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QF Schools Showcase connects students with local innovation ecosystem
5 min readExperts highlight the importance of hands-on learning, mentorship, and early STEM engagement in shaping future innovators
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends QF Schools Showcase
5 min read50 student projects in AI, sustainability, and science reflect the role of education in preparing an innovative, future-ready generation
Qatar Foundation Schools Showcase launches to spotlight student innovation
3 min readFirst edition of the showcase brings together students, experts, and partners from across sectors to advance applied learning and future-ready skills
Qatar Foundation and WHOOP partner to support careers, skills, and research in health and fitness tech
3 min readAgreement opens new pathways for careers, research, and innovation in health and fitness technology while promoting active, healthy lifestyles
At Convocation 2026, Qatar Foundation Celebrates a New Generation of Globally Minded Graduates
5 min readWith a highly diverse international student body and a uniquely collaborative academic ecosystem, Qatar Foundation is redefining education diplomacy
QF and Scale AI launch partnership to accelerate innovation and nurture tech talent
4 min readThe collaboration includes capacity-building programs and pathways to support Qatar’s AI goals, and exploring the establishment of a regional hub for AI development
QF showcases its commitment to innovation to a global audience as Web Summit Qatar 2026 opens
4 min readExperts, entities, and startup founders from across the QF ecosystem participate in third edition of international tech gathering in Doha
QF and Web Summit sign agreement focusing on volunteerism, innovation, and expanding knowledge
5 min readCollaboration announced on first day of Web Summit Qatar 2026 as global tech community gathers in Doha
QF deepens sustainability ties with national partners through heritage-driven initiatives
4 min readQatar Foundation is driving sustainability efforts in areas ranging from biodiversity and urban resilience to education, heritage preservation, and climate adaptation
Education City reception showcases QF’s commitment to advancing contemporary sustainability practices and solutions through traditional knowledge
5 min read“Harmony is a Practice that Yields Real Fruit,” Her Excellency Sheikha Hind says as QF-The King’s Foundation partnership reaches one-year mark
Qatar Foundation’s PUE and AUB form strategic partnership to advance education excellence
3 min readBoth organizations collaborate to empower teachers, strengthen school leadership, and drive innovation in K-12 learning across the region
Mo Gawdat explores writing, AI, and the human connection at QF’s Education City Speaker Series
4 min readFormer tech leader shares how personal loss, AI, and the power of human experience have guided his journey from tech executive to author
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser opens WISE 12 Summit with a call for human values to be at the heart of education
5 min readBiennial global conference explores how educational transformation can remain human-centered amid the advance of AI
Impact-focused ideas of QF students enter the spotlight at Higher Education Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit
4 min readSecond edition of Education City event sees QF students and alumni showcase tech-driven solutions for sustainable growth to experts and investors
QF Empowers its Students to Transform Ideas into Innovative Solutions at Hackathon Event
4 min readStudents from QAS and Academyati explore innovative perspectives on the relationship between humans and technology ahead of their participation in WISE 2025
Is Artificial Intelligence undermining journalism – and how should journalism respond?
