Stories / Research
How QF’s QCRI is Shaping the Future of 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.