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QF’s D’reesha festival provides a platform for innovative, creative young talent – from Qatar and beyond

QF’s D’reesha festival provides a platform for innovative, creative young talent – from Qatar and beyond

5 min read
Story | NewsArts & Culture Collaborations & PartnershipsCommunityCultural HeritageInnovation & EntrepreneurshipYouth
I wanted to design a football that could bring the world together

I wanted to design a football that could bring the world together

5 min read
Story | Arts & Culture Collaborations & PartnershipsCommunityCultural HeritageSports YouthSocial Progress
TEDinArabic gives Arab ideas a voice

TEDinArabic gives Arab ideas a voice

5 min read
TEDinArabic | NewsCollaborations & PartnershipsCultural HeritageYouth
QF supports local entrepreneurs and small businesses

QF supports local entrepreneurs and small businesses

3 min read
Story | Cultural HeritageSustainabilityYouth
QF’s primary school students take first international trip

QF’s primary school students take first international trip

10 min read
Story | NewsCommunityCultural HeritageEducationEnvironmentSustainabilityYouthProgressive EducationSocial Progress
Local poets and musician perform on D’reesha Stage

Local poets and musician perform on D’reesha Stage

5 min read
Story | Arts & Culture CommunityCultural HeritageSocial Progress
QatarDebate’s 6th International Debating Championship attracts universities to Turkey

QatarDebate’s 6th International Debating Championship attracts universities to Turkey

4 min read
Story | NewsCommunityCultural HeritageEducationYouth
TEDinArabic speakers emphasize the need to unlock human potential at second regional event in Jordan

TEDinArabic speakers emphasize the need to unlock human potential at second regional event in Jordan

5 min read
Story | NewsCollaborations & PartnershipsCultural HeritageSocial Progress
Balancing faith and health: the struggle for diabetics who want to fast throughout Ramadan

Balancing faith and health: the struggle for diabetics who want to fast throughout Ramadan

4 min read
Story | HealthArts & Culture CommunitySocial ProgressCultural Heritage
Op-ed: For people living alone, Ramadan this year tastes sweeter

Op-ed: For people living alone, Ramadan this year tastes sweeter

3 min read
Op-ed | CommunityArts & Culture Cultural HeritageOp-ed
Op-ed: Laboratories alone cannot address existential crises – mizan is the answer

Op-ed: Laboratories alone cannot address existential crises – mizan is the answer

3 min read
Op-ed | NewsArts & Culture CommunityCultural HeritageEducationSocial ProgressOp-ed
Studying Qur’an creates a strong foundation for learning Arabic Fus’ha, says expert at QF

Studying Qur’an creates a strong foundation for learning Arabic Fus’ha, says expert at QF

3 min read
Story | Arts & Culture EducationCultural HeritageYouth
QF’s Qatar Reads develops children's creative imagination through readings from ‘Kalila and Dimna'

QF’s Qatar Reads develops children's creative imagination through readings from ‘Kalila and Dimna'

5 min read
Story | Arts & Culture Collaborations & PartnershipsCultural HeritageYouth
'When I hold ‘Kalila and Dimna’, I feel I am holding 1,200 years in my hands'

'When I hold ‘Kalila and Dimna’, I feel I am holding 1,200 years in my hands'

5 min read
Story | Arts & Culture CommunityCultural Heritage
QF’s Qatar Reads launches One Book, One Doha campaign to promote Arabic literature

QF’s Qatar Reads launches One Book, One Doha campaign to promote Arabic literature

3 min read
Story | NewsArts & Culture CommunityCollaborations & PartnershipsCultural Heritage
QF showcases work of artist who ehibits his love for his home in a new country

QF showcases work of artist who ehibits his love for his home in a new country

6 min read 
Story | Arts & Culture CommunityCultural Heritage
Oscar-shortlisted documentary at art exhibition in QF

Oscar-shortlisted documentary at art exhibition in QF

2 min read
Story | CommunityArts & Culture Cultural Heritage
QF opens Alif Ba Exhibition in Washington D.C. to mark Qatar-USA Year of Culture 2021

QF opens Alif Ba Exhibition in Washington D.C. to mark Qatar-USA Year of Culture 2021

4 min read
Story | NewsArts & Culture Cultural HeritageSocial Progress
Members of Qatar Foundation community instill a love for the Arabic language in their children

Members of Qatar Foundation community instill a love for the Arabic language in their children

Story | DesignCultural HeritageEducationCommunityProgressive EducationSocial Progress
“I feel very connected with the calligraphy of Qur’anic scripture on the building,” says Education City Mosque calligraphy competitor

