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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
Qatar Foundation’s DIFI Advocates for Establishment of Center to Support Parents in Qatar
4 min readDr. Sharifa Noaman Al-Emadi participates in panel discussion highlighting the strategic importance of parenting centers in a contemporary world
Managing online classes and being a teacher and a parent – all at once
4 min readA teacher at one of Qatar Foundation’s school shares her experience of balancing online teaching and parenting her own children at home
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 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
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
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends QF PUE’s ‘Civilization Day’
4 min readThe event celebrated Islamic civilization and underscored how knowledge can be turned into real-life practice
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends the launch of a national initiative to promote youth digital wellbeing at the WISE 12 Summit
6 min readHer Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani convenes a unified national effort to make addressing child and adolescent digital addiction a national priority
A decade of awareness, action, and impact: how Qatar Sustainability Week mobilized a nationwide green movement
5 min readAs the community-wide national sustainability initiative marks its 10th anniversary, its drivers and participants looking back at its impact
How innovative education at QF connects students to their cultural heritage and identity through the Arabic language
7 min readThe Rasekh platform and the edutainment TV program Siraj program are two QF platforms taking an interactive and enjoyable approach to promoting the use of Arabic among young people.
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
QF’s universities launch new programs mirroring global trends in AI and sustainability
3 min readFaculty members explain how these programs can nurture Qatar’s workforce of the future
Qatar and international partners launch global autism alliance at UN General Assembly
7 min readInternational community urged to join Global Autism Advocacy Coalition, founded by QF, WHO, UNICEF, and Autism Speaks
Opening a new chapter: the leap from school to university, through the eyes of QF students
5 min readAs a new academic year begins, two students who are moving through Qatar Foundation’s unique education ecosystem speak about how Education City is a place of both learning and growth.
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
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
Carnegie Mellon University and Qatar Foundation extend partnership for another decade
8 min readQF partner university, with AI education and research at the core of its mission, has graduated more than 1,400 students – nurturing leaders in fields of business, technology, and science
QF launches 10-year strategy to advance support for people with autism
5 min readRoadmap for action on autism outlines expansion of inclusive education, leveraging AI, advancing genetic research, and streamlining healthcare pathways
How AI is helping decode autism in the classroom
4 min readQF Scientist Is Leading Research Hub Supporting Autistic Persons Through Non-conventional Therapy
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
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
QF experts explore the role of AI in Islam
5 min readEthical concerns emerge as key factor in understanding AI’s application in religious context.
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
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
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 Bint Nasser attends opening of inaugural Jadal Summit at QF’s Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women
3 min readInternational scholars, researchers and practitioners convene to share insights on Muslim women in public life
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
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.
International conference in Qatar ends with Doha Call to Action on supporting families
8 min readOver 30 recommendations produced through talks ahead of and during the conference, organized by QF’s Doha International Family Institute
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser speaks at the opening of the 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family Conference in Doha
5 min readGlobal experts, policymakers, and thought leaders explore key global megatrends at conference marking the 30th anniversary of the International Year of the Family
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
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
The impact of technology on children's development: Digital devices as a replacement for caregivers
4 min readAnalysis of the effectiveness of technology as an alternative to caregivers in improving social interaction and social skills learning in children
Trauma is carried in the body and passed along for generations, says psychologist from QF’s Sidra Medicine
5 min readAccording to report by QF member Doha International Family Institute, traditional family roles are dramatically altered during times of conflict
AI in heritage and culture: how QF experts are finding new ways of connecting past and present
7 min readExperts from QF’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University are developing Artificial intelligence techniques to preserve Islamic heritage and the Arabic language.
Qatar Foundation's Rasekh initiative collaborates with National Cyber Security Agency
3 min readLocalizing curricula in Qatar's educational system and enhancing local knowledge across the educational science system remain key focus areas
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
“I simply felt that my place is in Qatar,” says tech leader at QF
4 min readDr. Ahmed Elmagarmid, Executive Director of Qatar Computing Research Institute, explains how a phone call reshaped his career path
Pioneer QF doctor: the Arab world needs Arab scientists – and this is where they can make a difference
8 min readProfessor Ziyad M. Hijazi, Chief Medical Officer and Chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Diseases at Sidra Medicine, speaks about a career of “touching hearts”
Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women welcomes the community
4 min readMembers of the public experience mosque and the center’s facilities, and sample its programming
Her Highness Sheikha Moza inaugurates Center and Mosque for Women
5 min readAl-Mujadilah set to provide religious, developmental, and social programming to Muslim women of all ages and backgrounds
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
Artificial intelligence: what do you know about the technology that will change the world?
Dr. Aiman Erbad from Qatar Foundation’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University explains that understanding the basics of AI is key to reducing fears associated with this technology
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.
“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
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.
“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.
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
“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
QF to Showcase ‘Local Innovations for Global Resilience’ at EXPO 2023 Doha
3 min readSpace powered by Hamad Bin Khalifa University will host technology, ideas, projects, and interactive workshops
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
If access to clean water was limited, what would you do?
5 min readOn World Environment Day, experts from HBKU’s QEERI and QF’s Earthna explain why populations in arid regions must pay extra attention to their water consumption
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.
“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
QF expert explains the urgent need for access to sustainable energy in developing countries
4 min read“Electrifying a village with solar power, for example, is not beneficial if there are no schools or clinics” says Dr. Muez Ali
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
Plans for national program to conserve Qatar’s coastal ecosystems announced
6 min readMinistry of Environment and Climate Change, Qatar University, and Qatar Foundation to collaborate on MSC Foundation-supported program to conserve and restore Qatar’s mangrove forests, seagrass and coral ecosystems.
