Ajman, UAE – North Gate British School (NGBS) has been honored with the esteemed Ajman Agricultural Award from the Ajman Municipality, recognizing the school’s outstanding efforts in sustainability and organic planting initiatives. This achievement highlights NGBS’s commitment to integrating environmental responsibility into student learning. Through the Organic Planting Program, students have actively engaged in hands-on experiences that promote sustainable food production, environmental conservation, and healthy living. At NGBS, sustainability is not just a concept but a lived experience. The organic planting initiative is embedded into the curriculum, allowing students to understand the dedication, patience, and care required to cultivate a healthy environment. This program nurtures a sense of ecological ......read more
Doha, Qatar 5 March 2025 – The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, through its Silatech programme, is delighted to announce the launch of the Youth Opportunity II project in partnership with Al-Amana Microfinance. This initiative aims to provide economic opportunities for young entrepreneurs in Morocco by access to crucial microfinance services, finance literacy training and entrepreneurial support. Building on the success of Youth Opportunity I, which empowered over 134,000 young entrepreneurs with self-employment, this second phase seeks to address the barriers to financial inclusion, particularly for underserved youth and women in remote areas By offering tailored microfinance loans, alongside financial literacy training, this project will empower over 180,000 young entrepreneurs and facilitate the ......read more
Doha – February 9, 2025: This year's edition of the Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) High School Research Competition (HSRC) saw 214 students from 31 high schools in Qatar, Kuwait, Indonesia and the UAE present their research projects to a panel of judges. Organized by the Office of Student Outreach and Educational Development at WCM-Q, the competition aims to inspire high school students to explore medicine, employ scientific research methods, and develop their presentation skills. With a focus on the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and their application in Qatar, project themes included health and wellbeing, water and sanitation, sustainable cities and communities, and responsible consumption and production. With a total of 51 teams participating, each school was represented by a maximum ......read more
Doha, Qatar – 24 January 2025: Thousands gathered at MIA Park today to participate in the Walk for Education: CSR & Sustainability Fair, organised by the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global development and education foundation. This vibrant community event marked the United Nations International Day of Education, emphasising the power of community and collective action to support the EAA Foundation's mission of providing inclusive and quality education to marginalised children around the world. Running from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the event brought together individuals, families, corporations, and organisations for a day filled with fun, engagement, and meaningful purpose to support education. Central to the celebrations were three symbolic walks held at 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 7:00 PM, where participants ......read more
100% of proceeds from the family event will be used to support Assalam Schools, providing free education to children in Qatar Doha, Qatar—21 January 2025: The Assalam Schools, a flagship initiative of the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation under its Together Project, is transforming lives by providing free education to marginalised children and youth in Qatar. Since their inception, these tuition-free institutions have empowered over 18,000 students from diverse Arab and non-Arab communities, ensuring fair access to quality education and transforming countless lives. Working in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and High Education and supported by local donors, the 5 Assalam Schools have come a symbol of hope and resilience. Enrolment across the Assalam Schools network has grown by over 60%, with ......read more
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), in collaboration with the Qatar Research Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council and the European Innovation Academy, wrapped up the first Start for Good competition, a three-week virtual program designed to inspire students to create startups with a focus on social entrepreneurship. Three teams emerged at the top. Maryia Zhukava from CMU-Q and Eze Jackson from Warsaw University presented their idea for an eco-friendly, affordable bike-sharing platform for Jackson’s home country, Nigeria. Jelan Ali from Qatar University, Amalia Balan from University of Twente and Erica Ann de Mello from University of Coimbra designed a multisensory kit so people with accessibility challenges can explore culture and heritage through an immersive experience. Soha Mousa and Aysha Jiffry from Texas ......read more