5 min readA professor at a Qatar Foundation partner university warns of the "blind power" of AI – and its potential consequences for human knowledge
From classroom to center stage: how the arts prepare QF students for life beyond school
5 min readFor students at QF, art isn’t just a subject – it’s a source of confidence, pride, and personal growth
How AI is helping decode autism in the classroom
4 min readQF Scientist Is Leading Research Hub Supporting Autistic Persons Through Non-conventional Therapy
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends opening ceremony of QF’s Earthna Summit 2025
4 min readFour Inaugural Winners of Earthna Prize Unveiled
AI tool ‘Fanar’ aims to protect the Arabic language in the digital world
4 min readSession held on first day of QF’s inaugural BilAraby Summit showcased Fanar’s role for an independent Arab digital future that reflects Arab culture
Qatar Foundation launches BilAraby Summit celebrating Arabic language and culture
5 min readThe Summit brings together Arab thinkers, creatives, and entrepreneurs to explore bold ideas in the language of possibility
Op-Ed: Why Studying at QF Allows you to See the Big Picture
4 min readAs students in Qatar make their university choices, Ghanim Al-Kubaisi, a senior student majoring in International Politics at Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), shares his experiences of studying in Education City
Don’t innovate for the sake of innovation, Her Excellency Sheikha Hind tells Web Summit Qatar 2025
5 min readVice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation reinforces importance of respecting the knowledge of the past, and finding balance, to make a difference to the world
How QF’s QCRI is shaping the future of the Arabic language across digital spaces
3 min readPrincipal Software Engineer at Qatar Computing Research Institute explains his team’s contributions to enhancing the digital presence of Arabic language
His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani inaugurates Fanar - The Arab Artificial Intelligence Project
4 min readFanar is the first Arab artificial intelligence model designed to understand Arabic, including its dialects
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
HEC Paris and Qatar Foundation extend strategic partnership for another decade
5 min readAgreement reflects joint commitment to nurturing and empowering leaders in Qatar and the region
Seventh grade girls shine in QF’s Stars of Science
4 min readTheir innovation offered a practical solution for individuals with autism
QF graduate aspires to make Qatar one of the world’s most vegan-friendly countries
4 min readSerial entrepreneur Ghanim Al-Sulaiti, graduating from HEC Paris in Qatar’s Class of 2024, reflects on his student journey
How QF alumni are driving efforts to champion humanitarian causes
6 min readMembers of the Class of 2024 speak about how they combine their studies with service to global society
Qatar Foundation wraps up successful participation at the inaugural Web Summit Qatar 2024
4 min readQF entities showcased their endeavors in shaping the future of technology at the Summit brought to the region for the first time
QF panel hears how embedding values and morals into businesses can support social justice
4 min readSpeakers from across Qatar Foundation discuss social entrepreneurship in the context of Palestine
How Arab scientists at QF are leading cybersecurity advances using AI
6 min readDr. Issa Khalil of Qatar Computing Research Institute speaks about his role at the forefront of industry developments – and how he is giving back to his community.
Why Qatar is a pioneer in attracting Arab scientists
5 min readDr. Haitham Abu-Rub, a professor at Qatar Foundation partner university Texas A&M University at Qatar, speaks about the importance of sustaining support for scientific research in Arab countries.
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
“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 the journey that matters in science, says stem cells researcher at QF
4 min readDr. Heba Al Siddiqi from QBRI explains how her journey has helped her share her knowledge in Qatar
Geographic center of technology is changing, Web Summit founder tells QF’s Education City Speaker Series
3 min readGlobal tech conference’s CEO Paddy Cosgrave gives talk at Education City, in collaboration with the Government Communications Office
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.
15 years of innovation: How QF’s Stars of Science alumni are making their mark – from AI to healthcare
7 min readQF’s innovation TV show continues to inspire and empower innovators and entrepreneurs, and produce success stories from the Arab world
Man behind ChatGPT shines a light on future of AI at QF’s Education City Speaker Series
3 min readSam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, shares his views on the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence
QF Class of 2023 graduates forge a path from inspiration to aspiration
10 min readAs they prepare to celebrate their graduation, students of universities at Education City are ready to face the future – and realize their dreams
Education City Tram celebrates millionth passenger
3 min readGreen line to launch soon, expanding the network’s capacity and routes
Our Arabic stories and experiences are making their mark on the world, TEDinArabic Summit told
6 min readGroundbreaking two-day event, organized through partnership between QF and TED, concludes in Doha
Jane Goodall inspires youth at QF school’s sustainability conference
5 min readBritish anthropologist joins students from around the world to tackle Earth’s challenges through innovation
QF’s Doha Learning Days festival sees youth participating in a entrepreneurship masterclass
3 min readHosted by Injaz Qatar, the interactive workshop gave students an overview of entrepreneurship and everything it entails.