“I feel very connected with the calligraphy of Qur’anic scripture on the building,” says Education City Mosque calligraphy competitor

4 min read
Story | Arts & Culture CommunityCultural HeritageNews
First TEDinArabic regional event calls for young Arabic voices to be amplified

First TEDinArabic regional event calls for young Arabic voices to be amplified

4 min read
Story | CommunityCultural HeritageArts & Culture News
Behind the scenes of the Minaretein building with Taha Al-Hiti

Behind the scenes of the Minaretein building with Taha Al-Hiti

3 min read
Story | Arts & Culture CommunityCultural HeritageEducation
Did you know horses can swim? QF research explores it as an equine rehabilitation tool

Did you know horses can swim? QF research explores it as an equine rehabilitation tool

Story | CommunityResearchCultural HeritageHealth
Musicians from Qatar Foundation present a musical evening for Afghan refugees in Doha

Musicians from Qatar Foundation present a musical evening for Afghan refugees in Doha

3 min read
Story | CommunityArts & Culture Cultural Heritage
QF member inspires young people to choose music as a career

QF member inspires young people to choose music as a career

2 min read
Story | CommunityCultural Heritage
Education is a risky journey that Palestinian students embark on every day

Education is a risky journey that Palestinian students embark on every day

5 min read
Story | CommunityEducationCultural HeritageYouth
From “refugee” to “unbeatable girl” – how education brings the hope of a better life

From “refugee” to “unbeatable girl” – how education brings the hope of a better life

4 min read
Story | CommunityArts & Culture EducationCultural HeritageYouth
The threat to education in Yemen – through the eyes of QF students

The threat to education in Yemen – through the eyes of QF students

4 min read
Story | CommunityEducationCultural HeritageYouth
QF musicians mourn Maestro Gelmetti

QF musicians mourn Maestro Gelmetti

Story | CommunityCultural Heritage
‘Palestinians will continue their fight until Palestine is free’ says QF graduate

‘Palestinians will continue their fight until Palestine is free’ says QF graduate

Story | CommunityYouthResearchCultural Heritage
QF partner university's cultural initiatives celebrate Arabic identity

QF partner university's cultural initiatives celebrate Arabic identity

Story | CommunityCultural HeritageDesignYouth
Arabic calligraphy revived at QF’s Education City Mosque

Arabic calligraphy revived at QF’s Education City Mosque

Story | CommunityArts & Culture Cultural HeritageTechnology
A QF school that holds workshops for parents to help them in their children’s E-learning

A QF school that holds workshops for parents to help them in their children’s E-learning

Story | CommunityEducationCultural HeritageTechnologyYouth
QF infectious disease expert addresses COVID-19 vaccine concerns

QF infectious disease expert addresses COVID-19 vaccine concerns

COVID-19 | EducationResearchCultural HeritageHealth
QF brings sustainability to life as The Anooki come to Education City

QF brings sustainability to life as The Anooki come to Education City

Op-ed | CommunitySustainabilityDesignCultural Heritage
In his own words: Digitally dusting off the pages of history

In his own words: Digitally dusting off the pages of history

Sustainability | CommunityArts & Culture DesignCultural HeritageEducation
Five approaches to building smarter cities using innovation and sustainability

Five approaches to building smarter cities using innovation and sustainability

Sustainability | CommunityArts & Culture Cultural HeritageNews
Op-ed: Cultural diplomacy as the key to strengthening international relations

Op-ed: Cultural diplomacy as the key to strengthening international relations

Op-ed | CommunityArts & Culture NewsCultural HeritageOp-ed
Narrating Qatar´s fascinating football history has never been more important

Narrating Qatar´s fascinating football history has never been more important

Footall | CommunityNewsCultural HeritageWorld Cup
Education City Stadium is a breathing building, says sustainability expert

Education City Stadium is a breathing building, says sustainability expert

Footall | CommunityArts & Culture Cultural HeritageNewsWorld Cup
‘In 2020, a year of challenges, we are proud of our country, our leadership, and our youth’

‘In 2020, a year of challenges, we are proud of our country, our leadership, and our youth’

Story | CommunityArts & Culture Cultural HeritageResearchYouth
How a pioneering QFI model builds a sustainable global community of Arabic learners

How a pioneering QFI model builds a sustainable global community of Arabic learners

Story | CommunityEducationCultural Heritage
The QF graduate who’s building hope through education in his Gambian homeland

The QF graduate who’s building hope through education in his Gambian homeland

Story | CommunityEducationCultural HeritageYouth
Conservationist says Arab history may be lost unless documentary heritage preserved

Conservationist says Arab history may be lost unless documentary heritage preserved

