Stories / Youth
Beyond the Classroom: How Volunteering Shapes Students at QF Schools
4 min readAt Qatar Foundation schools, volunteering is a key part of student development, instilling values such as integrity, responsible citizenship, and empathy
Qatar Foundation’s university students thrive through cross-registration opportunities
4 min readFive students from QF universities discuss the professional and personal benefits of studying at Education City – where they have opportunities like no other learning
Op-Ed: Why Studying at QF Allows you to See the Big Picture
4 min readAs students in Qatar make their university choices, Ghanim Al-Kubaisi, a senior student majoring in International Politics at Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), shares his experiences of studying in Education City
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
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends a Social Entrepreneurship event at QF
5 min readThe event featured the presentation of five entrepreneurial projects, where participants showcased their innovative ideas and highlighted their social impact
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends the 2025 National Sport Day activities at Qatar Foundation
5 min readPeople of all ages and fitness levels enjoy a variety of competitions and fun activities at Education City during the nationwide celebration of sports
His Highness the Father Amir and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attend celebration of 30 years of Qatar Foundation
4 min readEvent reflects on three decades of impact and honors the contribution of QF’s partners and stakeholders to its mission
Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad partners with QF to develop girls’ talent in fencing
4 min readNewest elite sport to become part of its Creating Pathways Program launched at Education City Stadium alongside top Qatar Fencing Federation players
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
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends QF’s celebration of International Day of Education
6 min readEvent emphasizes importance of Arabic language in preserving cultural and social identity
QF guides students in becoming digital citizens
4 min readYoung learners at Qatar Academy Msheireb learn to innovate, collaborate, and navigate technology safely
A journey between two cultures: Moroccan students at QF share their stories
4 min readIn the Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture, students from the North African nation explain how studying at QF’s Education City has enabled them to expand their horizons.
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.’
Inspiring change and empowering learners at QF's Education City High School
3 min readStudents share stories of innovation and growth at a TEDx-style event
QF’s hosting of World Mathematic Teams Championship highlights its commitment to STEM education
3 min readQatar is the first Arab country to have staged the competition
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
What did students discover beyond math at the World Mathematics Team Championship in Qatar?
4 min readInternational students share their first impressions of Qatar and the Arab World at WMTC 2024
Experts sound warning about threats to international education at QF-led Doha Forum panel
5 min readGlobal platform for dialogue also sees the First Lady of the United States praise QF’s unique model of education
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
How QF helps young athletes thrive: a swimmer’s story
3 min readFacilities and community classes at Education City are open to everyone – and Reya John is just one example of the benefit they bring
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
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
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 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
Is it time to ban phones in schools?
4 min readQF expert addresses the impact of digital distractions on student well-being
QF launches the Creating Pathways program to develop local girls’ sporting talent
4 min readOlympic gold medalist Sifan Hassan announced as ambassador for track and field
Olympic champion Sifan Hassan relives her journey to glory at QF’s Education City Speaker Series
3 min readDutch runner is ambassador for QF’s newly launched Creating Pathways Program
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 welcomes more than 350 new teachers and staff at Annual Induction Day
4 min readEvent provides insights into educational ecosystem and aims to foster collaboration
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
Empowering Qatar’s youth through environmental education at QF’s Education City
3 min readRuba Hinnawi from QF’s Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future explains how Qatar's Eco- Schools program is fostering youth-led environmental action
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.
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
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends the Qatar Foundation Schools Commencement Ceremony
5 min readThe ceremony honored 290 graduates from seven schools under Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education
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
First Jr. NBA League in Qatar tips off at QF’s Education City
4 min readLeague is designed to promote basketball and the values of the game
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
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends QF’s 2024 Convocation ceremony
5 min readOver 950 graduates from QF’s education ecosystem, spanning 77 nationalities, are celebrated for their achievements – as QF’s total alumni numbers pass the 10,000 mark
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.
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
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.
SHOWTIME! places the musical talents of QF school students in the spotlight
4 min readAnnual musical production includes Arabic performances as children benefit from engaging with the arts
A host of community activities in 2024 to attract visitors to Qatar Foundation’s Education City
3 min readResidents and tourists invited to enjoy events, classes, and activities focused on sports, language, culture, and family fun
QF’s Academic Bridge Program hosts regional forum to support educators in guiding students
4 min readIC3 forum allows education counselors to share insights that can help improve students’ future prospects
Inspiring the next generation - mothers paving the way through sports in Qatar
5 min readJawaher Al-Nasr, a Qatari football player and coach at Qatar Foundation, talks about empowering girls and women in through sports
QF students take the lead in educating the community on National Sport Day
4 min readMore than 200 students attend 40 workshops hosted by local federations and organizations
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends QF’s National Sport Day activities
5 min readInclusive sporting environment created at Education City for persons with disabilities and women and girls
QF’s Ability Friendly participants enjoy AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™
4 min readChildren with Autism Spectrum Disorder enjoy live football from the comfort of the sensory room in the Education City Stadium
A host of community activities in 2024 to attract visitors to QF’s Education City
3 min readResidents and tourists invited to enjoy events, classes, and activities focused on sports, language, culture, and family fun
Akhlaquna awardee explains how storytelling can shape morals and build confidence
3 min readApplications for QF’s Akhlaquna Award are open until February 1
Her Highness Sheikha Moza participates in QF’s celebration of International Day of Education
6 min readEducation City session discusses the collective responsibility towards preserving language as the essence of identity
QF offers free Arabic language course for its university students
3 min readDiscover Arabic program helps to showcase Arab culture and heritage
QF school students raise over QAR20 million to support Palestine
5 min readStudents demonstrate deep commitment to standing in solidarity with the Palestinian people and their cause
Reflecting the harsh reality of Palestine through art
5 min readAs she creates her art pieces, a Qatar Foundation alumna is illustrating the daily struggles the people of Palestine face
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
Volunteer-led initiative at QF powers new product line crafted by people of all abilities
4 min readNotebooks and tote bags featuring work of child artists available at Education City Gift Shop
How to support the Palestinian Diaspora during the war on Gaza
QF experts speak about the socio-emotional impact of war on Gaza – and how to talk to children about it
QF and EAA Foundation partner with the American University of Beirut to offer students the chance to study abroad in Qatar
4 min readAgreement will see EAA-supported students from the American University of Beirut spend a semester at QF’s Education City.
AI is creating ‘unique crossroads’ for higher education, WISE Summit hears
4 min readTechnology won’t replace jobs, but will replace tasks, say experts at global education conference
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
Her Highness Sheikha Moza opens 11th edition of WISE Summit
5 min readSafeena Husain recognized as the 2023 Wise Prize for Education Laureate for work with Educate Girls
QF panel hears how embedding values and morals into businesses can support social justice
4 min readSpeakers from across Qatar Foundation discuss social entrepreneurship in the context of Palestine
“To be a part of Qatar Foundation is to be part of something bigger than yourself”
5 min readFounding Dean at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s College of Science and Engineering wanted more than just a job when he came to Qatar 10 years ago.
