Stories / Health
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
Integrating Islamic psychology in women’s mental health care
4 min readDr. Zainab Imam explains how faith and healing as seen within the Islamic faith can be integrated with modern therapeutic practices at QF’s Sidra Medicine
Why a project to create Qatar’s first twin registry marks a key step in genetic research – and collaboration
6 min readTwin geneticists Dr. Mashael and Dr. Kholoud Al-Shafai talk about the vital health insights that analyzing data from twins can produce through a Qatar University-led and funded initiative
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends the 2025 National Sport Day activities at Qatar Foundation
5 min readPeople of all ages and fitness levels enjoy a variety of competitions and fun activities at Education City during the nationwide celebration of sports
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
WISH 2024 summit closes with Qatar becoming first MENA country to join the Novartis Foundation’s CARDIO4Cities initiative
4 min readCARDIO4Cities is a cardiovascular population health approach that leverages the power of data to deliver precision population health
Investment in cancer prevention crucial to avoid global health system crisis, WISH 2024 Summit hears
3 min readExperts at QF’s biennial global healthcare gathering highlight the growing burden of breast and cervical cancers
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends opening of Qatar Foundation’s WISH 2024 Summit
5 min readExperts address the world ’s most pressing healthcare challenges at the World Innovation Summit for Health’s seventh biennial global conference in Qatar
QF's role in bridging the genomics gap
4 min readQatar Precision Health Institute continues to play a leading role in improving Arab representation in global genome databases
QF experts explore the growing opportunities - and challenges – of AI in health
7 min readThe ethics of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare will be among the topics to be discussed at the upcoming WISH 2024 summit in Doha.
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’s WISH to highlight impact of conflict on healthcare in upcoming summit
4 min readHumanizing health, care and the role of a resilient community highlighted in reports by QF’s DIFI and WISH
Gaza Patient Program at QF’s Sidra Medicine is on the frontline of critical care for injured Palestinians
7 min readUpcoming WISH 2024 summit will focus on the impact of war and conflict on healthcare
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
QF students prepare for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ with their own ‘international’ tournament
4 min readQatar Academy Doha competition sees students represent different nations and broaden their cultural knowledge
Balancing faith and health: the struggle for diabetics who want to fast throughout Ramadan
4 min readType 1 diabetes patient Aisha Al-Dosari speaks about her experience trying to find symmetry between a desire to fast and following medical advice
Scientists at QF develop a platform to give doctors access to data from smartwatches
4 min readUmmar Abbas, Senior Software Engineer at Qatar Computing Research Institute, leads the development of SIHA – a decision support system for clinicians that uses data from wearables
QF research center works on early diagnosis of autism
3 min readDr. Fouad Alshaban, Senior Scientist at the Neurological Disorders Research Center (NDRC), Qatar Biomedical Research Institute, talks about the new autism detection tool, the success of it, and costs associated with autism treatments.
HMC’s diabetes reversal program – a product of QF research
6 min readQNRF-funded clinical trial demonstrated that diabetes remission can be achieved by intensive lifestyle intervention
Who decides who is an ideal mother?
3 min readDr. Zainab Imam from Qatar Foundation’s Sidra Medicine along with Dr. Sharifa Al Emadi from DIFI talk about the mental health toll on a parent when outsiders share their unwanted opinions
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
Op-ed: A young patient with gangrene made me consider a specialization in diabetes
5 min readJosephine Bou Akar, a nurse at QF, talks about her journey in trying to raise awareness of diabetes through her work as a nurse at QF schools
QF psychologist explains how ADHD can be a strength
3 min readLearnings from the pandemic are helping children with attention disorders thrive in school
Feeding Qatar Foundation’s men on the move
12 min readEnsuring that QF’s contractual migrant workforce experiences a taste of home three times a day
Psychologist at QF explains why being connected in a hyper digital world comes at the cost of our wellbeing
4 min readWCM-Q’s Sobia Rahman sheds light on why the human mind could be struggling with distraction in today’s hyperconnected 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 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
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
QF’s ability friendly program inspires children to dream big
3 min readFive-year-old Layaan Al Jomaa has Down Syndrome and hopes to one day become a world champion swimmer
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
Virtual learning has increased girls' access to education, but they need confidence and opportunity, experts tell 2021 WISE Summit
4 min readThe biennial WISE Summit, organized by QF’s global education initiative, explored the role of media and technology in enabling girls to learn and make decisions about their future
QF workers take advantage of preventive breast cancer screening
4 min readHealth education efforts offered free of charge to educate and empower workers across Education City
In her own words: What it’s like to get yourself checked for breast cancer in your 20s
5 min readRyme Alhussayni, a member of QF’s Communication Directorate, writes about her family history of breast cancer and her bumpy journey of getting herself checked
QF schools strive to support children with diabetes
4 min readQatar Diabetes Association provides regular training and ongoing support to school nurses
Diabetes ambassadors amplify the voice of the youth
3 min readQDA program launched to raise awareness and in support of World Diabetes Day
Away from the pursuit of perfection, when is aesthetic surgery a psychological and physical necessity?
5 min readAway from the pursuit of perfection, when is aesthetic surgery a psychological and physical necessity?
