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How Qatar Foundation and Volkswagen Middle East partnership are shaping an inclusive football landscape
3 min readCollaboration led to the inception of skill-building initiatives designed for women in football
QF recognized for role in shaping World Cup narrative at MEPRA Awards 2023
3 min readFive awards, including gold for Best Campaign – Qatar, were presented during the event
Stars of Science alumni underscore the power of role models in education
4 min readSupporting new innovators with real-time learning is crucial, say alumni of QF’s edutainment show
Qatar Foundation and Volkswagen Middle East partner to support women athletes
3 min readCollaboration aims to create an inclusive environment in football
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
“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
Sporting landscape in Qatar has changed for women, says QF alumna
4 min readPersonal trainer Sahar ElRefai highlights benefits of exercise on the physical and mental health of women
The impact of the World Cup on Qatar continues
4 min readQF community members discuss how the momentum from the world’s biggest sporting event has reignited their interest in sports and fitness
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 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
Her Highness Sheikha Moza walks in solidarity with Türkiye-Syria earthquake victims
7 min readActive and healthy lifestyles as well as women and girls in sports were among the highlights of activities at QF on National Sport Day
What does Qatar’s entrepreneurship ecosystem need to accelerate growth?
5 min readQF experts say the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem will thrive on innovation and talent retention
“Banat Al Quds” carry the Palestinian cause in their musical strings to play a melody of freedom
4 min readMembers of the girl band talk about their time in Qatar and their experiences at QF’s D'reesha Performing Arts Festival
How the World Cup opened up a whole new world for a child with a disability
4 min readA member of Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Program talks about how much he misses his World Cup routine, and the impact the tournament has had on his life
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
“I’m now part of my country’s history,” says FIFA Flag Bearer
5 min readQatari student at QF played a role during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
US Secretary of State applauds Qatar’s World Cup legacy plans during Generation Amazing Foundation event at QF
4 min read“All In” game crafted to equip young participants with life skills through football
Her Excellency Sheikha Hind attends final day of QF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival
3 min readSeven-day festival at Oxygen Park concludes
QF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival hits high notes
3 min readSeven-day event taking place in Education City to conclude on Saturday
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
Preserving local heritage at QF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival
3 min readAl Khater House hosts events as part of Qatar Foundation’s efforts to promote cultural legacy
Love, justice, and resistance unite Palestinians across the world, QF’s Doha Debates told
4 min readSupporters of the Palestinian cause and students from Qatar discuss the future of Palestinian identity
"The flag of Palestine is an icon in this World Cup"
3 min readQF hosts a series of events that showcases Palestinian culture during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
Palestine brought to Qatar through music at QF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival
4 min readA wave of nostalgia sweeps Education City audience as they listen to songs that reflect Palestinian heritage
QF’s D'reesha Performing Arts Festival nurtures young innovators
3 min readInvention area sponsored by ConocoPhillips Qatar
Performed at Education City, “Rumi The Musical” brings alive heritage of the east
5 min readQF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival entertains audiences with a show about the philosopher/poet’s legacy
Our cultural heritage has opened the eyes of World Cup fans, experts tell QF talk
5 min readMisunderstandings and stereotypes have been broken down through learning about the Arab world’s history and way of life, discussion hears
Students from Qatar welcome football fans with Arabic poetry
4 min readYoung people recite verses at the D’reesha Performing Arts Festival taking place in Education City
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends opening ceremony of D’reesha Performing Arts Festival
4 min readSeven-day festival being held in Education City’s Oxygen Park and Al Khater House
Education City Stadium bids adieu to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ fans
4 min readWith the last game played on its ground, the stadium has hosted around 350,000 fans
Learning sign language “allowed me to meet” my hearing-impaired cousins halfway
5 min readQF employee explains how members of society can play a role in pursuing social inclusion for all
Academyati students teach visitors about local culture at Fan Experience
4 min readPart of QF activations on offer during Education City Stadium match days
David Beckham explores Education City’s accessibility initiatives
3 min readThe football icon saw great artwork and experienced various offerings at Qatar Foundation
QF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival to highlight Arab culture during World Cup
4 min readTickets available for purchase through Virgin Megastore
Sending a message from Palestine to the world – through football
7 min readMembers of the Palestinian refugee girls’ football team tell their story as they come to QF’s Education City during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
“You are our voices abroad” Palestinian activist tells Arab youth at QF talk
4 min readEvent featuring Muna El Kurd – held during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ as part of GOALS exhibition – showcases Palestinian culture
Four stadiums down, four more to go for 11-year-old boy with cerebral palsy
5 min readA member of Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Program has attended more football matches in 11 days than in his whole life
QF students play alongside football legends at World Cup-style tournament at EC
5 min readThe Generation Amazing’s Goal 22 gives young people the opportunity to learn from the best
Can football be used as a tool for social change?