QF partner university staff develop walkable solar tiles for use at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
3 min readPatented panels to be tested at Al Thumama Stadium’s ticketing centre
The importance of debunking men’s mental health myths
4 min readExperts at QF discuss disorders that threaten the wellbeing of families and society
From contestant to a judge on QF’s Stars of Science
4 min readDr. Ahmed Nabeel, a Kuwaiti, returned to Season 14 of the edutainment program and talks about his “journey in the world of innovation”
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
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
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
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
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
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
"Plants are similar to us, they need care and respect” says QF student
4 min readQLA’s Ibrahim Al Hoori, one of the final nominees for the Akhlaquna Award, seeks to raise awareness of the importance of connecting with nature
Arabic website offering scientific information is nominated for Akhlaquna award
2 min readLack of scientific information in Arabic inspired Maha Ghassan Homos to come up with Nutripedia
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.
QF entity highlights importance of youth well-being in a time of COVID-19
3 min readDIFI’s study examins the role of family on adolescent health before and after the pandemic
Right drug, right dose, right time: QF research dives into genomic data
5 min readDr. Amal Robay, Assistant Professor at Qatar Foundation partner university Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, says pharmacogenomics is a critical part of precision health
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
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: Why the Ukraine crisis raises a food security question for the Middle East
5 min readThreats to food supply as a result of the conflict could have implications for the MENA region, according to political researcher and Qatar Foundation communications professional Zeidon Alkinani.
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
Reaping the rewards from recycling waste
4 min readAn innovative, QF-created waste management platform being piloted at Education City is using digital trading to help us go greener
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
“To mitigate climate change, we need a major transformation of the global energy system”, says economist at QF
4 min readQEERI’s Dr. Marcello Contestabile talks about pathways Qatar can use to create a road map to reach its aim of 25 percent reduction in GHG emissions by 2030
Non-profits perfectly placed to spearhead climate action, QF sustainability expert tells COP26
6 min readClimate tech partnership between QF and Rolls-Royce highlights how non-profit organizations are ideal partners in solving toughest challenges, says Omran Hamad Al-Kuwari
Youth from Qatar drive home the need for climate education at COP26
4 min readYoung activists from QF’s THIMUN Qatar say youth must be listened to and involved in protecting the future during crucial global climate conference
AI revolution in healthcare does not eliminate role of doctors, says scientist at QF
4 min readDr. Faisal Farooq, from HBKU’s QCRI, pointed out that artificial intelligence will change many aspects of healthcare as the role of doctors and healthcare providers continue to evolve
Experts at QF propose an energy efficiency report card for buildings in Qatar
4 min read“Instead of looking at it as an exposé which will uncover shortcomings, we need to look at it as a learning process that offers us the opportunity to improve our energy efficiency”, says scientist at QF
“Breaking the ivory towers”: connecting universities and schools means better education, says new book co-edited by QF’s President of Higher Education
4 min readFrancisco Marmolejo, President of Higher Education, Qatar Foundation, and co-editor of the book, talks about exploring the impact of collaboration between educational institutions amid the pandemic
Qatar genomics study unlocks secrets of the past to help shape future of healthcare for millions
6 min readLargest ever Arab genome study from Qatar Genome Research Consortium sheds light on the population structure and genetic diversity of modern Arab and Middle Eastern populations
How a decade saw the university that QF envisioned become a hub of innovation and talent
4 min readOn Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s 10th anniversary, Francisco Marmolejo, QF’s President of Higher Education, speaks about how it has assumed a pivotal role within the Education City ecosystem of knowledge.
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
QF explains the role that green buildings can play in promoting a greener way of life
5 min readAt Project Qatar 2021, QGBC launches booklet directed at sustainability experts with information that can be applied in real-world scenarios
First Qatari woman to be an SOS finalist wants more women to come forward with their ideas
4 min readIman Al-Hamad, who participated in Season 12 of QF’s Stars of Science, aspires to leave an imprint on the global, digital-transformation journey
QF students offer their solutions to real-world issues at climate summit
4 min readTHIMUN Qatar’s panel in Milan highlighted the skills that students gain as Model United Nations members – and how they go beyond debating and public speaking
Fighting climate change is up to every one of us, QF panel told at global Youth4Climate conference
4 min readQGBC and THIMUN Qatar participate in educators panel discussion in Milan
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
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
Immediate need for climate change laws in the country, says QF environmental law expert
5 min readDr. Damilola S. Olawuyi, energy and environmental law professor at HBKU, notes that addressing the urgency of the climate crisis will require clear and comprehensive laws.
WISE Prize winner launches book on learnings from his innovative school
4 min readLarry Rosenstock, winner of the 2019 WISE Prize for Education – created by QF’s global education initiative – continues to contribute to education through his book
COVID-19, schools, and children’s mental health – how we can help to build our youth’s resilience
4 min readDr. Ahsan Nazeer Division Chief of Child and Adolescent Mental Health at QF’s Sidra Medicine, shed light on ways to support children amid the ongoing pandemic
Reconstructing childrens’ lives using plastic surgery
4 min readSurgical procedures at Qatar Foundation’s Sidra Medicine go beyond appearances
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'
“Failure is a turning point in the path to success,” former Stars of Science contestant says
Zainab Abusuhail, season nine contestant of the QF edutainment program, talks about her journey in innovation and her views of failure as an essential part of learning
Op-ed: Applying engineering’s principles to learning
6 min readBabar Ali, Founder and Headmaster of Ananda Siksha Niketan, a school in India that has vastly increased accessibility to education, writes about the tools and techniques required to help students truly learn effectively.
‘Palestinians will continue their fight until Palestine is free’ says QF graduate
Bayan Khaled, a research fellow at HBKU, talks about her first trip back to her homeland
A picture is no longer worth 1,000 words, says AI expert at QF
Dr. Husrev Taha Sencar, Principal Scientist at HBKU’s QCRI, sheds light on what deepfakes mean and how it can be used to manipulate the truth
How the Palestinian struggle brings both mental strain – and pride
Traumatized people struggle to feel safe about the future, Sidra Medicine expert says
Op-ed: Where to find motivation to learn? Not (only) in school
Opportunities to learn and grow don't need to be tied to school grounds, according to Aurelio Amaral, Head of the Learning Ecosystems Track at QF’s World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) - our passions can create more active and engaged learners in the long run.
