Stories / Health
Seventh grade girls shine in QF’s Stars of Science
4 min readTheir innovation offered a practical solution for individuals with autism
QF emphasizes the need for equity in precision health at 79th UN General Assembly
6 min readSession highlights how personalized healthcare should be accessible to all economies
QPHI to play a key role in ensuring a healthier future for Qatar
6 min readDr. Tawfeg Ben-Omran from Qatar Foundation’s Sidra Medicine talks about the impact of precision health on the healthcare landscape of the country
Wearable tech will contribute to growth in preventative medicine, says WHOOP founder and CEO at QF talk
4 min readDiscussion held as part of QF’s Education City Speaker Series
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
Official launch of QF’s Qatar Precision Health Institute explores genetic mutations causing heart diseases in Qatar
4 min readPanel discussion highlights Qatar's leading role in precision healthcare - and what the future holds for this sector.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends discussion on applying precision health in clinical practice
4 min readEvent takes place as Qatar Foundation’s Qatar Precision Health Institute is formally launched to support Qatar-wide cooperation in implementing personalized medicine
Her Highness Sheikha Moza officially launches Qatar Precision Health Institute
5 min readThe Qatar Foundation institute will be key to Qatar’s vision of becoming a pioneer in the implementation of precision health
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
Education City’s two padel facilities welcome players of all levels
4 min readQatar Foundation’s new clubs offer an array of programmes, as well as daily ladies-only courts
QF hosts ladies-only race on International Women’s Day
2 min readEvent at Al Shaqab promotes female fitness and empowerment
Why QF’s Education City is a destination for wellness
4 min readArray of health and sporting facilities make it the ideal setting for everyone to stay active, says triathlete
A host of community activities in 2024 to attract visitors to Qatar Foundation’s Education City
3 min readResidents and tourists invited to enjoy events, classes, and activities focused on sports, language, culture, and family fun
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
Genetic modification: a blessing or a curse for humanity?
5 min readQatar Foundation experts discuss the biomedical and ethical perspectives on genetic modification of embryos
Between the hammer of social responsibility and the anvil of social media
5 min readGiven the graphic documentation of the genocide in Gaza on social media, QF experts explain the need to preserve our mental health in order to keep advocating for justice
How to support the Palestinian Diaspora during the war on Gaza
QF experts speak about the socio-emotional impact of war on Gaza – and how to talk to children about it
How Qatar’s renaissance in research can be exported to the world
7 min readGenetics pioneer Dr. Khalid Fakhro, Head of Research at QF’s Sidra Medicine and Director of the hospital’s Precision Medicine Program, explains why the Arab scientific community is vital to building the future.
An Arab scientist's 18-year journey to understand cancer in the Arab population
6 min readDr. Lotfi Chouchane, Professor at QF partner university Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, led research that uncovered cancer biomarkers
“My life changed thanks to the tests I did at Qatar Biobank”
3 min readMaha Kafood experiences first-hand the benefits of precision healthcare at the QF entity
Economies driven by science and innovation are the way forward, says expert at QF
6 min readDr. Ali Sultan, a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar, shares key insights on how the Arab World can continue to grow
QF hosts breast cancer awareness event for contracted workers
3 min readMedical providers from across Qatar share knowledge and expertise with attendees
“Research alliances are the key to advance scientific research in the Arab world,” says QF scientist
5 min readDr. Halima Bensmail, Principal Scientist at HBKU, emphasizes education and community awareness in fostering Arab youth's belief in the value of research
“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
“I aspire that one day medicine attains the level of precision seen in engineering,” says QF expert
5 min readDr. Fatima Kafoud, Clinic and Laboratory Manager at Qatar Biobank, believes community participation in long-term genetic research is pivotal to enhance quality of life
Pushing AI boundaries to create impact on people's lives
4 min readQF's Stars of Science season 14 finalist Shada Bennbaia leverages AI technologies to minimize the risks of cardiovascular diseases.
QF to host World Autism Awareness Day event at Oxygen Park
3 min readPUE-organized activities designed to promote awareness and understanding among community
QF’s Qader Award opens doors for people with autism
3 min readApplications for fifth cycle will be accepted until 5 April
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
How to talk to your child about natural disasters?
4 min readPsychologists speak about the impact the Türkiye -Syria earthquake can have on mental health
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
Qatar’s accessibility transformation makes space for adaptive athletes
7 min readAhmed Al-Shahrani, who was a panelist on QF’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s Twitter Spaces talk, sees a great inclusive future for those in Qatar
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
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
How happy, content women can empower future generations
5 min readQF’s Sidra Medicine prioritizes women as it marks World Mental Health Month
QF’s WISH sheds light on how science of genetics can help children and their parents
6 min readLack of awareness main reason for reduced numbers of premarital screenings
Are you a workaholic or just a hard worker?
4 min readWith October marking World Mental Health Month, WCM-Q psychologist highlights the impact of being addicted to work
Data from QF’s Qatar Genome Programme improves breast cancer screening
3 min readCollaborative efforts see research findings being taken from bench to bedside
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's WISH summit looks at the future of hospitals after covid
6 min readMedical experts discuss how healthcare facilities of the future can be pandemic-proof
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
Art for mental health support in Sidra Medicine
3 min readArt therapist and researcher in Qatar Foundation’s Sidra Medicine explains how art is used as an outlet to cope during patients’ hospital stay
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
Qatar researchers at forefront of personalized treatment for breast cancer patients
5 min readOncologist speaking at a QF conference for women in science says Arab women to be made aware of signs and symptoms of breast cancer
How to identify signs of potential domestic violence before marrying your future husband
7 min readA psychiatric consultant and an expert in family policy development from Qatar Foundation stress the importance of observing key factors, and provide scientific advice on how to deal with such cases.
How art can help create a safe space for pediatric patients
4 min readQF art therapist talks about different tools that be used used for stress and pain management in children
