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Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends the Qatar Foundation Schools Commencement Ceremony
3 min readCeremony honors 401 graduates from seven schools under QF’s Pre-University Education
QF forms three new study-abroad partnerships with US universities at global education conference
4 min readAgreements with Historically Black Colleges and Universities, signed at NAFSA 2026, will deepen cross-cultural exchange as US students experience life at QF’s Education City
Qatar Foundation champions social and emotional learning from the earliest years
4 min readIn QF’s schools, learning is collaborative, curiosity leads the way, and the environment shapes discovery – fostering wellbeing even in uncertain times
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
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends QF’s Convocation 2026 ceremony as 1,100 graduates are celebrated
6 min readQF’s Class of 2026 are recognized at the annual ceremony, as they join its global alumni community of more than 12,000 members
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
Qatar Foundation highlights ways to support autistic learners amid disruption
5 min readWhen classrooms went virtual, autistic students may have lost their routine – but they found new ways to learn, adapt and be supported
From QF classrooms to real-world impact: a student’s initiative
4 min readHow Akhlaquna winner Rashid Mohammed Al Ghafri is turning ethics into action at Qatar Academy Al Wakra
QF highlights the value of multilingual education at Thunai Conference during International Day of Education 2026 event
6 min readExpert-led sessions explore the benefits of multilingualism to students and society, and safeguarding the Arabic language in an era of globalization
QF marks the International Day of Education with a community celebration of learning
4 min readThe two-day celebration featured immersive learning, educational innovation, and global dialogue on multilingualism, with a focus on the Arabic language and cultural identity.
QF’s Al Dasha Cup 2026 celebrates inclusive football
3 min readA landmark tournament brings youth footballers with physical disabilities together to celebrate sport, inclusion, and community
QF-led dialogue at Doha Forum 2025 calls for education diplomacy to be protected in a turbulent world
6 min readEducation experts warn of socioeconomic risks of restricting cross-border student mobility, research collaborations, and access to learning
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
QF’s Rasekh program showcased as an example of the value of multilingual education at WISE 12 Summit
4 min readEducation experts from around the world discover how QF intertwines education that is globally open, while rooted in local cultural heritage and the Arabic language
QF leads global dialogue on access to learning and the future of universities at WISE 12 Summit
4 min readSessions hosted by QF’s Higher Education division bring together experts from Qatar and around the world to address key topics and challenges facing education systems
QF launches Taʿleem Journal at WISE 12 - bridging Arabic and English higher education scholarship
3 min readBilingual journal reinforces QF’s role in shaping international higher education
QF and IASAS sign agreement at WISE 12 Summit to strengthen support for students across the Middle East
6 min readPartnership includes new regional association to advance the region’s student affairs and services provision – a vital component of the university experience
First Rasekh Multaqa by QF’s PUE highlights importance of experience-based learning
3 min readA community platform bringing together teachers and educators to exchange knowledge on advancing education and strengthening culture and identity
QF’s ‘Heart to Heart’ series revives the timeless beauty of Arabic maqam
2 min readOpening performance at Education City allows music lovers to experience a beloved Arabic musical tradition in its purest form
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
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends the Qatar Foundation Annual Alumni Forum 2025
7 min readAs QF marks its 30th anniversary, the annual gathering brought together members of its 19,000-strong global alumni community to reconnect, network, and share their stories
Teaching without walls: how collaboration powers learning at Qatar Foundation
4 min readIn the week that marks World Teachers’ Day, QF celebrates educators who are redefining classroom boundaries through teamwork and shared learning
Humanity, vision, and compassion make a true leader, Qatar’s youth are told at QF’s inaugural QIYADA conference
6 min readOver 1,000 students from across Qatar join conference focused on empowering leaders and strengthening Islamic identity
QIIB sponsors QF’s inaugural QIYADA conference
3 min readPartnership supports QF’s efforts to engage and empower youth, and foster discourse
QF’s inaugural QIYADA conference opens – inspiring Qatar’s youth to contribute and lead
5 min readEvent highlights the importance of strengthening Muslim youth identity in today’s world
Renad Academy receives accreditation from the National Autistic Society in the UK
4 min readFirst specialized school in Qatar to be accredited, building parents’ trust and ensuring high-quality education and support for individuals with autism
QF’s inaugural QIYADA conference aims to empower Muslim youth through faith and leadership
6 min readSponsored by QIIB, the conference will enable young people to connect, inspire, and explore faith-driven solutions
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar launches landmark bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence
4 min readQF partner university’s new degree will prepare students to lead in a technology-driven future, aligning with Qatar’s development priorities