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
Climate change means more than just a change in temperature, says QF scientist
Mohammed Ayoub from HBKU’s QEERI says research needs to look at how the economy will be affected in addition to human life
Qatar can bring the world together on climate change, QF sustainability expert tells UN forum
Omran Hamad Al-Kuwari, CEO of Qatar Foundation International, says the nation is positioned to make “difficult conversation” between Global South and North happen
QF research explores the use of agriculture’s black gold to boost food production
Researchers at HBKU are using local organic waste to lay the groundwork for a circular economy in agriculture
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
Op-ed: What QSTP’s ecosystem means for Stars of Science
Wadha Al Adgham, Program Manager of Education at Qatar Foundation’s Qatar Science & Technology Park, outlines how the edutainment show will augment the Qatar Foundation Research, Development and Innovation ecosystem in its new environment
Palestinian QF graduate to continue her academic journey at MIT
Zeina Barghouti, a mechanical engineering graduate from TAMUQ, talks about her university experience and her future plans
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
Op-ed: Gender, migration, and border regimes – what Aida’s story tells us
Dr. Sophie Richter-Devroe, Associate Professor in the Master of Arts in Women, Society and Development at QF member Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences, on how the tightening of EU migration and asylum law has a particular impact on young women.
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-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
Collaborative approach needed to reduce Qatar’s mounting corrosion costs, says QF researcher
Dr. Hanan Farhat from Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute believes corrosion costs could be halved if industries adopt a proactive corrosion management approach
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
Op-ed: Sustainable options for transporting the energy of natural gas
6 min readDr. Yusuf Bicer and Mohammed Al-Breiki of QF member Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Science and Engineering on a research project designed to identify cheaper, more efficient, and more environmentally-friendly ways of moving Qatar’s greatest energy export around the world.
QF RDI efforts ramp up fight against ‘silent killer’ of oil & gas pipelines
6 min readQNRF project results in the development of a smart corrosion sensor
Agility, adaptability, and digital transformation: how COVID-19 saw QF embrace a new normal
Members of the Education City community explain how shifts in strategies and approaches amid a global pandemic kept people connected, produced positive outcomes, and raised optimism
QF project to use art therapy to help fight depression and anxiety in children
5 min readQNRF-funded initiative to develop a virtual pilot program in collaboration with National Museum of Qatar
Young Qataris pursue rewarding careers in science, research, and innovation
Qatari women who are part of QF’s research, development, and innovation ecosystem talk about the need to build homegrown human capacity and create a more well-established RDI landscape in their country
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.
QF member highlights importance of equality in international webinar
DIFI plays active role as key issue is debated at major United Nations gathering
Even with AI moving into classrooms, teachers will always be in demand: QF alumnus
Touhami Abi says moving away from a “one-size-fits-all’ theory is what educational technology is seeking to achieve.
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
How our saliva is a stepping stone to precision medicine
Dr. Souhaila Al Khodor, Director of Sidra Medicine’s Maternal and Child Health Program, has developed the first salivary microbiome composition of the Qatari population
“The relationship between education and the economy is integral”
Dr. Asmaa Al-Fadala, Director of Research and Content Development at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) - QF’s global education initiative- talks about the importance of education to economic growth
Analyzing Marriage in the Time of COVID-19
QF entity discusses impact of pandemic on relationships, marriages, and families
Stigmas surrounding disability create marriage and family obstacles, DIFI conference is told
Panel explores ways to tackle marital challenges facing people with disabilities
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
Be selective with digital media to avoid damaging relationships, DIFI conference hears
Discussion sees panelists question whether technology is the doom of modern marriage
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
This is why we love science, say QF students
A passion for science and a conducive educational environment is helping these women walk the scientific path.
2020 silenced the noise, now it’s time to listen: QF survey analyzes how COVID-19 has changed us
Dr. Aicha Hind Rifai, a professor of clinical psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, reflects on the human experience of the pandemic as unveiled by a survey among the QF community.
Young Arab woman scientist at QF is on a mission to improve drug development
Dr. Isra Marei, Post-Doctoral Associate in Pharmacology at Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar, is working toward engineering 3D vascular grafts for cardiovascular drug screening
Op-ed: Looking at how Stars of Science and QSTP support young Arab innovators
Hayfa Al-Abdulla, Innovation Director at Qatar Science & Technology Park, on her experience as a guest judge on the edutainment show, and the show’s impact as a thriving innovation ecosystem
How a QF school is keeping its girls engaged in science
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Kym Amimo Lusiola, a teacher from Qatar Academy for Science and Technology, talks about the role the school has in raising young scientists.
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
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.
Start investing in the idea of clean energy: QF researcher
Dr. Veronica Bermudez from HBKU’s QEERI discusses decarbonization and how it has to be embedded into the economy, society, and the environment
Op-ed: As the world battles a pandemic, let's give science the credit it deserves
Aisha Tanvir, a member of QF’s Communication Directorate, writes about how an increased appreciation for science might be the biggest winner of the year 2020
Why Qatar Academy Doha is the school of choice in Qatar
Admissions for QF school’s 2021/2022 academic year now open
“As the COVID-19 generation, our strength shows in our resilience”: QF students
On International Day of Education, students from QF partner universities talk about the shift in their learning experience during the pandemic
Media Majlis at QF partner university wins top digital award
Innovative and engaging media museum – the first in the Arab world - claims accolade in 2020 Digital Signage Expo APEX Awards
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 computing expert discusses use of Artificial Intelligence in digital forensics
Dr. Husrev Taha Sencar from Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s Qatar Computing Research Institute highlights the importance of digital forensics in a highly computerized world
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
QF’s WISE launches new initiative because “the school system is not enough”
The Learning Ecosystems Living Lab aims to create a global community that looks at innovative ways to learn in different regions
In her own words: They told me that my innovation dream was impossible. Now I share my success with them
As innovators across the Arab world are encouraged to apply for the next season of Stars of Science, Kuwaiti engineer Jenan Al-Shehab relives her experience of QF’s innovation TV show
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
‘In 2020, a year of challenges, we are proud of our country, our leadership, and our youth’
Aysha Al-Ansari, Head of the Heritage Collection at Qatar National Library, speaks about how the Qatari identity has evolved, and what the Qatar of today represents to its people
QF’s Equine Veterinary Medical Center to oversee local animal research
Special committee will ensure ethical standards are upheld in studies.
