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How AI is helping decode autism in the classroom
4 min readQF Scientist Is Leading Research Hub Supporting Autistic Persons Through Non-conventional Therapy
Amplifying Arabic: Youth, identity, and innovation at QF’s BilAraby Summit
4 min readDiscovery sessions on the second day of the summit explored ways to enhance the representation of the Arabic language in the digital landscape
QF’s BilAraby Summit highlights role of podcasts in enriching Arabic digital content
3 min readSecond day of the summit saw leading Arabic podcasters discuss ways to advance Arabic content
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
Game-changer: How AI is leading a sporting transformation
5 min readDr. Paul Grimshaw, Associate Professor at QF’s HBKU, sheds light on how AI and wearables are revolutionizing sports
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
QF experts: How parents can safely navigate online game phenomenon Roblox
4 min readDoha International Family Institute report urges families to play an active role in supporting emotional and mental growth, rather than relying on technology
QF guides students in becoming digital citizens
4 min readYoung learners at Qatar Academy Msheireb learn to innovate, collaborate, and navigate technology safely
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 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
Qatar Foundation’s PUE and Management Center Europe sign agreement to develop leadership skills
4 min readAs part of the signing event, a workshop was conducted to highlight the essential skills managers need to thrive in the era of artificial intelligence.
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
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
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
Seventh grade girls shine in QF’s Stars of Science
4 min readTheir innovation offered a practical solution for individuals with autism
Is it time to ban phones in schools?
4 min readQF expert addresses the impact of digital distractions on student well-being
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
Qatar Foundation concludes summer camp
4 min read568 students participated in a range of activities in Education City
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.
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
How inclusive sports opportunities at QF are empowering students with autism
4 min readPE teacher at QF’s Renad Academy speaks about the positive impact that sports activities and competitions make in unlocking students’ abilities.
How QF is using technology to foster social and educational inclusion for students with autism
4 min readExperts and parents of students at QF’s Renad Academy talk about the positive impact of using technology in empowering their children and enhancing their skills
Could AI replace teachers? QF students explore the question
4 min readYoung learners at a QF school investigate how AI can be used within the classroom
How QF’s Renad Academy is elevating education through technology and parental collaboration
6 min readQF to host International Day of Education event on 24 January
Applications open for QF’s Mukhayamna winter camp program
3 min readThe camp includes activities in sports, arts, and some NASA-featured games to ensure holistic growth of students
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.
Students explore the ethics of AI in education at 2023 WISE summit
4 min readDiscussion emphasizes the need for a balance between technological progression and ethical standards.
Artificial Intelligence is a ‘new engine of knowledge’, QF’s WISE Summit hears
4 min readPanelists focus on importance of building ethical AI and what it means for learning – and the future of universities
How Arab scientists at QF are leading cybersecurity advances using AI
6 min readDr. Issa Khalil of Qatar Computing Research Institute speaks about his role at the forefront of industry developments – and how he is giving back to his community.
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
Professor at QF calls for greater collaboration in the world of science in the MENA region
5 min readDr. Marwa Qaraqe, an Associate Professor at QF’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University, explains how Artificial Intelligence can be harnessed to improve everyday life
Geographic center of technology is changing, Web Summit founder tells QF’s Education City Speaker Series
3 min readGlobal tech conference’s CEO Paddy Cosgrave gives talk at Education City, in collaboration with the Government Communications Office
Pushing AI boundaries to create impact on people's lives
4 min readQF's Stars of Science season 14 finalist Shada Bennbaia leverages AI technologies to minimize the risks of cardiovascular diseases.
15 years of innovation: How QF’s Stars of Science alumni are making their mark – from AI to healthcare
7 min readQF’s innovation TV show continues to inspire and empower innovators and entrepreneurs, and produce success stories from the Arab world
We are dedicated to nurturing future leaders in education within Qatar, says QF’s PUE President
12 min readQF supports teachers through comprehensive strategies and training programs.
