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.

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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 including Hamad Medical Corporation, Sidra Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, Yale New Haven Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, Case Western University Hospital, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, the University of Michigan, and many others. The medical specialties the soon-to-be doctors of the Class of 2024 will be pursuing once they receive their MD degrees are anatomical pathology, anesthesiology, dermatology, ......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 semester.    The Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester included 20 first-year students, 41 sophomore students, 51 junior students and 60 senior students.    Michael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, touched on the significance of the ceremony and the importance of celebrating students’ commitment to excellence.   “We gather as an educational community to recognize our students’ hard work and achievement, ......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 beneficiaries of the Qatar Scholarship programme. This year's event is marked by the introduction of over 100 new scholarship recipients, the commendation of 36 remarkable graduates, and the celebration of 57 students for their academic excellence during the 2023-2024 academic year. The General Directorate of Endowments (Awqaf) and the Education Above All Foundation are proud to announce the attendance of esteemed representatives from partner ......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 services.  The Assalam Schools, initiated under the Together Project by the Education Above All Foundation, established through tri-party agreements with Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education and various donor bodies, serve a critical role in providing education to students who are unable to access public or private schooling due to financial, logistical, or other barriers. Currently, five Assalam Schools cater to a ......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 crucial for business administration graduates from the Qatar campus to have a nuanced understanding of the local business environment. “The Gulf region has so many opportunities for our graduates, and we want to provide our students with the knowledge to be successful in a wide range of sectors,” said Trick. “Our faculty members frequently adapt courses to include regionally relevant examples, and these three new offerings ......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. To join the program, students who have demonstrated academic excellence, particularly in the sciences and mathematics, are nominated by their high school counselor and teachers. During the weeklong program, grade 10 and 11 students are exposed to various sessions that accurately reproduce the experiences of current WCM-Q students, with classes in biology, chemistry, anatomy, surgery, and research. The students also experience WCM-Q's ......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 in Qabasin, northeast of Al-Bab in northern Syria. This initiative underscores the foundation's commitment to providing education and shelter for vulnerable populations worldwide. Katara Village is an embodiment of innovation and hope, aimed at offering displaced families a decent life beyond the constraints of refugee camps. Constructed to meet the highest humanitarian and environmental standards, the village features educational, health, ......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 hypothesis, to conducting experiments in the laboratory, gathering and analyzing the data, writing up the results and finally presenting their findings to fellow students and WCM-Q faculty. The projects investigated the antimicrobial effects of a variety of herbs, spices and other natural products traditionally used to prevent or treat infections. To do this, the students cultivated several different species of bacteria in nutrient agar in ......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 Technology Secondary School for Boys) spent one week at Cornell University in Ithaca, upstate New York, with Fatima and Khalid then going on to spend a week at Weill Cornell Medicine’s campus in New York City. The study trips were part of the WCM-Q Doctors of the Future Summer Scholarship, which were awarded to the students after they were judged by a panel of experts at WCM-Q to have written the best 800-word essays on the topic of ......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 educational needs of out-of-school children (OOSC) across South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.   Since the partnership's inception on 3 February 2016, EAA is pleased to report a total contribution of 135,580,220 USD towards educational initiatives, reaching 785,665 children previously out of school. These efforts underscore EAA and FCDO’s dedication to providing quality education to the most vulnerable and hard-to-reach children, in ......read more

14 February 2024, Qatar- Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, in collaboration with the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), announces a groundbreaking partnership aimed at safeguarding and promoting the human rights of youth and children worldwide. With a focus on the right to education in conflict-affected situations, the initiative spans diverse regions, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Colombia, and Palestine. This collaborative project seeks to empower and build the capacities of young people and youth organizations in a range of countries and regions, especially those facing conflict and situations of vulnerability. The primary focus is on protecting and advancing the right to education, a critical component for the well-being and future prospects of youth in challenging ......read more

Doha – February 10, 2024: Forty-two students from the foundation and pre-medical programs at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) participated in this year’s edition of the Pre-Medical Observership Program 2023-2024. The program is designed to expose students to the healthcare system in Qatar and the daily practices of medical professionals as they explore the different medical specialties and career options available. The students spent two weeks of their winter break at affiliate hospitals, where they had the opportunity to shadow physicians during their daily rounds at various clinics, including obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, internal medicine, emergency, and trauma. The students also observed doctor-patient interactions while discussing cases, diagnoses, and possible treatments. Many of the student ......read more

05 February 2024: Doha, Qatar — Education Above All (EAA) Foundation today announced an inspiring new collaboration with the renowned Brazilian jeweller and designer, Silvia Furmanovich. This groundbreaking partnership will unveil an exclusive collection of opulent jewellery pieces and items designed specially for EAA Foundation, debuting at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2024.   Furmanovich's visionary designs will be unveiled at EAA Foundation's dedicated space within DJWE 2024, taking place from February 5th to 11th, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC). This limited collection, featuring exquisite craftsmanship and inspired by Qatar's cultural heritage will also be available for purchase at Furmanovich stores in Brazil, and through other Furmanovich partner in the United ......read more