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
Technology transfer is what Qatar needs to create a knowledge-based economy, says QF expert
QF Innovator of the year 2020 says research seldom makes an impact by staying in the lab
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
Now more than ever, young people should consider becoming journalists, says QF partner university’s new dean
Dean Marwan M. Kraidy, dean of Northwestern University in Qatar, speaks about his hopes and plans for its future, freedom of speech, the path ahead for journalism in the Middle East – and why he is worried about social media companies
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
‘Document love, not disability’, humanitarian photographer tells QF’s Education City Speaker Series
Online talk in collaboration with WISH sees Afghan blast victim Giles Duley speak about the challenges of perception that people with disabilities still face
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
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
Social media is a double-edged sword, say doctors at WISH
Session highlighted positive role of social media in promoting health awareness
Qatar Foundation launches precision medicine report at WISH
Report, produced in partnership with the Economic Intelligence Unit, highlights how PM can move from research to clinical practice
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
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
QF supports new mothers’ journey to better mental health
The founders of a company incubated at QSTP set out to change the landscape of mental health offerings in the region.
Future AI models should be based on human values, says QF professor
Dr. Georgios Mikros, Professor at HBKU’s CHSS, spoke about the humanities and its relation to artificial intelligence
Wadah Malaeb turns his dream into a reality by winning season 12 of QF’s Stars of Science
Lebanese engineer named top innovator after receiving 54.8 percent of the vote
First Qatari female inventor to reach QF’s Stars of Science finals
Eiman Al-Hamad to compete for title of top Arab innovator
Op-ed: How a customized toolbox can help the innovation ecosystem in Qatar
John Taylor McEntire, Director of Industry Development and Knowledge Transfer, writes about how scientific research becomes a product that benefits society
Qatar scientists turn to cancer drugs in hope of finding treatment for COVID-19
A collaborative research effort identifies two cancer drugs that have potential to be used against SARS-COV-2
Stars of Science alumni is shaping the future of cooking
First Qatari winner of QF TV show launches smart cooking robot in US, Canada, and Qatar
Top 10 actions you can take to help save the planet
Celebrating Qatar Sustainability Week 2020 – an initiative by Qatar Green Building Council – with small steps towards protecting our environment
TV Review: Four finalists will go head-to-head in Stars of Science finale
Penultimate episode of QF’s Stars of Science saw prototypes tested and evaluated
TV Review: Stakes are high in a shocking triple elimination
After the calm came the storm, as two weeks of no departures were followed by three exits in the latest episode of QF’s Stars of Science
Precision medicine for breast cancer demands a multidisciplinary approach, says QF expert
Scientists explore patient and tumor metabolomics to advance precision oncology
QF researcher underlines accuracy of AI in breast cancer detection through images
Dr. Halima Bensmail from HBKU’s QCRI sheds light on work she and colleagues are engaged in to develop better prediction models of breast cancer
Stars of Science: Where Are They Now? – Sadeq Qasem
The winner of the second season of QF’s innovation TV show on the lessons he learned that continue to resonate on his tech journey
Time to start viewing the oil industry’s wastewater as a resource, says QF expert
Research efforts at Qatar Foundation explore energy generation using industrial wastewater
TV Review: COVID-19 separates the Stars of Science jury – but a surprise keeps the inventors together
The restrictions imposed by the pandemic could not halt the dreams of Arab innovators in the latest episode of Qatar Foundation`s innovation TV show
TV Review: The jury change the rules - and save three Stars of Science participants
Tense clashes, big challenges, and a shock twist in the tale were all part of the latest episode of Qatar Foundation’s innovation television show
Does social media make us social – or lonely? A QF expert has her say
On World Mental Health Day, Dr. Erin Valentine, a Clinical Psychologist at Qatar Foundation’s Sidra Medicine, shares her expertise on the negative implications of overusing social media and smart phones on our mental wellbeing
QF experts explain why genomic data is more important than you think
Qatar Biobank team outlines what genomic data is, and why it needs to be protected
400 million Arabs missing from global genomics database
Qatar Foundation’s Qatar Genome Programme actively working towards establishing the first-ever Arab genome
Scientists explore how AI can help accelerate the fight against disease in QF’s WISH panel
Virtual discussion assesses role of machine learning and data science in developing quicker and more targeted treatments – including as a response to COVID-19
QF researcher: ‘COVID-19 has shown us how we can change - and protect our environment’
Dr. Rima J. Isaifan, Head of Journals and Academic Publishing at Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press, and a joint faculty at HBKU College of Science & Engineering was behind some of the first research into the environmental impact of the pandemic. Here, she explains her work – and her hope that lockdown has shown how productivity and preserving the planet are not mutually exclusive.
Adapt education to the reality that students live in, say experts as QF hosts Global Goals Week panel
Virtual discussion focuses on ‘glocalizing’ education to empower young people to be champions for a sustainable future
Social and emotional learning are key to reimagining education, panel told as QF’s WISE launches e-book
Education experts discussed the post-pandemic future of education and reflected on the findings of a new publication detailing COVID-19 experiences from learning’s frontline
TV Review: High tension and unexpected twists as Stars of Science reaches a crunch point
The latest episode of QF’s innovation TV show saw the eight finalists for Season 12 decided.
Op-ed: Principal leadership learning is key to improving education systems
Op-ed: Principal leadership learning is key to improving education systems.
TV review: Female innovators impress the Stars of Science jury in a sweet and sour episode
Competitors focused on areas including sustainability and fake news as the latest episode of Qatar Foundation`s innovation TV show saw dreams continue – and end
Op-ed: COVID-19 has given the world’s universities a chance to put dysfunction behind them
Dr. Hassan Rashid Al-Derham, President of Qatar University – one of the participants in the Education Disrupted, Education Reimagined conference series organized by QF’s global education think-tank WISE – on how the institution he leads responded to the pandemic, and why educational necessity also creates educational opportunity
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
Stars of Science overcomes COVID-19 obstacles to air Season 12
Executive producer details creative solutions to ensure QF TV show continues
‘Green energy transition is happening, but will be tough for some’, QF leader tells global sustainability event
Qatar Foundation International CEO and sustainability researcher Omran Hamad Al-Kuwari was among the experts to join Project Syndicate’s The Green Recovery discussion.