Doha, Qatar, 8 December 2024 - Education Above All Foundation, a leading global education foundation? signed a landmark agreement with the United States Agency for International Development's Mission to Afghanistan (USAID/Afghanistan) to enhance access to primary and higher education for Afghanistan's children and youth. The agreement, signed on 8 December 2024 at the Doha Forum, reaffirms a shared commitment to education as a fundamental right for all, particularly for marginalised and at-risk communities. Under this partnership, EAA Foundation, with the support of Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and USAID, will mobilise a combined US$50 million in funding, equally contributed by both parties, to support the enrolment of over 100,000 out of school children and provide nearly 2000 post-secondary ......read more
Doha, Qatar 9 December 2024 - Education Above All Foundation, a global development and education foundation, concluded its Doha Forum participation with a high-level panel discussion focused on debt, innovative financing, and solutions to support education. Held on 8 December 2024, the session aligned with Doha Forum’s objectives of creating a collaborative platform for addressing global issues, promoting sustainable solutions, and fostering impactful networks. Global thought leaders participated in the panel discussion, including Her Excellency Paula Ingabire, Minister of Information Communication Technology and Innovation, Republic of Rwanda, Mr. Fahad Al Sulaiti, Director-General of the Qatar Fund For Development; Laura Frigenti, Chief Executive Officer, Global Partnership for Education; Dr. Hiba Ahmed, ......read more
Doha, Qatar, 01 December 2024– Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) has been awarded the prestigious FEE EcoCampus Green Flag designation, becoming the first university in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to achieve this recognition. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundation partner university. "We are thrilled to be the first university in the MENA region to receive the FEE EcoCampus Green Flag," said Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q. "For the last four years, our entire campus community—faculty, staff, and students—have embraced positive change and worked together to make CMU-Q a model for environmental stewardship." Based in Denmark, the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is one of the world's largest environmental education organizations, with over 100 member ......read more
Doha, Qatar 28 November 2024 - In observance of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global Foundation dedicated to ensuring inclusive, equitable access to quality education for the most marginalized and vulnerable populations, will host a special webinar titled Palestine: Education Destroyed today, 29 November 2024. The webinar will highlight the often disregarded with devastating consequences issue of Palestinians' right to education, particularly in the context of its systematic destruction by the occupying forces, underlined by a pervasive and catastrophic apathy in the broader geopolitical landscape. Moderated by Fairuz Yosef and Shaikha Al-Hemaidi, EAA Foundation Youth Advocate, with the special high-level participation of Ms. ......read more
Doha, 3rd November 2024 – Qatar Insurance Group (QIC Group, QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, successfully hosted the "Little Employee Initiative,” welcoming 58 staff children aged 7 to 15 to the workplace for a day filled with engaging and educational activities. The "Little Employee Initiative" is a collaborative effort with the Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by the Qatar Foundation (QF) and is in its 4th iteration. The program continues to empower young minds by exposing them to various professional fields, thereby sparking their interest in future careers and instilling a sense of responsibility and work ethic. The activities were designed to provide the young visitors with a glimpse into the daily operations of the staff at QIC, fostering a greater understanding ......read more
Over 300 Students and Parents recently attended the APTECH QATAR COMPUTER EDUCATION CENTRE GRADUATION CEREMONY AND CAREER QUEST 2024 at the Holiday Inn to honour the graduating CLASS OF 2024. Aptech Qatar Manager Haider Khan welcomed Guests of Honour Sandip Weling and Kallol Mukherjee of Aptech Limited, Felicity Preston and Rakesh Ram of Middlesex University Dubai, and Muhammad Tariq of LRN UK. Aptech Qatar Directors Pranay and Manoj Megchiani were also present at the event. Awards were also given to Best Students for exceptional academic performances as well as to the winners of the 100HRS Multimedia Global Competition where Arena Multimedia students created award winning Videos in just 100 nonstop hours using latest CGI skills taught at Aptech Qatar. The Gala evening included magical performances by talented student ......read more
Doha – October 16, 2024: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recognized 60 pre-medical students for excelling in academics and making it to the Dean's Honor List for the 2023-2024 Academic Year at a grand ceremony. Additionally, seven Foundation Program students received the Achievement Award for exemplary performance in their studies. The students scored a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher during the Fall or Spring Semester of the 2023-24 academic year, earning a place on the prestigious list. Thirty-four students appeared on the list in both semesters, marking a double achievement for them. The event was designed to encourage students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication to their academic work to continue striving for excellence, maintain high grades, and inspire their peers to work just as ......read more
