Doha: In its editorial, Al-Watan newspaper highlighted the remarkable journey of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. Qatar Foundation has emerged as a significant milestone in education and innovation, symbolizing progress and modernization across various fields.
According to Qatar News Agency, several ministers have underscored the crucial role Qatar Foundation plays as an active national partner, offering comprehensive and advanced education. This contribution has led to a transformative shift in higher education institutions throughout the Arab region. The alumni from QF’s schools and universities are pivotal in achieving academic excellence and gaining practical experience in research, innovation, and community development.
QF’s integral role in advancing Qatar’s healthcare system was also emphasized, particularly through its pioneering efforts in genomic research in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and other national entities. The Foundation’s work in genetic research has been instrumental in transforming medical knowledge into practical applications, directly enhancing individual health outcomes.
Al-Watan concluded by noting that Qatar Foundation recently launched the Qatar Precision Medicine Institute, further cementing its efforts to bolster Qatar’s prominent position in the region. These initiatives contribute directly to achieving Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030, reflecting the state’s commitment to fostering creativity and innovation for a sustainable future.
In a separate development, Al-Arab newspaper discussed the commencement of the 16th edition of the Al Jazeera Forum, an event organized by Al Jazeera Media Network. The forum serves as an independent platform for discussing regional and international issues, focusing this year on the geopolitical impacts of the Israeli war on Gaza and its effects on regional power dynamics.
The forum gathers experts, researchers, and media professionals to analyze the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the negotiation process, and post-war arrangements. It remains committed to engaging a diverse range of decision-makers, journalists, researchers, and intellectuals, fostering serious analysis and in-depth discussions to shape future visions for the Arab region and beyond.
Meanwhile, The Peninsula reported on Doha’s reaffirmed status as a premier tennis destination, hosting consecutive WTA and ATP tournaments at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex. The Qatar TotalEnergies Open and the upgraded Qatar ExxonMobil Open continue to attract top-ranked players, solidifying Doha’s reputation as a global tennis hub with world-class facilities and seamless tournament organization.