QF webinar highlights importance of breastfeeding for mother and baby
Sidra Medicine expert shares advice to new mothers on benefits of breastfeeding
Understanding the origin of diseases in developmental stages of newborns
Scientist from Qatar BioBank, a Qatar Foundation research institute, shares insights from Qatar’s first mother-child birth cohort study
QF works to mitigate racial biases and all forms of discrimination
Annette Vincent, newly appointed Associate Dean of Diversity and Climate at a Qatar Foundation partner university, talks about how her role can help create transformative impact for society
COVID-19 has offered ‘a golden ticket to the future of education’, QF’s WISE conference told
The third edition of the Education Disrupted, Education Reimagined series explored the implications of COVID-19 on the future of education leadership and school systems
TV review: Memories and nostalgia flow on Stars of Science
Innovations in education, medicine, and childcare emerged in the latest episode of Qatar Foundation’s innovation TV show
QF and HBKU announce education and research partnerships with U.S
Agreements with Smithsonian Institution, NASA, and Fulbright scholars unveiled at U.S.-Qatar Strategic Dialogue
‘Generation could be lost if we don’t act now on education’, QF’s Education City Speaker Series told
Online discussion sees global experts and activists share their perspectives on what the future of learning must look like
QF's WISH opens up a new world of healthcare dialogue - through its fully virtual 2020 Summit
The latest edition of the global gathering of healthcare expertise and innovation aims to provide attendees with a true experience, with a bigger program than ever – and COVID-19 being one of the issues coming under the spotlight.
TV review: Scientific tussles and distinctive ideas in the spotlight as Stars of Science Season 12 gets underway
It’s been an exciting start to the new season of Qatar Foundation’s innovation TV show – and viewers across the Arab world are sharing in the on-screen moments of innovation
Stars of Science: Where Are They Now? – Omar Hamid
The 2015 finalist in QF’s innovation TV show on his love of design, his invention that provides physical support for worshippers – and why he feels creative Muslim minds should take the innovation leap.
21st Century learning: More than just resiliency
Stavros N. Yiannouka, CEO of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) – Qatar Foundation’s global education think-tank – on why education must make a “fundamental shift rather than simply surviving”
Stars of Science defies challenges with Season 12
Qatar Foundation’s edutainment TV show overcomes production challenges posed by COVID-19
‘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
Op-ed: Competitive advantage key to the success of your startup
In a webinar titled "Designing Business Models for Startup Success", hosted by Qatar Science and Technology Park, Mohammad Zebian explored business models that leverage partnerships and distribution channels, while considering financial constraints.
QF-inspired technology aims to bring the world’s innovators together
SynSapien provides platform for ‘virtual’ collaboration – and works with researchers to develop early-detection device for pneumonia
The QF student’s robot that is a security guard by day, and a cleaner by night
Ali Rashid’s invention is designed to keep people safe in the era of COVID-19 – and beyond
Expanding Qatar’s solar vision at QF
Qatar’s abundance of sun makes it the perfect location for solar energy development. A new solar research zone at Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, part of QF’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University, is just one of several projects getting off the ground around the country, in an effort to promote sustainable energy.
What does precision medicine mean for Qatar?
Dr. Khalid Fakhro from Qatar Foundation’s Sidra Medicine says the country has the unique ability to be among the world’s top producers of biomedical discoveries
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
COVID-19 virus weakens in hot and humid weather, study finds
Expert from QF’s HBKU research center highlights the work undertaken at QEERI to analyze and forecast the global situation
Amid economic uncertainty, Islamic finance is gaining traction in the UK
According to a QF expert, the ethical, environmental, and “community-friendly” aspects of Islamic banking can appeal to Muslims and non-Muslims alike
QF alumni’s startup aims to ensure a cashless future leaves nobody behind
cWallet, a company founded by a group of HEC Paris in Qatar graduates, allows low-income workers to access digital financial services without needing a debit or credit card
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
COVID-19 has shown how science must become a way of life
Dr. Gregory J. Moncada and Sam Abrams from QAST talk about how their students are applying critical thinking skills in addressing COVID-19 challenges
QF’s research fund awards grants to projects designed to drive Qatar’s socioeconomic development
NPRP-C supports research that takes an unconventional approach to solving Qatar’s key challenges
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
‘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
Global science competition hosted by QF and British Council brings out the best in Qatar’s students
Competition highlights importance of science communication
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
QF expert discusses ways Qatar can shift toward electric vehicles
QEERI’s Dr. Marcello Contestabile highlights reasons for lack of electric vehicles on Qatar’s roads
World finance chief discusses solutions for global economic recovery at QF-sponsored event
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund talked about protecting people as well as economies during the COVID-19 pandemic at a Harvard Business Review event supported by QF
Qur’anic Botanic Garden share tips and tricks for naturally enhancing gardens
Experts suggest using easily available household products
In her own words: I know the struggles female engineers face, because I’ve been there. And I came through them
Dr. Hanan Farhat, Senior Research Director of Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute’s Corrosion Center, speaks about how she has faced open discrimination on her way to becoming an engineering pioneer.