Did you know horses can swim? QF research explores it as an equine rehabilitation tool
Dr. Florent David, Senior Equine Surgeon at the Equine Veterinary Medical Center, works toward establishing swimming rehabilitation protocols for horses
How families can help boost the mental health of the elderly during Covid times
4 min readOn World Mental Health Day, Dr. Ayman Shabana at QF partner university Georgetown University in Qatar says a healthy mind “contributes to strengthening the ties between the different generations”
QF experts explain why 70 percent of children drop out of competitive sports by the age of 13
6 min readOn World Mental Health Day, Rima Kizilgun, a sports coach within QF, and Dr. Ahsan Nazeer, Division Chief of Child and Adolescent Mental Health at Sidra Medicine, speak about the fine line between pressure and motivation in sports
Tips from QF for diabetics during Umrah season
4 min readDr. Amal Adam from Qatar Foundation’s Qatar Diabetes Association shares important guidelines that people diagnosed with diabetes should follow during Umrah
Personal choices are at the heart of climate change, QF debaters argue
5 min readQatarDebate participants at Youth4Climate address societal perspectives on the environment
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
Embryologist from QF’s Sidra Medicine explains what egg freezing offers to women
7 min readMaria Onoufriou, a Senior Embryologist, highlights how egg freezing can ease women’s concerns about the ticking of their biological clock – and what they need to know about the process
QF student’s mother narrates her experience of raising a son with an extremely rare condition
5 min readShama Al-Hamad, mother of a child with Coffin-Lowry Syndrome, says building memories with her son and living in the moment is what matters now
Reconstructing childrens’ lives using plastic surgery
4 min readSurgical procedures at Qatar Foundation’s Sidra Medicine go beyond appearances
Woman who loses toes to diabetes offers advice to others with condition
QF member highlights importance of foot care in people with diabetes
QF researchers participate in global genomic study that releases findings for potential therapies in COVID-19 patients
6 min readResearchers from Qatar Foundation Research, Development, and Innovation’s Qatar Genome Programme contribute toward global initiative that can lead to therapeutic targets in addition to the protection conferred by the vaccines
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.
QF entity’s Arabic comic strip on genomics spurs young minds
Dima Darwish from Qatar Genome talks about what prompted her to create this comic strip and what it aims to achieve
A first in Qatar: QF’s Sidra Medicine produces eye drops to treat 10-month-old girl with ultra-rare disease
Multidisciplinary team effort at Sidra Medicine produces country’s first plasma eye drops, treats Qatari baby with “one-in-a-million” condition
‘HBKU is an experience that can’t be found anywhere else in the world’
As a new batch of graduates emerge from universities at QF, Dr. Ahmad M. Hasnah, President of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) – a QF member – speaks about disrupting education, opening up opportunities for young people to drive impact, and designing learning for the future
QF’s Sidra Medicine research to help develop targeted therapies for childhood cancers
Sidra Medicine’s newly established pediatric cancer biorepository aims to deliver precision medicine for every child with cancer
Op-ed: How Ramadan can be an opportunity for both spiritual renewal and sustainability
Sulaiman Bah, Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator, Minaretein (Education City Mosque) on how the lessons of the Holy Month can raise our environmental consciousness
Op-ed: Ramadan, modernity, and our cultural traditions
Dr. Dheen Mohamed, Professor of Comparative Religion at HBKU’s College of Islamic Studies, says that the spirit of Ramadan can bring man back to his original state
Qatar Genome Research Consortium reports first and largest comprehensive genetic association study in Middle East
Researchers identify genetic associations with 45 clinically relevant traits in the Qatari population
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
In his own words: QF’s Ability Friendly Sports Program makes young people who face challenges realize they are heroes
Ahmed Hamdy Maklad, a Sports Programming Coordinator at Qatar Foundation, speaks about how Qatar Foundation’s accessible sport program is changing the lives of its participants.
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
In her own words: How studying abroad during a pandemic challenged me – and taught me vital lessons
Yara Barakat, an Interior Design student at QF partner university Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar, was studying far from home in the US when COVID-19 struck. This is her story of how the experience tested her resilience.
Qatar Foundation school instills recycling culture among its students
Qatar Academy Msheireb teacher raises awareness about sustainability so children can become changemakers
QF career experts talk about entering the job market amid a global pandemic
Those in the know at Qatar Career Development Center look at how COVID-19 has reshaped the professional landscape – and how fresh graduates can meet the challenges head on
Students at QF advocate for vaccine
4 min readNU-Q undergrads talk about the importance of taking the vaccine and continuing to social distance.
QF psychiatrists explain the importance of self-expression in children
“For a child, creative expression is one of the most natural things in the world,” says Sidra Medicine doctor
Unable to breastfeed, but still a good mother
One woman talks about societal pressures to nurse, while a doctor from QF’s Sidra medicine explains how these conversations can affect a new parent’s mental health.
How fitness impacts learning
QF students and teachers explain why physical activity should be incorporated into the curriculum
“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
How a QF member is tackling Autism through equine therapy
Al Shaqab’s program offers specialized therapeutic lessons to children with Autism in Qatar
QF infectious disease expert addresses COVID-19 vaccine concerns
Professor Laith Abu-Raddad, Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, answers questions about the COVID-19 vaccine
QF vet solves case of a mystery flu in Arabian horses
Dr. Camilla Jamieson, Senior Clinical Veterinarian at the Equine Veterinary Medical Center, explored why Arabian foals suffer from a puzzling runny nose
QF OBGYN discusses if pregnant or breastfeeding women should take the COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Moune Jabre, Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, says the risk of adverse effects from the vaccine are theoretical while the risk of catching COVID-19 is not
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.