QF honors educational innovators through Qatar Spotlight
4 min readInitiative promotes new ideas in pre-university education and give educators in Qatar the opportunity to showcase their innovations
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
QF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival: Where science meets arts
4 min readConocoPhillips Qatar sponsors D’reesha of Invention
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
A QF Alumni and a current student create private Tutoring Digital Platform
8 min read“Muallemi” caters to education needs while factoring in affordability
QF’s Stars Of Science crowns first female winner
3 min readOmani finalist Sumaiya Said Sulaiman Al Siyabi claimed the title of top Arab innovator
SOS finalist engineers better human health through innovation
4 min readHereditary hypertension inspires novel technology showcased on QF’s edutainment TV show
Two QF school students win innovators grant for sustainable project
4 min readGrade 11 students at Qatar Academy Doha worked to transform courtyards in schools into green and sustainable spaces
From PhD researcher to SOS innovator
4 min readQF’s Stars of Science contestant highlights how PhD research at Hamad Bin Khalifa University inspired his novel technology
How 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
QF’s Stars of Science connecting the dots of innovation in Qatar
5 min readSOS brings together experts who understand technology and product design to support the creation of prototypes
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
QF students adapt novel to make it accessible to the blind
5 min readQatar Academy Students, in collaboration with Hamad Bin Khalifa University, transadapted a graphic novel
QF’s D’reesha festival provides a platform for innovative, creative young talent – from Qatar and beyond
5 min readThe second edition of the festival will be held at Education City during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
Non-stop learning through technology
3 min readQF alumnus Haroon Yasin speaks about the progress of his Taleemabad Learning app, and the mission to improve children’s potential
QF universities organize bootcamp to encourage innovation
5 min readProduct X wants university students to work toward finding sustainable solutions for the future
‘Strong Muslim Girls’ app among the finalists for the fifth cycle of QF's Akhlaquna Award
6 min readInnovation aims to promote the concept of “digital caution” among young Muslim girls
Graduate at QF transforms Palestinian embroidery into melodies about her homeland
6 min readThrough her project, titled “The Sound of Thread”, Naima Al Majdobah, a VCUarts student, turns the visual art of stitching into musical notes
Graduate at QF combines passion for sports and technology to help the game of football
5 min readMohammed Al-Qassabi, former Stars of Science contestant and CMU-Q graduate, praises QF’s unique education ecosystem
QF alumnus opens up career opportunities for fellow Education City graduates
5 min readSnoonu CEO Hamad Al-Hajri’s delivery company has thrived – and now he wants other QF alumni to be part of its future
Digital expert at QF shares insights on the future of virtual worlds
3 min readQAS students talk about their views on what distinguishes Roblox from other digital games, and how it paves the way to the Metaverse
Op-ed: Why sustainability can lead to greater happiness
3 min readAbdulaziz Mahmoud Elespy, a student at a QF school who has started his own business recycling clothes, explains how contentment leads us to being satisfied with what is necessary
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
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
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
QF research institute partners with UN to launch search engine for diplomats
5 min readTool allows users to quickly search for official statements and press releases from all member states of the United Nations
Review: How the Education City app is a gate to a vibrant world
5 min readAn overview of the characteristics, unique features, and future potential of the EC App
All-female Afghan robotics team receive scholarships to study at QF with joint funding from Qatar Fund for Development
4 min read‘Afghan Dreamers’ were flown to Qatar amid Afghanistan crisis
Pandemic has opened doors for entrepreneurs to shape the future, Netflix co-founder tells QF's Education City Speaker Series
Marc Randolph, co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, calls on entrepreneurs to build businesses that will be 'relevant today, and relevant when the world changes'
QF-funded start-up to offer personalized itineraries for FIFA World Cup 2022 visitors
VIAVII, supported by QSTP’s tech venture fund, will provide more meaningful cultural experiences hosted and curated by Qatar’s residents
QF webinar highlights importance of breastfeeding for mother and baby
Sidra Medicine expert shares advice to new mothers on benefits of breastfeeding
Sisters, classmates, business partners
Jawaher and Hissa Al Mannai, sisters and students at HEC-Paris in Qatar share their unique journey of success
In the frame for success
A Qatari barista has explained to Doha Learning Days visitors how he turned his passion for coffee into a thriving business.