Qatar Foundation welcomes its newest students - with a call to serve
4 min readIncoming students urged to embrace social responsibility and the values that have shaped QF’s 30-year journey at Marhaba event
QF creates pathways to purposeful careers
3 min readQF’s Mehnaty and Al Meydan programs help bridge the gap between classroom learning and the workplace
QF launches second international Alumni Chapter to support and connect its graduates in the UK
137 British-based graduates of QF’s schools and universities are making their mark in fields ranging from AI and medicine to policy and sustainability
When opportunity meets excellence: Qatar Foundation student’s global impact
5 min readAs QF continues building the region's future healthcare leaders, one medical student's research success highlights the power of accessible world-class education
New academic partnership between Lusail University and QF’s ABP will empower students to pursue university education
4 min readThe agreement enables credit transfers and offers a flexible path to Business Administration and English Education degrees
QF integrates chess into its schools to foster strategic thinking among students
4 min readStrategic partnership with the Qatar Chess Federation aims to develop students’ cognitive, personal, and leadership skills
QF’s Annual Gathering for National Employees highlights the vital role of empowering national talent in shaping education
5 min readThe event honored participants from the Qatar Leadership Centre, and mentors advancing professional development.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends the Qatar Foundation Schools Commencement Ceremony
4 min readThe ceremony honored 300 graduates from seven schools under QF’s Pre-University Education
QF students showcase their literary talents at the Doha International Book Fair
4 min readStudents’ Stories Highlight the Environment, Technology, and Positive Values
QF’s Class of 2025: in their own words
9 min readSome of the latest additions to QF’s global network of alumni speak about how they grew within a unique environment of knowledge – and where they hope life will take them from here
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends QF’s 2025 Convocation ceremony
8 min readMilestone celebration in QF’s 30th year sees 1,049 students from eight universities recognized for their academic success – and their growth as citizens of the world
QF’s Class of 2025: looking back on life and learning
6 min readFrom global diplomacy and scientific discovery to personal struggles, these inspiring graduates didn’t just study at QF – they grew there
Qatar Foundation alumni: driving the future of Qatar
5 min readAs Qatar Foundation marks its 30th anniversary, its alumni are shaping Qatar's key sectors, showcasing the power of investing in people
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
QF’s Earthna Summit highlights the role of media in driving climate action
3 min readFrom powerful photography to investigative journalism, media professionals explored the crucial role of media in making the climate emergency personal, urgent, and impossible to ignore
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends Georgetown University in Qatar’s 20-Year anniversary celebration
7 min readAgreement signed as Georgetown University in Qatar marks two decades as a QF partner university during a celebration where Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser was honored with the Georgetown University President’s Medal
Palestinian students find a sense of home during Ramadan at QF’s Education City
5 min readFour Palestinian students from AlQuds Bard College who are studying at QF’s Georgetown University in Qatar share their journey – one marked by hope, resilience, and transformation
Somewhere to turn: how QF supports its students when times get tough
7 min readDr. Aisha Hamid Al-Yafei, a psychological and health consultant at QF’s Office of Wellness and Spiritual Life, explains how helping university students maintain their mental wellbeing is key to their academic and personal success
Beyond the classroom: How volunteering shapes students at QF schools
4 min readAt Qatar Foundation schools, volunteering is a key part of student development, instilling values such as integrity, responsible citizenship, and empathy
QF launches REYADA - a new pathway for nurturing leadership talent
4 min readInitially for QF leaders, the program is ultimately intended to be expanded to other entities in Qatar
Qatar Foundation’s university students thrive through cross-registration opportunities
4 min readFive students from QF universities discuss the professional and personal benefits of studying at Education City – where they have opportunities like no other learning
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
Bilingual Education: A Gateway to Preserving Identity and Embracing Diversity, Say QF Experts
5 min readThe program emphasized balancing the preservation of national identity with embracing global perspectives in educational curricula
His Highness the Father Amir and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attend celebration of 30 years of Qatar Foundation
4 min readEvent reflects on three decades of impact and honors the contribution of QF’s partners and stakeholders to its mission
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends QF’s celebration of International Day of Education
6 min readEvent emphasizes importance of Arabic language in preserving cultural and social identity
QF guides students in becoming digital citizens
4 min readYoung learners at Qatar Academy Msheireb learn to innovate, collaborate, and navigate technology safely
A journey between two cultures: Moroccan students at QF share their stories
4 min readIn the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture, students from the North African nation explain how studying at QF’s Education City has enabled them to expand their horizons.