In her own words: Is it really the vaccine of hope?
Shereen Khaled, member of QF’s Communications Directorate, shares her point of view on why taking the COVID-19 vaccine is one of the toughest decisions she will ever have to make
Making golf a women’s sport in Qatar
As The R&A – the organisation that governs the sport worldwide outside of the United States and Mexico – seeks to make the sport more inclusive, QF’s Education City Golf Club is also drawing more women and girls into golf. Jackie Davidson, Assistant Director – Golf Development at The R&A, speaks about why she is encouraged to see the sport growing in Qatar.
In her own words: What it’s like to be a mother in 2021
Shereen Khaled, a member of QF’s Communication Directorate, writes about how becoming a mother changed her, and how that status quo was further challenged in the pandemic
Analyzing Marriage in the Time of COVID-19
QF entity discusses impact of pandemic on relationships, marriages, and families
Op-Ed: Sport as a way of life
Dr. Nasser Al Mohannadi, author of HBKU Press’s How to Be an Ironman, discusses how sport is the foundation for success
It’s as painful as horses wearing high heels, QF expert says of equine disease
Dr. Jessica Johnson, Senior Clinical Veterinarian at the Equine Veterinary Medical Center, is working towards early detection of Laminitis in Arabian horses
What makes precision medicine the future of healthcare
Time for “one size fits all” to become history in healthcare industry, precision medicine experts say in QF-backed Al Jazeera documentary
DIFI international conference advocates for progressive policies to build stronger marriages
QF member offers insights on how to address marital challenges on last day of international conference
Vaccination and taking responsibility is the way out of the pandemic, QF’s Education City Speaker Series hears
Online discussion in collaboration with WISH shares global perspectives on vaccines – and Qatar’s vaccination target
DIFI conference shines spotlight on ways to support marriage
QF member attracts nearly 1,000 attendees worldwide to discuss matrimony in modern era
Learning how to reverse the effects of diabetes
QDA strives to educate those living with the disease
QF and Roche partner with the aim of taking precision medicine into mainstream healthcare
Collaboration with international pharmaceutical company will also create life-science opportunities for Qatari students
How QF is empowering the next generation of precision medicine workers
Two women trained in precision medicine discuss their goals for the field and its importance to the healthcare industry
‘Exercise ticks every mental wellbeing box’ say experts as QF celebrates National Sport Day 2021
Community gets active and inspired through online sessions focused on fitness, learning, and inclusivity
In her own words: In sports, I found salvation
Sahar ElRefai, a QF alumna, petroleum engineer and a certified personal trainer, narrates her story on how sports helped her overcome trauma
World Cancer Day: QF expert developing AI tech to reduce side effects of radiotherapy
Dr. Othmane Bouhali, Director of Research Computing and Professor at TAMU-Q, says personalized radiation dose for breast cancer can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
In his own words: I received the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s why you should, too
Dr. Ahmed Elmagarmid, Executive Director of Qatar Computing Research Institute – part of QF’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University – on his experience of being vaccinated against COVID-19, and why he believes the vaccine is vital to defeating the pandemic
QF psychologist highlights the effects of stress on students’ brains
Long-term stress can wreak havoc on the mind and body, and the pandemic is proving to be a great opportunity to shine a spotlight on mental health and well-being
QF researchers and King Hussein Cancer Center deepen understanding of Arab region’s breast cancer complexity
Initiative aims to discover novel susceptibility genes in Arab population and support early detection of those at high genetic risk of breast cancer
“Loving horses is the only prerequisite” to volunteer at EVMC
Qatar Foundation’s Equine Veterinary Medical Center offers a unique volunteer opportunity for university students
A healthy, active child is a happy child, QF experts explain
Sidra Medicine experts provide parents with advice on how to raise healthy, happy children
Refusing COVID-19 vaccine is a personal choice with public consequences, says expert at QF
Laith Abu-Raddad, Professor at Qatar Foundation partner university Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, says risk posed by not vaccinating is far greater than any risk associated with receiving the vaccine
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
Generation Amazing festival hears how harnessing the power of sport can help overcome global challenges
Virtual event hosted by Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, with Qatar Foundation as strategic partner
Using fish to diagnose diseases in humans
Researchers at Sidra Medicine, a Qatar Foundation medical and research center, are working with zebrafish to understand human disease, particularly in children
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
How COVID-19 has catalyzed a digital transformation worldwide
Qatar Foundation subsidiary hosts Doha Smart City Summit
COVID has caused a rise in mental health issues among children, experts say
QF’s global health initiative sees experts explore mental health challenges for children and adolescents
Expect a new normal for the sporting world, experts tell WISH
QF’s global health initiative addresses opportunities and challenges associated with hosting mega sporting events
Op-ed: Can nonprofits be game-changers in responding to climate change?
