Education Above All Foundation Supports Completion of 100 Learning Spaces Across 10 School Sites to Restore Access to Education in Gaza

Gaza Strip, State of Palestine, 5 May 2026 – Education Above All Foundation (EAA), a global foundation for education and development, with support from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), has supported the completion of 100 learning spaces across 10 school sites in the Gaza Strip, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme/Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (UNDP/PAPP), the The Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and the Gaza Culture and Development Group. The intervention marks a significant step towards restoring access to safe, structured, and dignified learning environments for children and youth whose education has been severely disrupted by the war. It forms part of the broader partnership, “Rebuilding Hope for Gaza: Emergency Support for High School Exam ......read full article

Visit Qatar Launches 'Kids Go Free' Campaign, Inviting GCC Visitors to Experience Summer in Qatar

Visit Qatar has announced the launch of its latest promotional campaign, Kids Go Free, as part of the 'Hala Summer' 2026 season. The campaign introduces a range of family-focused offers for visitors from across the GCC with confirmed hotel bookings, inviting them to experience Qatar through a curated mix of entertainment, leisure, and value-driven summer experiences. Positioned within easy reach of neighbouring markets, Qatar offers a convenient summer destination for GCC visitors, combining international-standard experiences with a familiar cultural environment. The campaign also coincides with Doha's designation as the Gulf Tourism Capital for 2026, further reinforcing its regional positioning. Running from 1 May to 30 September 2026, the five-month campaign centres on a simple proposition: children under 12 can stay, ......read full article

AI, robotics and motion-preserving implants expand spine surgery options for patients

Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon describes advances in care for common back, neck problems ROCHESTER, Minn. — People worldwide seek medical care for back and neck pain, which can interfere with sleep, mobility and daily life. For individuals who need surgery for spinal conditions, advances in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and motion-preserving implants are expanding treatment options and allowing for more personalized treatment, according to Ahmad Nassr, M.D., orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Nassr treats a wide range of spinal conditions that can affect mobility and cause pain, including: Herniated disk, a problem with one of the rubbery cushions, called disks, which sit between the bones that stack to make the spine. Spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the space around the spinal cord ......read full article

WCM-Q seminar series highlights medical career paths

Doha – April 18, 2026: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently hosted the spring edition of its Medical Career Seminar series, during which medical professionals shared their career experiences with foundation and pre-medical students. The series featured presentations by Dr. Nayef Mazloum, associate professor of microbiology and immunology and associate dean for student research at WCM-Q, along with four distinguished WCM-Q alumni. Each seminar offered insights into the speaker's career path and specialty, followed by a Q&A session. Interactive, brief "mystery" medical cases were also included to encourage students to think, diagnose and engage as if they were treating physicians.  The series opened with WCM-Q alumna Dr. Ameneh Amini (Class of 2017), a pediatric ......read full article

WCM-Q Grand Rounds discusses link between oral and systemic health

Doha – April 6, 2026: The powerful connection between oral health and systemic health was discussed at the latest edition of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar's Grand Rounds Live Webinar Series. Dr. Zainab Malaki, a consultant in periodontology at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSFT) and an honorary senior clinical lecturer at King's College London, U.K., delivered a presentation titled "Navigating the Link Between the Mouth and Body."  The relationship between oral and systemic health is rooted in the understanding that the mouth is not separate from general health. As a result, conditions in the mouth, particularly gum disease, can both influence and be influenced by overall health. Dr. Malaki's presentation explored this connection, highlighting how periodontitis, a severe ......read full article

WCM-Q students match at elite medical institutions

Doha – April 4, 2026: Soon-to-graduate students of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have gained residency places at prestigious healthcare institutions in Qatar and the US, marking another successful Match Day for the college.  Match Day is an extremely significant milestone in the career of every medical student as they learn where they will continue their training after they graduated and received their MD degree. Final-year medical students at WCM-Q matched with elite residency programs at highly regarded institutions in the US and Qatar, including Hamad Medical Corporation, Sidra Medicine, Valley Health System, Lincoln Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Case Western/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Queens, ......read full article