Op-ed: We banned smartphones to revive an authentic atmosphere within the school environment
3 min read‘Abeer Al Khalifa, President of Pre-University Education, Qatar Foundation (QF), explains how preventing students using their phones in QF schools supports integrated learning, critical thinking and creativity, and face-to-face communication between students.’
QF schools foster Arabic language skills through innovative approaches
4 min readTeachers are using creative tools to engage students and strengthen their cultural ties
Experts sound warning about threats to international education at QF-led Doha Forum panel
5 min readGlobal platform for dialogue also sees the First Lady of the United States praise QF’s unique model of education
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
QF teacher: How teaching children about music strengthens their identity
6 min readWorld Teachers’ Day celebrates the central role that teachers play in the development of the new generation
Seventh grade girls shine in QF’s Stars of Science
4 min readTheir innovation offered a practical solution for individuals with autism
QF's vision for prioritizing inclusivity and innovation unveiled at Education Forum
3 min readThe forum celebrates achievements and highlights educators' crucial role in fostering a supportive and effective learning environment, coinciding with World Teachers' Day
Can technology use lead to cultural erosion?
5 min readQatar Foundation experts discuss key ways to balance online exposure of global perspectives with cultural values and beliefs
QF welcomes more than 350 new teachers and staff at Annual Induction Day
4 min readEvent provides insights into educational ecosystem and aims to foster collaboration
Learning to effectively use AI discussed at orientation event for incoming university students
6 min readAnnual Marhaba event welcomes new students to Education City ecosystem
QF honors Ability Friendly Program participants
4 min readEvent highlights the impact of inclusive sports opportunities for individuals with different abilities
QF connects its graduates in the US and Canada through first international Alumni Chapter
4 min readA collaborative network will support QF alumni across North America.
Awsaj Academy celebrates graduation of Prime Program Class of 2024
3 min readThe ceremony honors the achievements of 324 high school students with learning difficulties
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends the Qatar Foundation Schools Commencement Ceremony
5 min readThe ceremony honored 290 graduates from seven schools under Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education
QF to host graduation ceremony for school students
10 min readEvent will celebrate the achievements of graduates and highlight their role in promoting social responsibility and making a global impact
QF graduates embrace learning opportunities beyond the classroom
5 min readMembers of QF’s Class of 2024 reflect on their university experience, and how it has inspired them to make a difference to the world around them
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends QF’s Annual Alumni Forum
6 min readNew QF Alumni Award announced as event brings together graduates of QF’s schools and universities from across the years.
QF Class of 2024 graduates advocate for change
3 min readMembers of Northwestern University in Qatar’s lates graduating class champion the Palestinian cause
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends QF’s 2024 Convocation ceremony
5 min readOver 950 graduates from QF’s education ecosystem, spanning 77 nationalities, are celebrated for their achievements – as QF’s total alumni numbers pass the 10,000 mark
QF alumnus graduates with the students he taught
4 min readNayef Alyafei, who is graduating from HEC Paris in Qatar, says there is “nowhere else” like QF – where has been both a student and a professor
Her Highness Sheikha Moza honors the winners of QF’s Akhlaquna Awards
4 min readAkhlaquna Day celebrates the achievements of those who contribute to initiatives that have a positive impact on society
Family wellbeing has lasting impact on students' ability to learn at school
5 min readExperts across Qatar Foundation weigh in on how parents’ mental health significantly influences their child’s education
QF students lead ‘Falcon Fest’ fundraising event to support Palestine
5 min readStudents at Qatar Academy Doha emphasize the importance of enhancing school spirit and demonstrating solidarity
SHOWTIME! places the musical talents of QF school students in the spotlight
4 min readAnnual musical production includes Arabic performances as children benefit from engaging with the arts
QF’s teaching and learning forum focuses on fulfilling student potential
4 min readIn its eighth consecutive year, the Forum continues to empower academic and non-academic professionals, and enhance educational methodologies.