In his own words: Digitally detecting COVID-19 public opinion in the Arab world
Professor Fouad Mrad, Frontier Technologies Manager at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, and a judge on QF’s innovation TV show Stars of Science, on what data can tell us about sentiments surrounding the impact of the pandemic
QAD graduate dedicated to enacting social change
“I want to help make the world a better place,” says Qatar Foundation student
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
Education experts highlight risks to vulnerable girls in COVID-19 world during QF conference
Pandemic has ”widened inequalities”, WISE event is told
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
Obstacles still stand in the way of female engineers, says QF expert
Dr. Hanan Farhat of QEERI says female engineers can bring new perspectives and ways of thinking that benefit industries and economies – but they need the chance to prove it
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
This was supposed to be the best time to graduate
TAMUQ alumna speaks about her time at the QF partner university, and how she is preparing to deal with an uncertain future
HBKU alumna underlines the importance of medical research
PhD student’s educational journey prepared her for medical challenges of today
QF’s Qatar Academy Doha empowers eco-leaders
QAD graduate’s research aims to reduce water waste in Qatar
QF webinar encourages people to make protecting the environment their duty
“We share the responsibility, we can all make a difference,” says UNESCWA representative
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Catalyzing The Future event at QF wins gold in global creativity awards
Celebration of QSTP’s 10th anniversary honored by Golden Award of Montreux
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 partner university’s new Dean: ‘We want to train the people who make the big decisions’
HEC Paris in Qatar is looking to the future with Dr. Pablo Martin de Holan at its helm – as he focuses his efforts on providing top-level education, developing “world-class” research, and opening up opportunities for cultural exchange between France and Qatar.
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
We take the air we breathe for granted, says Qatari researcher
Ph.D. candidate at QF homegrown university talks about contributing to building a sustainable environment in Qatar
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
‘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
Education systems ‘must build futures around resilience’, virtual conference by QF’s WISE told
Online event with Salzburg Global Seminar brings together international education experts to discuss COVID-19 responses and opportunities.
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.
Op-ed: The coronavirus lockdown has given us the chance to strengthen our family bonds
Dr. Sharifa Noaman Al Emadi, Executive Director, Doha International Family Institute – a member of Qatar Foundation – on why measures aimed at fighting COVID-19 are an opportunity to appreciate, and spend quality time with, our families
“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.
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.
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.”
Op-ed: Confidence and courage can help propel women forward in technology and innovation
Hayfa Al-Abdulla,Director of Innovation at Qatar Science & Technology Park, on how female Arab entrepreneurs are increasingly raising their voices and sharing their idea
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.
Op-ed: We need a global consensus on how we use technology on ourselves, and each other
Imagery analyst Allison Puccioni – who recently participated in a special event by QF’s Doha Debates on whether technology can pave the way to world peace – speaks about how we can ‘navigate the Wild West’ of the information age.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
Creative QF students place their work on a Paris platform
As the Qatar-France Year of Culture 2020 gets underway, young design talents from Qatar have displayed their creations to the world at the Maison & Objet trade show in the French capital.
Experts explore the meaning and power of public art as QF hosts international forum
Thought-leaders and art practitioners share insights at event organized with British Council and Qatar Museums
How QF is helping social entrepreneurs change the face of education
WISE Accelerator program – now inviting 2020-21 submissions - opens up new horizons for edtech ventures
His Highness The Amir reviews Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Strategy 2030 and visits Qatar Foundation's Research Complex
The QRDI Council has developed a national strategy that takes a holistic view of Qatar's research, development, and innovation ecosystem.
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
Op-ed: Sparking creative conflict for TV is Doha Debates’ challenge
Dr. Govinda Clayton, the QF production’s “connector” on how he hopes its focus on building bridges will help to improve the global standard of debate
Op-ed: ‘I am more than my wheelchair’
Sherif Mohamed Elgindi speaks about why people’s gender, race, or disability must never lead to them being ‘labeled’.
QF to support SC in developing Qatar 2022 visitor experience
Collaboration spans visitor experience, research and environmental projects, and football for development initiatives
‘There is nothing in the world like Qatar Foundation’
HE Dr. Hamad Bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari speaks about how education is the cornerstone of Qatar’s development – and QF’s role in equipping the nation’s youth for the challenges of the future.
QF’s QatarDebate provides chance to learn and grow, say competitors
Kuwaiti and Jordanian teams make it to the final round of Asian Arabic Debating Championship
QF member launches Asian Arabic Debating Championship in Malaysia
QatarDebate organizes the first edition of the tournament in Kuala Lumpur
QF’s latest Art Trail highlights African culture and history
Colonialism, upscaled materials – and a ‘female’ art piece – are part of Mathaf exhibition
QF educators tackle the question of why children don’t like school
The mainstream schooling system has disengaged so many children around the world, while the progressive school movement strives to fix that.
QF scholarships open up new horizons for students
Learners who excel at universities in Education City receive full scholarships
‘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.
QF think tank’s research reveals what the world’s youth feel about their education
International survey by WISE raises questions over whether education prepares young people to be change-makers.
Big tech companies should be regulated, speakers claim at QF debate in Davos
Experts argue the case for and against cracking down on tech companies in QatarDebate-sponsored event held in collaboration with The New York Times
Diversity is the strength of this QSTP boot camp
Having completed a third edition, the Arab Innovation Academy is experiencing high engagement. What makes this program so special?
QF school honored as one of the world’s best in teaching and learning
Qatar Academy for Science and Technology beat 250 schools to win the award
QF to join the big tech debate in Davos
QatarDebate - in collaboration with The New York Times - to sponsor debate on sidelines of the World Economic Forum
QF booths draw thousands at Doha International Book Fair
National reading initiative Qatar Reads among those participating in the literary showcase
Entrepreneurs flock to QF to learn how to turn ideas into reality
Students develop unique startup ideas in intensive 10-day program.
The students who bring the United Nations to QF
The annual THIMUN Qatar conference sees young leaders from around the world develop their skills in a simulated UN setting. And youth makes it happen.
QF schools cut dependency on overseas professional learning by 90%
Educational Development Institute emerges as the mover and shaker of education in schools across Qatar.
In her own words: My stories are like children that leave the nest to become books
Award-winning author Lilas Taha – whose books are published by QF member HBKU Press – has found success as a storyteller. Here, she tells her own.
“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
Take risks and invest in teachers to improve schools, says QF educator
Dr. Asmaa Al-Fadala of WISE tells conference “teacher learning” is crucial if education strategies are to work.
“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.
Technology for peacebuilding
United Nation’s Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs trains with QCRI to learn new ways for global conflict resolution
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.