“It's OK not to be OK, because we're here to help”
6 min readQF Student Housing provides peer-to-peer mental health advocacy and support through trained live-in advisors
Qatar Foundation and Volkswagen Middle East partner to support women athletes
3 min readCollaboration aims to create an inclusive environment in football
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.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza meets QF alumni in the US
3 min readEducation City graduates share their ideas and achievements
QF student dreams of gender equality in sports
4 min readGeneration Amazing youth advocate attends Festival23 on sidelines of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
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
QF calls on aspiring artists to join its D’reesha Performing Arts Festival 2023
3 min readRegistration opens for artists from Qatar to share their talents with the world on the D’reesha stage.
QF’s stars showcase talent at Junior NBA tournament
5 min readPlayers from QF’s community basketball programs competed against teams from Europe and from the Middle East
The legacy of TEDinArabic: ideas worth spreading in an Arabic tongue
6 min readWhat comes to your mind when you hear a TED Talk?
Students at QF schools share experiences after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
3 min readShahad Al-Fadala and Mishari Al-Ghamdi talk about life lessons learned from the Tanzania trek
QF’s newest students learn about Education City’s world of opportunity at Marhaba
5 min readEvent sees 700 students get a taster of the academic and personal journey ahead of them as part of QF’s ecosystem.
From silent to confident, how Awsaj academy helps students dare to dream big
4 min readThe QF school's Empower Program helps students with learning challenges
QF collaborates with world-renowned music school to provide opportunities for Qatar students
4 min readAgreement with Reina Sofía School of Music will create cross-cultural pathways to support young musical talent in Qatar
QF’s Education Development Institute promotes values and national identity in schools
5 min readMore than 7,000 students will benefit from the integration of values into the curricula through a joint initiative with Nibras
QF student volunteers demonstrate value of learning beyond the classroom
5 min readStudents run first unified commencement ceremony.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends first QF Schools Commencement Ceremony
4 min readEvent brings together students from seven schools under QF’s Pre-University Education, celebrating academic excellence and unity
QF’s unified school graduation ceremony emphasizes power of experiential learning
8 min readDirectors reflect on the transformative impact of learning beyond the classroom
From a classroom under a tree to a world-class university in Qatar Foundation
5 min readHow a Ugandan HBKU graduate overcame poverty and disease and, plans to build a school in his village
From a village isolated by conflict to the diverse environment of Qatar Foundation
5 min readHow an HBKU Azerbaijani alumna overcame conflict, challenges, and pandemic restrictions to pursue education in Qatar
Her Highness Sheikha Moza honors the winners of QF’s Akhlaquna Award
7 min readNew award categories presented for first time at Akhlaquna Day ceremony inspire change and recognize role models
Two decades of education at QF come to a close for WCM-Q graduate
5 min readClass of 2023 graduate reminisces about a lifetime at Education City
Her Highness Sheikha Moza joins QF’s annual Alumni Forum
7 min readAnnual event reconnects QF alumni and provides opportunity to share challenges, ideas, and solutions with national decision-makers
Her Highness Sheikha Moza attends QF’s Convocation 2023 ceremony
7 min readEducation City has graduates from 77 countries who have joined together to celebrate a learning journey that has set them on the path to the future
QF Class of 2023 graduates forge a path from inspiration to aspiration
10 min readAs they prepare to celebrate their graduation, students of universities at Education City are ready to face the future – and realize their dreams
From overflowing garbage bins to zero waste – QF sets a new standard for community iftars
4 min readIslamic values of moderation and ecological stewardship embodied in zero-waste iftar hosted by Minaretein, Education City Mosque.
QF’s Siraj uses storytelling and animation to teach children about Islamic values
4 min readWeekly Ramadan episodes designed to educate and inspire
Ramadan Nights at QF’s Education City emphasize the value of volunteering
4 min readActivities held at Oxygen Park throughout Ramadan bring the community together for knowledge, interaction, and fun
QF program brings math to life for high school students
6 min readInitiative led by university professors within Education City
Three princesses of self-confidence from Awsaj a tale of beauty and belief
3 min readPeeking into the worlds of three students from a QF school, and how their self-confidence shapes their dreams
QF’s SHOWTIME! inspires students to take to the stage for the first time
4 min readProduction to feature range of “Musicals at the Movies” hits
Applications open for the fifth cycle of QF’s Qader Award
3 min readThe Qader Award offers inclusive sporting opportunities to people with disabilities through the Ability Friendly Program
Motherhood and engineering: a QF alumna's story of overcoming obstacles and making an impact
5 min readAbeer Abuhelaiqa, a TAMUQ alumna, talks about her journey as an engineer and a new mother facing the stereotypical image about women in engineering
Qatar Foundation students recognized for educational excellence
5 min readTwo PUE students talk about being honored at the 16th edition of this prestigious award
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
Arabic teachers encourage students to read as the key to creative writing
5 min readWorkshop held during QF’s Education Forum on Heritage and Identity
QF’s SHOWTIME! revives musical theater in Qatar
4 min readProduction returns to the stage in March, with tickets available from Q Tickets
How the benefits of performing arts go beyond just the stage
4 min readQF’s SHOWTIME! encourages children to approach the world with confidence
Her Excellency Sheikha Hind attends opening night of QF’s SHOWTIME!
3 min readQatari composer Dana Al Fardan debuts original song at showcase of creativity from across QF schools
The impact of the World Cup on Qatar continues
4 min readQF community members discuss how the momentum from the world’s biggest sporting event has reignited their interest in sports and fitness
QF school’s ethics-based program helps students shape their future selves
4 min readEthics Curriculum by Qatar Academy Al Wakra is one of 10 winners of Qatar Spotlight educational innovation initiative
QF to support the education of young Palestinian female footballers
4 min readGrant announcement made as the impact of the Street Child World Cup 2022 – held in Qatar – is highlighted 100 days after the tournament
Qatar community donates clothing and food as well as their time to help those most in need
4 min readVolunteers at the Education City donation location do all they can to help those affected by Türkiye and Syria disaster
Students write letters of support and love for children with autism during Doha Learning Days
3 min readActivities help children enhance their awareness of autism and the importance of accepting differences between individuals
Youth initiatives create a butterfly effect in the enrichment of digital Arabic content
3 min readTEDinArabic reinforces Qatar Foundation's efforts to support the status of the Arabic language
Oman Debate Centre a testament of QF’s success in spreading a debating culture
3 min readQatarDebate and its Omani counterpart to organize second edition of Asian Arabic Debating Championship in end of January
Learning through art at QF’s Seeroo fi al ardh
5 min readM.F. Husain’s art installation can be embedded in the school curriculum, as teachers and education leaders in Qatar explain
QF honors educational innovators through Qatar Spotlight
4 min readInitiative promotes new ideas in pre-university education and give educators in Qatar the opportunity to showcase their innovations
What does Qatar’s entrepreneurship ecosystem need to accelerate growth?