QF's Awsaj Academy is turning parents into educational partners
3 min readRifd program is open to educators and parents from Qatar and the region
QF students take the lead in educating the community on National Sport Day
4 min readMore than 200 students attend 40 workshops hosted by local federations and organizations
QF’s Ability Friendly participants enjoy AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™
4 min readChildren with Autism Spectrum Disorder enjoy live football from the comfort of the sensory room in the Education City Stadium
Education City: Where art and academics converge
5 min readExposure to art encourages global perspectives and interdisciplinary connections among students, say experts at Education City
Her Highness Sheikha Moza participates in QF’s celebration of International Day of Education
6 min readEducation City session discusses the collective responsibility towards preserving language as the essence of identity
QF offers free Arabic language course for its university students
3 min readDiscover Arabic program helps to showcase Arab culture and heritage
QF school students raise over QAR20 million to support Palestine
5 min readStudents demonstrate deep commitment to standing in solidarity with the Palestinian people and their cause
Reflecting the harsh reality of Palestine through art
5 min readAs she creates her art pieces, a Qatar Foundation alumna is illustrating the daily struggles the people of Palestine face
QF students recognized at World Mathematics Team Championship
4 min readTournament served as a platform for cultural exchange
QF and EAA Foundation partner with the American University of Beirut to offer students the chance to study abroad in Qatar
4 min readAgreement will see EAA-supported students from the American University of Beirut spend a semester at QF’s Education City.
AI is creating ‘unique crossroads’ for higher education, WISE Summit hears
4 min readTechnology won’t replace jobs, but will replace tasks, say experts at global education conference
Students explore the ethics of AI in education at 2023 WISE summit
4 min readDiscussion emphasizes the need for a balance between technological progression and ethical standards.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza opens 11th edition of WISE Summit
5 min readSafeena Husain recognized as the 2023 Wise Prize for Education Laureate for work with Educate Girls
QF students transform food waste into environmental solutions
3 min readPart of Qatar Sustainability Week 2023, workshop provides deep dive into composting practices
“To be a part of Qatar Foundation is to be part of something bigger than yourself”
5 min readFounding Dean at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Science and Engineering wanted more than just a job when he came to Qatar 10 years ago.
QF students plant olive trees in solidarity with Palestine
4 min readStudent-led initiative promotes heritage, resilience, and environmental awareness
“It's OK not to be OK, because we're here to help”
6 min readQF Student Housing provides peer-to-peer mental health advocacy and support through trained live-in advisors
QF launches fourth season of Siraj at Expo
3 min readTV show aims to instill a love of Arabic among children
Her Highness Sheikha Moza meets QF alumni in the US
3 min readEducation City graduates share their ideas and achievements
QF’s newest students learn about Education City’s world of opportunity at Marhaba
5 min readEvent sees 700 students get a taster of the academic and personal journey ahead of them as part of QF’s ecosystem.