Qatar Foundation unveils the pioneering Education City tram
Groundbreaking tram system sets a new standard for sustainable transport technology
Gifted QF students compete in world mathematics team championship in South Korea
The best math students from three Qatar Foundation schools teamed up to represent the nation in the global contest.
The 20th Edition of Al Bawasil Camp starts under ‘We Can’ slogan
A daily educational program with a range of recreational activities
Science and ethics unite in QF tent at Darb Al Saai
Akhlaquna Award booth draws the attention of families
STEM activities hosted within QF`s Darb Al Saai tent during Qatar National Day celebrations
Visitors to the TAMUQ booth reveal how its activities have enhanced their passion for science
Rewarding waste
QKONs is a digital platform that integrates waste into a circular economy and allows Qatar’s residents to benefit economically while reducing environmental impacts.
QF’s Qatar National Day celebrations highlight the value of renewable energy
QEERI booth at Darb Al Saai introduces visitors to clean energy in an interactive way
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
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
Elderly must not be ‘pushed to the margins’, inter-faith palliative care symposium told
Vatican City conference organized by WISH and the Pontifical Academy for Life
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.
Showcasing how research generates impact
Outcomes and benefits of QNRF-funded research projects presented at series of seminars
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
Why education programs can help to build stronger and longer marriages
A forum organized by Qatar Foundation member DIFI emphasized the importance of raising awareness among couples of what marriage involves and requires.
Why Qatar – and M. F. Husain – embraced modern art
The Assistant Curator of Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art explains how the art form is designed for individual interpretation
DIFI forum addresses marriage challenges faced by Arab families
QF member unveils research reports on marriage trends and challenges across the Arab world
Opening the eyes of youth to the future of genomics in Qatar
High school students from across Qatar learn about endless possibilities with genomics
Economist reveals how the blockade of Qatar moved the nation into a higher gear
Move by neighboring countries was the catalyst for new and necessary policies, GU-Q professor says.
UNICEF goodwill ambassador calls on Arab youth to ‘never lose hope’
Young leader and education advocate Muzoon Almellehan says education protects young people as well as empowering them
Why a mobile phone in a bedroom means less sleep for your child
US pediatrician warns parents and educators about digital addiction at QF talk
Qatar Genome Programme’s success highlighted at Japan forum
Over 17,000 whole genomes have been sequenced and data from this is paving way for personalized treatment
Region’s first school-based mental health program launches in Qatar
11 Wellness Ambassadors trained to help foster holistic health among their peers
QF’s Art Trail explores the relationship between art and Arab identity
Arab Identities exhibition focuses on the interplay between identity and film
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends closing ceremony of WISE Summit 2019
Summit concludes with special address from this year’s WISE Prize for Education Laureate
Sport makes dreams come true for children deprived of education - and put a smile on Sonia’s face
A WISE Summit 2019 session discussed the power of sport and gender equality in education to promote a sense of humanity
Revolutionizing education in Africa: where should it start?
A WISE Summit roundtable brought together 25 participants from African countries
Predicting what education will look like in 2050
Moonshot Education session at WISE Summit 2019 brings experts to discuss the future of education
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
Sharing future salaries to fund degrees
WISE session sees debate on the topic of Income Share Agreements
“Why we need to bring art back into schools”
US rock star Steven Van Zandt says embedding art within school curricula helps reduce student dropout rates
Providing opportunities for refugees and unlocking their talents discussed at WISE Summit 2019
Panel discussion led by Al Fakhoora program highlighted the economic impacts of conflicts
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser presents 2019 WISE Prize for Education to Larry Rosenstock
Larry Rosenstock recognized by WISE for his contribution to quality education through innovative learning model that allows students from all socioeconomic backgrounds to succeed
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends WISE Summit 2019
This year’s summit sees highest attendance with more than 3,000 delegates from 110 countries
“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
Why learning about engineering is never a bridge too far
ExxonMobil Qatar has inspired young female students to become future engineers at Doha Learning Days
“Awe and wonder” turn uncertainty into opportunity, film-maker tells Education City Speaker Series
Award-winning TV personality Jason Silva says reimagining our lives is vital in an era of “real-time change”
Qatar Foundation International promotes healthy living at Doha Learning Days
Workshops focus on ways of improving wellbeing
QF hosts world’s first progressive education summit
LEAPS Summit sees launch of new initiative to advance educational innovation in Qatar
Making science fun
Aspiring scientists deliver workshop to children at Doha Learning Days
Supporting parents of children with autism
Trainers from Renad Academy on hand at Doha Learning Days to support members of the community
HEC Paris’ International EMBA program ranked No.1 in the world
HEC Paris in Qatar contributes to Financial Times ranking
Young female leaders share their stories through speed-mentoring
Doha Learning Days sessions bring school students face-to-face with role models
Nurturing a passion for stem
Inspirational women encourage young girls to pursue STEM fields at Doha Learning Days
Young people inspired to be digital creators at Doha Learning Days
GoCode Academy Qatar’s workshop at the six-day experiential learning festival explored coding and robotics
Breaking down stigmas and helping children with special needs
Doha Learning Days discussion encourages collaboration between Qatar entities that cater for children with special needs.
Life in Qatar portrayed on screen
Doha Film Institute takes part in Doha Learning Days festival
How the Library of Wonders is inspiring learning through discovery
Multi-sensory experience is part of Doha Learning Days, Qatar’s first experiential learning festival
Celebrating education with Doha Learning Days
Six-day experiential learning festival launches with original musical performance.
QF’s Akhlaquna Award showcased at Paris Peace Forum
Delegates discover how the initiative aims to spread benefit throughout society.
Paris Peace Forum discovers how Academyati is reimagining learning
QF’s progressive school has been placed in the spotlight in front of a global audience in the French capital.
"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
AI should be a gateway to personalized education, Her Excellency Sheikha Hind tells Paris Peace Forum
Discussion at global governance summit focuses on need to use technology to inspire passion for learning.