Story | CommunityCultural HeritageDesign
In their own words: Mythopoeia – why we need to extensively document the Syrian exodus

In their own words: Mythopoeia – why we need to extensively document the Syrian exodus

Story | EducationYouthCultural Heritage
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser presents QF’s Akhlaquna and Akhlaquna Junior Awards

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser presents QF’s Akhlaquna and Akhlaquna Junior Awards

Story | CommunityTechnologyYouthNewsCultural HeritageEducation
Looking at wars and crises through an artistic lens

Looking at wars and crises through an artistic lens

Story | CommunityArts & Culture DesignEducationNewsYouthCultural Heritage
‘Green energy transition is happening, but will be tough for some’, QF leader tells global sustainability event

‘Green energy transition is happening, but will be tough for some’, QF leader tells global sustainability event

Story | CommunityResearchNewsCultural Heritage
Five historical facts about QF you probably didn’t know

Five historical facts about QF you probably didn’t know

Story | CommunityEducationCultural HeritageNews
Racing Al Shaqab horses to success – in France

Racing Al Shaqab horses to success – in France

Story | CommunityNewsCultural HeritageArts & Culture
Op-ed: Reflections on the Hajj in history

Op-ed: Reflections on the Hajj in history

Op-ed | CommunityEducationCultural HeritageTechnologyNewsOp-ed
Op-ed: We may long for Hajj – but we have alternative means of worship

Op-ed: We may long for Hajj – but we have alternative means of worship

Op-ed | CommunityCultural HeritageNewsOp-ed
How QF looks after the Arabian horse breed’s greatest icon

How QF looks after the Arabian horse breed’s greatest icon

Story | CommunityHealthNewsCultural Heritage
Education City Stadium becomes the third officially completed FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ tournament venue

Education City Stadium becomes the third officially completed FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ tournament venue

Footall | CommunityCultural HeritageNewsWorld Cup
Op-ed: Research is the path toward solving the puzzle of Autism

Op-ed: Research is the path toward solving the puzzle of Autism

Op-ed | EducationCommunityHealthCultural HeritageResearchYouthOp-ed
In Pictures: Education City Under Lockdown

In Pictures: Education City Under Lockdown

Story | CommunityEducationEnvironmentHealthCultural HeritageNewsResearch
Op-ed: Innovation and heritage can be combined to enhance students' passion for music

Op-ed: Innovation and heritage can be combined to enhance students' passion for music

Op-ed | EducationCommunityArts & Culture YouthCultural HeritageOp-ed
Virtual iftar sees QF and TOMOH spread cross-cultural understanding

Virtual iftar sees QF and TOMOH spread cross-cultural understanding

Story | CommunityArts & Culture Cultural Heritage
QF’s Education City Mosque: a spiritual place combining modernity and heritage

QF’s Education City Mosque: a spiritual place combining modernity and heritage

Story | CommunityArts & Culture DesignCultural Heritage
The Education City Mosque: Writing The Future

The Education City Mosque: Writing The Future

Story | CommunityArts & Culture DesignCultural Heritage
In her own words: "I breathe a prayer before I treat each patient"

In her own words: "I breathe a prayer before I treat each patient"

Story | CommunityHealthCultural HeritageYouthTechnology
QF highlights political relations in the Gulf at Oasis of Dialogue

QF highlights political relations in the Gulf at Oasis of Dialogue

Story | CommunityArts & Culture EducationCultural HeritageNewsYouth
How QF unlocked the musical talents of a boy with Williams Syndrome

How QF unlocked the musical talents of a boy with Williams Syndrome

Story | CommunityArts & Culture EducationCultural HeritageNewsYouthTechnology
Conductor goes from Qatar Foundation concert to the Oscars

Conductor goes from Qatar Foundation concert to the Oscars

Story | CommunityArts & Culture Cultural HeritageNewsYouth
QF’s latest Art Trail highlights African culture and history

QF’s latest Art Trail highlights African culture and history

Story | CommunityArts & Culture DesignResearchNewsYouthTechnologyCultural Heritage
THIMUN Qatar Conference at QF calls for youth to be ‘taken seriously’

THIMUN Qatar Conference at QF calls for youth to be ‘taken seriously’

Story | CommunityArts & Culture Cultural HeritageNews
Riders shine as QF’s Al Shaqab holds first Showjumping Competition

Riders shine as QF’s Al Shaqab holds first Showjumping Competition

Story | CommunityArts & Culture Cultural HeritageNewsYouth
Entrepreneurs flock to QF to learn how to turn ideas into reality

Entrepreneurs flock to QF to learn how to turn ideas into reality

Story | CommunityArts & Culture EducationNewsCultural HeritageResearchYouth
Music from QF kicks off the Qatar-France Year of Culture 2020

Music from QF kicks off the Qatar-France Year of Culture 2020

Story | CommunityArts & Culture Cultural HeritageNews
Qatar Foundation’s Thriving Art Scene

Qatar Foundation’s Thriving Art Scene

Story | CommunityArts & Culture DesignCultural HeritageNewsYouthTechnology
Preserving Qatar's heritage sites within Education City

Preserving Qatar's heritage sites within Education City

Story | CommunityArts & Culture DesignEnvironmentCultural HeritageNews
Can art be sustainable?