Inspiring others, impressing His Highness the Amir – meet QF’s young storytellers who are on a mission
6 min readStudents from QF schools speak about how they are sparking imagination, promoting sustainability, and celebrating Qatar's heritage through the power of words
QF collaborates with world-renowned music school to provide opportunities for Qatar students
4 min readAgreement with Reina Sofía School of Music will create cross-cultural pathways to support young musical talent in Qatar
QF’s Education Development Institute promotes values and national identity in schools
5 min readMore than 7,000 students will benefit from the integration of values into the curricula through a joint initiative with Nibras
QF student volunteers demonstrate value of learning beyond the classroom
5 min readStudents run first unified commencement ceremony.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends first QF Schools Commencement Ceremony
4 min readEvent brings together students from seven schools under QF’s Pre-University Education, celebrating academic excellence and unity
QF’s unified school graduation ceremony emphasizes power of experiential learning
8 min readDirectors reflect on the transformative impact of learning beyond the classroom
“My voice was the sight he didn’t have,” says QF audio visual translation student
4 min readAhead of her graduation, Reem Abuzeid, an HBKU student, reflects on how being part of QF’s accessibility initiatives for the World Cup showed her a true model for how an inclusive society should work
Her Highness Sheikha Moza joins QF’s annual Alumni Forum
7 min readAnnual event reconnects QF alumni and provides opportunity to share challenges, ideas, and solutions with national decision-makers
For this graduate of a university at QF, justice and equality are his life’s mission
4 min readAbdulrahman Al-Qahtani, a Qatari Ph.D. graduate from HBKU, aspires to teach and practice law to serve his country and inspire future generations.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends QF’s Convocation 2023 ceremony
7 min readEducation City has graduates from 77 countries who have joined together to celebrate a learning journey that has set them on the path to the future
QF Class of 2023 graduates forge a path from inspiration to aspiration
10 min readAs they prepare to celebrate their graduation, students of universities at Education City are ready to face the future – and realize their dreams
“When you invest in women, you invest in a more sustainable future,” says QF alumna
5 min readThe HBKU graduate’s work was recognized with a second win at the Education Excellence Award 2023 on the impact of air pollution
QF’s HBKU Press promotes Arabic research globally
5 min readArabic academic journals help develop and preserve scientific language
Qatar Foundation students recognized for educational excellence
5 min readTwo PUE students talk about being honored at the 16th edition of this prestigious award
Jane Goodall inspires youth at QF school’s sustainability conference
5 min readBritish anthropologist joins students from around the world to tackle Earth’s challenges through innovation
Arabic teachers encourage students to read as the key to creative writing
5 min readWorkshop held during QF’s Education Forum on Heritage and Identity
Her Excellency Sheikha Hind attends opening night of QF’s SHOWTIME!
3 min readQatari composer Dana Al Fardan debuts original song at showcase of creativity from across QF schools
QF to support the education of young Palestinian female footballers
4 min readGrant announcement made as the impact of the Street Child World Cup 2022 – held in Qatar – is highlighted 100 days after the tournament
Doha Learning Days offers tech learning through game coding workshop
4 min readThe festival, organized by QF’s global education initiative WISE, is engaging youth in more than 50 hands-on learning activities over four days
Learning through art at QF’s Seeroo fi al ardh
5 min readM. F. Husain’s art installation can be embedded in the school curriculum, as teachers and education leaders in Qatar explain
QF honors educational innovators through Qatar Spotlight
4 min readInitiative promotes new ideas in pre-university education and give educators in Qatar the opportunity to showcase their innovations
QF’s D'reesha saw Qatari pianist with autism take center stage
4 min readA piano enthusiast and community member captivated crowds with his musical talent
QF’s girls’ ability friendly team meets U.S. soccer team representatives
1 min readThe clinic, held in Education City, used football as a tool to inspire and empower young women with disabilities
Youth advocate warns of a future where climate change forces football indoors
3 min readClimate change, football, and sustainability discussed at Generation Amazing workshop in QF’s Education City
From STEM to STEAM and back again – why one letter matters
5 min readTraditional science gets a twist as QF incorporates the arts for a multidimensional approach to learning
Beyond the pitch and into the classroom
6 min readA look at how Qatar Foundation schools use football as a teaching and learning tool
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
A QF Alumni and a current student create private Tutoring Digital Platform
8 min read“Muallemi” caters to education needs while factoring in affordability
Upcycling gives a second chance to products, and also to our planet, QF students say
