to help change the world
4 min readOwner of the first audiovisual translation company in Qatar advocates for the rights of those with different abilities
We must protect our youth’s national identity, Minister of Education and Higher Education tells QF talk
5 min readHer Excellency Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi says educational transformation is “now a reality” at Education City Speaker Series Bel Arabi
QF students adapt novel to make it accessible to the blind
5 min readQatar Academy Students, in collaboration with Hamad Bin Khalifa University, transadapted a graphic novel
"We have launched many new programs and initiatives at the beginning of the academic year, and we have a plan to expand our schools” says QF’s new PUE president
13 min readAbeer Al Khalifa, President of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, talks about the plans she has for the schools.
QF students learn about storytelling through art
4 min readCollaboration between Qatar Academy Sidra and Mathaf helps young learners explore different forms of expression
Qatar has been the gateway to a better life for us, says captain of Afghan Robotics Team
3 min readAfter spending a year in Qatar as students in QF’s Education City, three members of the Afghan robotics team head off to university
QF supports accessible learning with a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ flavor
4 min readToolkits developed through SC and Ministry of Education and Higher Education’s Tamreen platform blend skills development with World Cup legacy learning
Non-stop learning through technology
3 min readQF alumnus Haroon Yasin speaks about the progress of his Taleemabad Learning app, and the mission to improve children’s potential
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
QFI research shows Arabic is growing around the world
5 min readQatar Foundation International’s research supports the teaching of the language beyond the MENA
QatarDebate strengthens Arab students’ communication skills
5 min readJordanian and Omani debaters share experiences from the tournament held in Istanbul
War should be condemned regardless of where it is on the world map, says student at QF
5 min readQatar Academy Sidra student shares her views on the media coverage of the war waged on Ukraine compared to the 75-year-old struggle by the Palestinians
Students from two QF schools conquer Kilimanjaro
4 min readCross collaborative trip included the youngest Qatari to summit Africa’s highest mountain along with others from QAW and QAD
Championship encourages students to strengthen their Arabic skills
4 min readNon-native speakers share their debating experiences at event co-organized by QF’s QatarDebate
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
QF students give SHOWTIME! audience a night to remember
3 min readPresenting their award-winning musical on stage to a full house, young performers created theatrical portraits with renditions of famous Broadway medleys
Part of me is ready to graduate, while another part will miss campus
4 min readAl-Banna said there is a great similarity between science and art, and TAMUQ has a great impact on developing her skills in these two fields
Qatar Foundation offers employees on-site childcare
3 min readQF’s new daycare center provides educational facilities for babies up to 14 months of age
QF schools celebrate the graduation of their Classes of 2022
6 min readCeremonies held, inspiring messages delivered, and milestones achieved as two schools and a unique program graduate their first students
My dream is to regain the childhood we lost in Syria says QF graduate.
4 min readMasah Barakat, a graduate of International Economics from GU-Q, explains how a strong economy can help alleviate the effects of war
Graduate at QF transforms Palestinian embroidery into melodies about her homeland
6 min readThrough her project, titled “The Sound of Thread”, Naima Al Majdobah, a VCUarts student, turns the visual art of stitching into musical notes
A culture of kindness and creativity can help tackle education challenges, experts say
4 min readQatar Foundation’s LEAPS 2022 focuses on Education Reimagined, the Power of Play, and Wellbeing
Graduate at QF combines passion for sports and technology to help the game of football
5 min readMohammed Al-Qassabi, former Stars of Science contestant and CMU-Q graduate, praises QF’s unique education ecosystem
QF alumnus opens up career opportunities for fellow Education City graduates
5 min readSnoonu CEO Hamad Al-Hajri’s delivery company has thrived – and now he wants other QF alumni to be part of its future
Students at QF use the power of communication to take a stand against bullying
5 min readA campaign by Qatar Academy Doha students tackles one of the most sensitive topics in the school community
QF alumni set to get their careers airborne through partnership with Qatar Airways
3 min readCollaboration between QF and the World’s Best Airline designed to help keep local talent in Qatar by creating opportunities for Education City graduates
HH Sheikha Moza attends the first QF Alumni Reunion
4 min readEvent sees hundreds of alumni form connections and discover how the QF Alumni Program can help them be change-makers
QF launches alumni program to connect its graduates from around the world
4 min readPlatform aims to enable QF alumni to build networks, share experiences, and advance their career paths – while helping Qatar retain vital talent
FIFA World Cup™ Trophy comes to QF as Aljam’a celebration of students gets under way
2 min readWeek-long festival at Education City is open to the public
His Highness the Amir of Qatar attends QF’s Convocation ceremony
6 min readMilestone event brings students from universities at Education City together to reflect on experiences and achievements, and look to the future
Doing good deeds fights bullying, says a QF teacher
4 min readHaya Al-Dosari, an Islamic and Arabic educator at Tariq Bin Ziad School, highlights ways to address bullying that non-fasting Muslim students experience during Ramadan
Young innovators at QF school build underwater robots
3 min readProject part of ongoing collaboration between QAST and TAMUQ
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
From Munich to Doha for an externship at Qatar Foundation
3 min readMareen Vogler, a 3rd year veterinary science student at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, speaks about her work-experience at QF’s EVMC
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
Bringing the FIFA World Cup™ to Qatar sees girls interested in football like never before
3 min readFemale QF student footballers believe the sport has become more inclusive over the past decade
How a QF-supported edtech is making Arabic part of the digital learning revolution
4 min readWISE Edtech Accelerator supports a technology platform’s goal of enhancing the spread of the language through innovative teaching and learning methods
Is your child a bully? QF Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team offers signs for parents
4 min readDr. Ahsan Nazeer, Division Chief, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Sidra Medicine, says such children are in need of help
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai discusses the future of girls’ education
3 min readMalala Yousafzai supports Afghan girls schooling during Doha Debates town hall with students
QF’s progressive education through the lens of the parents
4 min readPUE schools – now open for admissions - place students at the center of the learning model
Medical students at QF talk about the pros and cons of virtual learning
6 min readDespite the challenges, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar students support blended learning even after the pandemic is over
Education City to be home to Qatar’s first community centric recycling hub
3 min readQF’s Green Island will aim to address the recycling gap in Qatar
QF psychologist explains how ADHD can be a strength
3 min readLearnings from the pandemic are helping children with attention disorders thrive in school
Education Excellence Award honors QF students and teacher
4 min readRecipients dedicated to building a better future for Qatar
QLA teacher wins Education Excellence Award
3 min readKhalaf Al Merekhi encourages students to become passionate about health and fitness
In his own words: We must give priority to our mother language
5 min readNasser Bakheet Al-Naimi, an 11-year-old QF student, is already the author of Two Arabic stories. He sends a message to his generation about the importance of embracing the Arabic language
Students take a stand against poverty at THIMUN Qatar
3 min readAnnual Model United Nations conference brings young people together to tackle inequity in a post-COVID world
“Coach Jamie taught me how to play football and I love him very much”
3 min readSalem Aleida, who has autism, is proud of his football skills, thanks to QF’s ability friendly program
QF research institute partners with UN to launch search engine for diplomats
5 min readTool allows users to quickly search for official statements and press releases from all member states of the United Nations
“For us, science is hope,” says captain of Afghan Robotics Team at QF
6 min readFour members of the all-girls team speak about the importance of access to STEM education
QF teacher explains why her students with autism make her life better
7 min readOn world teachers’ day, Lulwa Al-Darwish, who specializes in special education at Renad Academy, talks about her journey from student to educator
“Will wearing a Superman costume make me as strong as him?”
6 min readA collaborator from a QF school explains why we should not put limits on a child’s imagination
Much like hit TV shows, teachers must build students’ anticipation during online classes, QF educators say
5 min readExperts in child psychology and counseling from TLC and QAW shed light on strategies to deal with students with short attention spans
Instilling a love of sports in the country’s youth
5 min readAs National Sports Day 2022 approaches, students from Qatar Leadership Academy and Qatar Academy Sidra – both QF schools – share their thoughts on the impact of athletics on their lives
Qatar Foundation offers scholarships to encourage young minds to take up teaching as a profession
4 min readThree Qatari women benefit from QF’s Pre-University Education scholarships
Taking education across borders – and beyond boundaries
6 min readOn the International Day of Education, Wendy Kopp - the 2021 WISE Prize for Education Laureate, an accolade awarded by QF’s global education initiative WISE – speaks about fostering learning through leadership
QF program offers real-life work experience to high school students
4 min readAs International Day of Education celebrates the value of learning, a Qatari student explains how their project is exploring the impact of COVID on the mental health of young boys and girls
As Omicron spreads, it is “more important than ever to get the booster shot”, says infectious disease expert at QF
4 min readLaith Abu-Raddad, Professor at Qatar Foundation partner university Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, states it is too early to draw comparisons to the ending of the Spanish Flu
QF increases access to tools that help children with Autism
3 min readSensory Souk, which was started by two mothers to serve the ASD community and raise awareness around the disorder, now sells products across Education City
QF, Lemelson Center, and ConocoPhillips Qatar inspire youth to invent at Spark!Lab
4 min readExperiential learning space will return for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and aims to have a permanent Qatar home in Education City
Op-ed: Making science fun – what game-playing tells us about designing a learning experience
4 min readDr. Spencer Striker and Dr. Anto Mohsin of QF partner university Northwestern University in Qatar – the creators of a mobile game app on detecting the outbreak of disease – on why, when it comes to engaging students, video games and teaching are intrinsically linked
American University of Afghanistan students to continue education in Qatar through strategic agreement with QF and QFFD
4 min readAUAF students, faculty, and staff to be based at QF’s Education City over two years
Connectivity, technology, and football can impact the education of women, 2021 WISE Summit hears
4 min readFemale thought leaders discuss ways to empower and educate girls at global education conference organized by QF initiative
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
2021 WISE summit provides a platform to highlight the challenges faced by young change-makers
5 min readA panel discussion at the QF initiative’s biennial summit focused on enacting better education policies and practices to support youth who want to make a difference
“Learning on steroids” is how one American student describes experience at QatarDebate
5 min readNon-native Arabic speakers highlight different ways in which debating has helped them learn the Arabic language
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Affairs speaks of “absolute belief” that youth can confront challenges at QF’s Education City Speaker Series Bel Arabi
4 min readEvent held in collaboration with Ministry of Defense in build-up to Qatar National Day
Qatar Academy Doha’s Activists in Action take their eco-mission to a global education audience
5 min readSustainability-focused students from QF school highlight their cause at 2021 WISE Summit
Look beyond exams and nurture children’s mental health, global education audience told as 2021 WISE Summit closes
5 min readBiennial Summit of QF’s global education initiative ends with calls for education systems to provide holistic learning experiences and teach climate literacy
Youth leaders highlight importance of prioritizing girls’ education at 2021 WISE Summit
4 min readDiscussion held during second day of summit, organized by QF’s global education initiative
“Transformation of education needs fearless leadership,” WISE Summit is told
3 min readEducation experts discuss the key elements of redesigning education at school, system, and community levels to meet the needs of tomorrow
2021 WISE Summit addresses EdTech challenges in the MENA region
4 min readDiscussion held as part of the Youth Studio, and led by young changemakers
2021 WISE Prize for Education presented to Wendy Kopp
3 min readWendy Kopp recognized by WISE for her contribution to quality education through creating Teach For All, a diverse global network building collective leadership in classrooms and communities.