QF’s Education City Tram’s new line is connecting campuses
4 min readLaunch of Green Line links the North and South Campuses of Education City
Man behind ChatGPT shines a light on future of AI at QF’s Education City Speaker Series
3 min readSam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, shares his views on the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence
Education City Tram celebrates millionth passenger
3 min readGreen line to launch soon, expanding the network’s capacity and routes
Jane Goodall inspires youth at QF school’s sustainability conference
5 min readBritish anthropologist joins students from around the world to tackle Earth’s challenges through innovation
ChatGPT can write code but can’t win a game of tic-tac-toe
6 min readDr. Sanjay Chawla, Research Director at QF’s Qatar Computing Research Institute, says chatGPT is a wakeup call signalling a not-too-distant future that will be powerd by artificial intelligence
Doha Learning Days offers tech learning through game coding workshop
4 min readThe festival, organized by QF’s global education initiative WISE, is engaging youth in more than 50 hands-on learning activities over four days
QF’s D'reesha Performing Arts Festival nurtures young innovators
3 min readInvention area sponsored by ConocoPhillips Qatar
Invention and innovation at the heart of QF’s D'reesha Performing Arts Festival
3 min readConocoPhillips Qatar sponsors new element highlighting scientists, scholars, and researchers from around the Arab world
Why we need to stop bullying footballers for missed penalties
5 min readAhead of the world’s biggest football tournament, QF’s Professor Craig LaMay, from Northwestern Qatar, sheds light on what it takes to build a better sports culture
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”
A QF Alumni and a current student create private Tutoring Digital Platform
8 min read“Muallemi” caters to education needs while factoring in affordability
QF’s WISH sheds light on how science of genetics can help children and their parents
6 min readLack of awareness main reason for reduced numbers of premarital screenings
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
Qatar’s accessibility achievements and challenges for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ discussed at QF
6 min readTournament described as a catalyst for accessibility-focused change in Qatar
Introducing BOTaina – the Qatari chatbot helping people discover QF
3 min readAI technology used to provide Qatar Foundation’s website users with instant answers to their questions – and to show them what Education City has to offer
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
QF students adapt novel to make it accessible to the blind
5 min readQatar Academy Students, in collaboration with Hamad Bin Khalifa University, transadapted a graphic novel
Non-stop learning through technology
3 min readQF alumnus Haroon Yasin speaks about the progress of his Taleemabad Learning app, and the mission to improve children’s potential
Why video gaming could cost you more than money, members of QF community say
7 min readA “gamer dad” represents a positive parenting model, but moderation is key, according to DIFI expert
Experts dive into the metaverse at QatarDebate event with New York Times in Davos
4 min readQF member and leading media organization host debate on sidelines of the World Economic Forum
QF’s QatarDebate to discuss the metaverse on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum
5 min readDebate is being held in collaboration with the New York Times
Digital expert at QF shares insights on the future of virtual worlds
3 min readQAS students talk about their views on what distinguishes Roblox from other digital games, and how it paves the way to the Metaverse
Young innovators at QF school build underwater robots
3 min readProject part of ongoing collaboration between QAST and TAMUQ
How a QF-supported edtech is making Arabic part of the digital learning revolution
4 min readWISE Edtech Accelerator supports a technology platform’s goal of enhancing the spread of the language through innovative teaching and learning methods
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
Local company sells sustainable face masks at QF’s EC gift shop
3 min readRSPR – founded as a solution for close friends and family – is now a popular, eco-friendly option for all
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
QF research gives new life to construction and demolition waste
8 min readQNRF-funded research has powered the development of Qatar’s first standards for recycling construction waste
Student at QF reviews epidemiology game developed by faculty members at partner university
3 min readYingyin Chen, student at Northwestern University in Qatar, offers her perspective on a game that presents players with the challenge of solving disease outbreaks
QF’s role in helping Qatar build sustainable world-class roads
6 min readQNRF-funded research at TAMUQ leads to updated road standards for the country
QF research institute partners with UN to launch search engine for diplomats
5 min readTool allows users to quickly search for official statements and press releases from all member states of the United Nations
Vertical farming could take food security in Qatar to new heights, says horticulturalist at QF
2 min readQBG has developed a model specific to the country's needs in partnership with a US university
“For us, science is hope,” says captain of Afghan Robotics Team at QF
6 min readFour members of the all-girls team speak about the importance of access to STEM education
Much like hit TV shows, teachers must build students’ anticipation during online classes, QF educators say
5 min readExperts in child psychology and counseling from TLC and QAW shed light on strategies to deal with students with short attention spans
AI in the workplace to assist humans, not replace them, says computer scientist at QF
4 min readDr. Ghanim M. Al-Sulaiti, Scientist at Qatar Computing Research Institute, says we need to change the narrative from AI being a job-stealer to it being a colleague
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
Virtual learning has increased girls' access to education, but they need confidence and opportunity, experts tell 2021 WISE Summit
4 min readThe biennial WISE Summit, organized by QF’s global education initiative, explored the role of media and technology in enabling girls to learn and make decisions about their future
QF-commissioned international research reveals expectations and fears surrounding technology in education
4 min readEconomist Impact report launched at 2021 WISE Summit with panelists sharing thoughts on key findings from the research
QF helps young innovators turn tech ideas into reality
6 min readQAST students explain how their school and the opportunities it opened up prepared them for a global aqua robotics challenge
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
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
Social media monitors us based on information we hand over, says Professor at EC
Social media monitors us based on information we hand over, says Professor at EC
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?
