Author: M Fayiz
Doha: A discussion hosted by the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) in Doha has highlighted growing challenges surrounding the integration of artificial intelligence into education, as experts warned that technological adoption is outpacing policy development and teacher preparedness. The session, organized by WISE — a global initiative of Qatar Foundation — brought together representatives from WISE, Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education, as well as academics, researchers, teachers and education specialists. Opening the event, Selma Talha Jebril, Director of Research at WISE, said generative artificial intelligence technologies were rapidly becoming embedded in educational systems faster than regulations and…
Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired the first 2026 meeting of the Board of Directors of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance coordination among state institutions and ensure Qatar’s continued readiness to host and organize major global events in line with the highest international standards. The meeting reviewed the calendar of events scheduled for the current year and discussed several proposals aimed at optimizing the utilization of resources and shared facilities, while enhancing private sector participation to support the development…
Dhaka: The State of Qatar and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh have held talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in labor affairs and improving coordination on issues of mutual interest.The discussions took place on Monday during a meeting of the Qatar-Bangladesh Joint Committee on Labor, chaired by HE Minister of Labor Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri and HE Ariful Haque Choudhury, Minister of Labor and Employment and Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.According to a statement, the committee reviewed ways to enhance cooperation and coordination across various labor sectors, to develop partnership…
Doha: Lusail University celebrated the graduation of more than 900 students from its third graduating class during a ceremony held on Monday at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC), with Qataris accounting for 63 percent of the graduates. The ceremony was attended by HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater, alongside several senior officials, members of the university’s academic and administrative bodies, and families of the graduates. Speaking at the event, President of Lusail University Dr. Nizam Hindi emphasized that science and knowledge remain the foundation for the progress of societies and the development of…
Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, represented by the Curriculum and Learning Resources Department, on Sunday celebrated the conclusion of the 7th edition of the Reading Olympiad and the 10th season of the Arab Reading Challenge. During the ceremony, the results of both competitions were announced, with HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, honoring 600 students who had reached the final stage. In her remarks, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs, Maha Zayed Al Ruwaili, emphasized the importance of reading in shaping students’ personalities and fostering the progress of…
Doha: The Youth Committee of Al Arabi SC will hold the closing ceremony of the fourth edition of the “Kafa” (“Enough”) campaign next Wednesday, with the participation of several entities and institutions focused on community awareness and national security. This year’s campaign was held under the theme “Internet Risks” and continued for five months, aiming to enhance digital awareness among students and promote the safe use of modern technologies. The campaign featured two main pillars. The first focused on awareness and education, during which more than 30 lectures and workshops were organized for participating schools to raise students’ awareness of…
Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the annual General Assembly meeting of the Taawon Welfare Association on Saturday via videoconferencing.The Minister of State for International Cooperation, Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad represented the State of Qatar at the meeting.In her speech at the meeting, Her Excellency referred to the directive issued in 2023 by HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to provide medical treatment for 1,500 wounded Palestinians and sponsor 3,000 orphans from the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.The Minister of State for International Cooperation expressed her pleasure to be participating in…
Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education has concluded the National Scientific Research and Innovation Exhibition 2026 in cooperation with the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council. The 18th edition of the event was held at the Qatar National Convention Center in downtown Doha under the theme “Promising researchers for Qatar”. It brought together thousands of students and educators from schools across the country, highlighting growing interest in scientific research and innovation within Qatar’s education system. According to organizers, 2,971 students participated this year, presenting 1,467 research projects from 249 schools. In addition, 672 teachers submitted 616 action…
Gandhinagar (India): Qatar has won the right to host the Electoral General Assembly of the Asian Weightlifting Federation, scheduled to take place next December, during the Executive Board meeting of the federation held yesterday on the sidelines of the 2026 Asian Men’s and Women’s Weightlifting Championships, currently underway in Gandhinagar, India, until May 17, with the participation of 172 male and female lifters representing 28 national federations. The Executive Board meeting of the Asian Weightlifting Federation was chaired by HE Mohammed Yousef Al Mana, First Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, President of the Qatar, Arab, Asian, and Afro-Asian…
Ankara: The State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkiye have held the first round of political consultations between their foreign ministries in Ankara. The talks on Thursday were co-chaired by HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi and HE Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye Musa Kulaklikaya. The meeting discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and explored ways to strengthen and further develop cooperation across various fields. Photos: MOFA