QF-commissioned international research reveals expectations and fears surrounding technology in education
4 min readEconomist Impact report launched at 2021 WISE Summit with panelists sharing thoughts on key findings from the research
Education is at the heart of addressing climate change, WISE experts say
3 min readSecond day of 2021 summit, organized by QF’s global education initiative, addresses learning and sustainability
The world needs to listen, 2021 WISE Summit told
4 min readThree-day global education conference organized by QF initiative kicked off today under theme of Generation Unmute: Reclaiming Our Future Through Education
QF helps young innovators turn tech ideas into reality
6 min readQAST students explain how their school and the opportunities it opened up prepared them for a global aqua robotics challenge
QF students help their ability-friendly peers thrive through volunteering program
5 min readOn International Volunteer Day, experts in the educational and sporting worlds explain how such initiatives develop leadership and boosts inclusivity.
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
HH Sheikha Moza attends Qatar Academy Doha’s 25th anniversary celebration
3 min readStories and memories flow as Qatar Foundation’s first school reaches a milestone
Qatar Academy Doha celebrates 25 years
3 min readFirst Qatar Foundation school to open in Education City in 1996
We are the ones who need to enact change – and the classroom is the perfect place to start, says QF teacher
4 min readAs QF launches a campaign to recruit more Qatari teachers into its schools, Qatari teacher Hend Al-Muftah highlights the role educators have in the lives of young people
QF alum hopes her project will create “a drop of hope” for women in marginalized communities
3 min readHBKU graduate talks about the journey of her social entrepreneurship project – Qatra – that helps vulnerable women artisans build a sustainable livelihood
20 questions: how do children inspire us to write for them?
10 min readBasma ElKhatib publishes The Forgotten Garden through Qatar Foundation’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press
AI revolution in healthcare does not eliminate role of doctors, says scientist at QF
4 min readDr. Faisal Farooq, from HBKU’s QCRI, pointed out that artificial intelligence will change many aspects of healthcare as the role of doctors and healthcare providers continue to evolve
QLA’s herbal garden introduces new form of learning
concept has been integrated into curriculum of QF school – helping students put what they have studied in the classroom into practice
How teachers were the unsung heroes in QF schools during the pandemic
4 min readAfter 18 months of remote and hybrid learning, Qatar Foundation educators share experiences from one of the most challenging times of their professional lives
“Breaking the ivory towers”: connecting universities and schools means better education, says new book co-edited by QF’s President of Higher Education
4 min readFrancisco Marmolejo, President of Higher Education, Qatar Foundation, and co-editor of the book, talks about exploring the impact of collaboration between educational institutions amid the pandemic
How a decade saw the university that QF envisioned become a hub of innovation and talent
4 min readOn Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s 10th anniversary, Francisco Marmolejo, QF’s President of Higher Education, speaks about how it has assumed a pivotal role within the Education City ecosystem of knowledge.
The art of debating is vital for political dialogue and decision-making: QF expert
3 min readWithin a political setting – such as Qatar’s Shura Council – passionate discussions promote respect for differences and counteract conflict, says QF’s QatarDebate
QAD students urge community to take action against plastic pollution crisis
3 min readGroup from QF school delivers talk at QGBC’s Qatar Sustainability Week
How students at a QF school are helping to provide sustainable solutions to global challenges
6 min readQAST students share their ideas on how to reduce the carbon footprint of Qatar and the world with Qatargas experts
Personalized learning is the way forward, educators say at QF event
4 min readAnnual Teaching & Learning Forum brings together pedagogical experts from around the world
How a musical celebration pushed a QF teacher as a parent, performer, and educator
4 min readOn World Teachers’ Day, Afaf Zaidan, an Early Years teacher at QF’s Qatar Academy Doha, speaks about her participation in a musical that brought the school community together even in the most challenging times
QF teachers encourage self-expression through individual creativity
4 min readOn World Teachers’ Day, teachers at QF schools speak about inspiring their students to make their own mark in the world
QF students share school supplies with Afghan refugees
5 min readQatar Academy Doha students package backpacks, school materials, and gifts to put smiles on the faces of “children who do not have much due to events beyond their control
Qatar Foundation students to speak up on climate change at international youth summit
4 min readYoung people from Qatar explain why it’s time for them to have a say in what their future will look like at historic Pre-COP26 event
Voice of youth must be heard through involvement, not activism, QF Global Goals Week panel told
5 min readCEO of QF’s WISE calls for young people to have a “seat at the table” when key decisions are made
QF educators help parents identify learning difficulties in their children during the pandemic
5 min readExperts from QF’s Learning Center and Awsaj Academy explain the difference between learning “gaps” and “difficulties”, and ways parents can keep their children focused with hybrid learning
Op-ed: Morality and children - the “good child” model in the Islamic tradition
4 min readDr. Mohammed Ghaly, Professor of Islam and Biomedical Ethics at the Research Center for Islamic Legislation & Ethics at QF member Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Islamic Studies, speaks about Muslim scholarship on nurturing children’s moral character.
Urgent need to restore services for individuals with autism, says expert at QF
5 min readDr. Fouad Al-Shaban from QBRI at QF’s HBKU details the effects the pandemic has had on those with Autism Spectrum Disorder
QF experts discuss lessons Qatar can learn from Tokyo Olympics for upcoming FIFA World Cup
6 min readDr. Kamilla Swart-Arries from HBKU and Dr. Danyel Reiche from GU-Q note how the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 is large enough to be a real dry-run to main event
WISE Prize winner launches book on learnings from his innovative school
4 min readLarry Rosenstock, winner of the 2019 WISE Prize for Education – created by QF’s global education initiative – continues to contribute to education through his book
Qatar Green Building Council encourages people to take climate action into their own hands
3 min readQatar Foundation to host its first Climate Change Conference this month
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
All-female Afghan robotics team receive scholarships to study at QF with joint funding from Qatar Fund for Development
4 min read‘Afghan Dreamers’ were flown to Qatar amid Afghanistan crisis
COVID-19, schools, and children’s mental health – how we can help to build our youth’s resilience
4 min readDr. Ahsan Nazeer Division Chief of Child and Adolescent Mental Health at QF’s Sidra Medicine, shed light on ways to support children amid the ongoing pandemic
Partnership between QF and The Nomas Center of the Ministry of Culture and Sports to educate a new generation about authentic customs and traditions
7 min readQatar Foundation Thrives Sustainability Of Qatari Folklore
QF psychologist discusses how to help children socialize again as they return to school
4 min readJody Roberson, psychologist at The Learning Center, explains how children might express anxiety, and what steps teachers and parents need to take to address these
Op-ed: “Finding passion in precision medicine made my academic path straightforward”
3 min readSama Ayoub, a QAD graduate, explains how developing a piece of technology for children with autism helped her decide to pursue a degree in medicine
QAD Graduates set to embark on new learning journey at QF
2 min readStudents look forward to exploring higher education opportunities within Education City
QF alumnus addresses ways to improve reproductive health
5 min readWeill Cornell Medicine doctor highlights importance of lifestyle changes and reproductive education
QF’s Qatar Reads and HMC explain why women must ask for help when their mental health is at risk
4 min readHealth experts discuss the counseling and psychological support available for women
QF to announce second edition of Akhlaquna Junior Awardees in October
QF to announce second edition of Akhlaquna Junior Awardees in October
Op-ed: Applying engineering’s principles to learning
6 min readBabar Ali, Founder and Headmaster of Ananda Siksha Niketan, a school in India that has vastly increased accessibility to education, writes about the tools and techniques required to help students truly learn effectively.
“Schools preparing for blended learning years before pandemic,” say QF educators
4 min readQF experts participate in US Edtech panel and explain how teachers and students were already being trained and upskilled before COVID-19 hit
Award is a way of life for a more tolerant society, say QF Akhlaquna ambassadors
Dana Al-Ali and Ghalya Abdulla, students at QF partner universities, share how their lives changed after they were honored
Op-ed: A robust gender agenda is essential for leaders to prepare for the new normal
6 min readDr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Associate Professor at HEC Paris in Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, writes about the contribution of women in the workforce, and how losing this talent is detrimental to the economy, today, more than ever
Students from El Salvador discover how to be part of QF’s educational experience
More than 500 students learn about universities at Education City and the scholarship and financial aid options offered by QF
Winners from QF science competition to participate in STEM forum in London
QF encourages youth to engage in STEM activities through RDI poster competition
My accidental career in teaching was the turning point in my life, says educator at QF
Lina Othman, Digital Learning Lead at Qatar Academy Msheireb, talks about her passion for teaching and the feelings of gratitude and pride it brings to her when she sees its fruition.
QF teacher: Even during the holidays, children`s learning never ends
Noof Al Taweel, a teacher at Qatar Foundation, talks about how to turn the summer vacation into an enjoyable learning experience
Student at QF school believes it is her duty to pass on to others what she has learned
Qatar Academy Doha student Reem Ansar has launched an educational YouTube channel to teach English as a second language to children around the world
From being dependent on family to becoming independent leaders, QLA Graduates share experiences
4 min readTwin brothers from the QF school talk about their journey at the leadership academy and the pride their father showed in their achievements
QF employee survived Srebrenica genocide and got his life back in Qatar
5 min readHamad Bin Khalifa University alumnus Vahid Suljic narrates his journey from Europe’s worst massacre since World War II to Doha
How one QF school made its students future-ready
5 min readFour graduates of the class of 2021 from Qatar Academy Al Khor talk about how they coped during a most-unique academic year
Our graduation will not be the last time you will be proud of us: Awsaj Academy graduates
3 min readStudents talk about the experiences at their QF school, and about the challenges they overcame
'Living alone and studying remotely was not enough to kill a positive spirit'
4 min readAmna Sana, graduating from VCUarts Qatar, explains how Education City’s environment shaped her learning experiences in the pandemic
Op-ed: How to preserve a safe educational environment for our children during the pandemic
5 min readIn her upcoming book, published by Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press, a member of Qatar Foundation, Qatari researcher Haya Al Dosari investigates the challenges that educators face amid COVID-19, and how to overcome them.
Op-ed: Promoting the Islamic cultural heritage to the world through translation
Doha is the Capital of Culture in the Islamic World 2021, and Dr. Aisha Yousef Al Mannai, Director of the Muhammed Bin Hamad Al Thani Center for Muslim Contribution to Civilization at QF member Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Islamic Studies talks about Qatar’s efforts to spread the Islamic culture to the world.
Op-ed: Work in the time of COVID-19 - A legal perspective
Dr. Susan L. Karamanian, Dean, College of Law, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, on how the law has responded to a pandemic-induced transformation of employment practices.
How arts-based learning at a QF school is helping children to thrive amid COVID-19
5 min readInnovative, communal, and fun approach to education at Qatar Academy Msheireb unlocks students’ creativity, teaches them life skills, and supports their mental health
How the pandemic gave QAS graduates confidence for the future
5 min readQF students discuss school years, opportunities, challenges, and future goals
At this QF school, the history of Palestine is on the kindergarten curriculum
A teacher at Tariq Bin Ziyad School shares her experiences and insights to build awareness of justice and righteousness among her class of little school-goers
The power of you(th) to make change happen
Bayan Khaled, a Research Fellow at the College of Islamic Studies, part of Qatar Foundation member Hamad Bin Khalifa University, speaks about its Design Post-COVID Humanity program – and how it aims to empower change-makers.