3 min readYoung people from around the world come together at QF’s Education City to learn how good morals and sport go together
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
Qatar will always be a part of me, says architect of Education City buildings
5 min readVictor Legorreta reflects on his time in the country as his family arrives for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
Education City Stadium to offer accessible and inclusive viewing experience for all
3 min readFeaturing inclusive sensory facilities that cater to all members of the community for upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
Pele’s daughter explains how football can change the way we feel about an entire culture
4 min readDuring a GOAL 22 program session at QF’s Education City, Kely Nascimento-DeLuca spoke of sport having the power to change perceptions, especially of girls and women
Is Qatar hosting the most accessible FIFA World Cup™?
4 min readExperts from Qatar Foundation and the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy discuss findings from the tournament’s first matches
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
QF launches GOALS exhibition showcasing life in Qatar in lead up to World Cup
3 min readMembers of Qatar’s diverse community share stories through multidisciplinary exhibition open to public
‘Volunteering taught me that compassion underpins the success of a society’
4 min readTom Eastham, a volunteer with QF’s Ability Friendly program, explains why giving your time to help others generates something truly valuable
How football can be a learning tool for peace
3 min readSession exploring football’s role in conflict resolution forms part of Generation Amazing's GOAL 22 program at QF's Education City
In her own words: As the World Cup begins, it feels as if all my life’s journeys are coming together
6 min readSylvie Maalouf, Programs Manager at Qatar Foundation’s CEO Office, on her pride in the country she has come to call home – and why the opening match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ has a special resonance for her.
QF’s ‘Come Together’ is a tribute to the country’s preparation for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
3 min readThe eye-catching public art installation can be visited at the Green Spine in Education City
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
Fan experience at Education City Stadium to offer accessible activations
5 min readWide range of inclusive activations will welcome fans of all abilities during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
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 partner university staff develop walkable solar tiles for use at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
3 min readPatented panels to be tested at Al Thumama Stadium’s ticketing centre
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
Can the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ mean greater visibility of children with disabilities?
5 min readSabika Shaban, a QF staff member, parent, and inclusion advocate, pens her experience with disability and the social change she hopes to see post-the World Cup
Invention and innovation at the heart of QF’s D'reesha Performing Arts Festival
3 min readConocoPhillips Qatar sponsors new element highlighting scientists, scholars, and researchers from around the Arab world
Football is only for all if designed with intent and purpose, says QF expert
5 min readLong-term legacy of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ discussed at Accessibility Forum held by the tournament organizers
QF’s GOALS is a platform for inspiring stories of Qatar's journey to the World Cup
4 min readLocal participants have the opportunity to learn the skills of photography, videography, and creative writing
QF launches Accessibility Guide ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
5 min readThe e-guide, Qatar for All, will support people of all abilities to explore Qatar
“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
QF to provide live FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ audio description for visually impaired fans
5 min readService developed by Hamad Bin Khalifa University reflects QF’s commitment to accessibility
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
Generation Amazing Foundation reaches 1 million beneficiaries ahead of Qatar 2022
4 min readLegacy programme marks milestone and launches year-long Goal 22 project supported by QF
I saw the Al Bayt stadium being built – and it feels like we grew up together, says a QF student
4 min readWhy QAK pupil believes her country is the ideal place to host the World Cup
QF expert explains why sustainability goes beyond the environment – and into female empowerment
4 min readDiscussion at Future Leaders in Football event focuses on how the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ can create a sustainable legacy
