Stories / 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