QF research explores the use of agriculture’s black gold to boost food production
Researchers at HBKU are using local organic waste to lay the groundwork for a circular economy in agriculture
Qatar’s first, life-sized, concrete sculpture ready in minutes – thanks to 3D printing
Partnership between QF’s TAMUQ and Al Jaber Trading & Contracting will help lead the way toward development of sustainable construction practices throughout the country
Educators from Qatar schools expand their ability to teach and lead through QF scholarships
Initiative marking QF’s 25th anniversary allows teachers and school leaders to build their skills through professional learning programs
QF schools host virtual ceremonies to celebrate graduating students
Five schools under QF’s Pre-University Education as well as its Academic Bridge Program look back on successes achieved amid the challenges of the pandemic
How one NU-Q filmmaker thrived and graduated during the pandemic
Tony El Ghazal, from the Class of ’21 at QF’s partner university, talks about how he was able to continue his passion for movie-making in a COVID-19 world
VCUarts Qatar student graduates having learned valuable lessons about life
Sara Mohammed, a VCUarts Qatar valedictorian for the class of 2021, talks about building relationships and taking courses at two US partner universities at QF
Being a woman doesn’t mean enrolling in an easier program, says TAMUQ engineering graduate
Nadin Mohamed, a graduate from TAMUQ, talks about how the environment at the university encouraged her to continue pursuing her educational journey
NU-Q graduate’s aim is to demystify media perceptions of the Middle East
Maryam Al-Bader, from the class of ’21 at the QF partner university, talks about studying journalism and how her degree is relevant to today’s world
Qatar Foundation agreements at SPIEF 2021 focus on education, RDI, and cultural cooperation
Nine QF entities and initiatives participated at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia
“I intend to carry my grandfather's message about the value of art to the world” says granddaughter of great Qatari artist
Noof Al-Naama, a student at QF partner university VCUarts Qatar, talks about her source of inspiration that enabled her to win a design excellence award
CMU-Q graduate aims to become a student of change through his startups
Ali Al-Maadid talks about how QF and its partner university at Education City helped him develop two entrepreneurial projects in Qatar
QF graduate highlights the importance of connecting different cultures to promote inclusivity
As president of GU-Q’s Qatari student club, Dana Darwish organized various activities to engage international students with the local culture and heritage
CMU-Q graduate to continue QF’s lesson of lifelong learning
Al Anoud Al-Ghamdi, a Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar student, talks about the university's role in unleashing her abilities in innovation and art
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser congratulates graduates at QF’s Convocation ceremony
Live virtual event brings together more than 1,600 future change-makers from universities at Education City in a shared celebration
‘I will always be part of Qatar Foundation, and it will always remain part of me’
A member of QF partner university Texas A&M University at Qatar’s Class of 2021 – whose graduation project created a device to support physical distancing – says the end of her studies is the start of a new journey
Palestinian QF graduate to continue her academic journey at MIT
Zeina Barghouti, a mechanical engineering graduate from TAMUQ, talks about her university experience and her future plans
QF graduate crafts a child-friendly version of Qatar National Vision 2030
Maryam Al Muftah’s final year project at VCUarts Qatar aims to motivate children to partake in the country’s future
QF’s virtual Convocation ceremony to celebrate a new wave of change-makers
Interactive live event brings together 2020 and 2021 graduates of all universities at QF – and their parents – as they enter the next chapter of their lives
Op-ed: Gender, migration, and border regimes – what Aida’s story tells us
Dr. Sophie Richter-Devroe, Associate Professor in the Master of Arts in Women, Society and Development at QF member Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences, on how the tightening of EU migration and asylum law has a particular impact on young women.
QF’s Ability Friendly Program helps to change people’s lives through sport
Qader Award allows people with specific needs and disabilities to participate in specialized sports programs free of cost
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.
20 questions with an author: Matthias Krug
Matthias Krug is an author and journalist in Qatar who writes about football, society, politics, and culture. Here, he provides an exclusive look behind-the-scenes of writing a book and what an author is really thinking about in our new series – 20 questions.
QF researchers developing inexpensive gadget to detect low blood sugar
QNRF-funded project, currently at proof-of-concept stage, will be life-saving for adults and children suffering from Type 1 diabetes
Collaborative approach needed to reduce Qatar’s mounting corrosion costs, says QF researcher
Dr. Hanan Farhat from Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute believes corrosion costs could be halved if industries adopt a proactive corrosion management approach
Qatar Foundation school instills recycling culture among its students
Qatar Academy Msheireb teacher raises awareness about sustainability so children can become changemakers
Op-ed: Sustainable options for transporting the energy of natural gas
6 min readDr. Yusuf Bicer and Mohammed Al-Breiki of QF member Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Science and Engineering on a research project designed to identify cheaper, more efficient, and more environmentally-friendly ways of moving Qatar’s greatest energy export around the world.
QAD Primary and QLA hoist green flags as they become Eco-Schools
QF schools aims to cultivate a sustainable mindset among students
Youth must lead global movement to fight climate change, THIMUN Qatar conference told
QF-led virtual gathering of international youth voices focuses on climate action
QF fosters cultural awareness with diverse student body
Education City university students represent more than 113 different nationalities
QF school helps build active, compassionate young people through ethics curriculum
Unique Akhlaquna course created by Qatar Academy Al Wakra
QFI launches German version of Q-Wheel app as it demystifies the Arabic alphabet
Fun and engaging tool benefits both students and teachers
QF’S Awsaj Academy helps students overcome learning challenges
More than 150 boys and girls are now better able to deal more effectively with their educational difficulties
QF students step into the spotlight as school musical’s story hits the screen
Young performers from across QF’s schools showcase their creative talents by reviving a performing arts tradition
Sustainability in focus at QF member’s international schools debating championship
QatarDebate-organized tournament to explore environmental issues through the eyes and voices of youth
“When we understand autism, we will realize how wonderful children with autism are”
QF parents and parent trainer from QF school highlight need for inclusivity of all children
In His Own Words: Qataris simply don’t walk, but this wasn’t always the case
AbdulRahman Al-Mana, a Qatar Academy alumnus and an urban planner, writes about the importance of building cities for people, not cars
QF unveils new vision for higher education to meet Qatar’s future needs
Strategy is built around disrupting education, fostering collaboration, and prepare the nation’s youth for the economies of tomorrow
Even with AI moving into classrooms, teachers will always be in demand: QF alumnus
Touhami Abi says moving away from a “one-size-fits-all’ theory is what educational technology is seeking to achieve.
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
In her own words: Give us the chance to show you how beautiful we are
On World Down Syndrome Day, Lolwa Alshafai, a student of QF’s Awsaj Academy, writes that being different does not mean being incapable of love, or to dream and succeed.
QF career advisor urges youth to seek online experience in COVID-19 world
QCDC offers unique learning opportunities designed to help young people prepare for their futures
Qatari men need to become teachers to “build a better future together”
Faisal Mubarak Al-Qahtani, who teaches at QF’s Qatar Academy Doha, talks about how he supports community advancement
“The relationship between education and the economy is integral”
Dr. Asmaa Al-Fadala, Director of Research and Content Development at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) - QF’s global education initiative- talks about the importance of education to economic growth
Op-ed: A mother will always be a school of wisdom even if she does not have a university degree
Reem Hamid, a collaborator at QF school Academyati, talks about the impact a mother can have on society and the world by raising a successful child.
What does it mean to be a teacher and a mother during COVID?
To mark International Women’s Day, two Qatari teachers at QF share their experiences of working from home
“Education is one of the most important things in life”: QF student
Nine learners from QF schools reveal their pride after winning the 14th Education Excellence Award
QF students step into the spotlight in Broadway-style school musical
SHOWTIME! signals the return of a performing arts tradition after 10 years - and brings a new dimension to learning
QF teachers helping students grow a green thumb
Boys and girls are being introduced to organic gardening at Qatar Academy schools
“I call on young men to pursue a career in teaching”: QF teacher
Qatar Leadership Academy teacher credits QF support in helping to win Education Excellence Award
‘Identity, culture and heritage, and values are integral to education at Qatar Foundation’
Buthaina Ali Al Nuaimi, President of Pre-University Education, Qatar Foundation, talks about the organization’s achievements in the field of pre-university education, and its contribution to building the next generation of leaders and change-makers throughout its 25-year journey.
Op-Ed: Future designs for digital wellness
5 min readRaian Ali, Professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Science and Engineering, writes about digital addiction, and what tech companies can do to prevent “digital obesity”
2020 silenced the noise, now it’s time to listen: QF survey analyzes how COVID-19 has changed us
Dr. Aicha Hind Rifai, a professor of clinical psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, reflects on the human experience of the pandemic as unveiled by a survey among the QF community.
The language used on social media is hurting the future of Arabic, says a QF expert
Dr. Zeinab Ibrahim, professor at CMU-Q, discusses popularity of “Franco-Arabic” among Arab young, and its harmful impact on the language
Young Arab woman scientist at QF is on a mission to improve drug development
Dr. Isra Marei, Post-Doctoral Associate in Pharmacology at Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar, is working toward engineering 3D vascular grafts for cardiovascular drug screening
In her own words: We must realize that there should be no limits for girls
Joana Khatib, a senior at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, who left the U.S. to pursue her education at Qatar Foundation, speaks about society’s impression of women, especially in science.
How a QF school is keeping its girls engaged in science
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Kym Amimo Lusiola, a teacher from Qatar Academy for Science and Technology, talks about the role the school has in raising young scientists.
Book review: Islam, Science Fiction and Extraterrestrial Life
Nat Muller, an independent curator and critic, reviews a book “Islam, Science Fiction and Extraterrestrial Life. The Culture of Astrobiology in the Muslim World” by Jörg Matthias Determann, Associate Professor at QF partner university Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar, that throws light on how extraterrestrial life is perceived in Muslim majority countries
A QF school where learning is more than just grades
Shahd Abdulla, a tenth-grader at QAST, talks about how the academy nurtures the growth of students from a holistic approach
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
QF launches program for gifted students
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth to offer a customized version of its initiative for students in Qatar
In her own words: Why COVID-19 should make us all appreciate the value of art
Marwa Ahmed, a member of QF’s Internal Communication team, looks back on her experience of completing a Master’s degree amid a pandemic, as part of the final graduating class of UCL Qatar.
No child should face barriers to learning: QF educators
Discover PUE event sees experts highlight need for accessible curriculums, training, and a sustainable approach to ensuring every child can learn
Why Qatar Academy Doha is the school of choice in Qatar
Admissions for QF school’s 2021/2022 academic year now open
“As the COVID-19 generation, our strength shows in our resilience”: QF students
On International Day of Education, students from QF partner universities talk about the shift in their learning experience during the pandemic
QF creates platform aimed at encouraging students to find their voice
Qatar Academy Sidra language professor teaches tailor-made unit titled Voice, Agency, Protest
Media Majlis at QF partner university wins top digital award
Innovative and engaging media museum – the first in the Arab world - claims accolade in 2020 Digital Signage Expo APEX Awards
This QF freshman used her online startup to support Italian women affected by lockdown
A first-year student at QF partner university VCUarts Qatar collaborated with Italian businesswomen to import and sell their hand-crafted items in Doha
QF expert: How the legacy of the Arabic language needs to be taken forward today
Dr. Basma A. S. Dajani, Professor of Arabic Language at Qatar Foundation member Hamad Bin Khalifa University, sheds light on the challenges the Arabic language is facing at the start of a new decade, and how it can respond to them
QF computing expert discusses use of Artificial Intelligence in digital forensics
Dr. Husrev Taha Sencar from Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s Qatar Computing Research Institute highlights the importance of digital forensics in a highly computerized world
How QF instills values and identity through the Arabic language
Arabic teachers at Qatar Academy Doha emphasize the role of schools in promoting the Arabic language by focusing on national programs
QF school broadens the horizons of Arabic language teaching through creativity
Zayed Qasim, an Arabic language and Islamic Studies teacher at Qatar Academy for Science and Technology, and his students explain how the unique Arabic drama activity they staged at their school for the first time has enriched their educational experience
The power of virtual reality in learning
Mariam Rafehi from QF partner university Northwestern University in Qatar speaks about the immersive experience virtual reality offers
Behind the scenes of Qatar’s response to the pandemic
Dr. Laith Abu-Raddad, a healthcare expert from Qatar Foundation partner university Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, explains the strategy that Qatar took to tackle COVID-19
Op-ed: Countering Hate Speech on Social Media
Dr. Wajdi Zaghouani, Assistant Professor in Digital Humanities at QF member Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences, on how technology, enhanced legal frameworks, and education all have a role to play in eradicating online hate speech
Op-ed: What the Arabic language means to Qatar
Jamila Al-Shammari, an Arabic language teacher at Qatar Academy Doha – part of QF’s Pre-University Education – on how Qatar is preserving the Arabic language as an integral part of its heritage
Discover PUE invites parents to learn how QF schools offer their child a unique learning experience
Virtual event provides opportunity to explore QF’s Pre-University Education landscape, chat with educators, and find out why enrolling means becoming part of a community
Autofix QA: the crystallization of a QF education
8 min readQF alumni’s automobile service is an example of what happens when creativity meets technology – and the benefits of studying in a multiversity campus.