How students at a QF school are helping to provide sustainable solutions to global challenges
6 min readQAST students share their ideas on how to reduce the carbon footprint of Qatar and the world with Qatargas experts
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
How QF’s DIFI helped pave the way to more flexible working for Qatari women
4 min readKhalid Al-Naama, Family Policy Director at the Doha International Family Institute, explains how and why it launched a project designed to help balance work and life
How families can help boost the mental health of the elderly during Covid times
4 min readOn World Mental Health Day, Dr. Ayman Shabana at QF partner university Georgetown University in Qatar says a healthy mind “contributes to strengthening the ties between the different generations”
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
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
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.
Embryologist from QF’s Sidra Medicine explains what egg freezing offers to women
7 min readMaria Onoufriou, a Senior Embryologist, highlights how egg freezing can ease women’s concerns about the ticking of their biological clock – and what they need to know about the process
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
All-female Afghan robotics team receive scholarships to study at QF with joint funding from Qatar Fund for Development
4 min read‘Afghan Dreamers’ were flown to Qatar amid Afghanistan crisis
Reconstructing childrens’ lives using plastic surgery
4 min readSurgical procedures at Qatar Foundation’s Sidra Medicine go beyond appearances
Op-ed: “Finding passion in precision medicine made my academic path straightforward”
3 min readSama Ayoub, a QAD graduate, explains how developing a piece of technology for children with autism helped her decide to pursue a degree in medicine
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
Woman who loses toes to diabetes offers advice to others with condition
QF member highlights importance of foot care in people with diabetes
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.
QSTP program helps turn big ideas into the next big thing
5 min readAdmissions to QF’s Arab Innovation Academy open to university students in the Middle East and North Africa
Award is a way of life for a more tolerant society, say QF Akhlaquna ambassadors
Dana Al-Ali and Ghalya Abdulla, students at QF partner universities, share how their lives changed after they were honored
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.
Student at QF school believes it is her duty to pass on to others what she has learned
Qatar Academy Doha student Reem Ansar has launched an educational YouTube channel to teach English as a second language to children around the world
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
'Living alone and studying remotely was not enough to kill a positive spirit'
4 min readAmna Sana, graduating from VCUarts Qatar, explains how Education City’s environment shaped her learning experiences in the pandemic
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
Qatar’s first, life-sized, concrete sculpture ready in minutes – thanks to 3D printing
Partnership between QF’s TAMUQ and Al Jaber Trading & Contracting will help lead the way toward development of sustainable construction practices throughout the country
Educators from Qatar schools expand their ability to teach and lead through QF scholarships
Initiative marking QF’s 25th anniversary allows teachers and school leaders to build their skills through professional learning programs
How one NU-Q filmmaker thrived and graduated during the pandemic
Tony El Ghazal, from the Class of ’21 at QF’s partner university, talks about how he was able to continue his passion for movie-making in a COVID-19 world
QF project to find out if cash crops could be part of Qatar’s future
Qatar Foundation’s QNRF project to investigate the possibility of using industrial waste as fertilizer to grow non-food crops
NU-Q graduate’s aim is to demystify media perceptions of the Middle East
Maryam Al-Bader, from the class of ’21 at the QF partner university, talks about studying journalism and how her degree is relevant to today’s world
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
"Our QF journey has been filled with challenges and memories – and this is how we grow”: CMU-Q alumni
As they graduate, QF students speak about how they aim to drive change in their societies and make a positive impact on the world
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
Arabic calligraphy revived at QF’s Education City Mosque
While the art form represents the visual identity of the language, it can have mental health benefits for non-Arabic speakers, experts say
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
A QF school that holds workshops for parents to help them in their children’s E-learning
Hamda Al-Subaey, a teacher at Tariq Bin Ziad School, talks about the steps taken by the school to enhance its digital educational process by involving parents.