WISE creates a community learning experience for Qatar
New Doha Learning Days festival aims to inspire and engage people across the nation
Stepping into the virtual world of learning
A WISE workshop at the Paris Peace Forum has shown how tech is pushing back the frontiers of the education experience
Water security: Qatar’s consumption among highest in the world
Experts discuss innovative ways to address water security at QSTP webinar event.
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.
Research partnership helps knowledge flow for Qatari scientists
Qatar Science & Technology Park is supporting innovative “green biotech” research that crosses borders
How Stars of Science brought Youssef El Azouzi closer to realizing his dream
The show’s latest winner is the first Moroccan to be named the Arab world’s top inventor.
Amplifying the voice of youth
Three of the biggest issues of our time have been tackled by young leaders at the second Doha Forum Youth Edition
TV Review: Emotions run high in the final episode of Stars of Science
The latest winner of QF's innovation TV show was revealed in a dramatic Grand Final on Friday night.
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
Qatar media trends in the spotlight
Fake news, media startups, and how people’s 2022 FIFA World Cup stories could change perceptions were discussed at the Qatar Media Industries Forum.
New baby welcomed into the Stars of Science family
Nuha Abu Yousef combines pursuing her innovation goals with giving birth
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.
New cycle of Akhlaquna Award launched by QF
Initiative aims to nurture positive values and behavioral change within society
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: Stars of Science gets a new pulse
The arrival of a baby for one of the contestants matched the show’s theme of new beginnings as the Grand Finale looms
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
Qatar Sustainability Week: Teaching the next generation about Qatar’s ‘green’ World Cup
Ph.D students from Hamad Bin Khalifa University have been sharing their sustainability expertise with young learners from one of QF’s schools
Harvard University wins QatarDebate championship in US
Qatar Foundation crosses continents to spread the Arabic language through the power of debate.
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
More efforts should be invested to retain Qatar’s research talent, Sustainability Summit told
Women need to be empowered in science if nation’s R&D capacity in Qatar is to improve, says QNRF researcher
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.
Qatar Sustainability Week: QF students are changing their lives for a good cause
For many young Qataris, learning about sustainable development isn’t just a smart career move. It’s a duty to the nation, and the planet.
TV review: Stars of Science contestants have designs on victory
With a double-elimination still fresh in the memory, episode seven of QF’s innovation TV show saw contestants being urged to focus on the big picture of innovation
Capitalism is broken and only people power can fix it, Doha Debates audience told
An international panel of experts exchanged views with a student audience at the latest live event by the QF production
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.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends ‘Catalyzing The Future’ celebration
Qatar’s goal of creating a research, development, and innovation “legacy” revealed as 10th anniversary of Qatar Science & Technology Park is celebrated
Stars of Science inspires young people to chase dreams
By participating in QF’s innovation TV show and QSTP’s Arab Innovation Academy, Dr. Ahmad Nabeel says he has been empowered to make a difference to the world
Finding unique solutions for harvesting Qatar’s solar energy
QEERI’s Outdoor Test Facility at QSTP continues to perform evaluations of solar technologies
Building bridges between Silicon Valley and the MENA region
A partnership between QSTP and TechWadi has opened up a wider network for Qatar-based tech startups
Water management challenges go beyond scarcity of supplies, expert says during QF visit
Water researcher Rachael McDonnell says cross-border solutions and true understanding of water’s preciousness are vital
TV Review: High standards and unexpected results on Stars of Science
Episode six produces cheers, fears - and a twist
Collaboration needed to achieve water security, say experts at QSTP webinar
Key global challenge discussed at panel hosted by Qatar Foundation and Science Magazine
Doha Debates To Put Capitalism in Spotlight
Debate at Education City sees QF initiative return to Qatar after overseas debates
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
QNRF recognizes Qatar’s outstanding research projects at Annual Forum
Proposals are designed to address Qatar’s greatest challenges and strengthen its society
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
TV Review: Stars of Science competition heats up as show reaches the Proof of Concept stage
Fear and stress are the dominant emotions for contestants facing the jury
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
Why early childhood education sets the tone for emotional health
Dr. Asmaa Al-Fadala, Director of Research and Content Development at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) – Qatar Foundation’s global education think-tank – speaks about the lasting benefits of quality education from a very young age
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
US journalist focuses on challenges of the media world at QF talk
But Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson tells Education City Speaker Series that the news industry is now a better place for female journalists
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
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 scientist reveals what really constitutes ‘fake news’
According to Dr. Preslav Nakov, the label only applies to information with a political or financial bias – and it will ultimately disappear
Inside the eight Arab innovations bidding for Stars of Science glory
Season 11 of QF’s innovation TV show is now in full swing – so we took a look at the inventions competing for the title
World Teachers’ Day: Qatar’s academics are key to its goal of a sustainable economy
International knowledge-gathering opportunities show the world Qatar is a ‘serious contender’ in education
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
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
Australian politicians highlight need for water security during QF visit
Issue is one of the main areas of focus for Qatar’s research, development, and innovation efforts
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
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
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
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”
Climate change protestors take a stand for the planet at Qatar Foundation
Education City sit-in calls for urgent action to tackle global warming
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
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
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
True measure of success is ‘what you have done for humanity’, says QF education leader
President of HBKU tells New York event that liberal arts education remains vital in a tech-driven world
QF-funded tech uses human behavior to fight cyber-crime
STROKK software aims to combat cyber threats through behavioral biometrics
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.
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 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.
When the past empowers the future
Preserving Qatar’s heritage and history to foster a sense of identity among the young people of the nation
When cross-campus collaborations offer real-world answers
A research student at Qatar Foundation (QF) member Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) collaborates with a QF partner university, and a QF school, to come up with tools to better understand the educational needs of children with autism.
The Unexpected Spheres of Social Computing
Scientists at the Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) are testing some unique applications of Artificial Intelligence.
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.
Student Research: Analyzing the study abroad program experiences of QF’s students
After graduating from Georgetown University in Qatar, Tehreem Asghar started researching the unique study abroad experiences of Education City students during her Master’s at Columbia University. Here, she relates some of her findings.
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.