Team UAE Makes History with Silver Medal and Multiple Awards at the Olympics of Robotics in Athens, Cementing the Nation’s Rising Dominance in STEM and Technological Innovation Date: Dubai, UAE; October 7, 2024 The UAE has made history by winning the 2nd position in First Global Challenge (FGC) – billed as the Olympics of Robotics – among 193 countries in Athens, Greece! For the first time since its inception, the UAE’s Team at the First Global Challenge (FGC) has made history by securing a Silver Medal in the World Ranking. This milestone is not just a victory for the team but a significant achievement for the entire nation, marking the UAE’s first-ever podium finish at the FGC—the prestigious international robotics competition often referred to as the Olympics of Robotics. The 2024 edition ......read more
CMU-Q celebrates exceptional grades achieved by students in the spring 2024 semester. Doha, Qatar, 01 October 2024 – Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university, honored the exceptional academic performance of 144 students in the spring 2024 semester: 26 first-years, 27 sophomores, 53 juniors, and 38 seniors. The CMU-Q Dean’s List ceremony takes place twice a year to acknowledge academic accomplishments by students in the previous semester. The dean of CMU-Q, Michael Trick, addressed the students at the ceremony: “This academic honor recognizes the hard work and success of our undergraduates each semester,” he said. “I hope that this ceremony inspires all of our students to recognize their own potential and strive for ......read more
With 2.6 million Afghan refugees worldwide, QSAP provides critical access to educational opportunities to help the next generation of Afghan students prosper. DOHA, 30 September 2024 –The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, Institute of International Education (IIE), and the Afghan Future Fund (AFF) hosted a special event during the United Nations General Assembly to highlight recent efforts made to provide higher education opportunities for Afghan refugees and discuss how to address future challenges. The event took place on Tuesday, 24 September, with welcoming remarks by Jonah Kokodyniak, Executive Vice President of IIE, followed by keynote speeches from representatives of MOFA-QATAR, the U.S. Department of State, and other organisations. His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, Minister of State, ......read more
Doha – September 23, 2024: Five Qatari high school students demonstrated their writing and research skills by winning Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar's (WCM-Q) annual Healing Hands essay competition. The winning students were judged to have written the best 800-word essays on the topic of the use of AI and machine learning in medicine by a panel of experts drawn from the WCM-Q faculty. This year's winning students are Saeed Farhoud Al-Hajri, Jassim Abdulla Shahbik, Ibrahim Ali Ali (all of Qatar Science & Technology Secondary School for Boys), Jassim Mohamed Hejji of The Gulf English School, and Shaikha Khalid Al-Kubaisi of Al Arqam Academy for Girls. Each winning student was presented with a winner's certificate and a prize at an award ceremony held at the college. A further 10 students were awarded ......read more
Doha, Qatar – Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) is proud to announce the 20th anniversary of opening its doors in Education City. Throughout the semester, the campus will be highlighting and celebrating the significant impact the CMU-Q community of students, graduates, faculty and staff has made over the past two decades. Michael Trick, who is the longest-serving dean of CMU-Q, reflects on the campus’ decades in Education City: “Carnegie Mellon Qatar’s partnership with Qatar Foundation is based on a shared belief in the transformative power of education,” he said. “Over the past 20 years, we have witnessed the growth of a unique campus community that has deep connections with the partner universities, while remaining quintessentially Carnegie Mellon.” Since its founding in ......read more
This summer, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) piloted its newest course in entrepreneurship. The course is the latest in a series of new offerings that inspire students to use an entrepreneurial mindset to solve impactful problems. CMU-Q students from every major can take courses in entrepreneurship or pursue a Tech Entrepreneurship minor. Students in the Business Administration program may also complete a concentration in entrepreneurship. Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, believes students gain deeper insight when they apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios. “Entrepreneurship education at CMU-Q continues to adapt as markets and technology move forward. Qatar’s entrepreneurial landscape is vibrant, active, and forward-thinking, and our students learn to identify problems and opportunities, see gaps in the ......read more