Omran Hamad Al-Kuwari, a Doctoral Researcher in the Institute for Sustainable Resources, writes about the important role nonprofit organizations have played in the response to fighting COVID-19, but can they also continue to find solutions to problems that neither public nor private organizations can solve alone in addressing climate change
Dr. Anthony Fauci at WISH 2020: “Pandemic will end with a vaccine and public health measures”
White House coronavirus task force member and HIV/AIDS researcher speaks at virtual summit by QF’s global health initiative
Half the solution to mental health lies in asking the right questions, Her Excellency Sheikha Hind tells QF’s WISH
Session at global health initiative’s virtual summit focuses on whether health and education are being properly integrated
QF scientists ask if immunity passports are the future
Researchers at Sidra Medicine, a Qatar Foundation entity, are developing a test to support the call for immunity passports and facilitate the return to normality
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
Morgan Freeman tells WISH: ‘If we keep working together, we will heal’
Hollywood star delivers keynote speech during virtual summit by QF’s global healthcare initiative
QF’s WISH explores why involving youth is vital for a healthier world
Summit session in collaboration with Qatar Medical Students’ Association is told young people are “invaluable” in the global healthcare workforce
Op-ed: Are female-headed households more affected by the pandemic?
Dr. Sharifa Noaman Al Emadi, Executive Director of Doha International Family Institute (DIFI), a QF member, writes about women in the Arab world taking on larger share of unpaid work, and the struggles of finding adequate work-life balance
Healthcare leaders address global response to pandemic at WISH
Qatar Foundation’s global health initiative kicks off its virtual summit
Doha Healthcare Week highlights national efforts to support mental health
Part of WISH, DHW session encouraged people to talk more openly and ask for professional help when needed
Qatar Foundation’s podcast supports mental wellbeing
Omnia Seheya, launched by QF’s global health initiative WISH, aims to narrow the gap between psychologists and Arab societies
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.
How QF’s diabetes center helped one man gain “victory over this disease”
Under the guidance of Qatar Diabetes Association, a pre-diabetic patient reverses his condition to regain complete health
QF’S Sidra Medicine uses precision medicine to treat children with rare diseases
Sidra Medicine changing the healthcare landscape in Qatar, says Qatar Foundation expert
A glimpse into home-schooling your kids while recovering from COVID-19
A former professor at QF partner university recounts his struggles, during the pandemic, as a parent to three.
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
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
QF sustainability specialist outlines how offices can be about wellbeing as well as work
Head of Technical Affairs at QGBC highlights the key elements of creating a healthy and sustainable physical working environment
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.
QF expert discusses how expectant mothers with diabetes battle COVID-19
Dr.Buthaina Al Owainati, a member of Qatar Foundation’s diabetes center, shares her expertise on the management of the critical cases of diabetic pregnant women infected with COVID-19
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
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
‘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
Hopes high for COVID-19 research progress following Qatar-Italy cooperation
Plasma was flown to Italy in June as the result of cooperation between Qatar Foundation, Hamad Medical Corporation and the Embassy of Italy in Doha
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.
Engineers at QF partner university transform snorkeling masks to ventilators
TAMUQ researchers modify commercially available masks to aid in fight against COVID-19
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
Qatar’s young debaters put their skills to the test in online global championship
Team Qatar – trained by QF’s QatarDebate – are participating in an international tournament that is bringing debating into the virtual arena
Millions watch QF’s Doha Debates forum on socialism’s pros and cons
Newsmakers debate balance of socialism versus capitalism in a post-coronavirus world
QF research entity supports Qatar in fight against COVID-19
QBRI scientists have been working relentlessly to aid coronavirus testing and ensure return to normalcy
Why does COVID-19 kill some and not others, global study finds
QF’s Qatar Genome Programme first and only participant from Arab region to contribute to the study
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
Qatar Reads highlights importance of creating positive reading habits in children
Qatar Foundation initiative hosts webinar held as part of Mommy to Be program
QF launches reading program for expectant mothers
Mommy to Be aims to create a generation of readers from a young age
QF research institute creates intelligent tech solutions to address pandemic
Dr. Ashraf Aboulnaga says QCRI responded to the pandemic from day one by developing technologies and applications for existing challenges
In her own words: Why COVID-19’s virtual world could teach us something about work – and life
Shereen Khaled, a ‘virtual’ new joiner within Qatar Foundation’s communications team, on the experiences and insights she has gained through starting a job remotely
Qur’anic Botanic Garden share tips and tricks for naturally enhancing gardens
Experts suggest using easily available household products
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
Take education funding seriously or face a ‘human tragedy’, Gordon Brown warns at QF conference
Ex-UK Prime Minister tells WISE-organized event “hope will die” for millions of young people if global education remains underfunded
‘Education can save the future’, UN leader tells global conference by QF’s WISE
Three-day event held in collaboration with Salzburg Global Seminar and HolonIQ
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
QF, HMC and Embassy of Italy combine to fly COVID-19 patients’ plasma from Qatar to Italy
International science collaboration will support research into how convalescent plasma can provide a vital treatment pathway for COVID-19
How QF looks after the Arabian horse breed’s greatest icon
The legendary Marwan Al Shaqab is now enjoying his retirement - and the veterinary expertise of a QF member is ensuring this king among horses stays healthy
In her own words: "I don’t know if I can risk letting her go back to school"
Shereen Khaled, a mother of two and a member of the Communication Directorate, talks about her anxieties as life starts to go back to normal, with a daughter suffering from a respiratory condition
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
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.
In Pictures: Education City Under Lockdown
This is how Education City looks in a COVID-19 world.