WCM-Q experts highlight role of acupuncture in pain management

Doha – April 1, 2026: The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has published a series of papers evaluating the effectiveness and acceptance of Western medical acupuncture (WMA) for pain management in athletes and its broader role in modern integrative medicine.  WMA is an adaptation of acupuncture derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It encompasses multiple techniques, such as dry needling (DN) and ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle electrolysis (PNE). Needles are inserted in select acupuncture points (or acupoints) based on anatomy, physiology, pathology, and the principles of evidence-based medicine. The insertions trigger the release of biochemicals, including endorphins, the body's natural painkillers. This makes WMA a promising adjunct to conventional ......read full article

3 things to know about cancer and your heart: Mayo Clinic expert shares tips to reduce risk

Doha-Qatar. — As cancer therapies improve and increasingly achieve cures or recurring periods of remission, preventing and managing damage to organs from cancer treatment has become a top concern. That includes injury to the heart, says Joerg Herrmann, M.D., a cardiologist and the founder and director of the Cardio-Oncology Clinic at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. As physicians and researchers work to prevent, diagnose and treat heart damage from cancer therapies, they also have learned about connections between cancer and the heart that go beyond the cardiac effects of cancer treatments. Dr. Herrmann shares three things to know: There is a "web of risk factors." Cancer and heart disease have common risk factors, Dr. Herrmann says. Those include lifestyle ......read full article

WCM-Q pre-medical students present research posters at annual event

Doha – March 17, 2026: Fifty-six first-year pre-medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) in February presented posters from their biology laboratory research. Their findings focused on the antimicrobial effects of natural substances obtained from plants, particularly specific plant parts. The students, divided into groups of two and three, presented 20 posters, providing them with an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to conduct and communicate science. They worked together to execute their research projects from beginning to end, including reviewing the literature, formulating a question and a hypothesis, conducting laboratory experiments, and analyzing the data. The students then wrote a short synopsis of their findings and presented their work in poster format to fellow students and faculty ......read full article

Virtual Reality advances innovation in pre-medical education at WCM-Q

Doha – March 8, 2026: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has announced the publication a new peer-reviewed paper which analyzes the efficacy of using virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance learning outcomes in its pre-medical curriculum.  The study, titled "Immersive virtual reality for teaching hemoglobin structure in preclinical medical biochemistry education: a mixed-methods study of student self-reported perceptions," was published in BMC Medical Education, a leading international scientific journal. The paper details the design, implementation, and educational benefits of VR-based learning activities in early medical biochemistry education. WCM-Q's Dr. Ali Chaari, assistant professor of biology, led the initiative through a retrospective pre/post mixed-methods evaluation that embedded ......read full article

New WCM-Q course addresses evolving healthcare landscape

Doha – March 3, 2026: The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently launched a certificate course to support healthcare professionals in adapting to the evolving health and wellbeing landscape. Titled "Smart Health for a Changing World: Trends and Tools," the three-day course was inaugurated by Dr. Javaid Sheikh, dean of WCM-Q, in the presence of more than 20 registered attendees from Qatar and Saudi Arabia, as well as WCM-Q faculty.  The course provides integrated knowledge that connects traditional healthcare and public health principles with emerging technologies and global health trends. It explores the evolving healthcare landscape through foundational principles of health and disease, disease burden, evidence-based practice, innovations and emerging ......read full article

WCM-Q students shadow physicians at affiliate hospitals

Doha – February 24, 2026: Thirty-one students from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) spent two weeks of their winter break shadowing physicians at affiliate hospitals as part of the Step into Medicine Observership Program's winter 2025-2026 session. The program introduces foundation and pre-medical students early in their educational journey to Qatar's healthcare system and familiarizes them with the daily practices and challenges medical professionals face. It also encourages early career exploration and helps students begin building their professional identity as future physicians. The students shadowed physicians at affiliate hospitals, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Sidra Medicine, during their daily rounds in various clinics, including obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, ......read full article