Can art be sustainable?

Story | CommunityArts & Culture SustainabilityDesignEducationCultural HeritageNewsYouthTechnology
Qatar Foundation unveils the pioneering Education City tram

Qatar Foundation unveils the pioneering Education City tram

Story | CommunityTechnologyResearchNewsCultural HeritageEnvironment
Keeping the Arabic language relevant in the digital era

Keeping the Arabic language relevant in the digital era

In-Depth | CommunityCultural HeritageDesignResearchTechnologyYouthNews
In his own words: Make the world see your love for your autistic child

In his own words: Make the world see your love for your autistic child

Story | CommunityEducationHealthCultural HeritageNewsResearchTechnologyYouth
Dalian professional FC U14 concludes Qatar Foundation tour

Dalian professional FC U14 concludes Qatar Foundation tour

Story | CommunityCultural HeritageNewsYouth
Science and ethics unite in QF tent at Darb Al Saai

Science and ethics unite in QF tent at Darb Al Saai

Story | CommunityEducationYouthResearchNewsCultural Heritage
Darb Al Saai visitors discover the beauty of Arabic calligraphy

Darb Al Saai visitors discover the beauty of Arabic calligraphy

Story | CommunityArts & Culture Cultural HeritageNews
Identity and culture at the heart of Qatar Reads’ Qatar National Day celebrations

Identity and culture at the heart of Qatar Reads’ Qatar National Day celebrations

Story | CommunityEducationCultural HeritageNewsYouth
Child safety in focus at QF’s Darb Al Saai tent

Child safety in focus at QF’s Darb Al Saai tent

Story | CommunityHealthArts & Culture Cultural HeritageNews
QF’s Qatar National Day celebrations inspire a love of learning

QF’s Qatar National Day celebrations inspire a love of learning

Story | CommunityArts & Culture Cultural HeritageNews
QF’s Qatar National Day celebrations highlight the value of renewable energy

QF’s Qatar National Day celebrations highlight the value of renewable energy

Story | CommunityArts & Culture Cultural HeritageNewsResearchEnvironment
QF schools mark Qatar National Day

QF schools mark Qatar National Day

Story | CommunityArts & Culture Cultural HeritageNewsYouth
In his own words: “Although Maqbool passed away, I still feel that he is present here, in each artwork he created through Seero fi al Ardh”

In his own words: “Although Maqbool passed away, I still feel that he is present here, in each artwork he created through Seero fi al Ardh”

Story | CommunityArts & Culture DesignCultural HeritageNewsTechnology
Community discovers, explores, and experiments at QF’s Qatar National Day celebrations

Community discovers, explores, and experiments at QF’s Qatar National Day celebrations

Story | CommunityArts & Culture Cultural HeritageNewsDesign
National unity and pride on display as QF hosts Team Qatar’s Flag Relay

National unity and pride on display as QF hosts Team Qatar’s Flag Relay

Story | NewsArts & Culture CommunityCultural Heritage
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends inauguration of Seeroo fi al Ardh art installation

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends inauguration of Seeroo fi al Ardh art installation

Story | CommunityArts & Culture DesignCultural HeritageNews
“Husain is capable of the unexpected”

“Husain is capable of the unexpected”

Story | CommunityArts & Culture DesignCultural HeritageNews
Melting Husain’s Horses

Melting Husain’s Horses

Story | CommunityArts & Culture DesignYouthTechnologyNewsCultural Heritage
Real-world impact of global sustainability push not showing, UN chief tells QF audience

Real-world impact of global sustainability push not showing, UN chief tells QF audience

In-Depth | CommunityArts & Culture EnvironmentHealthCultural HeritageNewsYouthEducation
“Qatar was, is, and always will be supportive of talent, irrespective of nationality or culture”

“Qatar was, is, and always will be supportive of talent, irrespective of nationality or culture”

Story | CommunityArts & Culture DesignCultural HeritageNews

Why education programs can help to build stronger and longer marriages

Story | CommunityArts & Culture EducationResearchNewsCultural HeritageYouth
The piece of history that carries a lasting message