5 min readQF experts say the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem will thrive on innovation and talent retention
“Banat Al Quds” carry the Palestinian cause in their musical strings to play a melody of freedom
4 min readMembers of the girl band talk about their time in Qatar and their experiences at QF’s D'reesha Performing Arts Festival
QF’s D'reesha saw Qatari pianist with autism take center stage
4 min readA piano enthusiast and community member captivated crowds with his musical talent
QF alumni who are siblings reunite in Doha for the World Cup
5 min readFamily members relive their memories of growing up in Qatar while enjoying the tournament
“I’m now part of my country’s history,” says FIFA Flag Bearer
5 min readQatari student at QF played a role during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
US Secretary of State applauds Qatar’s World Cup legacy plans during Generation Amazing Foundation event at QF
4 min read“All In” game crafted to equip young participants with life skills through football
Her Excellency Sheikha Hind attends final day of QF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival
3 min readSeven-day festival at Oxygen Park concludes
QF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival hits high notes
3 min readSeven-day event taking place in Education City to conclude on Saturday
Preserving local heritage at QF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival
3 min readAl Khater House hosts events as part of Qatar Foundation’s efforts to promote cultural legacy
Love, justice, and resistance unite Palestinians across the world, QF’s Doha Debates told
4 min readSupporters of the Palestinian cause and students from Qatar discuss the future of Palestinian identity
QF’s D'reesha Performing Arts Festival nurtures young innovators
3 min readInvention area sponsored by ConocoPhillips Qatar
Sending a message from Palestine to the world – through football
7 min readMembers of the Palestinian refugee girls’ football team tell their story as they come to QF’s Education City during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
“You are our voices abroad” Palestinian activist tells Arab youth at QF talk
4 min readEvent featuring Muna El Kurd – held during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ as part of GOALS exhibition – showcases Palestinian culture
Four stadiums down, four more to go for 11-year-old boy with cerebral palsy
5 min readA member of Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Program has attended more football matches in 11 days than in his whole life
QF students play alongside football legends at World Cup-style tournament at EC
5 min readThe Generation Amazing’s Goal 22 gives young people the opportunity to learn from the best
Can football be used as a tool for social change?
3 min readYoung people from around the world come together at QF’s Education City to learn how good morals and sport go together
Qatar Foundation hosts first ability friendly fun day
1 min readPersons of all abilities enjoy a wide range of recreational sports in a safe and fun environment
QF’s girls’ ability friendly team meets U.S. soccer team representatives
1 min readThe clinic, held in Education City, used football as a tool to inspire and empower young women with disabilities
TAMUQ to bring science to life at QF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival
4 min readSTEAM-focused Road Show will feature as a part of event’s invention segment
Pele’s daughter explains how football can change the way we feel about an entire culture
4 min readDuring a GOAL 22 program session at QF’s Education City, Kely Nascimento-DeLuca spoke of sport having the power to change perceptions, especially of girls and women
Goal 22 workshop shines light on sports being used for social development
4 min readYoung leaders learned how they can drive change within their communities through sports at a workshop in QF’s Education City
Youth advocate warns of a future where climate change forces football indoors
3 min readClimate change, football, and sustainability discussed at Generation Amazing workshop in QF’s Education City
QF launches GOALS exhibition showcasing life in Qatar in lead up to World Cup
3 min readMembers of Qatar’s diverse community share stories through multidisciplinary exhibition open to public
How football can be a learning tool for peace
3 min readSession exploring football’s role in conflict resolution forms part of Generation Amazing's GOAL 22 program at QF's Education City
From STEM to STEAM and back again – why one letter matters
5 min readTraditional science gets a twist as QF incorporates the arts for a multidimensional approach to learning
Fan experience at Education City Stadium to offer accessible activations
5 min readWide range of inclusive activations will welcome fans of all abilities during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
Qatar Foundation and Generation Amazing Foundation host first-ever training in region for FIFA educational program
4 min readFIFA Football 4 Schools app will help teachers and coach-educators across the MENA regions empower youth
QF bridges the gap from the classroom to the real-world
4 min readPUE students analyze FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ posters designed by VCUarts Qatar graduate
Special edition of Future Leaders in Football Workshop for women takes place in Qatar
9 min readEvent at QF’s Education City included young women from Qatar and the region to build capacity and leadership in football skills and industries
Generation Amazing Foundation reaches 1 million beneficiaries ahead of Qatar 2022
4 min readLegacy programme marks milestone and launches year-long Goal 22 project supported by QF
I saw the Al Bayt stadium being built – and it feels like we grew up together, says a QF student
4 min readWhy QAK pupil believes her country is the ideal place to host the World Cup
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
Children are little mirrors of what we say and do as adults
4 min readQF school psychologist explains how a child's first school is their home
TEDinArabic experts highlight Arabic language’s adaptability
6 min readThird regional event held in Morocco by Qatar Foundation and TED to amplify ideas in the Arabic language
QF-supported study to help street-connected children
4 min readFindings to be used as an advocacy tool to help marginalized young people
A QF Alumni and a current student create private Tutoring Digital Platform
8 min read“Muallemi” caters to education needs while factoring in affordability
Building a volunteering legacy to last
4 min readQF helps to instill and foster core values in community beyond upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
Upcycling gives a second chance to products, and also to our planet, QF students say
5 min readQatar Foundation’s Creative Studio collaborates with Qatar Academy Sidra on a designing project where students turn old materials into new sustainable products
Team Brazil Girls and Team Egypt Boys crowned 2022 Street Child World Cup champions
3 min readHeld in partnership with QF, eight-day event gave marginalized children platform to speak
FIFA global partner Dalian Wanda teams up with QF to give Qatar’s youth the chance to fly the FIFA flag
4 min readYoung participants in QF’s CommuniSport and other key programs will be in the frame to be Wanda FIFA Flag Bearers at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
Her Excellency Sheikha Hind signs “Qatar Commitment”
4 min readDocument presented at Street Child World Cup General Assembly aims to change perceptions and treatment of street-connected children worldwide
When asking “Are you OK?” is not enough
6 min readExperts across Qatar Foundation weigh in on the types of stigmas surrounding mental health
How football is giving young people a voice
5 min readStreet Child World Cup, in partnership with QF, is taking place at Oxygen Park
TEDinArabic speaker and educational advocate praises QF’s role promoting Arabic language
3 min readMohammed Al-Janahi from Qatar Foundation emphasizes the importance of enriching knowledge with the ideas of Arabic speakers
QF unveils line-up of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ events and activities at Education City
5 min readAccessibility and inclusivity at the core of QF’s It’s Only Football if it’s For All campaign
Street Child World Cup 2022 kicks off at Education City
4 min readEvent held in partnership with Qatar Foundation
At Academyati, chasing perfection is a hindrance to a student’s education
6 min readChild psychologist at QF explains that intelligence is more than just a good grade
Female athletes too often accept body-shaming comments to focus on achievements
4 min readDuring Mental Health Awareness month, Nadira Salsabila, an HBKU student and athlete, shares experiences of sports-related bullying on the eve of the world’s biggest football tournament
Two QF school students win innovators grant for sustainable project
4 min readGrade 11 students at Qatar Academy Doha worked to transform courtyards in schools into green and sustainable spaces
Where were you when Qatar won the bid to host the FIFA World Cup™?