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
Palestinian girls team highlights the plight of fellow refugees
6 min readStreet Child World Cup 2022, held in partnership with QF, gives marginalized children opportunity to be heard on global stage
QF-supported study to help street-connected children
4 min readFindings to be used as an advocacy tool to help marginalized young people
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™
HH Sheikha Moza attends inauguration of art installation ‘Come Together’ at QF
4 min readEducation City artwork by acclaimed Korean artist Choi Jeong Hwa recognizes the workers who have helped the country prepare for the FIFA World Cup™
The Story Behind the Art: Interview with Choi Jeong HWA
5 min readKorean artist talks about how workers helped inspire the creation of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ art installation
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
FIFA global partner Dalian Wanda teams up with QF to give Qatar’s youth the chance to fly the FIFA flag
4 min readYoung participants in QF’s CommuniSport and other key programs will be in the frame to be Wanda FIFA Flag Bearers at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
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
How football is giving young people a voice
5 min readStreet Child World Cup, in partnership with QF, is taking place at Oxygen Park
QF unveils line-up of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ events and activities at Education City
5 min readAccessibility and inclusivity at the core of QF’s It’s Only Football if it’s For All campaign
Street Child World Cup 2022 kicks off at Education City
4 min readEvent held in partnership with Qatar Foundation
Female athletes too often accept body-shaming comments to focus on achievements
4 min readDuring Mental Health Awareness month, Nadira Salsabila, an HBKU student and athlete, shares experiences of sports-related bullying on the eve of the world’s biggest football tournament
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends WISH 2022 closing ceremony
3 min readFinal day discussions focus on sport, accessibility, and equity in healthcare
“Now and before”: International Trade Union Confederation commends Qatar reforms to protect workers
4 min readITUC Official: Qatar’s heat stress law is assisting European nations as they face climate change
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser opens QF’s WISH 2022
6 min readBuilding more resilient health systems and advancing biotech innovation among key discussions on opening day
Where were you when Qatar won the bid to host the FIFA World Cup™?
5 min readWith 50 days for the kick-off to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, QF employees reminisce about the day Qatar won the bid to host the mega event and what it means to them – and the nation
Qatar’s accessibility achievements and challenges for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ discussed at QF
6 min readTournament described as a catalyst for accessibility-focused change in Qatar
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
How QF nurtures happy, healthy students – inside and outside the classroom
QF Student Life opens the door to connections, collaborations, and cultural experiences
Street Child World Cup to kick off next month in partnership with QF
5 min readTeams from 25 countries aim to give street-connected children a voice for change as tournament takes place at Education City.
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
With 100 days to go, will the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ mark the beginning of a new era for accessibility in Qatar?
6 min readProfessor Joselia Neves, Associate Dean for Social Engagement and Access at QF’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University, writes about the impact of hosting an accessible FIFA World Cup™
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
My volunteering journey started with a question: how can I give back to my country?
4 min readFaisal Al Mohanadi, a QF Manager and a volunteer for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, explains how volunteering reflects his national identity and Islamic values
Women’s football in Qatar – a work in progress
10 min readChange is slow but definitely coming, say women who play football at QF’s Education City
QF to train accessibility volunteers for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
3 min readAccessibility volunteers will play a key role in ensuring a memorable fan experience
Inclusion vision: how QF is helping to make football accessible to all fans
6 min readThe Translation and Training Center at QF’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University enables blind and partially sighted fans to enjoy football tournaments – including the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ - through audio-descriptive commentary services that are breaking new ground.