Al Shafallah students’ creativity showcased at Education City Gift Shop
Qatar Foundation agreement helps to build confidence among the center’s students
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
QF members discuss why women are giving up their jobs in the pandemic
CMU-Q research students and professor highlight how the pandemic has resulted in disproportionate rise of the unemployment among women
Educating the next generation of changemakers on sustainability
QF schools enhance children’s development through education about the environment in their daily lives
To what extent can mothers support children’s education on their own, QF professor asks
Veli Safak, from QF partner university CMU-Q, notes that households have experienced the loss of employment income by more than 66 percent with children enrolled in distance learning
Ideas for the future of schools explored at QF’s Teaching & Learning Forum
Second stage of Education Development Institute event analyzes recommendations for making schools more sustainable amid and beyond COVID-19.
QF webinar highlights work-family balance challenges through Qatar-Oman study
Social experts and researchers believe work-family balance is a shared responsibility between working parents, employers, and states
Op-ed: How QF is at the forefront of an Ability Friendly movement in Qatar
Kathleen Bates, Senior ASD/Special Needs Aquatic Specialist and Coach at Qatar Foundation, on the impact that opening up inclusive opportunities creates – and how Qatar is gradually breaking down stigmas
Technology transfer is what Qatar needs to create a knowledge-based economy, says QF expert
QF Innovator of the year 2020 says research seldom makes an impact by staying in the lab
In his own words: The beauty of a writer’s residency
DW Gibson, Director of Art Omi: Writers, talks about HBKU Press’ partnership with Art Omi for a second year – a collaboration that will sponsor an Arabic writer for a month-long residency program in New York
QF experts discuss whether AI can replace human translators
Members from HBKU entities underline future of translation profession, and role of machine translation
Op-ed: The rights and duties of sovereign wealth funds under international law
Susan L. Karamanian, Dean of the College of Law at QF member Hamad Bin Khalifa University, on the legal landscape surrounding the economic might of states
QF schools educate students about how to combat bullying
In Anti-Bullying Week, QF school counselors highlight how they are encouraging students to speak up and embrace empathy and friendship – while also focusing on cyberbullying
Op-ed: Working together during COVID-19
Joe Cerrell, Managing Director, Global Policy and Advocacy, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, who recently spoke at a seminar hosted by Qatar Foundation partner university, shares his views on what a post-COVID-19 world should look like
Social media is a double-edged sword, say doctors at WISH
Session highlighted positive role of social media in promoting health awareness
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
Using art outside the Education City Stadium to depict the vibrancy of Qatar Foundation
Murals outside the venue, painted by artists from VCUarts Qatar, aim to showcase local life and culture to the world in 2022
In her own words: "Avoid passing judgments on diabetics and help them lead a better life"
7 min readHend Al-Khater, a Northwestern University in Qatar student living with Type-1 diabetes, strives to build a community that supports diabetics and promotes social awareness about the disease.
From Gaza to Doha – A Palestinian’s journey of crossing closed borders in pursuit of education
QF student Asmaa Badwan – a recipient of QF’s 25th Anniversary Scholarships – recalls her struggles of leaving Gaza with nothing but a belief that education would guide her path
In her own words: “This is how the pandemic saved our planet – and our dreams”
Lolwa Al- Marri, the mother of a QF school student, imagines how – 50 years from now – she will tell her grandchild a story of how COVID-19 changed our world.
QF educators: Parents and teachers should face COVID-19’s education challenges together
Two teachers at Qatar Academy Al Khor (QAK) speak about the key challenges that distance learning presents for students and their families
“Alzheimer's took my grandmother away, but never changed her beautiful image in our mind”
Dunia Al-Kheshen recounts her grandmother's battle with the disease; and a doctor from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar explains its insidious nature
QF professor underlines importance of the liberal arts
Ahmad Dallal, Dean of Georgetown University in Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, talks about what the liberal arts can offer in today's times
Future AI models should be based on human values, says QF professor
Dr. Georgios Mikros, Professor at HBKU’s CHSS, spoke about the humanities and its relation to artificial intelligence
QF professor redefines healthcare through AI-based app
Rimads, a start-up founded and chaired by CMU-Q professor, makes healthcare solutions faster, safer and more accessible
Op-ed: Has social media changed the world?
Professor Banu Akdenizli, Associate Professor of Communication at Northwestern University in Qatar, writes about how criticizing social media isn’t always constructive
Qatar Foundation experts discuss the affordability of precision medicine
HBKU’s College of Health and Life Sciences members underline the importance of precision medicine, but highlight the cost challenges that may need to be overcome
How QF’s financial support opened up new horizons and dreams for students
The financial aid and scholarships offered by QF Student Financial Services are helping young change-makers make their mark on the world – as these stories show.
Qatar Foundation takes action against e-waste
E-waste collection bins have been placed in locations across Education City
Op-ed: State capitalism and sovereign investors - between global governance and national sovereignty
Georgios Dimitropoulos, Associate Professor of Law at QF member Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Law, on state capitalism – including sovereign wealth funds – and the questions it may raise
Qatar scientists turn to cancer drugs in hope of finding treatment for COVID-19
A collaborative research effort identifies two cancer drugs that have potential to be used against SARS-COV-2
QF launches 25th anniversary scholarships to open up new educational paths
Financial awards reflect the organization’s commitment to provide quality, inclusive education
QF’s gift shop to sell the work of VCUarts Qatar students
Zainab Al-Shibani and Shima M Aeinehdar share perspectives on art and their products
In his own words: “I do not think I would be where I am today if not for QF”
From Education City to the world, Indian filmmaker Rajesh Krishnankutty has become one of the most well-known filmmakers in his home state of Kerala in India
In her own words: My book, our story – from miracles to motherhood
Author Aisha Khalifa recounts her courageous journey to overcome difficulty in conceiving and become a mother in her memoir, My Precious Abalone, published by Qatar Foundation’s HBKU Press, and how she hopes her book can help break down the stigma surrounding the issue and provide the foundation for open dialogue and change.
In her own words: Breast cancer makes me wonder if I will bloom again like the flowers my sister and I loved
Marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Stacie Morton, a teacher at Qatar Foundation’s Awsaj Academy, talks about living with the condition, and how COVID-19 has made it more challenging as it left her wondering when she will return to her students.
Op-ed: Is precision medicine the path to address future global health crises?
Dr. Edward Stuenkel, Dean of the College of Health and Life Sciences at Qatar Foundation’s HBKU, writes on how precision medicine is the future of preventative and personalized healthcare
Healthcare professionals need to learn more about precision medicine, QF scientists say
Programs at HBKU’s College of Health and Life Sciences imparts education to train medical workforce in precision medicine
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
Op-ed: In times of crisis, data becomes crucial
Qatar Foundation alumnus Obadah Diab on how his passion for service led him to a humanitarian data-focused United Nations center that aims to use analysis of numbers and trends to save lives, and make them better.
In her own words: “Every hardship I experienced was rewarded with something greater in return”
Jood Ikram Sheikh, a 17-year old student at Qatar Academy Sidra, talks about her emotional journey after she lost her mother to breast cancer
Op-ed: Efficient cancer care requires effective financial policies
In this joint opinion piece, experts from Qatar Foundation’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University talk about the economic sustainability of cancer care, while placing a special focus on breast cancer
Qatar’s COVID-19 response prevented a million extra cases, health chief tells QF webinar
Dr. Abdullatif Al Khal of Hamad Medical Corporation says country’s healthcare system would have been overwhelmed without restrictions and public health measures
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.
Precision medicine for breast cancer demands a multidisciplinary approach, says QF expert
Scientists explore patient and tumor metabolomics to advance precision oncology
VCUarts Qatar’s new director comes full circle at QF
Lejla Niksic studied at Qatar Academy, VCUarts Qatar, and UCL Qatar, and is now returning to QF to serve the community she has been part of for decades
Qatar Foundation ethicist sheds light on the Islamic perspective of genomics
Dr. Mohamed Ghaly, Professor at HBKU’s CILE, answers the question of whether genomics is akin to medical fortune-telling.
Innovation in education shouldn’t change what needs to remain, literacy advocate says as QF hosts global panel
CEO of Room to Read believes adapting to the demands of COVID-19 must not make the world short-sighted about the long-term future of education.
Op-ed: Every child matters, and matters equally
Education thought-leader Professor Mel Ainscow, the keynote speaker at the Teaching & Learning Forum 2020 – hosted by QF’s Education Development Institute – on why individual differences must be seen as “opportunities for enriching learning”.
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
Natural disasters worsened by human activity, QF panel told
A virtual talk held by Northwestern University in Qatar discussed the reasons behind Khartoum and Karachi’s flooding crisis and the impact it has had on their people
Change is complex and difficult, but we have to make progress, QF’s Teaching & Learning Forum hears
Expert discusses how collaboration can be used as a strategy to promote equity in education
Qf expert explains butterfly effect of kindness and its impact on mental health
On World Mental Health Day, a Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar professor shares insights on the impact of kindness
Op-ed: Reflections on Ruth Bader Ginsburg - a life devoted to justice
Dr. Susan L. Karamanian, Dean of the College of Law at Qatar Foundation’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University, remembers the trailblazing icon of the U.S. justice system – and her personal experience with a woman dedicated to advancing equality.
Qatar Foundation welcomes two new schools into its education ecosystem
The Swiss International School of Qatar and Lycée Franco-Qatarien Voltaire have become part of QF’s Pre-University Education through an agreement announced today
‘Let students leave school to gain more technical skills’, says education activist on QF learning panel
South African activist believes a university degree after 16 years of formal education can be counterproductive to young people’s potential
QF researcher: ‘COVID-19 has shown us how we can change - and protect our environment’
Dr. Rima J. Isaifan, Head of Journals and Academic Publishing at Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press, and a joint faculty at HBKU College of Science & Engineering was behind some of the first research into the environmental impact of the pandemic. Here, she explains her work – and her hope that lockdown has shown how productivity and preserving the planet are not mutually exclusive.
Meet the marathon-running QF teacher who made her own piece of long-distance history
On World Teacher's Day, Melissa Woods, a teacher at Qatar Academy Doha, speaks about her journey of adventure through running that she uses to inspire her students.