WCM-Q symposium explores law and ethics of AI harms in healthcare

Doha – February 22, 2026: A panel of experts discussed the legal and ethical implications arising from harm caused to patients by the use of AI in healthcare in the latest installment of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar's (WCM-Q) Intersection of Law & Medicine series. Expert speakers at the day-long symposium explored the law, policies, and ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in healthcare, with particular reference to where liability lies when AI causes harm to patients.  "AI is already being used in patient care and it is clear the technology can provide many benefits to patients," said Dr. Thurayya Arayssi, vice dean for academic and curricular affairs, and professor of clinical medicine at WCM–Q. "But when things go wrong and AI causes harm to patients, it is important to ......read full article

WCM-Q experts call for a global rethink on statin guidelines for older adults

Doha – February 18, 2026: Population health experts at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published a perspective article, which outlines the need to rethink global statin guidelines for older adults in resource-diverse settings.  The paper highlights that guidelines for statin medications – used to control cholesterol levels – are largely based on evidence from high-income countries, where older adults, especially those ≥75 years, are underrepresented in clinical trials. In the context of increased global life expectancy, biological and regional variation in lipid profiles and CVD risk and regional differences in healthcare services, current uniform guidelines for statin use may not be appropriate and should be reviewed in order to improve appropriateness, feasibility, and equity of prevention ......read full article

Tips to remain healthy while fasting during Ramadan

Muslims worldwide are observing Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar. It's a time of spiritual reflection, increased devotion, charity work and fasting. Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician, offers tips to remain healthy while fasting. Fasting during Ramadan is believed to be a way to purify the soul and develop self-discipline. Muslims abstain from all food or drink, including water and chewing gum, from dawn to sunset. Depending on your location, the fast lasts 12 to 18 hours. Medication during Ramadan Several health concerns exist for people with diabetes or other medical conditions who want to fast and need to take daily medication. Taking oral medicine would break the fast. "This is something that needs to be discussed with your doctor or primary care provider to see if there are ......read full article

New year, new focus on health: Mayo Clinic expert highlights effective treatment options for obesity

Doha-Qatar January 22,2026 — In the month of January, people around the world make New Year's resolutions to improve their health. For some adults living with obesity, lifestyle changes alone may not be enough to treat the disease. The World Health Organization reports that 1 in 8 people in the world were living with obesity in 2022. In parts of the Middle East, adult obesity rates are projected to reach nearly 40% by 2030, according to the World Obesity Federation. Omar Ghanem, M.D., Mayo Clinic medical director for the Middle East and a metabolic surgeon and chair of Metabolic and Abdominal Wall Reconstructive Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, says people should care for their health throughout the year. Yet, the start of a new year is a meaningful time for some ......read full article

WCM-Q-coordinated e-book on fecal microbiota transplants surpasses 100,000 views

Doha – January 12, 2026: An e-book coordinated by a WCM-Q researcher which compiles the latest research into the use of fecal transplants to restore healthy gut microbiota has proven so successful it is to be relaunched in an expanded form next year. The e-book, titled, ‘Fecal Microbiota Transplants: challenges in translating microbiome research to clinical applications,’ has garnered more than 100,000 views in only one month since its publication in Frontiers in Microbiology, one of the most cited open access microbiology research journals. Following that success, the journal has invited the editorial team to launch a second volume of the e-book to capitalize on the upswell of interest in the topic. The first volume of the e-book, of which WCM-Q assistant professor of biology Dr. Ghizlane Bendriss is ......read full article