5 min readWith 50 days for the kick-off to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, QF employees reminisce about the day Qatar won the bid to host the mega event and what it means to them – and the nation
Disability rights activist returns to school at QF after a 12-year gap
5 min readNawal Akram restarts her educational journey at Awsaj Academy
QF helps to spotlight football’s ability to drive social impact at UNGA 77
5 min readQF participates in discussions and solutions surrounding holistic learning and education on a global stage at the United Nations
QF to engage youth and hold key global conversations at UNGA 77
5 min readInternational gathering sees QF provide platforms designed to empower changemakers
How the media has changed the face-and future-of football
4 min readThe latest exhibition at The Media Majlis at QF partner university Northwestern Qatar explores the relationship between football and the media
How QF nurtures happy, healthy students – inside and outside the classroom
QF Student Life opens the door to connections, collaborations, and cultural experiences
Street Child World Cup to kick off next month in partnership with QF
5 min readTeams from 25 countries aim to give street-connected children a voice for change as tournament takes place at Education City.
QF alumna is determined to help change the world
4 min readOwner of the first audiovisual translation company in Qatar advocates for the rights of those with different abilities
We must protect our youth’s national identity, Minister of Education and Higher Education tells QF talk
5 min readHer Excellency Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi says educational transformation is “now a reality” at Education City Speaker Series Bel Arabi
The role of QF’s “walking miracle” in supporting Qatar to host an accessible World Cup
6 min readGhanimeh El-Taweel, Affiliate Instructor at HBKU, talks about her own experience with disability and the need to involve persons with disabilities in all accessibility-related conversations
QF’s D’reesha festival provides a platform for innovative, creative young talent – from Qatar and beyond
5 min readThe second edition of the festival will be held at Education City during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
I wanted to design a football that could bring the world together
5 min readWinner of Qatar Foundation’s Education City Gift Shop Football Design Competition shares how the footballs being produced in Kenya complete his vision
TEDinArabic inspires local communities
5 min readTEDinArabic is joint initiative between TED and Qatar Foundation
TEDinArabic gives Arab ideas a voice
5 min readQF partnership creates content for TedinArabic library
Qatar has been the gateway to a better life for us, says captain of Afghan Robotics Team
3 min readAfter spending a year in Qatar as students in QF’s Education City, three members of the Afghan robotics team head off to university
QF supports accessible learning with a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ flavor
4 min readToolkits developed through SC and Ministry of Education and Higher Education’s Tamreen platform blend skills development with World Cup legacy learning
How to identify signs of potential domestic violence before marrying your future husband
7 min readA psychiatric consultant and an expert in family policy development from Qatar Foundation stress the importance of observing key factors, and provide scientific advice on how to deal with such cases.
TEDinArabic inspires visually impaired children with a story of success
5 min readOmani Sheikha Al Jassasi spoke at the event organized by TED and Qatar Foundation in Jordan
Women’s football in Qatar – a work in progress
10 min readChange is slow but definitely coming, say women who play football at QF’s Education City
How art can help create a safe space for pediatric patients
4 min readQF art therapist talks about different tools that be used used for stress and pain management in children
QF supports local entrepreneurs and small businesses
3 min readOrganic candles now available at the Education City Gift Shop
QF’s primary school students take first international trip
10 min readGrade 5 boys and girls from Qatar Academy Doha learn about self-sustainability with the Maasai in Tanzania
From Jerusalem to the world
6 min readYoung people from the Occupied Palestinian Territories share their experiences at QF’s TEDinArabic event in Jordan
QatarDebate strengthens Arab students’ communication skills
5 min readJordanian and Omani debaters share experiences from the tournament held in Istanbul
War should be condemned regardless of where it is on the world map, says student at QF
5 min readQatar Academy Sidra student shares her views on the media coverage of the war waged on Ukraine compared to the 75-year-old struggle by the Palestinians
Students from two QF schools conquer Kilimanjaro
4 min readCross collaborative trip included the youngest Qatari to summit Africa’s highest mountain along with others from QAW and QAD
Championship encourages students to strengthen their Arabic skills
4 min readNon-native speakers share their debating experiences at event co-organized by QF’s QatarDebate
QatarDebate’s 6th International Debating Championship attracts universities to Turkey
4 min readQF member QatarDebate partners with Fatih Sultan Mehmet and İbn Haldun Universities in Istanbul
‘Strong Muslim Girls’ app among the finalists for the fifth cycle of QF's Akhlaquna Award
6 min readInnovation aims to promote the concept of “digital caution” among young Muslim girls
Strong Muslim Girls App wins Cycle 5 of QF’s Akhlaquna Award
4 min readSchool students also recognized as Akhlaquna Junior award winners during Akhlaquna Day ceremony at Education City
QF students give SHOWTIME! audience a night to remember
3 min readPresenting their award-winning musical on stage to a full house, young performers created theatrical portraits with renditions of famous Broadway medleys
Part of me is ready to graduate, while another part will miss campus
4 min readAl-Banna said there is a great similarity between science and art, and TAMUQ has a great impact on developing her skills in these two fields
QF to launch inclusive football coaching program
3 min readProgram will develop coaches in Qatar to support the delivery of inclusive football
In her own words: I have beautiful memories of Qatar’s environment – but will the next generation be able to create theirs?
5 min readHaya Al-Muhannadi, of QF’s Communication Directorate, recalls how Qatar’s environment brought her joy as a child – and questions whether the children of the future will experience the same joy.