Adapt education to the reality that students live in, say experts as QF hosts Global Goals Week panel
Virtual discussion focuses on ‘glocalizing’ education to empower young people to be champions for a sustainable future
QF economist: ‘How Qatari Quality Mark gives local companies a competitive advantage’
Dr. Agustín Indaco, an assistant teaching professor of economics at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, speaks about what the Qatar Quality Mark means for manufacturers and consumers
Universities “nervous” about extremism risk among students, panel by QF’s HBKU told
International speakers explore education’s role in countering radicalization in Global Goals Week online event
Op-ed: COVID-19 has given the world’s universities a chance to put dysfunction behind them
Dr. Hassan Rashid Al-Derham, President of Qatar University – one of the participants in the Education Disrupted, Education Reimagined conference series organized by QF’s global education think-tank WISE – on how the institution he leads responded to the pandemic, and why educational necessity also creates educational opportunity
QF partner university holds webinar on the future of Lebanon
The community of Northwestern University in Qatar believes that Lebanon’s new generation is sweeping off decades of corruption with brooms of hope
Her Excellency Sheikha Hind: We need to think beyond technology to disrupt education
QF’s Vice Chairperson and CEO tells Global Goals Week panel that quick fixes enforced by COVID-19 must not detract from what education’s “ultimate goal” should be
In her own words: I want to tell my children stories in my mother tongue
Qatar Foundation university student, Shaikha AlKubaisi, talks about her passion for Arabic
QF’s Doha Debates Sees Experts Call for Urgent Transformation of Global Institutions
Plea for change comes as Doha Debates kicks off QF’s 2020 Global Goals Week sessions
QF webinar highlights importance of breastfeeding for mother and baby
Sidra Medicine expert shares advice to new mothers on benefits of breastfeeding
QF works to mitigate racial biases and all forms of discrimination
Annette Vincent, newly appointed Associate Dean of Diversity and Climate at a Qatar Foundation partner university, talks about how her role can help create transformative impact for society
TV review: Memories and nostalgia flow on Stars of Science
Innovations in education, medicine, and childcare emerged in the latest episode of Qatar Foundation’s innovation TV show
QF’s Global Goals Week virtual events invite the world to join the search for vital solutions
Series of online sessions will focus on education, medicine, sustainability, AI, and social progress
Vaccine globalization or vaccine nationalism? A QF health expert explains why science must outweigh politic to defeat COVID-19
Dr. Ali Sultan, Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, explains how a vaccine is developed - and emphasizes the importance of scientific ethics being prioritized over individual national interests
QF and HBKU announce education and research partnerships with U.S
Agreements with Smithsonian Institution, NASA, and Fulbright scholars unveiled at U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue
‘Generation could be lost if we don’t act now on education’, QF’s Education City Speaker Series told
Online discussion sees global experts and activists share their perspectives on what the future of learning must look like
QF's WISH opens up a new world of healthcare dialogue - through its fully virtual 2020 Summit
The latest edition of the global gathering of healthcare expertise and innovation aims to provide attendees with a true experience, with a bigger program than ever – and COVID-19 being one of the issues coming under the spotlight.
QF and Qatar Museums launch global art contest focused on COVID-19 resilience
Artists from around world encouraged to illustrate the strength of humanity’s response to pandemic ahead of Paris Peace Forum 2020
TV review: Scientific tussles and distinctive ideas in the spotlight as Stars of Science Season 12 gets underway
It’s been an exciting start to the new season of Qatar Foundation’s innovation TV show – and viewers across the Arab world are sharing in the on-screen moments of innovation
Op-ed: Data - A Powerful Ally in Understanding and Tackling Racism in the Gulf
Dr. Luana Ozemela, a researcher advising QF’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University on gender and public policy, on how data can provide insight into the way misguided beliefs about people continue to take hold.
Stars of Science: Where Are They Now? – Omar Hamid
The 2015 finalist in QF’s innovation TV show on his love of design, his invention that provides physical support for worshippers – and why he feels creative Muslim minds should take the innovation leap.
The student storytellers from QF who are shining a light on human rights
Northwestern University in Qatar students Juyoung Choi and Saad Ejaz have won international acclaim for their film on Yemeni refugees in South Korea – and say their Education City experience has transformed their lives and goals.
Op-ed: In Beirut, the wailing of the ney remains
Dr. Abdul Rahman Chamseddine, a Professor of Arabic Language and Culture at QF partner university Georgetown University in Qatar, speaks about the painful memories the Beirut explosion one month ago evoked in him, and the diversity and contradictions of his home country.
Can you get COVID-19 twice?
Qatar Foundation partner university Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar participates in nation-wide study to examine the possibility of COVID-19 reinfection
Can Model UN programs make school curriculum more effective?
Fatima El Mahdi, Head of Qatar Foundation initiative THIMUN Qatar, discusses benefits of incorporating principles of THIMUN into school curriculums
“The diversity of language should lead to enrichment, not racism”, says QF Arabic expert
Q&A with Dr. Muhammad Ali Bahri from the Translation and Interpreting Institute of HBKU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Her Excellency Sheikha Hind: ‘This is the time to reflect, take risks - and disrupt education’
As a new academic year begins, QF’s Vice Chairperson and CEO speaks about inspiring others by reflecting the values of flexibility and self-motivated learning
“What have we done to you, Beirut?"
Students from Qatar Foundation partner university talk about their contribution to supporting those affected by the Beirut Port explosion
In their own words: A case for impactful learning - benefiting leaders and managers
Written by Dr. Laoucine Kerbache and Dr. Wolfgang Amann– faculty members at QF partner university HEC Paris in Qatar – ‘Doing business in Qatar - case studies for executive education’ explores business opportunities and challenges in the strategic Gulf nation.
Op-ed: Competitive advantage key to the success of your startup
In a webinar titled "Designing Business Models for Startup Success", hosted by Qatar Science and Technology Park, Mohammad Zebian explored business models that leverage partnerships and distribution channels, while considering financial constraints.
How parents have turned lockdown into learning opportunities
Qatar Foundation school parents talk about how they used the pandemic as an opportunity to learn, play, and build stronger family bonds
QF-inspired technology aims to bring the world’s innovators together
SynSapien provides platform for ‘virtual’ collaboration – and works with researchers to develop early-detection device for pneumonia
The QF student’s robot that is a security guard by day, and a cleaner by night
Ali Rashid’s invention is designed to keep people safe in the era of COVID-19 – and beyond
In his own words: “Being a male art student in an all-boys school was often frowned upon”
As a designer with a passion for storytelling, Hazem’s work tries to raise awareness, provoke action, expose assumptions, and question the unknown
In her own words: "The thought of how proud my grandfather would be … keeps pushing me"
Noof Al-Naama, student at VCUarts Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, speaks about the impact of her family's artistic legacy on her career
Hopes, fears, dreams: QF’s youth have their say on the future of the world
In the week that marked International Youth Day, young people from the Qatar Foundation community reveal what they want to see the world become – and their concerns about the path it may take.
Op-ed: Opportunities for language education in a (post) pandemic world
Dudley Reynolds, Co-Area Head of Arts and Sciences and Teaching Professor of English at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar - a Qatar Foundation partner university – on why students need to be allowed to experience how “multilingualism makes a place richer”.
Biodegradable implants a win-win for everyone, says prof at TAMU-Q
Research team at Qatar Foundation’s partner university is working to create novel biodegradable magnesium alloys for therapeutic use
In her own words: Facing the beast
Ghenwa Yehia, Content Development Specialist at HBKU Press, took all the precautions to safeguard herself and her family from contracting SARS-CoV-2, and yet she and her family tested positive. Here she recounts her emotional journey with COVID-19.
Stitching the COVID-19 human experience into art
Lauren Morell, a VCUarts Qatar alumna, shares the inspiration behind her latest project of creating face masks out of scraps and recycled fabric to reflect on human solidarity amid the current pandemic.
COVID-19 virus weakens in hot and humid weather, study finds
Expert from QF’s HBKU research center highlights the work undertaken at QEERI to analyze and forecast the global situation
Amid economic uncertainty, Islamic finance is gaining traction in the UK
According to a QF expert, the ethical, environmental, and “community-friendly” aspects of Islamic banking can appeal to Muslims and non-Muslims alike
Professor at Qatar Foundation wins prestigious computing award for data encryption solution
Dr. Roberto Di Pietro, a professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University at Qatar Foundation’s Education City, has become the most recent winner of the Jean-Claude Laprie award. Dr Di Pietro was one of four authors of a paper that provides a solution for data encryption and cyber security that, over a decade since its publication, is still unmatched.
Cross-border learning thrives at QF universities despite COVID-19
The pandemic is changing the face of education now and for the future. But what do universities do when cross-border exchange is part of the coursework? For QF partner university HEC Paris at Qatar, it’s an opportunity for transformation.
QF alumni’s startup aims to ensure a cashless future leaves nobody behind
cWallet, a company founded by a group of HEC Paris in Qatar graduates, allows low-income workers to access digital financial services without needing a debit or credit card
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: When choosing your career, just follow your passion
Khalifa Al-Salahi, a certified career counselor and one of the participants in an event organized by Qatar Career Development Center – a member of QF – talks about guiding students towards fields that enhance their creativity
‘We are stronger together; we are happier together’
Students from Qatar Foundation’s Awsaj Academy celebrate International Friendship Day
Engineers at QF partner university transform snorkeling masks to ventilators
TAMUQ researchers modify commercially available masks to aid in fight against COVID-19
QF and EAA invest in the potential of youth through new partnership
15 QF students identified as recipients of the Al Fakhoora Dynamic Futures Qatar program
How Qatar – and QF – are aiming to help make the world hepatitis-free
As the global community marks World Hepatitis Day, QF partner university Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, home to the region’s first WHO Collaborating Center for Infectious Disease Epidemiology Analytics, continues its fight against viral hepatitis
‘The Quarantine Diaries was my statement of refusal to be static’
Sara Al Buainain, an alumna of QF partner university Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar, has illustrated her personal experience, insights and emotions during COVID-19 through a digital art gallery
How do we protect our children from screens at home?
A QF expert talks about the negative effects of increased screen time during the pandemic
COVID-19 has shown how science must become a way of life
Dr. Gregory J. Moncada and Sam Abrams from QAST talk about how their students are applying critical thinking skills in addressing COVID-19 challenges
Op-ed: Learning science through gameplay
Spencer Striker and Anto Mohsin, professors at QF partner university Northwestern University in Qatar, are developing a mobile game on contact tracing
QF professor: MENA region won’t be the same after COVID-19 – and its path depends on the choices governments make
Dr. Anis Ben Brik, Associate Professor, Hamad Bin Khalifa University College of Public Policy, says the economic and social consequences of the pandemic cannot be addressed without worldwide cooperation and coordination.
A day in the life: ‘I’m grateful for my foggy face-shield; no one can see the tears’
Qatari doctor and QF partner-university WCM-Q alumna Dr. AlReem Al-Nabet, a fourth year Dermatology Resident Physician at McGill University, Montreal, recounts 24 hours on a day in her life at the frontline of caring for Covid-19 patients
‘Qatar has shown the power of international solidarity in battling COVID-19’, says QF professor
Hamad Bin Khalifa University academic says cooperation across borders and continents is essential to tackling the pandemic
One woman's battle against COVID-19
A mother who has recovered talks about her fight against COVID-19; and a QF counselor explains the importance of community support and decreasing stigma
Creating the digital innovators of the future
Rami Samha, Senior Information Services Librarian in Qatar National Library’s Children and Young Adults team, talks about the continuing partnership with Studio 5/6, helping to educate young Qataris to become the digital innovators of the future.
Students at QF discuss the black experience and rage at online event
Organized by GU-Q’s Black Students Association, the webinar saw three students talk about ways to understand and remain sincere to the BLM movement
Global science competition hosted by QF and British Council brings out the best in Qatar’s students
Competition highlights importance of science communication
Qatar Reads highlights importance of creating positive reading habits in children
Qatar Foundation initiative hosts webinar held as part of Mommy to Be program
How QF is supporting students living on campus during lockdown
As COVID-19 precautionary measures require students to remain isolated in their rooms, QF’s student housing staff and partner universities are coming up with new ways to maintain a sense of community
Sisters, classmates, business partners
Jawaher and Hissa Al Mannai, sisters and students at HEC-Paris in Qatar share their unique journey of success
Using empathy to navigate global issues: a QF graduate’s experience
A member of QF’s Class of 2020 recounts her experience of advocating for the environment through empathy
Op-ed: The fight against racism is not a fight for representation
Hazim Mohamed, alumni of QF partner university Georgetown University in Qatar, on why the political is as important as the personal in combating racial injustice.
