Abu Dhabi 25 May 2017 Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has recognised 11 university students from across the UAE at the inaugural Fikra awards ceremony, held at the company’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Fikra (“idea” in Arabic), was launched in 2016, supporting the UAE government’s drive to encourage innovation among younger generations. The students were encouraged...

Doha 10 May 2017 (QR Qatar Airways celebrated the opening of KidzMondo Doha’s interactive edutainment establishment today at a special ceremony held at kid-sized city at Mall of Qatar. The inspiring partnership offers children a dynamic and fun introduction to their preferred roles as pilots and cabin crew, for an understanding of the exciting vocations...

Doha 08 May 2017 (QU) Dr Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry of Qatar and President of Qatar University Alumni Association (QUAA) yesterday honored Former Dean of Texas A&M University (TAMU), Dr Mark H Weicholdthe on his recent visit to Qatar University. Dr. Weicholdthe gave an overview on TAMU’s Association of Former...

Doha 03 May 2017 (NHRC) National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) in cooperation with the National Committee for Education, Culture and Science organized lectures on human rights for students and teachers. Four schools participated in the event held at Ahmed bin Hanbal Independent Secondary School for Boys. Nayef Musabah Al-Shammari, Legal Specialist, Head of Reception and...

Doha, Qatar 02 May 2017 His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF) attended the 2017 edition of QF’s Convocation this evening. Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad...

Doha 30 April 2017 Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF) for Education, Science, and Community Development, celebrated the graduation of its largest class to date at a ceremony held on 30 April at the HBKU Student Center in Education City. The university conferred degrees on 148 graduates in the presence...

Doha 25 Apr 2017 Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, Minister of Transport and Communications opened 4 days long 'Gulf Region Education Assistive Technology Conference (GREAT) 2017 at the Qatar National Convention Center. Present on the were Dr Mohammed Abdul Wahed Ali Al Hammadi, Minister of Education and Higher Education, David Dikter, CEO ATIA, US and...

Doha, Qatar 09 April 2017 The World Innovation Summit for Education’s (WISE) Learners’ Voice Program has concluded its first residential session for the 2016-17 year. Taking place in Athens, Greece, for the first time since its inception in 2010, the intensive workshops brought together 25 young people to explore the global forced migration and refugee...

Doha 26 March 2017 The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs conducted week-long training course on Holy book of Quran for a group of Imams and teachers from Kyrgyzstan. The course was held at Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center during March 19 to 25 in coordination with Sheikh Jassim bin Mohamed...

Doha, Qatar 25 March 2017 The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) recently concluded a workshop series as part of the Empowering Leaders of Learning (ELL) program, which is designed to support school leaders in improving student outcomes. The ELL program workshops, a collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Education...