Stories / Social Progress
Op-ed We banned smartphones to revive an authentic atmosphere within the school environment
3 min read‘Abeer Al Khalifa, President of Pre-University Education, Qatar Foundation (QF), explains how preventing students using their phones in QF schools supports integrated learning, critical thinking and creativity, and face-to-face communication between students.’
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
QF schools foster Arabic language skills through innovative approaches
4 min readTeachers are using creative tools to engage students and strengthen their cultural ties
Qatar Foundation and the University of Granada establish the Radwa Ashour Award for Arabic Literature
3 min readTwo exceptional Arabic-language writers will receive the award each year
QF’s Creating Pathways Program is helping to shape women’s sports in Qatar
4 min readHana Al Khater, a Qatari volleyball player, shows how determination, support, and passion can inspire girls to excel in sports
Qatar Foundation launches BilAraby – a platform for innovative ideas from across the Arabic-speaking world
4 min readApplications now open until 30 December for Arabic speakers to participate in the inaugural BilAraby Summit in April 2025
New generation must seize opportunities for education, Qatari writer and poet tells QF’s Education City Speaker Series Bel Arabi
4 min readTalk focuses on how cultural heritage can contribute to the advancement of societies
QF shapes a stronger future for women in sports in Qatar
4 min readEducation City Stadium brings together local sportswomen to discuss the importance of early support and opportunities to empower athletes in Qatar
QF forms partnership with FIVB and the FIVB Volleyball Foundation to grow the sport in Qatar
4 min readVolleyball becomes the second elite sport to be promoted through QF’s, Creating Pathways Program designed to empower women and girls in sports
QF’s Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts opens with spectacular performances
3 min readFive-day gathering at Education City celebrates the beauty of collective memory through theater, music, poetry, parades, and more
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
Community invited to experience QF’s Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts as tickets go on sale
4 min readFive-day Education City event will feature musical and theatrical performances, poetry and storytelling recitals, workshops, lectures, and culinary experiences
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
Global crises risk chances of meeting Sustainable Development Goals, warns UN chief at QF talk
4 min readHer Excellency Amina J. Mohammed speaks about next year’s Second World Summit for Social Development in Qatar, and conflict in the Middle East
From work and technology to living amid conflict global conference in Doha explores the way forward for supporting families
7 min readQF’s Doha International Family Institute organizes milestone event marking 30th anniversary of the International Year of the Family.
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 ushers in a new season of sports at Education City
5 min readRegistration now open for QF-organized competitions that will be part of National Sport Day 2025
QF’s WISH to highlight impact of conflict on healthcare in upcoming summit
4 min readHumanizing health, care and the role of a resilient community highlighted in reports by QF’s DIFI and WISH
Gaza Patient Program at QF’s Sidra Medicine is on the frontline of critical care for injured Palestinians
7 min readUpcoming WISH 2024 summit will focus on the impact of war and conflict on healthcare
‘One day, I will wake up to the news that Palestine has been liberated’
8 min readWith the war in Gaza having this week entered its second year, members of the QF community and a Palestine expert share their emotions, perspectives – and hopes for the future
QF teacher: How teaching children about music strengthens their identity
6 min readWorld Teachers’ Day celebrates the central role that teachers play in the development of the new generation
Can technology use lead to cultural erosion?
5 min readQatar Foundation experts discuss key ways to balance online exposure of global perspectives with cultural values and beliefs
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
Historic house at QF’s Education City to host program nurturing traditional artistic crafts
2 min readRegistration opens for Herfati program at Al Khater House, which will build skills and knowledge in – and appreciation for – Qatari and Islamic crafts
On International Day to Protect Education from Attack, voluntary efforts harness education to restore hope for Palestinian children
5 min readIn line with the efforts of the State of Qatar to contribute to providing education to millions of children who are not in schools around the world
QF, EAA, and IOC to launch international collaboration to strengthen societies through sports
5 min readQatar, Sudan, and India among countries to benefit from project focused on advancing equity, inclusion, and education
First Jr. NBA League in Qatar concludes at QF’s Education City
5 min readNBA’s Her Time to Play program ran alongside the tournament, pairing on-court basketball skills with off-court life lessons for girls from across the country
QF honors Ability Friendly Program participants
4 min readEvent highlights the impact of inclusive sports opportunities for individuals with different abilities
QF connects its graduates in the US and Canada through first international Alumni Chapter
4 min readA collaborative network will support QF alumni across North America.
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
Awsaj Academy celebrates graduation of Prime Program Class of 2024
3 min readThe ceremony honors the achievements of 324 high school students with learning difficulties
QF’s Education City Gift Shop launches new product line by women of Gaza in collaboration with a Palestinian artist
3 min readCollection includes limited number of T-shirts featuring Tatreez – the Palestinian cross-stitch
QF to host graduation ceremony for school students
10 min readEvent will celebrate the achievements of graduates and highlight their role in promoting social responsibility and making a global impact
Don't let go of my hand: why a father's presence matters for a child with autism
5 min readAn expert from Qatar Foundation highlights the crucial role fathers play in shaping a child’s personality
QF graduates embrace learning opportunities beyond the classroom
5 min readMembers of QF’s Class of 2024 reflect on their university experience, and how it has inspired them to make a difference to the world around them
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends QF’s Annual Alumni Forum
6 min readNew QF Alumni Award announced as event brings together graduates of QF’s schools and universities from across the years.
QF Class of 2024 graduates advocate for change
3 min readMembers of Northwestern University in Qatar’s lates graduating class champion the Palestinian cause
How QF alumni are driving efforts to champion humanitarian causes
6 min readMembers of the Class of 2024 speak about how they combine their studies with service to global society
Her Highness Sheikha Moza honors the winners of QF’s Akhlaquna Awards
4 min readAkhlaquna Day celebrates the achievements of those who contribute to initiatives that have a positive impact on society
Family wellbeing has lasting impact on students' ability to learn at school
5 min readExperts across Qatar Foundation weigh in on how parents’ mental health significantly influences their child’s education
QF students lead ‘Falcon Fest’ fundraising event to support Palestine
5 min readStudents at Qatar Academy Doha emphasize the importance of enhancing school spirit and demonstrating solidarity
Spirituality meets sustainability at Education City as QF’s zero-waste iftar returns
3 min readCommunity iftar at Minaretein (Education City Mosque) reflects the Islamic values of moderation, conservation, and responsibility toward the planet
QF teacher and Education Excellence Award winner: 'Education is fertile ground for creating impact'
3 min readAli Al-Samhari, a teacher at QF’s Qatar Leadership Academy, speaks about his career transition from engineering to teaching.
QF hosts ladies-only race on International Women’s Day
2 min readEvent at Al Shaqab promotes female fitness and empowerment
Qatar Foundation wraps up successful participation at the inaugural Web Summit Qatar 2024
4 min readQF entities showcased their endeavors in shaping the future of technology at the Summit brought to the region for the first time