Op-ed: Building Bridges of Paper and Ink
Rima Ismail, Outreach and Special Projects Manager at QF member Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press, on how translations can develop cross-cultural communications and impact change
Op-ed: More read alouds inspire children to write and tell their own story
Children’s author and critic Dina Elabd – who is currently posting read alouds on Qatar Foundation International’s YouTube channel – speaks about how reading together can set children on the path to being lifelong learners.
In his own words: Digitally detecting COVID-19 public opinion in the Arab world
Professor Fouad Mrad, Frontier Technologies Manager at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, and a judge on QF’s innovation TV show Stars of Science, on what data can tell us about sentiments surrounding the impact of the pandemic
In his own words: How my years at a QF school paved my way to creative success
Abdul Rahman Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Muhannadi, a graduate of Qatar Academy Al Khor, talks about the role of the Qatar Foundation school in developing his artistic skills and passion
QAD graduate dedicated to enacting social change
“I want to help make the world a better place,” says Qatar Foundation student
Op-ed: The damage we do to Yemen
Qatar Foundation postgraduate student Mariam Al-Dhubhani on how those looking to support the war-torn country need to educate themselves about the conflict through a wider lens
Efficiency of Qatar’s healthcare system supports doctors in facing COVID-19 challenges
QF graduate emphasizes role of pandemic in highlighting scale of challenges facing doctors around the world
Education experts highlight risks to vulnerable girls in COVID-19 world during QF conference
Pandemic has ”widened inequalities”, WISE event is told
Fourteen-year-old becomes ABP’s youngest graduate
QF’s PUE graduate, Rowida Mounier, aspires to study genomics to be able to help her community
Obstacles still stand in the way of female engineers, says QF expert
Dr. Hanan Farhat of QEERI says female engineers can bring new perspectives and ways of thinking that benefit industries and economies – but they need the chance to prove it
QF graduate develops phone app for low-income workers
Fatima Mustafawi’s final project at CMU-Q served as a platform to develop mobile application for a social cause
The spirit of these QF school alumni is not dampened by the absence of a graduation ceremony
Two graduates from Awsaj Academy talk about their experiences in the school that honed their skills and prepared them for the future
Qatar’s first university elective on infectious disease outbreak was “like being in the eye of the storm”
QF partner university students emphasize the importance of public healthcare as they gain an in-depth view of life on the COVID-19 frontline.
Protecting the tiniest of lives: VCUarts Qatar produces infant face-shields
QF partner university continues community-wide initiatives to combat COVID-19
This was supposed to be the best time to graduate
TAMUQ alumna speaks about her time at the QF partner university, and how she is preparing to deal with an uncertain future
QF schools’ 2020 graduates experience a mix of emotions as they look to the future
Graduating students from Qatar Academy Al Khor reveal what their years at the school have meant to them, and what the next chapter in their story holds
Qatar Leadership Academy graduates march into their future
Students from QF school describe how their education has equipped them with skills that will allow them to tackle all challenges
HBKU alumna underlines the importance of medical research
PhD student’s educational journey prepared her for medical challenges of today
Seeking representation through film and storytelling – a QF graduate’s journey
An NU-Q graduate’s journey from a small town in Tunisia to Qatar, and then the world
In his own words: My mother's "wish came true" when I graduated from Awsaj – and this is just the start
Jassim Mohamad, a graduating student at Qatar Foundation’s Awsaj Academy, describes his journey with autism, and how his mother and his school gave him confidence in his creative skills
Two QF alumni are helping millions of students learn while watching TV
By creating educational content for Pakistan’s recently launched Teleschool initiative, Osaama Shehzad and Haroon Yasin are making up for missed lessons due to the COVID-19 pandemic
QF’s Qatar Academy Doha empowers eco-leaders
QAD graduate’s research aims to reduce water waste in Qatar
In her own words: ‘Even if you will not shine on the stage, each one of you is a shining star’
Sally Y. Al Chalouhi, a counselor at Awsaj Academy – a specialized Qatar Foundation school for students with mild to moderate learning needs – shares her pride in its latest batch of graduates
Taunts drove her to excel – but QF showed her what a leader looks like
QF graduate Sarah Shaath shares how receiving NU-Q’s Dean’s Award is a culmination of her personal journey to overcome her own insecurities.
In her own words: Awsaj Academy taught me to dream big
Haya Al Thani, a graduating student from a Qatar Foundation school, explains why it is the perfect place for students to both learn and enjoy, and why she will always remember her time there.
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
Op-ed: Qatar had no time to waste in tackling COVID-19. Our response means we will come back stronger
Faruk Mohammad Azad, Assistant Executive Director for Business Development at Hamad Medical Corporation and one of the speakers at a recent panel discussion at QF partner university Georgetown University in Qatar on dealing with COVID-19, speaks about how, when people’s health and safety is the priority, the stakes are high.
How QF schools aim to keep cyberbullies at bay
Psychologists at educational institutions say children’s mental health can suffer if they are victims of online tormentors – but there are measures ready to deal with them.
The QF graduate on the hunt for authentic artefacts
Can a handicraft or artefact be considered authentic to a country if it is not made using local materials and manpower? A QF graduate searches for the answer.
In Pictures: Education City Under Lockdown
This is how Education City looks in a COVID-19 world.
From humble beginnings to TAMUQ graduate
An Indian graduate from QF’s partner university hopes to inspire others looking to pursue their dreams
Graduates from QF’s QAS look forward to pursuing their dreams at Education City
Graduating students are excited to continue their journey at QF universities
Middle East expert reviews Qatar and the Gulf Crisis, by Kristian Coates-Ulrichsen
Dr. Marc Owen Jones, Assistant Professor in Middle East Studies and Digital Humanities at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences, says a new book analyzing the impact of the blockade of Qatar illustrates “resilience in the face of adversity”.
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.
Op-ed: Why A Pandemic Cannot Lead To Education Being Suspended
Dalal Ali Ahmed, Assistant Principal of Tariq Bin Ziad School – part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education – highlights the importance of distance learning in times of crisis, to prepare a young generation to face challenges.
QF medical graduate says COVID-19 brings ‘a great responsibility’ to new wave of healthcare professionals
Dr. Abdullah Al Mulla, a member of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s Class of 2020, speaks about the challenges the pandemic poses for medical graduates - and the motivation it gives them
Graduating student from QF school uses art to highlight food wastage
17-year-old Maya Al-Masry from QAK believes art has the ability to transcend borders
‘Start fighting for this world’ one of QF’s first graduates tells its Class of 2020
Dr. Khalid Al-Khelaifi – a member of QF’s Class of 2008 – sends his message to QF’s latest batch of graduates as their university days end, and a new phase of their journey begins, in a COVID-19 world
Video calls, cooking, and learning: a QF graduate’s London lockdown experience
Rashid Al-Heidous believes the pandemic provides a chance to build skills and “take a deep breath”
QF facilitates teacher-to-teacher learning during COVID-19
Newly launched online platform encourages sharing of best practices among local educators
In her own words: My Down syndrome twins are beautiful because they are different -and they are my inspiration.
Abeer Al-Banna, a mother-of-five and a teacher at Awsaj Academy, talks about how the two pillars of her life- her family and her teaching- interconnect.
QF teacher inspires students to embrace distance learning – through growing houseplants
Initiative at Qatar Academy Al Khor is nurturing students' passion for science and math by encouraging them to cultivate microgreens and film their progress
Reimagining the education landscape
QF expert and CMU-Q alumnus discusses how COVID-19 could permanently change education systems around the world
In his own words: “Ramadan has a different flavor this year – fasting during a pandemic is a unique experience”
Dr. Fethi Ahmed, Research Coordinator at the Research Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics – part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Islamic Studies - shares his experience of the Holy Month against a backdrop of COVID-19.
QF highlights how children are helping to shape curriculums
LEAPS Webinar explores challenges and opportunities presented to progressive schools by COVID-19
QF’s animated TV series promotes learning in children
Voice actors explain how Siraj experience helped them develop their Arabic language skills
Striking a balance between hope and fear: QF alumnus shares the thought process behind government policymaking in times of crisis
As different countries take different measures to fight the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a QF alumnus working with the Pakistani government talks about his experience of being an analyst managing the outbreak
Meet the youngest Qatari to climb Kilimanjaro
When QF student Tamader Al Subaaey saw the famous African mountain from a distance as a child, she dreamt of one day reaching its peak. In February, that day arrived.
Op-ed: Maintaining good mental health during the COVID-19 lockdown
Dr. Javaid Sheikh, Dean and Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, speaks about the importance of connecting, keeping a routine, and giving life “a rhythm and purpose”.
Op-ed: Numeracy for a just world
Dr. Summer Bateiha and Sadia Mir – authors of a new book published by QF’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press that tells a math adventure take – speak about how stories are a path to connectedness, and compassion.
Op-ed: Grasping the once in a lifetime opportunity that is 2022
Author Matthias Krug’s latest book – published by Qatar Foundation’s HBKU Press – reveals Qatar’s vibrant football history, on and off the pitch. And he says this is why the nation will surprise the world as a FIFA World Cup host.
QF partner university’s new Dean: ‘We want to train the people who make the big decisions’
HEC Paris in Qatar is looking to the future with Dr. Pablo Martin de Holan at its helm – as he focuses his efforts on providing top-level education, developing “world-class” research, and opening up opportunities for cultural exchange between France and Qatar.
How QF is helping to make Qatar an autism-friendly nation
A collaboration between QF school Renad Academy and a UK charity is paving the way for greater social awareness of the support people with Autism need to be active community members.
How a QF school led a student on a year-long journey of transformation
One year after being unable to speak a single sentence in English, Maryam Al Obaidly was confident enough in this language to address the public at a major learning festival – because of Qatar Academy for Science and Technology.
In her own words: Paying it forward to young writers
Dalal Ghanim Al Romaihi – the 14-year-old author of the 2020 HBKU Press World Book Day book selection Where Is My Teacher? – on how a leap of faith made her dream of becoming an author come true, and why young writers everywhere should be encouraged to do the same.
We take the air we breathe for granted, says Qatari researcher
Ph.D. candidate at QF homegrown university talks about contributing to building a sustainable environment in Qatar
Education systems ‘must build futures around resilience’, virtual conference by QF’s WISE told
Online event with Salzburg Global Seminar brings together international education experts to discuss COVID-19 responses and opportunities.
Op-ed: What can coronavirus teach us about education?
Victoria Basma, Policy Development Officer at Qatar Foundation’s WISE, on why COVID-19 may be a wake-up call for the world’s education systems.
Op-ed: The importance and the challenges of guiding young people toward the right career
Abdulla Al-Mansoori, Director of Qatar Career Development Center – a member of QF – on why greater societal understanding of the need for career guidance and constant self-development is vital to Qatar.
Op-ed: The coronavirus lockdown has given us the chance to strengthen our family bonds
Dr. Sharifa Noaman Al Emadi, Executive Director, Doha International Family Institute – a member of Qatar Foundation – on why measures aimed at fighting COVID-19 are an opportunity to appreciate, and spend quality time with, our families
QF professor: How do we address a pandemic from an ethical and religious perspective?
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Mutaz Al -Khatib talks about the ethical responsibilities it creates by drawing from Islamic Shari’a
“This is something no one could have prepared for”— stories of QF alumni at the frontline of the fight against coronavirus
Three graduates from QF’s medical school recount their experiences of treating COVID-19 patients in hospitals in the US, which has witnessed the largest number of cases in the world.
The benefits of reading in self-isolation
Qatar Reads provides learning opportunities while country battles coronavirus
Q&A: ‘Through remote schooling, children are seeing that learning is a lifelong activity’
Stuart V. Leeming, Executive Director of Qatar Foundation Schools, on how these schools are delivering e-learning – and how students, parents, and teachers have responded to it.