Doha, 01 September 2024 - Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has concluded its annual summer internship program with an award ceremony held on Thursday, August 29th. The event provided an opportunity to acknowledge students from different schools and academic institutions who took part of this year’s program. This year, QIC’s Summer Internship Program which ran from June to August was meticulously designed to help interns discover which direction they would like to take their careers in the future. The paid internship offers qualified high school students a meaningful, career-oriented experience with world-class mentors who help guide them through their projects and will continue to support them even after the internship is finished. This year, the interns were ......read more
Doha – August 27, 2024: Twenty-three students from 14 local and international high schools successfully completed the Physics for Future Doctors Summer Program, an initiative developed by Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) in partnership with Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar. The Physics for Future Doctors Summer Program is a one-week on-campus program, designed to provide motivated high school students with an opportunity to sharpen their physics problem-solving skills through medically relevant examples. Hosted at WCM-Q, the program was offered by WCM-Q's Office of Student Outreach & Educational Development in the Pre-medical Division. The program was co-created by TAMUQ professor Dr. Sami El Borgi and WCM-Q professor of physics Dr. Mohammad Yousef, and aims to develop students' critical thinking and ......read more
Doha – June 2, 2024: Since the first graduation ceremony in 2008, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has proudly graduated 596 medical doctors who now serve patients and conduct groundbreaking research worldwide. These exceptional graduates continue to earn accolades for their remarkable contributions to research, clinical practice, and education. Dr. Sadeer Al-Kindi (Class of 2013), an attending physician, assistant professor of medicine and radiology, co-director of the Center for Vascular Metabolic Disease, and medical director of the Cardiovascular Phenomics Core at University Hospitals/Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, has had his work featured in prestigious journals such as JAMA Cardiology, Nature, and Current Problems in Cardiology. His research explores satellite imagery and advanced analytical tools ......read more
Doha, Qatar, 2 June 2024—The Education Above All Foundation (EAA), a global education foundation, successfully hosted the iEARN-Qatar Open House 2024 yesterday through its Reach Out to Asia (ROTA) Programme. The event took place at the Palestinian School and showcased a wide variety of projects from students in Qatar. This annual event celebrated the educational achievements and innovations of the 2023-2024 school year, emphasising the power of project-based learning and intercultural exchange facilitated by the International Education and Resource Network (iEARN). Mr. Abdulla Al-Abdulla, Executive Director of the ROTA Programme, emphasised, "Our digital platforms for teacher training in both Arabic and English are designed to foster a conducive environment for a growing number of educators and facilitators. This strategic ......read more
Doha, Qatar, 20 May 2024 –Fahad Al-Sulaiti, the chief executive officer of Education Above All (EAA), shared how technology and innovation is shaping the organization's strategic vision. Speaking at the Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) Dean's Lecture Series, Al-Sulaiti discussed how EAA is finding alternative pathways to improve access to a quality education among the world's most marginalized populations. Al-Sulaiti stressed that EAA is in line with the fourth goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which is to" Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all". "EAA is committed to ensuring no child or youth is left out of the education system, and we focus on the most vulnerable—particularly children, women, ......read more
Doha – May 20, 2024: The appetite for innovation and scientific discovery of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) students was demonstrated as the elite medical college held its annual Student Research Forum. Students, faculty, staff and visitors thronged the halls of WCM-Q, viewing an impressive display of 78 scientific posters, discussing the research projects with the authors, watching oral presentations, and finally witnessing the announcement of the winners of the awards competition. The event also featured a presentation by Prof. George P. Chrousos, a highly distinguished pediatrician, endocrinologist, and neurobiologist who is renowned globally for his groundbreaking contributions to medical research. Prof. Chrousos, who holds the UNESCO Chair on Adolescent Health Care and is ranked among the top 250 most cited ......read more
The Knowledge E Foundation has signed an MoU with the Qatar National Library The two organisations will jointly organise the 3rd Annual Forum for Open Research in MENA in Doha (21st-24th October) This important regional event brings together policymakers, researchers and librarians, in support of the advancement of open science across the Arab world. The Knowledge E Foundation is a philanthropic organisation dedicated to supporting the advancement of accessible education for everyone, everywhere. One of its projects is the Forum for Open Research in MENA (FORM), an independent non-profit initiative supporting the advancement of Open Science policies and practices in research communities and institutions across the Arab region. The Arab states have the resources and capability to play a pivotal role in the global transition ......read more