WCM-Q to host workshop on social-emotional and cognitive development

Doha – December 15, 2025: The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) will host a workshop to help health and education professionals enhance their social-emotional and cognitive skills. The workshop is scheduled to take place on January 31, 2026, at WCM-Q. Titled "Unlocking the Connection: Human Development and Social-Emotional Excellence," the interactive six-hour training course will explore the dynamic relationship between adult developmental stages and the social-emotional competencies (SECs) essential for success in professional and social life.  Grounded in constructive development theory and research on social-emotional learning, the course will guide participants through understanding how adults derive meaning from their life experiences and how that shapes ......read full article

WCM-Q students honored at the inaugural Dean's Honor List ceremony for medical program

Doha – December 10, 2025: Thirty-two final and third-year medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) were recognized for excelling academically during the two foundational sciences curricular years at the inaugural Dean's Honor List ceremony for the medical program. The newly established Dean's Honor List recognized medical students who consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, ranking within the top quartile of their cohort. Twenty students from the Class of 2026 and 12 from the Class of 2027 appeared on the prestigious list.  Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Javaid Sheikh, dean of WCM-Q, said: "Even with the demands of an intensive academic schedule, these students have demonstrated exceptional commitment by actively participating in extracurricular activities. They ......read full article

WCM-Q students launch groundbreaking student science magazine

Doha – November 24, 2025: Students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have launched the college's very first student-led magazine. The publication, named Mawj Science Magazine, was founded to provide a voice for the student body, to foster a spirit of enquiry and scientific interest among students, and to share news of groundbreaking innovation in biomedical science and education.  The inaugural edition of Mawj, which means "wave" in Arabic, features dozens of articles written by WCM-Q students on a wide range of topics, including the mental health of medical professionals, pediatric epilepsy, how technological advances are redefining medical education, the link between gut-brain health and autism, student research projects investigating the effectiveness of traditional ......read full article

Third edition of WCM-Q alumni-run primary care conference set for December

Doha – November 18, 2025: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) will host its third alumni-run primary care conference on December 5 and 6, 2025, at the Hilton Doha. Coordinated by the Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at WCM-Q, the two-day event will feature WCM-Q-trained physicians presenting the latest updates and best clinical practices to family physicians, general practitioners, and primary care doctors. During the conference, participants will have the opportunity to engage in specialist-led case discussions, panels, and interactive roundtables, all designed to showcase the latest evidence and best practices for managing common adult conditions in primary care.   The first day of the conference will cover important topics, including history taking and physical examination in the era ......read full article

WCM-Q conference addresses health challenges posed by climate change and environmental degradation

Doha – November 1, 2025: Healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and experts from around the world gathered in Doha to explore evidence-based strategies for mitigating the health impacts of climate-related issues. The conference was coordinated by the Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). Titled "Exploring the Nexus of Climate, Health, and Environment" (CHE2025), the two-day conference addressed the intersection of climate change, environmental pollution, and human health, with a strong emphasis on the unique challenges faced by the MENA region. Other areas of focus included sustainable urban planning and healthcare delivery, the food-energy-water-health nexus, and strategies for achieving net-zero emissions in healthcare ......read full article

WCM-Q workshop highlights growing importance of meta-analysis in healthcare

Doha – October 29, 2025: The Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently held a workshop focused on equipping healthcare professionals with practical skills to accurately analyze and apply research evidence in medicine. Attended by over 30 physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, allied health professionals, students, and researchers, the two-day workshop aimed to enable participants to use R and Stata to conduct meta-analyses; evaluate heterogeneity and quality of evidence (using GRADE) to ensure methodological rigor; and translate meta-analysis findings into clinical and research practice. The first day of the workshop provided an introduction to systematic review and meta-analysis, along with theoretical and practical exercises on data extraction. The day ......read full article

Denovo Sciences, Sidra Medicine, and Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar Announce Collaboration to Discover Drug Candidates for Homocystinuria