How COVID-19 can help us rethink healthcare delivery
Majed Lababidi, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Droobi Health – and an alumni of Qatar Foundation’s innovation TV show Stars of Science – explains how his company is helping to provide the digital healthcare solutions that the pandemic has highlighted the need for.
‘COVID-19 could set the fight for equality back’, experts warn QF’s Doha Debates
Final episode of #DearWorldLive series voices fears that pandemic could harm prospects of achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals
Volunteers highlight importance of mental health
Support in ten languages is offered to those quarantined
How diet plays a significant role in managing Autism
New book produced by a QF researcher is part of Qatar’s drive to improve public health and be at the forefront of precision medicine
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
QF scientists aim to understand how coronavirus affects different populations
Qatar Genome Program believes genome sequencing could give new insights into the way the virus works – and help the world be better prepared for future pandemics
Responding to crises in an age of information overload
Researchers from QF’s computing research center discuss how Artificial Intelligence is playing a role in fighting COVID-19
‘COVID-19 lockdown could increase risk of child abuse’, says QF expert
Doctor who oversees Sidra Medicine’s Child Advocacy Program says boredom and frustration within households can lead to new cases of abuse
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.
Op-ed: Pandenomics – A way out of COVID-19?
Dr. Youssef El Azouzi, the most recent winner of Qatar Foundation’s innovation TV shown Stars of Science, on why incentivizing the treatment and care of coronavirus patients may ease the strain on global healthcare systems.
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
Op-ed: What the global shift to online learning means for education and QFI
Dr. Carine Allaf, Senior Programs Advisor at Qatar Foundation International, speaks about how the QF member’s programs are adapting to a COVID-19 world.
Reimagining the education landscape
QF expert and CMU-Q alumnus discusses how COVID-19 could permanently change education systems around the world
We can rebuild our connections better after pandemic, QF’s Doha Debates hears
Latest #DearWorldLive episode explores how COVID-19 may change the way we stay in contact
QF member’s fast-track research funding program boosts Qatar’s fight against COVID-19
QNRF’s first Rapid Response Call has supported 21 projects aimed at helping the nation deal with the impact of the pandemic
QF volunteers support Qatar Red Crescent Society in raising awareness about COVID-19
QF staff and students join volunteer group to spread awareness and encourage physical distancing while shopping
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.
Alzheimer’s chief says dementia sufferers at risk of discrimination as QF/WISH place mental health in spotlight
Paola Barbarino, CEO of Alzheimer’s Disease International, says the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the unique needs of those living – and dying – with dementia.
COVID-19 is opening people’s eyes to science and research: QF medical research expert
Long-term investment in research, development, and innovation leads to solutions including Sidra Medicine’s new COVID-19 testing method
‘PTSD is real risk for COVID-19 frontline workers’, says Carter Center expert as QF/WISH hold global panel
Dr. Janice Cooper of The Carter Center warns healthcare professionals face huge psychological challenges as they battle the pandemic
World needs COVID-19 clarity to prevent mental health dip, ‘happiness professor’ tells QF’s Doha Debates
Latest episode of #DearWorldLive focuses on preserving mental wellbeing as pandemic continues to grip the world
QF opens the way for entrepreneurs and startups to play their part in battling COVID-19
QSTP and QF RDI fast-track programs and fund applications from innovators with potential COVID-19 solutions
Urgent need to increase mental healthcare budgets, says WHO expert as QF/WISH host global discussion
Dr. Dévora Kestel says community-based services to safeguard mental health need to be provided “at every level” of health ecosystems
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
Mental health at a COVID-19 ‘crossroads’, experts tell QF/WISH Education City Speaker Series
International online audience sees experts discuss fears and solutions surrounding mental wellbeing during lockdown – and beyond.
QF partner university produces laser-cut face shields to help fight COVID-19
The project by the fabrication laboratory team at VCUarts Qatar is supporting frontline healthcare workers in Qatar
COVID-19 won’t change the path of climate change, scientist tells QF’s Doha Debates
Air pollution falls during lockdown – but climate expert says behavioral changes are no long-term solution
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”.
How new and expectant mothers are coping with mental health challenges in a pandemic
Two first-time mothers discuss the anxieties around giving birth in the unique circumstances surrounding a global pandemic
Education faces ‘a reckoning’, launch of QF-sponsored research report told
International experts share perspectives on future of learning as Economist Intelligence Unit report on higher education’s challenges, commissioned by QF, is unveiled
QF webinar explores the keys to children’s happiness at home
Qatar Nanny Training Academy provides guidance on how to maintain children’s mental and emotional wellbeing amid COVID-19
Op-ed: Food for thought on how to reinforce your immune system amid coronavirus
Dr M. Walid Qoronfleh, Director of Research and Policy at the World Innovation Summit for Health, QF’s global health initiative, on how our diet and lifestyle can help us defend ourselves against COVID-19.
“For us, the most important thing is that we have been able to help the country”
Haitham Al-Haidari, Co-founder and CEO of Modaris, speaks about Connecting for Care, and the contribution that Modaris is making to this initiative.