QF researchers developing inexpensive gadget to detect low blood sugar
QNRF-funded project, currently at proof-of-concept stage, will be life-saving for adults and children suffering from Type 1 diabetes
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
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
Turning Back the Clock: 25 Years of Education City
Over the past 25 years, Qatar Foundation’s Education City has been the site of rapid transformation. What was once a small village on the outskirts of Doha is now a global hub for learning, research and innovation, and community life.
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.
Op-ed: Examining cryptocurrency from a Shariah perspective
Dr. Abdulazeem Abozaid, Associate Professor of Islamic Finance at QF member Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Islamic Studies, on why the likes of Bitcoin may not pass the validity test as a Shariah currency.
Amplifying the voice of the youth
QF students discuss positives – and negatives – of self-expression on social media
QF school helps build active, compassionate young people through ethics curriculum
Unique Akhlaquna course created by Qatar Academy Al Wakra
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.
Is your data safe on online chat platforms?
QF tech scientist discusses recent WhatsApp controversy, and what it means for user data privacy
Op-ed: A year into the pandemic, this is how a culture of flexibility saw QF respond to COVID-19
Hamad Dalmouk, Workforce and Compensation Director at Qatar Foundation’s Human Capital department, explains how preparation and adaptability has, for the past year, enabled the organization to remain resilient, and learn, amid the pandemic.
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
Be selective with digital media to avoid damaging relationships, DIFI conference hears
Discussion sees panelists question whether technology is the doom of modern marriage
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.
Op-Ed: Future designs for digital wellness
5 min readRaian Ali, Professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Science and Engineering, writes about digital addiction, and what tech companies can do to prevent “digital obesity”
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.
The language used on social media is hurting the future of Arabic, says a QF expert
Dr. Zeinab Ibrahim, professor at CMU-Q, discusses popularity of “Franco-Arabic” among Arab young, and its harmful impact on the language
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.
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.
A QF school where learning is more than just grades
Shahd Abdulla, a tenth-grader at QAST, talks about how the academy nurtures the growth of students from a holistic approach
QF invites community to discover and experience Education City through new app
Digital platform provides a centralized location for all events, classes and activities across QF and showcases Education City as a destination for all
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
“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 school broadens the horizons of Arabic language teaching through creativity
Zayed Qasim, an Arabic language and Islamic Studies teacher at Qatar Academy for Science and Technology, and his students explain how the unique Arabic drama activity they staged at their school for the first time has enriched their educational experience
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
TED Trainings prepare QF students and innovators to communicate with impact
Virtual sessions held through partnership between QF and TED that has created the groundbreaking TEDinArabic initiative
The power of virtual reality in learning
Mariam Rafehi from QF partner university Northwestern University in Qatar speaks about the immersive experience virtual reality offers
Op-ed: Countering Hate Speech on Social Media
Dr. Wajdi Zaghouani, Assistant Professor in Digital Humanities at QF member Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences, on how technology, enhanced legal frameworks, and education all have a role to play in eradicating online hate speech
Op-ed: What the Arabic language means to Qatar
Jamila Al-Shammari, an Arabic language teacher at Qatar Academy Doha – part of QF’s Pre-University Education – on how Qatar is preserving the Arabic language as an integral part of its heritage
Autofix QA: the crystallization of a QF education
8 min readQF alumni’s automobile service is an example of what happens when creativity meets technology – and the benefits of studying in a multiversity campus.
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
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
QF’s Equine Veterinary Medical Center to oversee local animal research
Special committee will ensure ethical standards are upheld in studies.
To what extent can mothers support children’s education on their own, QF professor asks
Veli Safak, from QF partner university CMU-Q, notes that households have experienced the loss of employment income by more than 66 percent with children enrolled in distance learning
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
Healthcare leaders address global response to pandemic at WISH
Qatar Foundation’s global health initiative kicks off its virtual summit
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
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.