QF schools celebrate the graduation of their Classes of 2022
6 min readCeremonies held, inspiring messages delivered, and milestones achieved as two schools and a unique program graduate their first students
Graduate at QF combines passion for sports and technology to help the game of football
5 min readMohammed Al-Qassabi, former Stars of Science contestant and CMU-Q graduate, praises QF’s unique education ecosystem
Students at QF use the power of communication to take a stand against bullying
5 min readA campaign by Qatar Academy Doha students tackles one of the most sensitive topics in the school community
QF alumni set to get their careers airborne through partnership with Qatar Airways
3 min readCollaboration between QF and the World’s Best Airline designed to help keep local talent in Qatar by creating opportunities for Education City graduates
PSG players meet young football fans at Qatar Foundation
3 min readFour Paris Saint-Germain players participated in a Q&A session at QF’s Awsaj Academy
HH Sheikha Moza attends the first QF Alumni Reunion
4 min readEvent sees hundreds of alumni form connections and discover how the QF Alumni Program can help them be change-makers
FIFA World Cup™ Trophy comes to QF as Aljam’a celebration of students gets under way
2 min readWeek-long festival at Education City is open to the public
His Highness the Amir of Qatar attends QF’s Convocation ceremony
6 min readMilestone event brings students from universities at Education City together to reflect on experiences and achievements, and look to the future
Doing good deeds fights bullying, says a QF teacher
4 min readHaya Al-Dosari, an Islamic and Arabic educator at Tariq Bin Ziad School, highlights ways to address bullying that non-fasting Muslim students experience during Ramadan
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
From Munich to Doha for an externship at Qatar Foundation
3 min readMareen Vogler, a 3rd year veterinary science student at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, speaks about her work-experience at QF’s EVMC
Studying Qur’an creates a strong foundation for learning Arabic Fus’ha, says expert at QF
3 min readDr. Basma Al-Dajani, Professor of Arabic Language and Literature at HBKU, explains how the holy book can be reintegrated into the modern curriculum
Bringing the FIFA World Cup™ to Qatar sees girls interested in football like never before
3 min readFemale QF student footballers believe the sport has become more inclusive over the past decade
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
QF entity highlights importance of youth well-being in a time of COVID-19
3 min readDIFI’s study examins the role of family on adolescent health before and after the pandemic
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai discusses the future of girls’ education
3 min readMalala Yousafzai supports Afghan girls schooling during Doha Debates town hall with students
QF’s progressive education through the lens of the parents
4 min readPUE schools – now open for admissions - place students at the center of the learning model
FIFA Foundation announces partnerships with Generation Amazing and QF to support FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ legacy
4 min readTwo Memorandums of Understanding signed during ceremony at Doha Forum in Qatar
QF’s Qatar Reads develops children's creative imagination through readings from ‘Kalila and Dimna'
5 min readThe One Book, One Doha festival takes place this week
Like father, like daughters: Qatari tennis siblings dream of the global stage
2 min readQatar Foundation students balance studies and training to take local tennis scene by storm
Education City to be home to Qatar’s first community centric recycling hub
3 min readQF’s Green Island will aim to address the recycling gap in Qatar
QF psychologist explains how ADHD can be a strength
3 min readLearnings from the pandemic are helping children with attention disorders thrive in school
Education Excellence Award honors QF students and teacher
4 min readRecipients dedicated to building a better future for Qatar
QLA teacher wins Education Excellence Award
3 min readKhalaf Al Merekhi encourages students to become passionate about health and fitness
In his own words: We must give priority to our mother language
5 min readNasser Bakheet Al-Naimi, an 11-year-old QF student, is already the author of Two Arabic stories. He sends a message to his generation about the importance of embracing the Arabic language
Students take a stand against poverty at THIMUN Qatar
3 min readAnnual Model United Nations conference brings young people together to tackle inequity in a post-COVID world
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
“Coach Jamie taught me how to play football and I love him very much”
3 min readSalem Aleida, who has autism, is proud of his football skills, thanks to QF’s ability friendly program
“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
Qatari student sets sights on working as a referee at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
4 min readAbdullah Al-Marri narrates his journey into the world of football
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
Instilling a love of sports in the country’s youth
5 min readAs National Sports Day 2022 approaches, students from Qatar Leadership Academy and Qatar Academy Sidra – both QF schools – share their thoughts on the impact of athletics on their lives
Qatar Foundation offers scholarships to encourage young minds to take up teaching as a profession
4 min readThree Qatari women benefit from QF’s Pre-University Education scholarships
QF program offers real-life work experience to high school students
4 min readAs International Day of Education celebrates the value of learning, a Qatari student explains how their project is exploring the impact of COVID on the mental health of young boys and girls
QF, Lemelson Center, and ConocoPhillips Qatar inspire youth to invent at Spark!Lab
4 min readExperiential learning space will return for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and aims to have a permanent Qatar home in Education City
Op-ed: Making science fun – what game-playing tells us about designing a learning experience
4 min readDr. Spencer Striker and Dr. Anto Mohsin of QF partner university Northwestern University in Qatar – the creators of a mobile game app on detecting the outbreak of disease – on why, when it comes to engaging students, video games and teaching are intrinsically linked
In her own words: QatarDebate breathed new life into my slowly fading Arabic language skills
6 min readKerby Gilstrap, an American student, writes about her Arabic learning journey and how it was impacted by the pandemic
American University of Afghanistan students to continue education in Qatar through strategic agreement with QF and QFFD
4 min readAUAF students, faculty, and staff to be based at QF’s Education City over two years
2021 WISE summit provides a platform to highlight the challenges faced by young change-makers
5 min readA panel discussion at the QF initiative’s biennial summit focused on enacting better education policies and practices to support youth who want to make a difference
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Affairs speaks of “absolute belief” that youth can confront challenges at QF’s Education City Speaker Series Bel Arabi
4 min readEvent held in collaboration with Ministry of Defense in build-up to Qatar National Day
Qatar Academy Doha’s Activists in Action take their eco-mission to a global education audience
5 min readSustainability-focused students from QF school highlight their cause at 2021 WISE Summit
QF’s D’reesha performing arts festival opens
5 min readSix-day event in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Qatar National Day, and Daam Fund features a range of local performances
Everyone speaks the language of football, Street Child United CEO says at 2021 WISE Summit
3 min readYoung leaders from Street Child World Cup take the spotlight on final day of global education conference organized by QF member
Look beyond exams and nurture children’s mental health, global education audience told as 2021 WISE Summit closes
5 min readBiennial Summit of QF’s global education initiative ends with calls for education systems to provide holistic learning experiences and teach climate literacy
Youth leaders highlight importance of prioritizing girls’ education at 2021 WISE Summit
4 min readDiscussion held during second day of summit, organized by QF’s global education initiative
“Transformation of education needs fearless leadership,” WISE Summit is told
3 min readEducation experts discuss the key elements of redesigning education at school, system, and community levels to meet the needs of tomorrow
2021 WISE Prize for Education presented to Wendy Kopp
3 min readWendy Kopp recognized by WISE for her contribution to quality education through creating Teach For All, a diverse global network building collective leadership in classrooms and communities.
Education is at the heart of addressing climate change, WISE experts say
3 min readSecond day of 2021 summit, organized by QF’s global education initiative, addresses learning and sustainability
The world needs to listen, 2021 WISE Summit told
4 min readThree-day global education conference organized by QF initiative kicked off today under theme of Generation Unmute: Reclaiming Our Future Through Education
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 students help their ability-friendly peers thrive through volunteering program
5 min readOn International Volunteer Day, experts in the educational and sporting worlds explain how such initiatives develop leadership and boosts inclusivity.