The piece of history that carries a lasting message

Story | CommunityArts & Culture DesignEducationYouthNewsCultural Heritage
Why art is indispensable to progress

Why art is indispensable to progress

Story | CommunityArts & Culture DesignCultural HeritageNews
DIFI forum addresses marriage challenges faced by Arab families

DIFI forum addresses marriage challenges faced by Arab families

Story | CommunityArts & Culture EducationNewsResearchYouthCultural Heritage
QF students show their pride in Qatar

QF students show their pride in Qatar

Story | CommunityArts & Culture DesignCultural HeritageNews
Qatar Foundation to unveil M. F. Husain’s final art installation

Qatar Foundation to unveil M. F. Husain’s final art installation

Story | CommunityArts & Culture DesignNewsCultural Heritage
QF’s Art Trail explores the relationship between art and Arab identity

QF’s Art Trail explores the relationship between art and Arab identity

Story | CommunityDesignArts & Culture TechnologyYouthResearchCultural HeritageNews
“Why we need to bring art back into schools”

“Why we need to bring art back into schools”

Story | CommunityArts & Culture Cultural HeritageNewsResearchYouth
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends WISE Summit 2019

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends WISE Summit 2019

Story | CommunityYouthTechnologyResearchNewsCultural HeritageEducation
Qatar Foundation International promotes healthy living at Doha Learning Days

Qatar Foundation International promotes healthy living at Doha Learning Days

Story | CommunityArts & Culture EducationEnvironmentHealthCultural HeritageNewsResearchYouth
How the Library of Wonders is inspiring learning through discovery

How the Library of Wonders is inspiring learning through discovery

Story | CommunityEducationResearchYouthCultural HeritageNews
Art shines a spotlight on migrant issues

Art shines a spotlight on migrant issues

Story | CommunityDesignArts & Culture Cultural HeritageNews
Amplifying the voice of youth

Amplifying the voice of youth

Story | YouthNewsResearchCultural HeritageCommunityArts & Culture Environment
New baby welcomed into the Stars of Science family

New baby welcomed into the Stars of Science family

Story | CommunityYouthTechnologyResearchNewsCultural Heritage
Students inspired by heritage at first Sea Festival

Students inspired by heritage at first Sea Festival

Story | CommunityArts & Culture EducationEnvironmentCultural HeritageNewsYouth
New cycle of Akhlaquna Award launched by QF

New cycle of Akhlaquna Award launched by QF

Story | CommunityCultural HeritageDesignEducationNewsResearchTechnologyYouth
Qatar Sustainability Week: QF initiative aims to create Qatar’s first urban forest

Qatar Sustainability Week: QF initiative aims to create Qatar’s first urban forest

Story | YouthNewsCultural HeritageEnvironmentArts & Culture Community
QF welcomes shoppers and families to first Friday Souq at Education City

QF welcomes shoppers and families to first Friday Souq at Education City

Story | CommunityArts & Culture Cultural HeritageNews
Music of Qatar fills the United Nations

Music of Qatar fills the United Nations

Story | CommunityArts & Culture NewsCultural Heritage
Concert Review: Vibrant violinist lights up Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra concert

Concert Review: Vibrant violinist lights up Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra concert

Story | CommunityNewsCultural Heritage
New audience tunes in to Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra

New audience tunes in to Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra

Story | CommunityCultural HeritageArts & Culture
Qatar’s goal of being a global RDI ‘destination’ revealed

Qatar’s goal of being a global RDI ‘destination’ revealed

Story | CommunityInnovation & EntrepreneurshipCultural HeritageNewsResearchTechnologyYouth
QF’s role as a cultural connector praised at showcase of Indian tradition and style

QF’s role as a cultural connector praised at showcase of Indian tradition and style

Story | Arts & Culture CommunityDesignCultural HeritageNewsYouth
The scent of entrepreneurship

The scent of entrepreneurship

Story | CommunityArts & Culture Innovation & EntrepreneurshipCultural HeritageNewsResearchTechnologyYouth
When the past empowers the future

When the past empowers the future

Story | Arts & Culture Cultural HeritageResearchCommunity
Making iconic landscapes your imaginative playground

Making iconic landscapes your imaginative playground

Story | CommunityDesignArts & Culture Cultural HeritageYouth

Everyone’s perspective can make a difference to the world – if it has a platform. At Qatar Foundation, that’s what we’re providing

Story | CommunityArts & Culture EnvironmentCultural Heritage

Why are we talking about Qatar’s buried history of slavery?

Story | CommunityCultural Heritage
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