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 Foundation takes action against e-waste
E-waste collection bins have been placed in locations across Education City
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
Op-ed: In times of crisis, data becomes crucial
Qatar Foundation alumnus Obadah Diab on how his passion for service led him to a humanitarian data-focused United Nations center that aims to use analysis of numbers and trends to save lives, and make them better.
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
Qatar’s COVID-19 response prevented a million extra cases, health chief tells QF webinar
Dr. Abdullatif Al Khal of Hamad Medical Corporation says country’s healthcare system would have been overwhelmed without restrictions and public health measures
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser presents QF’s Akhlaquna and Akhlaquna Junior Awards
Akhlaquna Day ceremony honors children and young people who embody morals, values, and ethical behaviors – and inspire others through their actions.
Qatar Foundation ethicist sheds light on the Islamic perspective of genomics
Dr. Mohamed Ghaly, Professor at HBKU’s CILE, answers the question of whether genomics is akin to medical fortune-telling.
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
QF sustainability specialist outlines how offices can be about wellbeing as well as work
Head of Technical Affairs at QGBC highlights the key elements of creating a healthy and sustainable physical working environment
How QF is helping Qatar win the battle against plastic
Through policies, programs, and raising awareness, QF is playing a key role in reducing the damage that single-use plastic causes to the environment
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
400 million Arabs missing from global genomics database
Qatar Foundation’s Qatar Genome Programme actively working towards establishing the first-ever Arab genome
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.
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
Stars of Science overcomes COVID-19 obstacles to air Season 12
Executive producer details creative solutions to ensure QF TV show continues
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
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.
The student storytellers from QF who are shining a light on human rights
Northwestern University in Qatar students Juyoung Choi and Saad Ejaz have won international acclaim for their film on Yemeni refugees in South Korea – and say their Education City experience has transformed their lives and goals.
Stars of Science defies challenges with Season 12
Qatar Foundation’s edutainment TV show overcomes production challenges posed by COVID-19
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.
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
Professor at Qatar Foundation wins prestigious computing award for data encryption solution
Dr. Roberto Di Pietro, a professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University at Qatar Foundation’s Education City, has become the most recent winner of the Jean-Claude Laprie award. Dr Di Pietro was one of four authors of a paper that provides a solution for data encryption and cyber security that, over a decade since its publication, is still unmatched.
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
Op-ed: Reflections on the Hajj in history
Qatar Foundation academic Professor Josef Waleed Meri explains how this year does not represent the first time that Hajj has been suspended for many pilgrims
Op-ed: When choosing your career, just follow your passion
Khalifa Al-Salahi, a certified career counselor and one of the participants in an event organized by Qatar Career Development Center – a member of QF – talks about guiding students towards fields that enhance their creativity
Engineers at QF partner university transform snorkeling masks to ventilators
TAMUQ researchers modify commercially available masks to aid in fight against COVID-19
How do we protect our children from screens at home?
A QF expert talks about the negative effects of increased screen time during the pandemic
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
Op-ed: Learning science through gameplay
Spencer Striker and Anto Mohsin, professors at QF partner university Northwestern University in Qatar, are developing a mobile game on contact tracing
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
QF and TED launch TEDinArabic – a global platform for showcasing ideas in the Arabic language
Two-year partnership seeks to bring solutions, inventions, and stories from Arabic speakers to the attention of a worldwide audience
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
In her own words: Why COVID-19’s virtual world could teach us something about work – and life
Shereen Khaled, a ‘virtual’ new joiner within Qatar Foundation’s communications team, on the experiences and insights she has gained through starting a job remotely
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
From creating art to exhibiting in galleries – a QF student’s journey from design major to museum study
Nourbanu Hijazi studied art at VCUarts Qatar before joining UCL Qatar to learn about museum practices, a combination she hopes to utilize to contribute towards contextualizing art to the local community in Qatar
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
The spirit of these QF school alumni is not dampened by the absence of a graduation ceremony
Two graduates from Awsaj Academy talk about their experiences in the school that honed their skills and prepared them for the future
Protecting the tiniest of lives: VCUarts Qatar produces infant face-shields
QF partner university continues community-wide initiatives to combat COVID-19
Seeking representation through film and storytelling – a QF graduate’s journey
An NU-Q graduate’s journey from a small town in Tunisia to Qatar, and then the world
Two QF alumni are helping millions of students learn while watching TV
By creating educational content for Pakistan’s recently launched Teleschool initiative, Osaama Shehzad and Haroon Yasin are making up for missed lessons due to the COVID-19 pandemic
QF webinar encourages people to make protecting the environment their duty
“We share the responsibility, we can all make a difference,” says UNESCWA representative
The QF graduate on the hunt for authentic artefacts
Can a handicraft or artefact be considered authentic to a country if it is not made using local materials and manpower? A QF graduate searches for the answer.