Doha – May 13, 2024: Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published a study that marks the introduction to Qatar of some of the world's most advanced analytical tools for discovering the links between genetic variations, proteins and a wide range of diseases. Using a new tool to measure proteins, WCM-Q researchers Dr. Karsten Suhre and Dr. Frank Schmidt analyzed the blood samples of more than 320 individuals from a multi-ethnic cohort in Qatar. The tool, called the Proteograph Product Suite, allowed the WCM-Q researchers to quantify more than 18,000 different peptides (molecular structures formed of amino acids) from more than 3,000 proteins. Bringing this new tool, provided by the US-based biotechnology company Seer, to WCM-Q further enhances Qatar's emerging status as a leader in the field of ......read more
Doha, Qatar, 09 May 2024 –Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) and Iberdrola Innovation Middle East have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the areas of education, scientific research, and community development. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundation partner university. The MoU was signed by Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, and Santiago Bañales Lopez, managing director of Iberdrola Innovation Middle East. Under the MoU, the two parties will cooperate in several areas, including internship and employment opportunities for CMU-Q students, and education and training for Iberdrola’s executive leadership. “We are excited to collaborate with Iberdrola to advance education, research, and community development in Qatar,” said Dean Trick. “This MoU will strengthen our partnership and ......read more
Doha – May 8, 2024: Elite medical college Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has graduated 50 new doctors committed to providing world-class patient care and advancing the practice and understanding of medicine through cutting-edge research. The graduation ceremony of the Class of 2024 saw the newly qualified physician-scientists presented with their Cornell MD degrees before an audience of family, friends, WCM-Q faculty, and faculty visiting from Weill Cornell Medicine in New York. The Class of 2024 is WCM-Q's largest graduating cohort to date. In attendance to witness the special occasion were H.E. Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari, Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library; Dr. Hareb Mohammed Said El Gaberi, Assistant Undersecretary for Higher Education Affairs, representing H.E. Buthaina Bint Ali Al ......read more
Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani attends to congratulate new graduates Doha, Qatar, 06 May 2024 –Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, celebrated the Class of 2024 at a ceremony in Education City. The class is the largest in campus history, with 120 graduates. Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation, attended the ceremony to congratulate the new graduates who hail from 31 countries. The United States Ambassador to Qatar, His Excellency Timmy Davis, was also in attendance at the ceremony. Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, addressed the graduates during the ceremony. "Class of 2024, it is an honor and privilege to address you this evening," he said. "On behalf of ......read more
Doha – May 6, 2024: Thirty-nine high school students from 24 schools successfully completed the Qatar Aspiring Doctors Program (QADP) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). Organized by the Office of Student Outreach & Educational Development at WCM-Q, the QADP is a yearlong program that prepares high school students for the pre-medical curriculum through advanced tuition in the physical sciences, biology, research skills, introduction to college writing, and college reading skills. The course instruction follows a hybrid model, with monthly face-to-face sessions and hands-on activities blended with online self-paced modules. To participate in the program, students must be in grades 10, 11, or 12 and interested in pursuing a career in medicine. They must demonstrate excellence in the sciences and mathematics and be ......read more
EAA Foundation and UNHCR have enrolled more than 1.6 million out of school refugee children and youth in 14 countries Doha, Qatar 29 April 2024 - UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and global development organisation Education Above All (EAA) Foundation have signed a new five-year agreement aimed at addressing the global challenge of out of school children (OOSC), including refugees, internally displaced persons and host community children. The new agreement builds on the success of enrolling more than 1.6 million OOSC in 14 countries globally since 2012. The strategic partnership agreement signed in Doha by UNHCR High Commissioner, Filippo Grandi and EAA Foundation CEO, Fahad Al Sulaiti will focus on supporting, promoting, and protecting the right to education for children and youth, especially in ......read more