Techpreneurs battle it out on stage to attract investors
For the first time, the event featured finalists of QF’s innovation TV show Stars of Science.
Promoting RDI within culture and sports
His Excellency the Minister of Culture and Sports visited Hamad Bin Khalifa University and Qatar Science and Technology Park at QF’s Education City.
Stars of Science alumni highlight innovation’s importance
The three Season 11 finalists invited people to vote for them before this weekend’s Grand Final.
TV Review: High standards and unexpected results on Stars of Science
Episode six produces cheers, fears - and a twist
Talk at QF focuses on enabling and empowering more women to be scientists, researchers, and innovators
Female RDI leaders highlight gender equality achievements and obstacles in panel discussion
Joining Qatar’s race to innovate
With QF’s support, Dr. Mohammed Doumir has gone from being a veterinarian to becoming a tech entrepreneur focused on improving animal healthcare
Illustrating how QSTP inspires innovation through collaboration
The science and technology park’s Arab Innovation Academy opens minds and encourages people to speak up about their ideas, according to Shaikha AlSubaey
TV review: New wave of Arab innovators take their first Stars of Science steps
Even the jury felt the pressure as 31 competitors were reduced to just eight on the latest episode of QF’s innovation TV show
The rise of ‘angel investors’ in supporting Qatar’s innovation ecosystem
Qatar-based startups are increasingly capturing the attention of backers who recognize the value of new tech ventures
From student project to 15 universities: the QF-born startup that’s keeping graduation on track
An idea with its roots in Education City is now a thriving tech venture supporting students in Qatar, the US, and Mexico
Human innovation as important to education as tech, says QF think-tank leader
CEO of WISE tells global affairs summit in US that education systems must allow people to “experiment and innovate”
How I found my goals in life – thanks to QF
QF graduate Maryam Al-Naemi’s Education City experience led to startups, service, and self-discovery
How QF is giving young Arab innovators ‘the right to dream’
Qatar Science & Technology Park’s startup ‘boot-camp’ – the Arab Innovation Academy – has brought ideas like Dina Al Hajjar’s into the light
Qatar’s goal of being a global RDI ‘destination’ revealed
Need for investment to develop solutions that improve lives is emphasized at QF campaign launch
QF-funded tech uses human behavior to fight cyber-crime
STROKK software aims to combat cyber threats through behavioral biometrics
The scent of entrepreneurship
Perfumes are an integral part of Arab culture,” says Mohammed Rashid Al-Matwi, the 25 year-old Founder and CEO of ‘The Perfume Factory’ in Qatar, and a graduate of [Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q)](https://www.qf.org.qa/education/carnegie-mellon-university-in-qatar), a Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university. “In fact, the relationship between perfumes and this region goes back to at least 5000 years. In Qatar, the number of shops and home-based businesses that sell perfumes in malls and souqs is proof of this.
Answering the Demands of Day-To-Day Challenges
It’s said that necessity is the mother of invention. From discovering fire to inventing the wheel, medicine, and countless inventions, humanity has constantly developed solutions, products, and ideas that were inspired by personal challenges or experiences.
How Northwestern and Georgetown joined forces in Education City
Universities in Education City are collaborating to offer joint programs and minors, helping students make the most of their neighboring universities’ expertise.
The story behind Taleemabad: a virtual 'Education City’ for refugees in Pakistan
Haroon Yasin, co-founder and CEO of Orenda, on how he and his team developed a virtual Education City in Pakistan.
The Unexpected Spheres of Social Computing
Scientists at the Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) are testing some unique applications of Artificial Intelligence.
The Qatari startup planning to airlift mail to your doorstep.
Incubated at Qatar Science & Technology Park, Airlift is aiming to realize the dream of automated deliveries.
Makerspaces in Education City
Education City houses several unique facilities that act as makerspaces— areas equipped with tools and services where people with shared interests can gather to create, invent, or learn something new. Here are just a few of them.