Volunteers welcome fans to Education City Stadium as FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ unfolds
6 min readOpportunity is part of wider volunteering program at Qatar Foundation
HH Sheikha Moza attends Qatar Academy Doha’s 25th anniversary celebration
3 min readStories and memories flow as Qatar Foundation’s first school reaches a milestone
Instilling a love for the Arabic language in children
4 min readMothers of students speak about the role QF schools play in promoting the native language of Qataris
QF alum hopes her project will create “a drop of hope” for women in marginalized communities
3 min readHBKU graduate talks about the journey of her social entrepreneurship project – Qatra – that helps vulnerable women artisans build a sustainable livelihood
QLA’s herbal garden introduces new form of learning
concept has been integrated into curriculum of QF school – helping students put what they have studied in the classroom into practice
Qatar genomics study unlocks secrets of the past to help shape future of healthcare for millions
6 min readLargest ever Arab genome study from Qatar Genome Research Consortium sheds light on the population structure and genetic diversity of modern Arab and Middle Eastern populations
The art of debating is vital for political dialogue and decision-making: QF expert
3 min readWithin a political setting – such as Qatar’s Shura Council – passionate discussions promote respect for differences and counteract conflict, says QF’s QatarDebate
QAD students urge community to take action against plastic pollution crisis
3 min readGroup from QF school delivers talk at QGBC’s Qatar Sustainability Week
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
Creativity and social awareness meet as QF’s Education City Gift Shop showcases AMAN products
3 min readCreativity and social awareness meet as QF’s Education City Gift Shop showcases AMAN products
Personalized learning is the way forward, educators say at QF event
4 min readAnnual Teaching & Learning Forum brings together pedagogical experts from around the world
HH Sheikha Moza honors the winners of QF’s Akhlaquna and Akhlaquna Junior awards
3 min readYoung people whose projects and actions embody strong morals and values are celebrated at Akhlaquna Day ceremony
First Qatari woman to be an SOS finalist wants more women to come forward with their ideas
4 min readIman Al-Hamad, who participated in Season 12 of QF’s Stars of Science, aspires to leave an imprint on the global, digital-transformation journey
QF and Wanda Group team up to offer ‘Students of Change’ the sporting chance of a lifetime
4 min readCollaboration will see young people from QF’s schools, universities, and programs be part of Wanda’s Flag Bearer Program at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and FIFA Arab Cup 2021™
QF students share school supplies with Afghan refugees
5 min readQatar Academy Doha students package backpacks, school materials, and gifts to put smiles on the faces of “children who do not have much due to events beyond their control
QF’s Doha Debates explains how the skill to negotiate can help young activists change minds
2 min readYouth4Climate session highlights how effective communication is invaluable to solve even the most challenging issues – including climate change
Climate change activism should come from love, not fear, say QF panelists at Youth4Climate
5 min readQatar Foundation International hosted a talk that looked at how to connect youth globally to empower them to act locally
Personal choices are at the heart of climate change, QF debaters argue
5 min readQatarDebate participants at Youth4Climate address societal perspectives on the environment
QF students offer their solutions to real-world issues at climate summit
4 min readTHIMUN Qatar’s panel in Milan highlighted the skills that students gain as Model United Nations members – and how they go beyond debating and public speaking
Qatar Foundation students to speak up on climate change at international youth summit
4 min readYoung people from Qatar explain why it’s time for them to have a say in what their future will look like at historic Pre-COP26 event
Voice of youth must be heard through involvement, not activism, QF Global Goals Week panel told
5 min readCEO of QF’s WISE calls for young people to have a “seat at the table” when key decisions are made
QF educators help parents identify learning difficulties in their children during the pandemic
5 min readExperts from QF’s Learning Center and Awsaj Academy explain the difference between learning “gaps” and “difficulties”, and ways parents can keep their children focused with hybrid learning
Materials won't teach children sustainability - teachers will, say experts as QF hosts Global Goals Week panel
3 min readPanelists highlight that many teachers do not have enough background knowledge on climate change – and this must be addressed
QF volunteers support Afghan refugees in Qatar
3 min readStudent-led initiative sees QF ecosystem come together to provide activities, mental health support, and comfort in a time of need
QF student’s mother narrates her experience of raising a son with an extremely rare condition
5 min readShama Al-Hamad, mother of a child with Coffin-Lowry Syndrome, says building memories with her son and living in the moment is what matters now
Qatar Green Building Council encourages people to take climate action into their own hands
3 min readQatar Foundation to host its first Climate Change Conference this month
Education is a risky journey that Palestinian students embark on every day
5 min readOn International Day to Protect Education from Attack, two Palestinian students talk about the suffering they go through on a daily basis
From “refugee” to “unbeatable girl” – how education brings the hope of a better life
4 min readAs the world marks International Day to Protect Education from Attack – established by the United Nations following a call to action by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation – a Syrian girl’s journey demonstrates how education is stronger than war
The threat to education in Yemen – through the eyes of QF students
4 min readAs the world marks International Day to Protect Education from Attack, two million Yemeni children have no access to learning
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
COVID-19, schools, and children’s mental health – how we can help to build our youth’s resilience
4 min readDr. Ahsan Nazeer Division Chief of Child and Adolescent Mental Health at QF’s Sidra Medicine, shed light on ways to support children amid the ongoing pandemic
Reconstructing childrens’ lives using plastic surgery
4 min readSurgical procedures at Qatar Foundation’s Sidra Medicine go beyond appearances
QF psychologist discusses how to help children socialize again as they return to school
4 min readJody Roberson, psychologist at The Learning Center, explains how children might express anxiety, and what steps teachers and parents need to take to address these
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
QAD Graduates set to embark on new learning journey at QF
2 min readStudents look forward to exploring higher education opportunities within Education City
QF alumnus addresses ways to improve reproductive health
5 min readWeill Cornell Medicine doctor highlights importance of lifestyle changes and reproductive education
QF to announce second edition of Akhlaquna Junior Awardees in October
QF to announce second edition of Akhlaquna Junior Awardees in October
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
‘Palestinians will continue their fight until Palestine is free’ says QF graduate
Bayan Khaled, a research fellow at HBKU, talks about her first trip back to her homeland
Winners from QF science competition to participate in STEM forum in London
QF encourages youth to engage in STEM activities through RDI poster competition
My accidental career in teaching was the turning point in my life, says educator at QF
Lina Othman, Digital Learning Lead at Qatar Academy Msheireb, talks about her passion for teaching and the feelings of gratitude and pride it brings to her when she sees its fruition.
QF teacher: Even during the holidays, children`s learning never ends
Noof Al Taweel, a teacher at Qatar Foundation, talks about how to turn the summer vacation into an enjoyable learning experience
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
From being dependent on family to becoming independent leaders, QLA Graduates share experiences
4 min readTwin brothers from the QF school talk about their journey at the leadership academy and the pride their father showed in their achievements
How one QF school made its students future-ready
5 min readFour graduates of the class of 2021 from Qatar Academy Al Khor talk about how they coped during a most-unique academic year
Our graduation will not be the last time you will be proud of us: Awsaj Academy graduates
3 min readStudents talk about the experiences at their QF school, and about the challenges they overcame
'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
Op-ed: How to preserve a safe educational environment for our children during the pandemic
5 min readIn her upcoming book, published by Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press, a member of Qatar Foundation, Qatari researcher Haya Al Dosari investigates the challenges that educators face amid COVID-19, and how to overcome them.
How the pandemic gave QAS graduates confidence for the future
5 min readQF students discuss school years, opportunities, challenges, and future goals
Meet the young change-makers behind the projects shortlisted for QF’s Akhlaquna Award
The three finalists in the fourth cycle of the initiative are awaiting the results of a public vote and jury assessment of their value-driven projects
At this QF school, the history of Palestine is on the kindergarten curriculum
A teacher at Tariq Bin Ziyad School shares her experiences and insights to build awareness of justice and righteousness among her class of little school-goers
The power of you(th) to make change happen
Bayan Khaled, a Research Fellow at the College of Islamic Studies, part of Qatar Foundation member Hamad Bin Khalifa University, speaks about its Design Post-COVID Humanity program – and how it aims to empower change-makers.