Doha – October 22, 2025 – Denovo Sciences Inc., a pioneer in AI-driven drug discovery based on synthetic data, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), a leading biomedical research and educational institution, and Sidra Medicine, a women's and children's healthcare organization, are engaging in a collaboration to identify and develop novel drug candidates for homocystinuria, a rare and genetic metabolic disorder. The partnership aims to address a significant unmet medical need, particularly in the MENA region, where the condition has one of the highest prevalence rates in the world. Homocystinuria is an inherited disorder that impairs the body's ability to process the amino acid methionine, leading to a toxic buildup of homocysteine in the blood. This can cause severe complications, including ......read full article

WCM-Q to host 2nd METC conference on medicine, tech and the humanities

Doha – October 12, 2025: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) is hosting the second edition of its groundbreaking Medical Education Technology Conference (METC) in Doha from October 17-19.  The event provides opportunities for healthcare professionals, educators and students to explore how rapid technological advances in fields such as (AI), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR), are reshaping the landscape of medical practice and education. The two-day conference will feature presentations by expert speakers from all over the world, plus a series of workshops, interactive demonstrations and panel discussions. The conference will also explore the intersection between technology and humanistic science, which is critical for educating compassionate clinicians in the AI era. The event is accredited ......read full article

Vaccination drives 20-fold drop in hepatitis B among Jordan's younger generations

Doha – October 5, 2025: The research department at Biolab Diagnostic Laboratories, led by Dr. Issa Abu-Dayyeh, and the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Group at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), led by Professor Laith Abu-Raddad, have jointly published a landmark study on hepatitis B virus (HBV) in Jordan. The study provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of HBV in the country, highlighting both the scale of the challenge and the significant progress achieved through vaccination. Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause cirrhosis and liver cancer. As of 2022, an estimated 254 million people live with chronic HBV infection globally, which causes more than 800,000 deaths each year. Those infected face a 30–40% lifetime risk of developing cirrhosis or liver cancer. Published ......read full article

WCM-Q students discover global healthcare challenges in Tanzania

Doha – September 16, 2025: Students of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) visited Tanzania to learn about cross-cultural communication and discover the challenges of delivering healthcare in a developing country.  Eleven students spent two weeks on a Service Learning Trip in the Kilimanjaro region, during which time they traveled to remote communities to set up field clinics and provide free health checks, visited a local hospital and an orphanage, and carried out home visits with resident healthcare professionals to share health advice and learn about common ailments.  The students also met with representatives of the Maasai and Hadza people and learned about their cultural traditions, as well as having the chance to visit some of Tanzania's famed national parks.  The students began their service work ......read full article

WCM-Q's new cohort of medical students receive their white coats

Doha – September 2, 2025: The new intake of medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have marked the beginning of their training by donning the white coat of the physician for the first time at a special ceremony. Each of the new medical students received their white coat and their first stethoscope at the Opening Exercises ceremony, a symbolic event that marks the point when students begin the four-year medical curriculum that will eventually lead to them graduating as doctors. This year there are 57 students enrolled on the first year of the medical curriculum. Sara Al-Mannai was one of the students who took part in the ceremony, having completed both WCM-Q's Foundation Program and pre-medical curriculum. She said: "Receiving our white coats is both surreal and deeply rewarding ......read full article

WCM-Q student perspective paper uses microbiome-based solutions to address the growing global challenge of antimicrobial resistance

Doha – August 27, 2025: Four students from Weill Cornell Medicine–Qatar (WCM-Q) are named as joint first co-authors on a perspective paper proposing microbiome-based solutions to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). They were guided by their supervisor, Dr. Ghizlane Bendriss, assistant professor of biology at WCM-Q, who is the lead author of the paper. The paper has been published in Frontiers in Microbiomes, a leading scientific journal. Students Ali Al-Kuwari, Hamad Al-Karbi, and Abdulla Al-Khuzaei, all from the Class of 2029, and Dounia Baroudi, from the Class of 2030, conducted the study in response to an announcement at the 7th edition of the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), held in November 2024, which emphasized that tackling AMR was a national priority.  AMR is a growing ......read full article