Doha – April 27, 2024: Over fifty pre-medical students from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) embarked on a fascinating journey into the world of sports medicine during a recent visit to Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital. Their objective was to gain a deeper understanding of how biomechanics is applied in diagnosing and treating athletes. To achieve this, the students embarked on a comprehensive tour of various hospital departments. From the movement and assessment analysis laboratory and hydropathy pools to the altitude dormitory and climate chamber, the podiatry and virtual reality sections, the motion capture lab, and the medical imaging facilities, the students witnessed cutting-edge technology in action. The visit wasn't limited to just observing equipment. The students also had the privilege of ......read more
27 April 2024 (Doha, Qatar): The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation's Reach Out to Asia (ROTA) program has officially launched its 15th annual EMPOWER Youth Conference. The two days of the conference take place in the Equestrian Club Halls in Al Rayyan. This year's conference theme, "The Role of Youth in Times of War and Conflict," has already sparked a significant dialogue among over 200 participating Qatar-based youth and abroad, and the opening ceremony set a compelling tone for a series of engagements designed to harness the energy and potential of young leaders in addressing global conflicts. The opening ceremony started with a dialogue involving renowned Palestinian journalist Ahmed Hijazi, moderated by Noor Al Thani, EAA Youth Advocate, who facilitated an intimate discussion about the dire situation in Gaza. ......read more
A new project approved by the Inter-American Development Bank, Education Above All Foundation and Global Partnership for Education will improve educational attainment. Taking decisive action against educational disparities, the partnership commits to transforming the lives of 150,000 children amidst ongoing crises. Washington, USA, 23 April 2024 - The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Education Above All Foundation (EAA) and Global Partnership for Education (GPE) have teamed up to support education in Haiti with a five-year project, by increasing access to quality education for vulnerable children, including those at-risk of dropping out of primary education, out-of-school children and students with disabilities. The $44 million grant for the five-year project will support the Ministry of National Education (MENFP) in ......read more
Doha – April 3, 2024: Students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published a series of papers investigating the efficacy of microbiome-modulating therapeutics such as probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics for managing type 2 diabetes. Over a period of two years from 2021 to 2023, medical and pre-medical students at WCM-Q screened more than 10,000 scientific publications to collect, summarize and present results from randomized control trials. The resulting papers were published in world-renowned, peer-reviewed scientific journals in the fields of metabolism, nutrition and pharmacology, and have already amassed a total of 37 citations in a very short space of time. The studies were prompted by research in recent years which has shown that some microbiome-modulating therapies, such as supplements of probiotics ......read more
Doha, Qatar, 02 April, 2024 –Three computer science students at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) have made history by becoming the first team to represent Qatar at the world championship of the International Collegiate Programming Competition (ICPC). The team won the Qatar national competition in September, beating out more than 200 students for the top spot. They represented Qatar at the Africa-Arab regionals in Egypt, and after a strong showing they advanced to the world championship later this year. The winning team consists of computer science third-year student Andrey Genze, and seniors Ulan Seitkaliyev and Gulnaz Serikbay. Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, said: “Computer science education in Qatar has come very far in just a few short years. The first Qatar national ......read more
Doha – April 2, 2024: Qatari nationals and long-term residents who have recently graduated from college are advised that applications are now open for the next cycle of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar's (WCM-Q) Biomedical Research Training Program for Nationals 2024. The program has been carefully designed to equip college graduates with the key research skills and experiences to allow them to begin building successful careers in biomedical research. The forthcoming cycle of this ten-month training program will run from September 1, 2024 until June 27, 2025. Participating graduates will work alongside WCM-Q's world-leading research scientists in the college's laboratories and will gain practical laboratory skills, research administration skills, and knowledge of how to conduct clinical research projects. There ......read more