QF’s QGBC webinar highlights ways to reduce food waste
In the current pandemic, stockpiling goods became a worldwide issue, and – in turn – many perishables have been wasted
QF’s Doha Debates spotlights COVID-19 challenges for people with disabilities
Equality campaigner call for people with disabilities to have “20 percent representation” in every area of society
How a QF alumnus adapted his business to battle COVID-19
CMU-Q graduate Mohammed Al-Matwi produces sanitizers and antiseptics – in a perfume factory
In our own words: How QF’s inclusive approach to sport has empowered our son
Through its Qader Award, QF ensures its Ability Friendly Swimming and Football Programs are available to all. The family of young participant Yussif Heath can testify to the sense of happiness and fulfilment the award brings.
Loss of healthcare workers unacceptable, says Taiwan nursing chief at QF Speaker Series
President of the Taiwan Nurses Association shares lessons the world can learn from the current pandemic at QF/WISH webinar
Countries must not shut out refugees after COVID-19, UN human rights chief tells QF’s Doha Debates
#DearWorld Live episode hears stories from frontline of refugee camps, and fears over future of humanitarian aid
Discover QF talk focuses on maintaining mental health in a world of COVID-19 worry
Webinar with WISH expert urges people to recognize they have control over their lives and mental wellbeing amid coronavirus crisis
QF RDI expert: Why the information age has helped the world understand the need for social distancing
Dr. Richard O’Kennedy, Qatar Foundation Vice President of Research, Development, and Innovation, speaks about how COVID-19 differs from pandemics of the past, and what a post-coronavirus society may involve.
‘Education cannot just go back to business as usual after COVID-19’ - QF educator
‘Virtual’ international conference by QF’s WISE analyzes what coronavirus may mean for the future of education
‘The virus does not discriminate; neither can we’: NGO leader’s solidarity call as QF/WISH open up global coronavirus dialogue
Rossella Miccio, President of EMERGENCY NGO, says the severe effects of COVID-19 on even the most advanced healthcare systems illustrate why universal access to healthcare is vital
The path to beating coronavirus – from test to vaccine
Immunology expert Dr. Richard O’Kennedy, Qatar Foundation Vice President for Research, Development, and Innovation, explains how COVID-19 testing works - and why developing a vaccine takes time
‘To develop a vaccine in 12-18 months is almost unprecedented’ says health expert as QF hosts global COVID-19 discussion
Dr. Jerome Kim, the Director General of the International Vaccine Institute in Seoul, speaks about the challenges that lie behind developing a COVID-19 vaccine
Global leaders ‘won’t be forgiven’ for not working together to beat COVID-19, WHO chief tells QF/WISH Education City Speaker Series
International panel of speakers and worldwide audience join online discussion on challenges and hopes in fight against coronavirus.
Maintaining healthy minds and bodies while self-isolating
Experts at Qatar Foundation share simple tips that can be incorporated into daily routines
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.
QF graduates show how film can be a bridge as the world battles coronavirus
Filmmakers from Qatar, who recently showcased their work at France’s Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival as part of the Qatar-France Year of Culture 2020, say cinema has an important role in connecting people – and cultures.
Op-ed: How COVID-19 can help us rethink the classrooms of tomorrow
In the first of a three-part series of articles on what the coronavirus pandemic means for education, Dr. Asmaa Alfadala, Director of Research at Qatar Foundation’s World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), speaks about the newfound role of parents in virtual learning.
In her own words: The inclusivity and importance of QF’s Ability Friendly Swimming Program
Teaching water safety and ensuring no family misses out on its benefits are two of the key elements of a program designed to empower, as Kathleen Bates, Senior Autism Spectrum Disorder/Special Needs Aquatics Specialist and Coach, QF, explains.
“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.
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 helps to develop research and equipment aimed at tackling COVID-19
QF RDI expert discusses use of AI, genomics, and other advanced technologies being used to combat the 21st century pandemic
Health leader tells QF webinar of Qatar’s plans for rapid COVID-19 test kit
Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al Thani: “The healthcare sector’s main mission at the moment is to control the spread of infection within the community.”
Qatar Foundation: helping children with specific needs thrive
Ability Friendly Program has supported more than 300 children in Qatar since its launch last year
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 his own words: Qatar will always have a special place in my heart
At the Asian Arabic Debating Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Syed Saddiq Bin Al-Sayed Abdel Rahman, Malaysia’s former Minister of Youth and Sports, spoke about how Qatar Foundation is amplifying the positive impact of debating and dialogue.
Op-ed: Leaning into my new normal
Ghenwa Yehia, Content Development Specialist at QF member Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press, on how to meet the challenge of balancing working from home with family life amid the coronavirus crisis
QF partner university dean says ‘ensuring education continues is our priority’ amid coronavirus
Amir Berbić, Dean of VCUarts Qatar, believes virtual learning presents challenges but also opportunities – and the lessons learned from it could influence education beyond COVID-19
QF’s Doha Debates explores how COVID-19 could change the world
Latest episode of Course Correction podcast series focuses on global impact of coronavirus pandemic
Qatar’s first batch of volunteers fighting coronavirus begin training at QF
Ministry of Public Health’s For Qatar campaign enlists support for nation’s healthcare professionals amid COVID-19 crisis
QF expert details importance of maintaining healthy homes while self-isolating
QGBC highlights how home environment can impact body and mind
Op-ed: We’re not responsible for coronavirus – but we are responsible for how we deal with it
Psychologist Loulwa Kaloyeros, a coach with QF’s innovation TV show Stars of Science, on how keeping a routine and discovering new interests can help us cope with COVID-19.