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 partner university's cultural initiatives celebrate Arabic identity
Three VCUarts Qatar projects are blending Arabic typography with sports and culture in a unique contemporary fusion
Being a woman doesn’t mean enrolling in an easier program, says TAMUQ engineering graduate
Nadin Mohamed, a graduate from TAMUQ, talks about how the environment at the university encouraged her to continue pursuing her educational journey
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
Qatar Foundation agreements at SPIEF 2021 focus on education, RDI, and cultural cooperation
Nine QF entities and initiatives participated at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia
QF graduate takes learnings from the classroom to the pitch
Local football player speaks about how his experience at Education City has helped him in his sporting life
CMU-Q graduate aims to become a student of change through his startups
Ali Al-Maadid talks about how QF and its partner university at Education City helped him develop two entrepreneurial projects in Qatar
QF graduate highlights the importance of connecting different cultures to promote inclusivity
As president of GU-Q’s Qatari student club, Dana Darwish organized various activities to engage international students with the local culture and heritage
CMU-Q graduate to continue QF’s lesson of lifelong learning
Al Anoud Al-Ghamdi, a Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar student, talks about the university's role in unleashing her abilities in innovation and art
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser congratulates graduates at QF’s Convocation ceremony
Live virtual event brings together more than 1,600 future change-makers from universities at Education City in a shared celebration
"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
‘I will always be part of Qatar Foundation, and it will always remain part of me’
A member of QF partner university Texas A&M University at Qatar’s Class of 2021 – whose graduation project created a device to support physical distancing – says the end of her studies is the start of a new journey
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 graduate crafts a child-friendly version of Qatar National Vision 2030
Maryam Al Muftah’s final year project at VCUarts Qatar aims to motivate children to partake in the country’s future
QF’s virtual Convocation ceremony to celebrate a new wave of change-makers
Interactive live event brings together 2020 and 2021 graduates of all universities at QF – and their parents – as they enter the next chapter of their lives
QF’s Ability Friendly Program helps to change people’s lives through sport
Qader Award allows people with specific needs and disabilities to participate in specialized sports programs free of cost
In his own words: QF’s Ability Friendly Sports Program makes young people who face challenges realize they are heroes
Ahmed Hamdy Maklad, a Sports Programming Coordinator at Qatar Foundation, speaks about how Qatar Foundation’s accessible sport program is changing the lives of its participants.
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.
20 questions with an author: Matthias Krug
Matthias Krug is an author and journalist in Qatar who writes about football, society, politics, and culture. Here, he provides an exclusive look behind-the-scenes of writing a book and what an author is really thinking about in our new series – 20 questions.
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
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.
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.
QAD Primary and QLA hoist green flags as they become Eco-Schools
QF schools aims to cultivate a sustainable mindset among students
Amplifying the voice of the youth
QF students discuss positives – and negatives – of self-expression on social media
Youth must lead global movement to fight climate change, THIMUN Qatar conference told
QF-led virtual gathering of international youth voices focuses on climate action
QF fosters cultural awareness with diverse student body
Education City university students represent more than 113 different nationalities
QF school helps build active, compassionate young people through ethics curriculum
Unique Akhlaquna course created by Qatar Academy Al Wakra
QF students step into the spotlight as school musical’s story hits the screen
Young performers from across QF’s schools showcase their creative talents by reviving a performing arts tradition
How fitness impacts learning
QF students and teachers explain why physical activity should be incorporated into the curriculum
Sustainability in focus at QF member’s international schools debating championship
QatarDebate-organized tournament to explore environmental issues through the eyes and voices of youth
In His Own Words: Qataris simply don’t walk, but this wasn’t always the case
AbdulRahman Al-Mana, a Qatar Academy alumnus and an urban planner, writes about the importance of building cities for people, not cars
“If a person is shy to share ideas … the world is missing out,” QF education expert says
QAM principal sheds light on how QF schools empower students through self-expression and two-way communication
Even with AI moving into classrooms, teachers will always be in demand: QF alumnus
Touhami Abi says moving away from a “one-size-fits-all’ theory is what educational technology is seeking to achieve.
QF career advisor urges youth to seek online experience in COVID-19 world
QCDC offers unique learning opportunities designed to help young people prepare for their futures
“The relationship between education and the economy is integral”
Dr. Asmaa Al-Fadala, Director of Research and Content Development at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) - QF’s global education initiative- talks about the importance of education to economic growth
Op-ed: A mother will always be a school of wisdom even if she does not have a university degree
Reem Hamid, a collaborator at QF school Academyati, talks about the impact a mother can have on society and the world by raising a successful child.
“Education is one of the most important things in life”: QF student
Nine learners from QF schools reveal their pride after winning the 14th Education Excellence Award
“I call on young men to pursue a career in teaching”: QF teacher
Qatar Leadership Academy teacher credits QF support in helping to win Education Excellence Award
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.
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
In her own words: We must realize that there should be no limits for girls
Joana Khatib, a senior at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, who left the U.S. to pursue her education at Qatar Foundation, speaks about society’s impression of women, especially in science.
Op-ed: Looking at how Stars of Science and QSTP support young Arab innovators
Hayfa Al-Abdulla, Innovation Director at Qatar Science & Technology Park, on her experience as a guest judge on the edutainment show, and the show’s impact as a thriving innovation ecosystem
How a QF school is keeping its girls engaged in science
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Kym Amimo Lusiola, a teacher from Qatar Academy for Science and Technology, talks about the role the school has in raising young scientists.
How QF is empowering the next generation of precision medicine workers
Two women trained in precision medicine discuss their goals for the field and its importance to the healthcare industry
QF launches program for gifted students
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth to offer a customized version of its initiative for students in Qatar
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
In her own words: Why COVID-19 should make us all appreciate the value of art
Marwa Ahmed, a member of QF’s Internal Communication team, looks back on her experience of completing a Master’s degree amid a pandemic, as part of the final graduating class of UCL Qatar.