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.
Volunteers highlight importance of mental health
Support in ten languages is offered to those quarantined
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
‘Start fighting for this world’ one of QF’s first graduates tells its Class of 2020
Dr. Khalid Al-Khelaifi – a member of QF’s Class of 2008 – sends his message to QF’s latest batch of graduates as their university days end, and a new phase of their journey begins, in a COVID-19 world
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
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
QF highlights how children are helping to shape curriculums
LEAPS Webinar explores challenges and opportunities presented to progressive schools by COVID-19
QF partner university produces laser-cut face shields to help fight COVID-19
The project by the fabrication laboratory team at VCUarts Qatar is supporting frontline healthcare workers in Qatar
QF celebrates Garangao with an online cultural experience
Virtual session with Embrace Doha brings people together digitally to mark the mid-point of Ramadan
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 website secures top international accolade
Interactive and innovative website named Official Honoree at 24th Annual Webby Awards
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
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
How a QF school led a student on a year-long journey of transformation
One year after being unable to speak a single sentence in English, Maryam Al Obaidly was confident enough in this language to address the public at a major learning festival – because of Qatar Academy for Science and Technology.
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.
Q&A: ‘Through remote schooling, children are seeing that learning is a lifelong activity’
Stuart V. Leeming, Executive Director of Qatar Foundation Schools, on how these schools are delivering e-learning – and how students, parents, and teachers have responded to it.
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: What might education look like in a post-coronavirus world?
Stuart V. Leeming, Executive Director of Qatar Foundation Schools, on why COVID-19 can create opportunities as well as challenges for global education.
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.
QF empowers women to excel in the field of scientific innovation
Female participants in Stars of Science share their experiences
In her own words: "I breathe a prayer before I treat each patient"
Dr. Muneera Al-Fadala on how she became the first and only practicing Qatari female vet in Qatar and at QF’s Equine Veterinary Medical Center – and why she chose to treat animals
QF forum highlights role of education and the Arabic language in preserving national identity
Fifth edition of Education Forum on Heritage and Identity held at Tariq Bin Ziad School
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’s Education City Tram offers students real-world learning opportunities in STEM
Students from Qatar Academy for Science and Technology share ideas to encourage the usage of public transport
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
QF takes fitness to the heart of the community
The high-profile Dogpound gym offered classes as part of Qatar National Sport Day
Lunchtime Lunges and Workplace Walkabouts
Dogpound talk at Qatar Foundation provides tips on how to stay active in office
How QF unlocked the musical talents of a boy with Williams Syndrome
The development disorder meant Salman Saleem faced educational and social challenges. Music – and Qatar Music Academy – are now helping him follow his dreams.
The security guard who discovered his artistic talent at QF
Eric Kirimi Muthomi’s life has changed because of art – and encouragement.
QF to support SC in developing Qatar 2022 visitor experience
Collaboration spans visitor experience, research and environmental projects, and football for development initiatives
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser participates in I AM QF as Qatar Foundation marks its 25th anniversary
Panel discussion led by Her Excellency Sheikha Hind focuses on the power of collaboration
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
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.
“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
Technology for peacebuilding
United Nation’s Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs trains with QCRI to learn new ways for global conflict resolution
Can art be sustainable?
Museum experts and academia point to examples that say yes to the question
Qatar Foundation unveils the pioneering Education City tram
Groundbreaking tram system sets a new standard for sustainable transport technology
His sister’s mental health left him feeling helpless, until he made a film about it
By using filmmaking not just for entertainment, but also to raise crucial awareness, QF alumnus Zaki Hussain is fighting a common stigma by documenting his family’s struggles with mental illness
Helping students to overcome financial challenges
Qatar Foundation's funding pathways are designed to support students to achieve their goals
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.