5 min readQatar Foundation’s Creative Studio collaborates with Qatar Academy Sidra on a designing project where students turn old materials into new sustainable products
At Academyati, chasing perfection is a hindrance to a student’s education
6 min readChild psychologist at QF explains that intelligence is more than just a good grade
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
Disability rights activist returns to school at QF after a 12-year gap
5 min readNawal Akram restarts her educational journey at Awsaj Academy
QF to engage youth and hold key global conversations at UNGA 77
5 min readInternational gathering sees QF provide platforms designed to empower changemakers
How the media has changed the face-and future-of football
4 min readThe latest exhibition at The Media Majlis at QF partner university Northwestern Qatar explores the relationship between football and the media
How QF nurtures happy, healthy students – inside and outside the classroom
QF Student Life opens the door to connections, collaborations, and cultural experiences
We must protect our youth’s national identity, Minister of Education and Higher Education tells QF talk
5 min readHer Excellency Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi says educational transformation is “now a reality” at Education City Speaker Series Bel Arabi
QF students learn about storytelling through art
4 min readCollaboration between Qatar Academy Sidra and Mathaf helps young learners explore different forms of expression
Qatar has been the gateway to a better life for us, says captain of Afghan Robotics Team
3 min readAfter spending a year in Qatar as students in QF’s Education City, three members of the Afghan robotics team head off to university
QF universities organize bootcamp to encourage innovation
5 min readProduct X wants university students to work toward finding sustainable solutions for the future
QF’s primary school students take first international trip
10 min readGrade 5 boys and girls from Qatar Academy Doha learn about self-sustainability with the Maasai in Tanzania
QFI research shows Arabic is growing around the world
5 min readQatar Foundation International’s research supports the teaching of the language beyond the MENA
Students from two QF schools conquer Kilimanjaro
4 min readCross collaborative trip included the youngest Qatari to summit Africa’s highest mountain along with others from QAW and QAD
Qatar Foundation offers employees on-site childcare
3 min readQF’s new daycare center provides educational facilities for babies up to 14 months of age
QF to launch inclusive football coaching program
3 min readProgram will develop coaches in Qatar to support the delivery of inclusive football
QF schools celebrate the graduation of their Classes of 2022
6 min readCeremonies held, inspiring messages delivered, and milestones achieved as two schools and a unique program graduate their first students
A culture of kindness and creativity can help tackle education challenges, experts say
4 min readQatar Foundation’s LEAPS 2022 focuses on Education Reimagined, the Power of Play, and Wellbeing
QF alumnus opens up career opportunities for fellow Education City graduates
5 min readSnoonu CEO Hamad Al-Hajri’s delivery company has thrived – and now he wants other QF alumni to be part of its future
Students at QF use the power of communication to take a stand against bullying
5 min readA campaign by Qatar Academy Doha students tackles one of the most sensitive topics in the school community
HH Sheikha Moza attends the first QF Alumni Reunion
4 min readEvent sees hundreds of alumni form connections and discover how the QF Alumni Program can help them be change-makers
QF launches alumni program to connect its graduates from around the world
4 min readPlatform aims to enable QF alumni to build networks, share experiences, and advance their career paths – while helping Qatar retain vital talent
His Highness the Amir of Qatar attends QF’s Convocation ceremony
6 min readMilestone event brings students from universities at Education City together to reflect on experiences and achievements, and look to the future
Doing good deeds fights bullying, says a QF teacher
4 min readHaya Al-Dosari, an Islamic and Arabic educator at Tariq Bin Ziad School, highlights ways to address bullying that non-fasting Muslim students experience during Ramadan
From Munich to Doha for an externship at Qatar Foundation
3 min readMareen Vogler, a 3rd year veterinary science student at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, speaks about her work-experience at QF’s EVMC
QF’s progressive education through the lens of the parents
4 min readPUE schools – now open for admissions - place students at the center of the learning model
Education City to be home to Qatar’s first community centric recycling hub
3 min readQF’s Green Island will aim to address the recycling gap in Qatar
Education Excellence Award honors QF students and teacher
4 min readRecipients dedicated to building a better future for Qatar
Students take a stand against poverty at THIMUN Qatar
3 min readAnnual Model United Nations conference brings young people together to tackle inequity in a post-COVID world
“For us, science is hope,” says captain of Afghan Robotics Team at QF
6 min readFour members of the all-girls team speak about the importance of access to STEM education
“Will wearing a Superman costume make me as strong as him?”