Op-ed: As the world battles a pandemic, let's give science the credit it deserves
Aisha Tanvir, a member of QF’s Communication Directorate, writes about how an increased appreciation for science might be the biggest winner of the year 2020
“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
QF creates platform aimed at encouraging students to find their voice
Qatar Academy Sidra language professor teaches tailor-made unit titled Voice, Agency, Protest
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
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 psychologist highlights the effects of stress on students’ brains
Long-term stress can wreak havoc on the mind and body, and the pandemic is proving to be a great opportunity to shine a spotlight on mental health and well-being
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
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
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
‘It’s a universal language’: Omar Offendum on how music and poetry can build understanding of Arab culture
The hip-hop artist, poet, and peace activist, and regular supporter of Qatar Foundation International, speaks about music’s role as a learning tool and a connector, and why teachers can be like “rock stars”
‘In 2020, a year of challenges, we are proud of our country, our leadership, and our youth’
Aysha Al-Ansari, Head of the Heritage Collection at Qatar National Library, speaks about how the Qatari identity has evolved, and what the Qatar of today represents to its people
Human dignity is at the forefront of Qatar’s values, Minister of Culture and Sports tells QF’s Education City Speaker Series Bel Arabi
His Excellency Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali speaks on youth and identity as QF launches Arabic-only edition of discussion platform
Al Shafallah students’ creativity showcased at Education City Gift Shop
Qatar Foundation agreement helps to build confidence among the center’s students
American soccer stars visit QF ahead of 2021 U.S.-Qatar Year of Culture launch
Washington Spirit women’s football team inspire young members of QF community and learn about cultural heritage of Qatar and the region
Generation Amazing festival hears how harnessing the power of sport can help overcome global challenges
Virtual event hosted by Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, with Qatar Foundation as strategic partner
QF members discuss why women are giving up their jobs in the pandemic
CMU-Q research students and professor highlight how the pandemic has resulted in disproportionate rise of the unemployment among women
Educating the next generation of changemakers on sustainability
QF schools enhance children’s development through education about the environment in their daily lives
Op-ed: How QF is at the forefront of an Ability Friendly movement in Qatar
Kathleen Bates, Senior ASD/Special Needs Aquatic Specialist and Coach at Qatar Foundation, on the impact that opening up inclusive opportunities creates – and how Qatar is gradually breaking down stigmas
COVID has caused a rise in mental health issues among children, experts say
QF’s global health initiative sees experts explore mental health challenges for children and adolescents
In his own words: The beauty of a writer’s residency
DW Gibson, Director of Art Omi: Writers, talks about HBKU Press’ partnership with Art Omi for a second year – a collaboration that will sponsor an Arabic writer for a month-long residency program in New York
QF schools educate students about how to combat bullying
In Anti-Bullying Week, QF school counselors highlight how they are encouraging students to speak up and embrace empathy and friendship – while also focusing on cyberbullying
The QF graduate who’s building hope through education in his Gambian homeland
Empowered by his own educational journey, Ousman Camara has started an organization in his home country to improve educational opportunities for underprivileged communities
Using art outside the Education City Stadium to depict the vibrancy of Qatar Foundation
Murals outside the venue, painted by artists from VCUarts Qatar, aim to showcase local life and culture to the world in 2022
QF professor redefines healthcare through AI-based app
Rimads, a start-up founded and chaired by CMU-Q professor, makes healthcare solutions faster, safer and more accessible
Op-ed: Has social media changed the world?
Professor Banu Akdenizli, Associate Professor of Communication at Northwestern University in Qatar, writes about how criticizing social media isn’t always constructive
First Qatari female inventor to reach QF’s Stars of Science finals
Eiman Al-Hamad to compete for title of top Arab innovator
In the QF spotlight: Musician Hassan Moataz Al-Mulla – from a family piano to Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra
A love of music born of curiosity led to the cello and rababa player reaching the point where he performed in a concert that represented a world first
In their own words: Mythopoeia – why we need to extensively document the Syrian exodus
Two GU-Q students share their thoughts on the importance of a centralized archive of the Syrian exodus that will serve as the basis of a Syrian Mythopoeia
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
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.
VCUarts Qatar’s new director comes full circle at QF
Lejla Niksic studied at Qatar Academy, VCUarts Qatar, and UCL Qatar, and is now returning to QF to serve the community she has been part of for decades
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.
Looking at wars and crises through an artistic lens
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art has concluded its Our World Is Burning exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo-Paris, featuring the work of more than 30 artists from around the world
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
‘Let students leave school to gain more technical skills’, says education activist on QF learning panel
South African activist believes a university degree after 16 years of formal education can be counterproductive to young people’s potential
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
In her own words: I want to tell my children stories in my mother tongue
Qatar Foundation university student, Shaikha AlKubaisi, talks about her passion for Arabic
QF works to mitigate racial biases and all forms of discrimination
Annette Vincent, newly appointed Associate Dean of Diversity and Climate at a Qatar Foundation partner university, talks about how her role can help create transformative impact for society
COVID-19 has offered ‘a golden ticket to the future of education’, QF’s WISE conference told
The third edition of the Education Disrupted, Education Reimagined series explored the implications of COVID-19 on the future of education leadership and school systems
TV review: Memories and nostalgia flow on Stars of Science
Innovations in education, medicine, and childcare emerged in the latest episode of Qatar Foundation’s innovation TV show
QF and Qatar Museums launch global art contest focused on COVID-19 resilience
Artists from around world encouraged to illustrate the strength of humanity’s response to pandemic ahead of Paris Peace Forum 2020
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.
Can Model UN programs make school curriculum more effective?
Fatima El Mahdi, Head of Qatar Foundation initiative THIMUN Qatar, discusses benefits of incorporating principles of THIMUN into school curriculums
How parents have turned lockdown into learning opportunities
Qatar Foundation school parents talk about how they used the pandemic as an opportunity to learn, play, and build stronger family bonds
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
In his own words: “Being a male art student in an all-boys school was often frowned upon”
As a designer with a passion for storytelling, Hazem’s work tries to raise awareness, provoke action, expose assumptions, and question the unknown
In her own words: "The thought of how proud my grandfather would be … keeps pushing me"
Noof Al-Naama, student at VCUarts Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, speaks about the impact of her family's artistic legacy on her career
Hopes, fears, dreams: QF’s youth have their say on the future of the world
In the week that marked International Youth Day, young people from the Qatar Foundation community reveal what they want to see the world become – and their concerns about the path it may take.
In her own words: Facing the beast
Ghenwa Yehia, Content Development Specialist at HBKU Press, took all the precautions to safeguard herself and her family from contracting SARS-CoV-2, and yet she and her family tested positive. Here she recounts her emotional journey with COVID-19.
Stitching the COVID-19 human experience into art
Lauren Morell, a VCUarts Qatar alumna, shares the inspiration behind her latest project of creating face masks out of scraps and recycled fabric to reflect on human solidarity amid the current pandemic.
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.
Cross-border learning thrives at QF universities despite COVID-19
The pandemic is changing the face of education now and for the future. But what do universities do when cross-border exchange is part of the coursework? For QF partner university HEC Paris at Qatar, it’s an opportunity for transformation.
Two weddings and a pandemic: members of QF’s community on how COVID-19 affected their marriage plans
Brides-to-be share their experiences of rethinking their dream weddings amid a global health crisis
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: 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
‘We are stronger together; we are happier together’
Students from Qatar Foundation’s Awsaj Academy celebrate International Friendship Day
Engineers at QF partner university transform snorkeling masks to ventilators
TAMUQ researchers modify commercially available masks to aid in fight against COVID-19
QF and EAA invest in the potential of youth through new partnership
15 QF students identified as recipients of the Al Fakhoora Dynamic Futures Qatar program
How Qatar – and QF – are aiming to help make the world hepatitis-free
As the global community marks World Hepatitis Day, QF partner university Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, home to the region’s first WHO Collaborating Center for Infectious Disease Epidemiology Analytics, continues its fight against viral hepatitis
‘The Quarantine Diaries was my statement of refusal to be static’
Sara Al Buainain, an alumna of QF partner university Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar, has illustrated her personal experience, insights and emotions during COVID-19 through a digital art gallery
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
A day in the life: ‘I’m grateful for my foggy face-shield; no one can see the tears’
Qatari doctor and QF partner-university WCM-Q alumna Dr. AlReem Al-Nabet, a fourth year Dermatology Resident Physician at McGill University, Montreal, recounts 24 hours on a day in her life at the frontline of caring for Covid-19 patients
QF keeps the skills of Qatar’s young debaters sharp amid COVID-19
QatarDebate team wins Helsinki Online Open Debating Championship as part of the team's preparations to compete in an international tournament