Qatar Foundation keeps children occupied in times of crisis
Qatar Reads continues to deliver books to Family Reading Program members
Sidra Medicine offers advice for pregnant women about COVID-19
The Women’s Services team at Sidra Medicine share advice and address some common questions that pregnant women may have about COVID-19.
QF’s WISH tackles ethical issues of the coronavirus pandemic in webinar
Experts from medicine, Islamic ethics, and government exchanged their views in a virtual panel discussion organized by WISH
QF supports Qatar’s coronavirus resilience by waiving rents for six months
Move is designed to help external SME retail tenants weather the impact of COVID-19
QF professor discusses impact of sporting mega-events on a country
Can sport change the face of nations?
Q&A: Coronavirus creates a responsibility for global media. They’re not meeting it
Dr. Marc Owen Jones, Assistant Professor in Middle East Studies and Digital Humanities at QF member Hamad Bin Khalifa University, on why worldwide news coverage of COVID-19 risks adding to public panic.
QF wellness expert: A sense of community and a good sense of humor can help in coping with coronavirus
Dr. Mahnaz Nowrozi Mousavi of Georgetown University in Qatar says a sense of humor and taking care of ourselves and others can have a positive psychological impact on people amid the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak.
Her Excellency Sheikha Hind: Qatar will come back stronger from its coronavirus challenge
Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation praises “heartwarming” stories of resilience from across the nation
Coronavirus can be tackled through collective action and responsibility, says QF-based health expert
Dr. Laith Abu-Raddad of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar says knowledge of disease and risk levels in Qatar offers public reassurance
How to talk to your children about COVID-19
Experts from Sidra Medicine share their thoughts on how to approach children on the topic of the current coronavirus pandemic.
Blockade prepared Qatar for coronavirus, says QF professor
Made in Qatar products meet rising demands
Q&A: We can all help to stop coronavirus spreading. Just follow the rules
Dr. Patrick Tang, Division Chief of Pathology Sciences at QF member Sidra Medicine, on why protecting ourselves against COVID-19 also means protecting others.
QF’s Equine Veterinary Medical Center continues centuries-old Arab legacy
Technology and traditions merge at new horse hospital in Education City
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser opens QF’s Equine Veterinary Medical Center
Facility offers world-class equine healthcare, creates new knowledge through research, and provides learning opportunities
QF’s Education City Golf Club is ‘extraordinary’, says course designer José Maria Olazábal
Sporting hero who designed Qatar Foundation course was inspired by its knowledge-focused setting
In her own words: "I breathe a prayer before I treat each patient"
Dr. Muneera Al-Fadala on how she became the first and only practicing Qatari female vet in Qatar and at QF’s Equine Veterinary Medical Center – and why she chose to treat animals
Op-ed: Why golf is more than a game
Hamad Bin Khalifa University academic Dr. Susan L. Karamanian not only loves golf – she’s learned life lessons from it. As Qatar’s Foundation’s Education City Golf Club prepares for its biggest event to date, she explains why.
Qatar Foundation helps to grow the game of golf in Qatar
Education City Golf Club’s community-inspired programs support the development of the sport
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.
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
QF takes fitness to the heart of the community
The high-profile Dogpound gym offered classes as part of Qatar National Sport Day
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser joins QF’s National Sport Day activities
Thousands flock to Education City to enjoy activities designed for the whole community to enjoy
Lunchtime Lunges and Workplace Walkabouts
Dogpound talk at Qatar Foundation provides tips on how to stay active in office
The QF doc who’s running around the clock
Dr. Jeremie Arash Rafii Tabrizi is about to undergo a 24-hour test of stamina and mental strength at Education City – and is inviting Qatar’s community to join him.
Celebrating sport with Qatar Foundation
QF’s National Sport Day activities cater to all ages, interests, and fitness levels
‘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.
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.
“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
“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
Breaking down the walls that stigma builds
Qatar Foundation believes in the power of discourse and open-mindedness – an ethos which has helped medical students play their part in raising awareness about HIV and AIDS.
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
Qatar Academy Sidra students shine on stage with performance of Aladdin
QF school’s first musical production aimed at developing students’ life skills
The 20th Edition of Al Bawasil Camp starts under ‘We Can’ slogan
A daily educational program with a range of recreational activities
Child safety in focus at QF’s Darb Al Saai tent
Two Sidra Medicine initiatives highlight measures designed to protect children in Qatar
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.
WISH to create new guide to help health workers understand patients’ faith
Commitment made as inter-faith symposium on religion and medical ethics closes
Mental health of elderly in spotlight at inter-faith Vatican symposium
Global experts highlight role of “love” in providing care for elderly patients
Why the world needs a global ethics of care
Vatican City symposium organized by WISH and Pontifical Academy for Life focuses on need for dignity in care of elderly people
Wanda Flag Bearer programme kicks off with youth from QF programs at FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019™ opening match
Opportunity given to six young people is part of ongoing partnership between QF and the Wanda Group
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
WISH Vatican Symposium Panel Discussion
Opportunity for inter-faith dialogue aims to provide deeper understanding of ethical dilemmas in healthcare
“Is extending the life of a young patient by using a ventilator a sin?”