6 min readA collaborator from a QF school explains why we should not put limits on a child’s imagination.
Much like hit TV shows, teachers must build students’ anticipation during online classes, QF educators say
5 min readExperts in child psychology and counseling from TLC and QAW shed light on strategies to deal with students with short attention spans
Instilling a love of sports in the country’s youth
5 min readAs National Sports Day 2022 approaches, students from Qatar Leadership Academy and Qatar Academy Sidra – both QF schools – share their thoughts on the impact of athletics on their lives
Taking education across borders – and beyond boundaries
6 min readOn the International Day of Education, Wendy Kopp - the 2021 WISE Prize for Education Laureate, an accolade awarded by QF’s global education initiative WISE – speaks about fostering learning through leadership
QF program offers real-life work experience to high school students
4 min readAs International Day of Education celebrates the value of learning, a Qatari student explains how their project is exploring the impact of COVID on the mental health of young boys and girls
QF increases access to tools that help children with Autism
3 min readSensory Souk, which was started by two mothers to serve the ASD community and raise awareness around the disorder, now sells products across Education City
QF, Lemelson Center, and ConocoPhillips Qatar inspire youth to invent at Spark!Lab
4 min readExperiential learning space will return for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and aims to have a permanent Qatar home in Education City
Op-ed: Making science fun – what game-playing tells us about designing a learning experience
4 min readDr. Spencer Striker and Dr. Anto Mohsin of QF partner university Northwestern University in Qatar – the creators of a mobile game app on detecting the outbreak of disease – on why, when it comes to engaging students, video games and teaching are intrinsically linked
In her own words: QatarDebate breathed new life into my slowly fading Arabic language skills
6 min readKerby Gilstrap, an American student, writes about her Arabic learning journey and how it was impacted by the pandemic
American University of Afghanistan students to continue education in Qatar through strategic agreement with QF and QFFD
4 min readAUAF students, faculty, and staff to be based at QF’s Education City over two years
Members of Qatar Foundation community instill a love for the Arabic language in their children
On World Arabic Language Day, parents of students in QF schools highlight the role of the Arabic language in shaping their children's identity
“Learning on steroids” is how one American student describes experience at QatarDebate
5 min readNon-native Arabic speakers highlight different ways in which debating has helped them learn the Arabic language
Qatar Academy Doha’s Activists in Action take their eco-mission to a global education audience
5 min readSustainability-focused students from QF school highlight their cause at 2021 WISE Summit
Look beyond exams and nurture children’s mental health, global education audience told as 2021 WISE Summit closes
5 min readBiennial Summit of QF’s global education initiative ends with calls for education systems to provide holistic learning experiences and teach climate literacy
Youth leaders highlight importance of prioritizing girls’ education at 2021 WISE Summit
4 min readDiscussion held during second day of summit, organized by QF’s global education initiative
“Transformation of education needs fearless leadership,” WISE Summit is told
3 min readEducation experts discuss the key elements of redesigning education at school, system, and community levels to meet the needs of tomorrow
2021 WISE Summit addresses EdTech challenges in the MENA region
4 min readDiscussion held as part of the Youth Studio, and led by young changemakers
2021 WISE Prize for Education presented to Wendy Kopp
3 min readWendy Kopp recognized by WISE for her contribution to quality education through creating Teach For All, a diverse global network building collective leadership in classrooms and communities.
QF helps young innovators turn tech ideas into reality
6 min readQAST students explain how their school and the opportunities it opened up prepared them for a global aqua robotics challenge
HH Sheikha Moza attends Qatar Academy Doha’s 25th anniversary celebration
3 min readStories and memories flow as Qatar Foundation’s first school reaches a milestone
We are the ones who need to enact change – and the classroom is the perfect place to start, says QF teacher
4 min readAs QF launches a campaign to recruit more Qatari teachers into its schools, Qatari teacher Hend Al-Muftah highlights the role educators have in the lives of young people
QF student stands up to bullying
4 min readAkhlaquna Junior Award 2021 winner strives to create movement of change
Instilling a love for the Arabic language in children
4 min readMothers of students speak about the role QF schools play in promoting the native language of Qataris