340 students from 85 schools in Qatar compete in annual mathematics competition Doha, Qatar, 27 March, 2024 –The team from DPS Modern Indian School in Doha won the top prize for 2024 Pi Day Mathematics Competition at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q). The second place team was from DPS Monarch International School, with Mesaieed International School and Doha British School rounding out the top four. The CMU-Q Pi Day Mathematics Competition is an annual event that challenges the mathematical skills of high school students in Qatar. This year, 340 students from 85 schools in Qatar participated. Prizes were sponsored by Abu Issa Holding, a strategic partner of CMU-Q. Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, emphasized the importance of a strong mathematical foundation: “Developing a strong understanding of mathematics ......read more
Doha, Qatar, 25 March, 2024 –Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) introduced the Class of 2024 to the CMU-Q alumni network at a Ramadan event in Education City. Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, welcomed the new class to the alumni network: “Class of 2024, in just a few weeks, you will begin the next stage of your career. While this is the end of your undergraduate journey, this is not the end of your connection with Carnegie Mellon. This is a vibrant network, and when you graduate, you will be part of it.” When the class graduates in May, the CMU-Q alumni network will include more than 1300 young professionals, most of whom live and work in Qatar. Worldwide, there are about 115,000 Carnegie Mellon alumni. ...read more
Doha – March 24, 2024: Students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) due to graduate later this year celebrated a highly successful Match Day, gaining places on residency training programs at some of the world’s best healthcare institutions. The fourth-year medical students gathered for a ceremony to hear that members of the class had matched at prestigious institutions ......read more
CMU-Q celebrates student achievements in fall 2023 semester Doha, Qatar, xx March, 2024 –Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university, honored 172 students for academic excellence in the fall 2023 semester. The Dean’s List ceremony takes place twice a year to acknowledge student achievement based on grades from the previous ......read more
The programme continues its mission to assist marginalized families in Qatar by offering scholarships to expatriate youth for higher education at esteemed local universities March 18, 2024 (Doha, Qatar) – The Education Above All Foundation (EAA) and the General Directorate of Endowments (Awqaf) hosted a celebratory Iftar at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel for ......read more
13 March 2024, Doha, Qatar -The Education Above All Foundation (EAA), in agreement with Sidra Medicine, announced an initiative to provide critical mental health support to Assalam Schools in Qatar students. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in EAA’s commitment to ensuring the well-being of vulnerable and low-income students, enabling them to access quality mental health ......read more
Doha, Qatar – March 12, 2023: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) has introduced three new business administration courses that were developed specifically for the Gulf region. Beginning in the spring 2024 semester, students can take courses in Islamic finance, Islamic economics, and innovation and entrepreneurship in emerging markets. Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, believes it is ......read more
Doha – March 12, 2024: Thirty high school students experienced on-campus life as medical students, and got a chance to explore the prospect of a career in medicine during Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar's (WCM-Q) Qatar Medical Explorer Program (QMEP). QMEP is part of WCM-Q's enrichment programs and is offered by WCM-Q's Office of Student Outreach & Educational Development. ......read more
10 March 2024, Doha, Qatar - Marking a significant milestone in humanitarian and developmental efforts in areas affected by displacement and conflict, the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, one of the largest global institutions in development and education, in collaboration with Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and with designs by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), has inaugurated Katara Village ......read more
Doha – March 6, 2024: First-year pre-medical students gained valuable experience of research when they rounded off the work of two semesters by presenting their findings at an open poster session. A total of 56 students, working in groups of two and three, executed independent research projects from beginning to end, from carrying out a literature review and formulating a question and a ......read more
Doha – March 4, 2024: Three high school students who won study trips to the US in Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Healing Hands essay competition returned to the college to share their travel experiences with senior faculty. Students Fatima Mohammed Al-Abdulla (Qatar Academy Al Wakra), Khalid Abdulrahman Al-Nabti (Qatar Academy Doha), and Sultan Al-Malki (Qatar Science and ......read more
18 February 2024, Qatar- Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, one of the largest global institutions in development and education, announced the signing of its partnership with the United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for three years. This agreement builds upon a successful five-year collaboration that has made significant strides in addressing the ......read more