High school students explore medicine at WCM-Q

Doha – July 20, 2025: Eighty-three local and international high school students aspiring to pursue careers in medicine had the opportunity to gain early exposure to the field through the Medical Minds Online Program (MMOP), a summer program organized by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). The week-long virtual event was part of the Summer Enrichment Programs, designed to introduce pre-college students to the field of medicine and science through engaging and interactive sessions led by WCM-Q's faculty and staff, who are experts in their field. Offered by WCM-Q's Office of Student Outreach and Educational Development, the program aims to provide an overview of the opportunities and challenges in the medical field to students with a keen interest in medicine and the sciences. It targets students in Qatar's ......read full article

WCM-Q shares advances in neuromusicology with specialized centers in Jordan

Doha – July 7, 2025: Dr. Ghizlane Bendriss, a neuroscientist and esteemed faculty member at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), recently visited Amman, Jordan, as part of a regional collaboration on music-based interventions. Dr. Bendriss is at the forefront of pioneering research on the effects of Arab music maqams (the melodic system used in Middle Eastern music) on brain physiology and emotions. During her trip, she presented initial findings from her electroencephalogram (EEG) clinical trial on Arabic maqams and brain activity, which is the only study of its kind registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The presentation took place at Crescendo Music & Art Academy, a well-established institute with comprehensive music and arts education, in the presence of ethnomusicologists, therapists, and special needs educators. Her ......read full article

Education Above All Foundation and Inter- American Development Bank Launch $100 Million Initiative to Expand Education and Youth Empowerment in Latin America and the Caribbean

Seville, Spain – 1 July 2025 – Education Above All (EAA) Foundation and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have announced the renewal of their strategic partnership through 2030 to support out-of-school children and expand economic opportunities for youth across Latin America and the Caribbean. The new agreement aims to mobilise up to $100 million in co-financing over the next five years: $40 million in EAA grants supported by Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) and $60 million in IDB loans. The initiative will support countries across the region in several key areas: reintegrating out-of-school children into quality primary education, scaling post-secondary and vocational learning, embedding resilience and climate adaptability into secondary curricula, and creating clear pathways to employment and ......read full article

Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine Host Science Café on AI in Precision Medicine

Doha, Qatar – 25 June 2025: Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine presented the third session of the 2025 Science Café series at Bin Jelmood House. Titled "The Promise of AI in Precision Medicine: A Healthcare Revolution in Qatar," the session brought together leading experts to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare delivery in Qatar. The Science Café session examined cutting-edge developments in AI-assisted medicine, including machine learning applications in diagnostics, personalised treatment protocols, and the ethical considerations of implementing AI in healthcare settings. Discussions highlighted Qatar's pioneering efforts in integrating AI technologies with genomic medicine and digital health solutions. Prof. Khalid Fakhro, Chief Research Officer at Sidra Medicine, said: ......read full article

WCM-Q concludes 2025 cycle of biomedical research training program

Doha – 21 June, 2025: Four aspiring biomedical scientists have gained key research skills by completing the 2025 cycle of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar's (WCM-Q) Biomedical Research Training Program (BRTP) for Nationals. The interns who participated in this year's program are Raghad Rabie El Ghali, Hadeel Alashwal, Maryam Ali, and Sara Muhamed Saleh. The program is designed to give Qatari nationals and long-term residents who have recently graduated from college a firm foundation in practical laboratory and research administration skills, and experience conducting real clinical research projects while working alongside WCM-Q's highly qualified scientific faculty in the college's state-of-the-art laboratories. To celebrate their successful completion of the program, the interns were presented with ......read full article

Education above all foundation and undp sign high level agreement for phase two of rebuilding hope project in gaza