QF to launch inclusive football coaching program
3 min readProgram will develop coaches in Qatar to support the delivery of inclusive football
QF program to narrate FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ experience through the power of storytelling
3 min readGOALS initiative to highlight football, community, and culture in Qatar in lead up to international sporting competition
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
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
FIFA Foundation announces partnerships with Generation Amazing and QF to support FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ legacy
4 min readTwo Memorandums of Understanding signed during ceremony at Doha Forum in Qatar
Local company sells sustainable face masks at QF’s EC gift shop
3 min readRSPR – founded as a solution for close friends and family – is now a popular, eco-friendly option for all
Cooling technology used in Qatar's World Cup stadiums powered by QF research
7 min readDr. Saud Ghani, the mastermind behind the novel outdoor cooling technology, details its development process and the support he received from QF’s funding entity
QLA teacher wins Education Excellence Award
3 min readKhalaf Al Merekhi encourages students to become passionate about health and fitness
“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
Qatari student sets sights on working as a referee at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
4 min readAbdullah Al-Marri narrates his journey into the world of football
QF empowers the community to get active for National Sport Day
4 min readHer Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, accompanied by football icon David Beckham, awards winners of inaugural Women and Girls Football Initiative at Education City Stadium
QF youth serve as Flag Bearers during the FIFA Arab Cup 2021™
3 min readProgram is a collaboration between Wanda Group and Qatar Foundation designed to honor inspiring young people
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
Everyone speaks the language of football, Street Child United CEO says at 2021 WISE Summit
3 min readYoung leaders from Street Child World Cup take the spotlight on final day of global education conference organized by QF member
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.
Volunteers welcome fans to Education City Stadium as FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ unfolds
6 min readOpportunity is part of wider volunteering program at Qatar Foundation
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ preparations are the best-ever, FIFA President tells QF’s Education City Speaker Series
One-year countdown discussion explores social, cultural, and economic legacy of the tournament – as QF announces new inclusive sport partnership with FIFA Foundation
QF graduate takes learnings from the classroom to the pitch
Local football player speaks about how his experience at Education City has helped him in his sporting life
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 inspires fans to be Students of Change at the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020™
Activities around Education City Stadium designed to educate and empower
Narrating Qatar´s fascinating football history has never been more important
Qatar-born sports journalist and author, Matthias Krug, spoke at the The World Cup 2022 Lecture Series held by Qatar Foundation partner university Georgetown University in Qatar, where he chronicled the inside story of the country’s most cherished football and sporting moments and players over the past six decades.
Education City Stadium is a breathing building, says sustainability expert
Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy expert discusses the passive design features of the stadium built at QF’s Education City, and how that contributes to sustainability
American soccer stars visit QF ahead of 2021 U.S.-Qatar Year of Culture launch
Washington Spirit women’s football team inspire young members of QF community and learn about cultural heritage of Qatar and the region
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
‘A sportsperson isn’t superhuman’: sporting stars speak about mental health struggles in panel hosted by QF’s WISH
Legends of athletics, football, and cricket speak about how being at the top of their game took its toll
Education City Stadium: A lesson in sustainability
QF expert highlights importance of learning from green buildings
Op-ed: Why the Education City Stadium is built to last
Professor Danyel Reiche, Visiting Associate Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar, on why the World Cup venue in the heart of Qatar Foundation’s environment in knowledge can set a new standard for legacy and longevity.
Education City Stadium to be home to two QF schools
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ venue’s legacy plan will include housing Academyati and Qatar Academy for Science & Technology
Education City Stadium’s completion marked during special programs
Third completed venue for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is now ready to host matches
Education City Stadium becomes the third officially completed FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ tournament venue
Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy and Qatar Foundation to commemorate milestone digitally
Op-ed: 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 to support SC in developing Qatar 2022 visitor experience
Collaboration spans visitor experience, research and environmental projects, and football for development initiatives
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
FIFA legends thrill Generation Amazing at Oxygen Park
SC’s community-based initiative in partnership with QF and FIFA
Future stars of Wanda Group's Chinese Super League club Dalian Professional FC visit Doha for week of football
Match against Aspire Academy kicks off Qatar Foundation tour.
FIFA Club World Cup™ comes to Qatar Foundation
Young participants in QF sporting competitions motivated by arrival of major football trophy
QF and Paris Saint-Germain Academy stage Alumni Cup tournament
Competition held in partnership with one of the world’s top football academies
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