How the pandemic is disrupting the news industry
QF partner university professor explains the trends the news industry is currently experiencing.
Op-ed: Safeguarding the wellbeing of families living with autism
Dr. Sharifa Noaman Al-Emadi, Executive Director of Doha International Family Institute – a QF member –on how Qatar is supporting people with autism and their loved ones, and why everything it has done so far is just the start.
QF schools connect to break down Autism barriers through the power of friendship
Children with Autism from Renad Academy and students from Qatar Academy Sidra are both learning key life skills through a mentorship program based on mutual understanding, learning – and fun.
QF school psychologist explains how parents can help children with autism cope with COVID-19
Dr. Christina Lee Roberts of specialized QF school Renad Academy says keeping a routine, staying virtually connected to teachers, and supporting understanding of coronavirus can be helpful for children with Autism.
In her own words: ‘My sister has autism. This is my letter to her’
Fatima Al Mahanadi, a student at Qatar Academy Al Khor – part of QF’s Pre-University Education – writes about her journey with her sister, and how it has made her a better person.
In her own words: Education and Its outcomes shape the future of our country
QF teacher Manal Al-Shammari – the recent winner of an Education Excellence Award for her contribution to children’s learning – speaks about how educators can make a difference to young lives.
QF’s TV series Siraj returns – offering children a new learning adventure
Supporting remote learning amid current challenges, the 3D program’s new series shows how, with imagination and curiosity, learning never stops
Op-ed: What might education look like in a post-coronavirus world?
Stuart V. Leeming, Executive Director of Qatar Foundation Schools, on why COVID-19 can create opportunities as well as challenges for global education.
Qatar Foundation keeps children occupied in times of crisis
Qatar Reads continues to deliver books to Family Reading Program members
What happens when you bring eight Western universities to a small Middle Eastern country?
For the past 25 years, students in Qatar have been studying in a city where the iconic landmarks are some of the world’s top universities from New York, Paris, Chicago, London, Washington, DC, and more.
QF forum highlights role of education and the Arabic language in preserving national identity
Fifth edition of Education Forum on Heritage and Identity held at Tariq Bin Ziad School
QF highlights political relations in the Gulf at Oasis of Dialogue
Qatar Debate platform hosted speakers from Qatar, Oman and Kuwait
His Highness the Father Amir and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attend official opening of QF’s Tariq Bin Ziad School
Historic school offers learning experiences rooted in Qatari cultural heritage and values
Op-ed: Change your food shop and you can change the world
Nutritionist, naturopath, author, and public Speaker Zoë Palmer-Wright – whose new book A Beautiful Balance: A Wellness Guide to Healthy Eating and Feeling Great, is published by Qatar Foundation’s HBKU Press – on how our food habits can help the fight against climate change.
Creative QF students place their work on a Paris platform
As the Qatar-France Year of Culture 2020 gets underway, young design talents from Qatar have displayed their creations to the world at the Maison & Objet trade show in the French capital.
Experts explore the meaning and power of public art as QF hosts international forum
Thought-leaders and art practitioners share insights at event organized with British Council and Qatar Museums
How QF is helping social entrepreneurs change the face of education
WISE Accelerator program – now inviting 2020-21 submissions - opens up new horizons for edtech ventures
His Highness The Amir reviews Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Strategy 2030 and visits Qatar Foundation's Research Complex
The QRDI Council has developed a national strategy that takes a holistic view of Qatar's research, development, and innovation ecosystem.
QF students’ campaign calls for Qatar to ban plastic bags
Young activists at Qatar Academy Doha aim to raise awareness of the impact of single-use plastic bags on the environment and marine life
Op-ed: Sparking creative conflict for TV is Doha Debates’ challenge
Dr. Govinda Clayton, the QF production’s “connector” on how he hopes its focus on building bridges will help to improve the global standard of debate
Op-ed: ‘I am more than my wheelchair’
Sherif Mohamed Elgindi speaks about why people’s gender, race, or disability must never lead to them being ‘labeled’.
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.
The security guard who discovered his artistic talent at QF
Eric Kirimi Muthomi’s life has changed because of art – and encouragement.
QF to support SC in developing Qatar 2022 visitor experience
Collaboration spans visitor experience, research and environmental projects, and football for development initiatives
‘There is nothing in the world like Qatar Foundation’
HE Dr. Hamad Bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari speaks about how education is the cornerstone of Qatar’s development – and QF’s role in equipping the nation’s youth for the challenges of the future.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser participates in I AM QF as Qatar Foundation marks its 25th anniversary
Panel discussion led by Her Excellency Sheikha Hind focuses on the power of collaboration
QF’s QatarDebate provides chance to learn and grow, say competitors
Kuwaiti and Jordanian teams make it to the final round of Asian Arabic Debating Championship
QF member launches Asian Arabic Debating Championship in Malaysia
QatarDebate organizes the first edition of the tournament in Kuala Lumpur
QF educators tackle the question of why children don’t like school
The mainstream schooling system has disengaged so many children around the world, while the progressive school movement strives to fix that.
QF scholarships open up new horizons for students
Learners who excel at universities in Education City receive full scholarships
Creator of Marvel’s first Muslim superhero shares her writing journey
Author and comic writer G. Willow Wilson’s work is now being taught to students at QF
‘No reason to panic’ over coronavirus outbreak - QF medical expert
Good hygiene is best precaution but Chinese virus should not cause alarm in Qatar, says Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar faculty.
QF think tank’s research reveals what the world’s youth feel about their education
International survey by WISE raises questions over whether education prepares young people to be change-makers.
Big tech companies should be regulated, speakers claim at QF debate in Davos
Experts argue the case for and against cracking down on tech companies in QatarDebate-sponsored event held in collaboration with The New York Times
Diversity is the strength of this QSTP boot camp
Having completed a third edition, the Arab Innovation Academy is experiencing high engagement. What makes this program so special?
QF school honored as one of the world’s best in teaching and learning
Qatar Academy for Science and Technology beat 250 schools to win the award
QF to join the big tech debate in Davos
QatarDebate - in collaboration with The New York Times - to sponsor debate on sidelines of the World Economic Forum
QF booths draw thousands at Doha International Book Fair
National reading initiative Qatar Reads among those participating in the literary showcase
Entrepreneurs flock to QF to learn how to turn ideas into reality
Students develop unique startup ideas in intensive 10-day program.
Op-ed: Don’t settle for a divided world
With the next season of QF’s Doha Debates – and its new podcast series – around the corner, its correspondent Nelufar Hedayat speaks about the importance of dialogue and consensus.
The students who bring the United Nations to QF
The annual THIMUN Qatar conference sees young leaders from around the world develop their skills in a simulated UN setting. And youth makes it happen.
QF schools cut dependency on overseas professional learning by 90%
Educational Development Institute emerges as the mover and shaker of education in schools across Qatar.
How QF is nurturing a new generation of equine excellence
A unique program at Al Shaqab is developing the horse-riding stars of the future while also teaching them valuable life skills.
In her own words: My stories are like children that leave the nest to become books
Award-winning author Lilas Taha – whose books are published by QF member HBKU Press – has found success as a storyteller. Here, she tells her own.
“It takes an entire village to raise a child; it takes just as many to treat a critically-ill one”
Why QF member Sidra Medicine believes pediatric emergency medicine must be a collaborative multidisciplinary approach
Take risks and invest in teachers to improve schools, says QF educator
Dr. Asmaa Al-Fadala of WISE tells conference “teacher learning” is crucial if education strategies are to work.
“Qatar Foundation tour revived my dream to find a treatment for my own condition.”
How a paraplegic student’s visit to Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar rekindled his passion for medicine
Tim Cahill’s giant message for the youth
Australia’s top goal-scorer’s personal experience serves as an inspiration for all youth – whether they play football or not
Technology for peacebuilding
United Nation’s Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs trains with QCRI to learn new ways for global conflict resolution
Can art be sustainable?
Museum experts and academia point to examples that say yes to the question
The role of religious and spiritual values in caring for the elderly
Dr. Ayman Shabana, a faculty member at the Georgetown University in Qatar, talks about the participation of QF initiative in a joint seminar on Religion and Medical Ethics: Palliative Care and the Mental Health of the Elderly in Rome.
His sister’s mental health left him feeling helpless, until he made a film about it
By using filmmaking not just for entertainment, but also to raise crucial awareness, QF alumnus Zaki Hussain is fighting a common stigma by documenting his family’s struggles with mental illness
FIFA legends thrill Generation Amazing at Oxygen Park
SC’s community-based initiative in partnership with QF and FIFA
Helping students to overcome financial challenges
Qatar Foundation's funding pathways are designed to support students to achieve their goals
Qatar Academy Sidra students shine on stage with performance of Aladdin
QF school’s first musical production aimed at developing students’ life skills
Gifted QF students compete in world mathematics team championship in South Korea
The best math students from three Qatar Foundation schools teamed up to represent the nation in the global contest.
The 20th Edition of Al Bawasil Camp starts under ‘We Can’ slogan
A daily educational program with a range of recreational activities
Science and ethics unite in QF tent at Darb Al Saai
Akhlaquna Award booth draws the attention of families
STEM activities hosted within QF`s Darb Al Saai tent during Qatar National Day celebrations
Visitors to the TAMUQ booth reveal how its activities have enhanced their passion for science
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
QF spotlights value of education and entrepreneurship at Doha Forum 2019
Experts take center stage to share perspectives on key topics at global platform for dialogue.
Education is the key to development, says Malaysian Prime Minister during QF visit
His Excellency Mahathir bin Mohamad praises Qatar’s pioneering spirit
Bringing the spiritual element into palliative care
Experts at an inter-faith symposium on religion and medical ethics say chaplains, training, and knowledge are key to culturally-competent medical care
Elderly must not be ‘pushed to the margins’, inter-faith palliative care symposium told
Vatican City conference organized by WISH and the Pontifical Academy for Life
“The language of compassion needs neither alphabets nor vocabulary”
A glimpse into Qatar’s first palliative care unit – and how its message of compassion cuts across cultural and religious notions
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.
From Cambodia to Qatar: A student’s journey to realizing her university dream
Studying at Qatar Foundation has deeply changed Khemara Chhorn’s life. Now she plans to use what she has learned to inspire others in her village to see what education makes possible.
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.
FIFA Club World Cup™ comes to Qatar Foundation
Young participants in QF sporting competitions motivated by arrival of major football trophy
DIFI forum addresses marriage challenges faced by Arab families
QF member unveils research reports on marriage trends and challenges across the Arab world
Opening the eyes of youth to the future of genomics in Qatar
High school students from across Qatar learn about endless possibilities with genomics
Economist reveals how the blockade of Qatar moved the nation into a higher gear
Move by neighboring countries was the catalyst for new and necessary policies, GU-Q professor says.
UNICEF goodwill ambassador calls on Arab youth to ‘never lose hope’
Young leader and education advocate Muzoon Almellehan says education protects young people as well as empowering them
Why a mobile phone in a bedroom means less sleep for your child
US pediatrician warns parents and educators about digital addiction at QF talk
Qatar Genome Programme’s success highlighted at Japan forum
Over 17,000 whole genomes have been sequenced and data from this is paving way for personalized treatment
“The best way to deal with sustainability is to make sure you never get thrown away”
Diane Von Furstenberg – a fashion icon, entrepreneur, author and advocate – inspires young designers during her visit to VCUarts Qatar
Region’s first school-based mental health program launches in Qatar
11 Wellness Ambassadors trained to help foster holistic health among their peers
Learning empathy and understanding
Qatar Academy Doha students thank school service providers with a dedicated day
Education and refugees: building bridges, not walls
At the WISE Summit 2019, experts have focused on how to protect the rights of migrants and displaced people to education
Sport makes dreams come true for children deprived of education - and put a smile on Sonia’s face
A WISE Summit 2019 session discussed the power of sport and gender equality in education to promote a sense of humanity
Revolutionizing education in Africa: where should it start?