Doha, Qatar 28 May 2025 - Education Above All Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, signed a historic agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to ensure the continuity of education for 90,000 high school students in Gaza through the successful administration of electronic General Secondary Examinations (Tawjihi). The agreement, which is supported by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), constitutes Phase Two of EAA Foundation’s flagship initiative, Rebuilding Hope for Gaza, which was initiated in December 2023 as a response to the Gaza conflict. The signing ceremony was held in the presence of, H.E. Dr. Amjad Saad Suleiman Barham, Palestinian Minister of Education and Higher Education, Mr. Fahad Al Sulaiti, Director General of the Qatar Fund for Development, Mr. Mohammed ......read full article

Artemis Education Appoints Dr. Robert S. Jackson as New Head of School for ACS International School Doha

Dr. Jackson brings over 30 years of international educational leadership, reinforcing the school's commitment to excellence and global citizenship Doha, Qatar – May 21, 2025 — Artemis Education, a growing private international schools’ group with a mission to improve access to outstanding education, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert S. Jackson as the new Head of School for ACS International School Doha effective August 2025. A seasoned leader with more than three decades of international experience, Dr. Jackson will guide ACS Doha’s vibrant community, with more than 900 students and 70 nationalities. Students at ACS graduate with a full US High School Diploma, underpinned by accreditation from NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges). The school utilizes an IB ......read full article

WCM-Q connects with global continuing education community in Chicago

Doha – May 19, 2025: The Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) played a leading role in discussions and knowledge sharing at the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education's (ACCME) annual meeting, "ACCME Learn to Thrive 2025," held in Chicago. The three-day event served as an important platform for professional development, bringing together stakeholders from across the healthcare education continuum to learn and share educational approaches that enhance healthcare every day. The WCM-Q CPD team in attendance included Ms. Deema Al Sheikhly, lecturer of education in medicine and director of medical education and continuing professional development; Dr. Phyllis Muffuh Navti, assistant director of CPD; and Ms. Laudy Mattar, manager of ......read full article

WCM-Q researchers probe links between insulin resistance and colorectal cancer

Doha – May 17, 2025: Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have explored the possible links between insulin resistance and early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) in a new article published in Cancer Cell (Cell Press), a leading scientific journal. Cancer, regardless of type, is generally considered a disease that occurs later in life, typically after 50-60 years of age. Data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), USA, indicates that the median age of a cancer diagnosis is 66. However, more recently, younger individuals under the age of 45-50 have been diagnosed with cancers (early-onset cancers; EOCs).            Although this shifting trend in cancer epidemiology has been reported previously, this ......read full article

WCM-Q declared a Center of Excellence by leading diabetes body

Doha – May 12, 2025: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has become the first medical institution in Qatar to receive official designation as an International Diabetes Federation Center of Excellence for diabetes care, research and education. It joins an elite group of 25 other centers of excellence across the world. To be designated a center of excellence, WCM-Q had to meet stringent eligibility criteria set by the International Diabetes Federation, including having state-of-the-art infrastructure for providing education, a track record of high-quality diabetes research, and status as a clinical institution with a multidisciplinary team of health professionals actively involved in diabetes care, prevention and advocacy. The International Diabetes Federation is the global voice of the diabetes community. It is a ......read full article

WCM-Q Student Research Forum showcases student innovation

Doha – May 6, 2025: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently hosted its second annual Student Research Forum, showcasing 66 impressive scientific posters that demonstrate student innovation and scientific discovery. The forum serves as a platform for WCM-Q students to showcase their research efforts, exchange insights, and engage in meaningful discussions with their peers and faculty members. Attended by students, faculty, staff, and visitors, the one-day event was organized by the Student Research Forum Committee, which includes representatives from the divisions of Research and Medical Education at WCM-Q. The forum began with welcoming remarks from Dr. Ziyad Mahfoud, professor of research in population health sciences, and Dr. Nayef Mazloum, associate professor of microbiology & immunology/associate dean ......read full article