Pediatric palliative care practitioners from India, Qatar and the US share their perspectives on why end-of-life care for children matters – as does the need to discuss it.
“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.
New book tells the sporting story of ‘a young country that dared to dream big’
Author of HBKU Press-published book hopes it will help to bring the story of sport in Qatar to the attention of the world
How hosting the FIFA World Cup™ could help to improve Qatar’s air quality
Conference at QF focuses on how environmental measures ahead of major sporting events can have widespread and long-term benefits
QF and Paris Saint-Germain Academy stage Alumni Cup tournament
Competition held in partnership with one of the world’s top football academies
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
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
“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
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
Supporting parents of children with autism
Trainers from Renad Academy on hand at Doha Learning Days to support members of the community
It’s a matter of the mind
Brain Education Middle East aims to promote healthy minds at Doha Learning Days
Putting their best foot forward for diabetes awareness
The annual Diabetes Walkathon at Qatar Foundation drove home the message that exercise is crucial to preventing the disease.
"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
World Diabetes Day: Being diabetic isn’t the end of the world – and this 10-year-old boy proves why
Um Ahmed explains how she helped her son deal with diabetes and boost his confidence.
Water security: Qatar’s consumption among highest in the world
Experts discuss innovative ways to address water security at QSTP webinar event.
Research partnership helps knowledge flow for Qatari scientists
Qatar Science & Technology Park is supporting innovative “green biotech” research that crosses borders
Providing medical help within seconds at the push of a button
EMBER - designed by a QF graduate who has returned to Education City to teach – aims to break new ground in the telemedicine field
The enigma – and stigma – surrounding psychiatrists
“For most people in this region, seeing a psychiatrist is still a clandestine affair – and being a psychiatrist is only marginally better,” says Dr. Ali Khalil
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
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
Car seats could have kept child crash victims safe, says Qatar doctor
Sidra Medicine treats 90 children critically injured in car accidents in space of six months
Fighting breast cancer made me younger - and stronger
Family and faith helped Qatari chef Aisha Al Tamimi through the toughest challenge of her life. And she found positives in her illness. Now she wants to help others cope as well.
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.
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
Don’t define a breast cancer patient only by the lump in her body
WCM-Q professor calls for a more holistic approach to breast cancer treatment.
Collaboration needed to achieve water security, say experts at QSTP webinar
Key global challenge discussed at panel hosted by Qatar Foundation and Science Magazine
Addressing Qatar’s autism needs
WISH-organized meeting between US hospital representatives and local healthcare organizations aims to strengthen efforts to improve autism services in Qatar
QF graduate reveals how freeing your mind means good mental health
Brain-trainer Mohammed Abu Zeinab returned to Education City to explain the value of “mindfulness” to emotional wellbeing
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
How mental health can take its toll on Qatari working mothers
As women in Qatar increasingly enter the workforce—while also taking care of the family—their mental wellbeing has become all the more important, requiring new efforts to raise awareness of mental health in the country.
World Mental Health Day: How Sidra Medicine is focusing on women’s and children’s wellness
In a short space of time, the QF member has contributed to huge changes in the level of treatment for mental health disorders in Qatar
In her own words: I’m so proud to be the mother of an autistic child
Renad Academy’s Parent Teacher Association president, Aisha Al-Amari, has a “special” daughter. She tells us why.
QF highlights the ‘toxic stress’ of Rohingya children
17 per cent of children in Cox’s Bazar refugee camps may have mental health issues, according to Save The Children
QF research helps to develop healthcare services that meet national needs
Dr. Sadriya Al-Kooheji of Qatar’s Primary Health Care Corporation says working with QF’s Doha International Family Institute is central to ensuring families and children have the right support
Qatar Foundation wins major victory in £1.9bn hospital dispute
UK High Court confirms arbitration ruling that QF lawfully terminated construction firms OHL and Contrack’s contract
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
Promoting child wellbeing through a unique learning environment
QF’s efforts to keep children healthy in mind as well as body reflect the importance of mental health to Qatar’s society
How QF is helping doctors save children’s lives in conflict zones
Newly-launched Arabic version of paediatric blast injury manual produced through support of WISH
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
Climate change protestors take a stand for the planet at Qatar Foundation
Education City sit-in calls for urgent action to tackle global warming
Qatar’s community is the key to food security: QF researcher
Science and research projects aimed to make Qatar food-secure must be matched by people’s own efforts
Why businesses that don't take action on climate change should see the writing on the wall
Speaking at Qatar Foundation, a UN climate change expert has driven home the message that, for companies everywhere, success depends on sustainability
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.
How a QF graduate is helping Qatar excel in sports medicine
Young children have the most innovative and novel ideas of what they want to be when they grow up. The dream jobs children aspire to be are windows to their passions and talents. Numerous studies have indicated that childhood experiences shape adult lives. This couldn’t be truer for Dr. Khalid Al-Khelaifi – the first Qatari graduate from Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q), a Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university.
These hospital employees are improving the lives of patients, but they’re not doctors.
Through the ‘Imagine' initiative, every employee at Sidra Medicine is invited to submit ideas and suggestions that can lead to efficiencies in work processes and patient-care services.
Why is Qatar investing heavily in studying genes?
The Qatar Genome Programme (QGP) is studying the genetic makeup of the Qatari population in an effort to prevent diseases caused by genetic disorders.