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.
In his own words: “Although Maqbool passed away, I still feel that he is present here, in each artwork he created through Seero fi al Ardh”
His Excellency Sheikh Hassan Bin Mohammed Bin Ali Al Thani, Advisor of Cultural Affairs, Qatar Foundation
Showcasing how research generates impact
Outcomes and benefits of QNRF-funded research projects presented at series of seminars
Melting Husain’s Horses
The story of how M. F. Husain’s equine glass sculpture came into being is colorful – and an artistic reflection of humanity and sustainability
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 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
Opening the eyes of youth to the future of genomics in Qatar
High school students from across Qatar learn about endless possibilities with genomics
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
“The best way to deal with sustainability is to make sure you never get thrown away”
Diane Von Furstenberg – a fashion icon, entrepreneur, author and advocate – inspires young designers during her visit to VCUarts Qatar
QF’s Art Trail explores the relationship between art and Arab identity
Arab Identities exhibition focuses on the interplay between identity and film
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
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 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
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”
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
HEC Paris’ International EMBA program ranked No.1 in the world
HEC Paris in Qatar contributes to Financial Times ranking
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
In the frame for success
A Qatari barista has explained to Doha Learning Days visitors how he turned his passion for coffee into a thriving business.
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
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.
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
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
Pitting writing skills against the clock
The Book Sprint event, co-organized by a Qatar Foundation partner university, challenged people to create a new book in five days. Aisha Hassan Al-Abdulla was one of them.
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
QNRF recognizes Qatar’s outstanding research projects at Annual Forum
Proposals are designed to address Qatar’s greatest challenges and strengthen its society
On the trail of artistic inspiration at QF
Sidra Medicine tour forms part of latest series of the Art Trail program, opening up an array of artwork across Education City to the public
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
Exhibition tells the story how QF students helped one Tanzanian community
The African country’s ambassador says trainee doctors from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar have brought “much-needed healthcare” to her people
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
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
TV review: New wave of Arab innovators take their first Stars of Science steps
Even the jury felt the pressure as 31 competitors were reduced to just eight on the latest episode of QF’s innovation TV show
The rise of ‘angel investors’ in supporting Qatar’s innovation ecosystem
Qatar-based startups are increasingly capturing the attention of backers who recognize the value of new tech ventures
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”
How QF is giving young Arab innovators ‘the right to dream’
Qatar Science & Technology Park’s startup ‘boot-camp’ – the Arab Innovation Academy – has brought ideas like Dina Al Hajjar’s into the light
Qatar’s goal of being a global RDI ‘destination’ revealed
Need for investment to develop solutions that improve lives is emphasized at QF campaign launch
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
‘Travesty’ if Qatar is not part of global innovation race, says ex-astronaut during QF visit
Former Space Shuttle crew member says people of Qatar can ‘transform the world’
QF-funded tech uses human behavior to fight cyber-crime
STROKK software aims to combat cyber threats through behavioral biometrics
The scent of entrepreneurship
Perfumes are an integral part of Arab culture,” says Mohammed Rashid Al-Matwi, the 25 year-old Founder and CEO of ‘The Perfume Factory’ in Qatar, and a graduate of [Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q)](https://www.qf.org.qa/education/carnegie-mellon-university-in-qatar), a Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university. “In fact, the relationship between perfumes and this region goes back to at least 5000 years. In Qatar, the number of shops and home-based businesses that sell perfumes in malls and souqs is proof of this.
Answering the Demands of Day-To-Day Challenges
It’s said that necessity is the mother of invention. From discovering fire to inventing the wheel, medicine, and countless inventions, humanity has constantly developed solutions, products, and ideas that were inspired by personal challenges or experiences.
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 story behind Taleemabad: a virtual 'Education City’ for refugees in Pakistan
Haroon Yasin, co-founder and CEO of Orenda, on how he and his team developed a virtual Education City in Pakistan.
The Unexpected Spheres of Social Computing
Scientists at the Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) are testing some unique applications of Artificial Intelligence.
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.
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.