A WISE Summit roundtable brought together 25 participants from African countries
Predicting what education will look like in 2050
Moonshot Education session at WISE Summit 2019 brings experts to discuss the future of education
Why creating child-friendly policies can combat socio-economic issues
Children today are vulnerable to more ills in our society than they did in the past, and Qatar is leading the way in advocating for their welfare
Sharing future salaries to fund degrees
WISE session sees debate on the topic of Income Share Agreements
Providing opportunities for refugees and unlocking their talents discussed at WISE Summit 2019
Panel discussion led by Al Fakhoora program highlighted the economic impacts of conflicts
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser presents 2019 WISE Prize for Education to Larry Rosenstock
Larry Rosenstock recognized by WISE for his contribution to quality education through innovative learning model that allows students from all socioeconomic backgrounds to succeed
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
“Children need more laps than apps”
Experts at WISE Summit 2019 discuss how technology plays a role in child development
Inspirational students help to make football accessible for all
Sessions at Doha Learning Days demonstrate how the world is experienced by people with a visual impairment
The power of sport
Creating positive behaviors through sport at Doha Learning Days
Why learning about engineering is never a bridge too far
ExxonMobil Qatar has inspired young female students to become future engineers at Doha Learning Days
“Awe and wonder” turn uncertainty into opportunity, film-maker tells Education City Speaker Series
Award-winning TV personality Jason Silva says reimagining our lives is vital in an era of “real-time change”
Food for the mind, and for the soul
Yoga and meditative sessions at Doha Learning Days promote healthy minds
Qatar Foundation International promotes healthy living at Doha Learning Days
Workshops focus on ways of improving wellbeing
QF hosts world’s first progressive education summit
LEAPS Summit sees launch of new initiative to advance educational innovation in Qatar
Making science fun
Aspiring scientists deliver workshop to children at Doha Learning Days
HEC Paris’ International EMBA program ranked No.1 in the world
HEC Paris in Qatar contributes to Financial Times ranking
Supporting parents of children with autism
Trainers from Renad Academy on hand at Doha Learning Days to support members of the community
Young female leaders share their stories through speed-mentoring
Doha Learning Days sessions bring school students face-to-face with role models
Making resilience part of the learning journey
Teachers from Qatar schools have been trained on how to support the emotional and social wellbeing of their students
Nurturing a passion for stem
Inspirational women encourage young girls to pursue STEM fields at Doha Learning Days
Young people inspired to be digital creators at Doha Learning Days
GoCode Academy Qatar’s workshop at the six-day experiential learning festival explored coding and robotics
Breaking down stigmas and helping children with special needs
Doha Learning Days discussion encourages collaboration between Qatar entities that cater for children with special needs.
In the frame for success
A Qatari barista has explained to Doha Learning Days visitors how he turned his passion for coffee into a thriving business.
Life in Qatar portrayed on screen
Doha Film Institute takes part in Doha Learning Days festival
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
In perfect harmony
The power of music in today’s world has been discussed at Doha Learning Days
Promoting the value of learning through play
Doha Learning Days workshop addresses benefits of play for children and adults
QF’s Akhlaquna Award showcased at Paris Peace Forum
Delegates discover how the initiative aims to spread benefit throughout society.
Paris Peace Forum discovers how Academyati is reimagining learning
QF’s progressive school has been placed in the spotlight in front of a global audience in the French capital.
"We can’t make decisions about the future without our youth being at the table"
At the Paris Peace Forum, QF’s President of Community Development has told an international audience why young people are “integral” to decision-making
AI should be a gateway to personalized education, Her Excellency Sheikha Hind tells Paris Peace Forum
Discussion at global governance summit focuses on need to use technology to inspire passion for learning.
WISE creates a community learning experience for Qatar
New Doha Learning Days festival aims to inspire and engage people across the nation
Stepping into the virtual world of learning
A WISE workshop at the Paris Peace Forum has shown how tech is pushing back the frontiers of the education experience
Research partnership helps knowledge flow for Qatari scientists
Qatar Science & Technology Park is supporting innovative “green biotech” research that crosses borders
Qatar media trends in the spotlight
Fake news, media startups, and how people’s 2022 FIFA World Cup stories could change perceptions were discussed at the Qatar Media Industries Forum.
Promoting RDI within culture and sports
His Excellency the Minister of Culture and Sports visited Hamad Bin Khalifa University and Qatar Science and Technology Park at QF’s Education City.
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
Stars of Science alumni highlight innovation’s importance
The three Season 11 finalists invited people to vote for them before this weekend’s Grand Final.
Helping us to understand how mental health affects our lives
Workshops at Qatar Foundation have highlighted the importance of mental health and its impact on people
Challenges and progress in Qatar’s development outlined at QF talk
The HBKU lecture saw a senior government figure discuss female empowerment, Qatarization, and the economy
On the march for breast cancer awareness
Event at Oxygen Park is just one of the ways in which QF supported the goals of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Qatar Sustainability Week: Teaching the next generation about Qatar’s ‘green’ World Cup
Ph.D students from Hamad Bin Khalifa University have been sharing their sustainability expertise with young learners from one of QF’s schools
Harvard University wins QatarDebate championship in US
Qatar Foundation crosses continents to spread the Arabic language through the power of debate.
Balancing sport and study? It’s no hurdle for Mariam Farid
Fresh from representing Qatar in the World Athletics Championships in Doha, the QF student and international athlete talks performance, persistence, and pride
In her own words: I’m far more than a breast cancer statistic
What made Dr. Borbala Mifsud, Assistant Professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Health and Life Sciences, say this? She explains.
Qatar Sustainability Week: QF students are changing their lives for a good cause
For many young Qataris, learning about sustainable development isn’t just a smart career move. It’s a duty to the nation, and the planet.
QF takes Arabic debating to the heart of top US university
The first US Universities Arabic Debating Championship, organized by QatarDebate and taking place at Harvard University, is designed to support greater use, understanding and appreciation of the Arabic language.
Capitalism is broken and only people power can fix it, Doha Debates audience told
An international panel of experts exchanged views with a student audience at the latest live event by the QF production
Acid attack survivor highlights the role of education in overcoming adversity
Speaking at a youth leadership conference at QF, Hanifa Nakiryowa voiced her belief that education is a tool nobody can take away from you
Finding an Arabic voice through the power of debate
Emma Chiu, who will participate in the first US Universities Arabic Debating Championship organized by QF member QatarDebate, explains how debating develops young people’s listening skills
Pitting writing skills against the clock
The Book Sprint event, co-organized by a Qatar Foundation partner university, challenged people to create a new book in five days. Aisha Hassan Al-Abdulla was one of them.
Acid attack victim’s inspirational story opens student-led Qatar conference
The Qatar Leadership Conference 2019 at QF has brought together 900 globally-focused students from 16 countries
The part QF plays in protecting Qatar’s children from abuse
Qatar now has one of the region’s most comprehensive child protection systems – and Sidra Medicine is contributing to its effectiveness
Why early childhood education sets the tone for emotional health
Dr. Asmaa Al-Fadala, Director of Research and Content Development at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) – Qatar Foundation’s global education think-tank – speaks about the lasting benefits of quality education from a very young age
Exhibition tells the story how QF students helped one Tanzanian community
The African country’s ambassador says trainee doctors from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar have brought “much-needed healthcare” to her people
QF scientist reveals what really constitutes ‘fake news’
According to Dr. Preslav Nakov, the label only applies to information with a political or financial bias – and it will ultimately disappear
World Teachers’ Day: Qatar’s academics are key to its goal of a sustainable economy
International knowledge-gathering opportunities show the world Qatar is a ‘serious contender’ in education
Using real-time data to help children thrive
QF member DIFI is at the center of producing vital evidence about child well-being in Qatar
QF lecture focuses on book that stands at center of Islamic culture
Event is held under the ‘Great Books of Islamic Civilization’ Lecture Series
Record number of candidates selected for QF’s Stars of Science
Young Arab innovators are bidding to win over the jury in Season 11 of the flagship edutainment TV show
Fighting darkness with an inclusive vision: Stories of Education City’s blind students
When Khansa Maria and her brother were born blind, their father abandoned the family, believing his children would be unable to achieve anything in life due to their lack of sight.
From student project to 15 universities: the QF-born startup that’s keeping graduation on track
An idea with its roots in Education City is now a thriving tech venture supporting students in Qatar, the US, and Mexico
Human innovation as important to education as tech, says QF think-tank leader
CEO of WISE tells global affairs summit in US that education systems must allow people to “experiment and innovate”
Climate change protestors take a stand for the planet at Qatar Foundation
Education City sit-in calls for urgent action to tackle global warming
How QF is giving young Arab innovators ‘the right to dream’
Qatar Science & Technology Park’s startup ‘boot-camp’ – the Arab Innovation Academy – has brought ideas like Dina Al Hajjar’s into the light
True measure of success is ‘what you have done for humanity’, says QF education leader
President of HBKU tells New York event that liberal arts education remains vital in a tech-driven world
‘Travesty’ if Qatar is not part of global innovation race, says ex-astronaut during QF visit
Former Space Shuttle crew member says people of Qatar can ‘transform the world’
When is it ethical to take someone off life support? Inside a discussion between religious scholars and modern scientists
Several months ago, a child was born at a hospital in Doha with several birth defects, including a misfunctioning heart and kidney. The physicians and parents knew there was hardly anything to do to save the newborn, but the parents were not sure if the child’s life support should be removed, fearing it might be considered a sin in Islam.
They tried to make Qatar an island. We built bridges through education
__By Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani,__ Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation.
When cross-campus collaborations offer real-world answers
A research student at Qatar Foundation (QF) member Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) collaborates with a QF partner university, and a QF school, to come up with tools to better understand the educational needs of children with autism.
From Qatar to Cox’s Bazar
Rashid Al Merri knew a volunteering trip to Bangladesh would be an experience. He didn’t know it would change his life.
I went to China to explore what it’s like being Muslim there. This is what I learnt.
In 2018, Waleed Zahoor went to China as part of a class examining the socio-political dimensions of Islam and Muslims in China. He writes below about what he learnt during his trip and what we ought to know.
How Northwestern and Georgetown joined forces in Education City
Universities in Education City are collaborating to offer joint programs and minors, helping students make the most of their neighboring universities’ expertise.
The story behind Taleemabad: a virtual 'Education City’ for refugees in Pakistan
Haroon Yasin, co-founder and CEO of Orenda, on how he and his team developed a virtual Education City in Pakistan.
Student Research: Analyzing the study abroad program experiences of QF’s students
After graduating from Georgetown University in Qatar, Tehreem Asghar started researching the unique study abroad experiences of Education City students during her Master’s at Columbia University. Here, she relates some of her findings.
Makerspaces in Education City
Education City houses several unique facilities that act as makerspaces— areas equipped with tools and services where people with shared interests can gather to create, invent, or learn something new. Here are just a few of them.
Why is Qatar’s percentage of female engineering students double that of the US?
Students in Education City are challenging societal expectations of what had been considered male-dominated fields. Nowhere is this clearer than in the astonishing statistics of female enrollment in the field of engineering across the country.
In a field where every question has only one answer, what can teamwork achieve?
Grade 5 mathematicians from Qatar Academy Doha, used to excelling individually, break out of their silos and see what it’s like to solve math problems as part of a team.
Why and how we designed an educational curriculum for six-month-olds
Inspired by international research on the brain development of children between infancy and three years, the Early Education Center at Qatar Foundation is extending primary education to children as young as six months old.