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Education Above All Foundation's Internet Free Education Resource Bank wins mEducation Alliance Awar ...

The open source learning materials project was selected out of 200+ nominations as part of a global award ceremony Doha - 24 February 2021: The Internet Free Education Resource Bank (IFERB), developed by Education Above All Foundation (EAA)’s Innovation Development Department (ID), has been awarded the first Award in the Crisis and Conflict Category by the Mobiles for Education (mEducation) Alliance. Honoured for its contributions to broadening education access through alternative solutions, EAA was selected out of a pool of over 200 nominations on the occasion of the mEducation Alliance 10th Anniversary Event and 1st Annual Award Show. The event aimed to recognise ......Read More

Thursday, February 25, 2021

ACS Doha Partners With Local and International Organisations to Run Annual Sustainability Week

Doha, Qatar – February 06, 2020 – In line with its mission to empower the youth towards building a sustainable future, ACS International School Doha hosted its annual Sustainability Week from January 24th to January 29th, 2021. Under the theme of ‘Conscious Consumption’, the school engaged students across all levels through initiatives and workshops held in collaboration with Ryan’s Well Foundation and Qatar Cool The theme, Conscious Consumption, is globally recognised and refers to an increased awareness of how consumption impacts society at large with the intent to preserve the environment. Students learned the value of only buying what a ......Read More

Saturday, February 6, 2021

ACS Doha Partners with Local and International Organizations to Run Annual Sustainability Week

Doha, Qatar – February 03, 2020 – In line with its mission to empower the youth towards building a sustainable future, ACS International School Doha hosted its annual Sustainability Week from January 24th to January 29th, 2021. Under the theme of ‘Conscious Consumption’, the school engaged students across all levels through initiatives and workshops held in collaboration with Ryan’s Well Foundation and Qatar Cool The theme, Conscious Consumption, is globally recognised and refers to an increased awareness of how consumption impacts society at large with the intent to preserve the environment. Students learned the value of only buying what a person ......Read More

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Carnegie Mellon hosts first International Collegiate Programming Contest in Qatar

Two CMU-Q student teams will move on to African-Arab regional round Qatar - February 01, 2021: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, hosted the first International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) in Qatar. Ten teams of university students in Qatar participated in the online ......Read More

Monday, February 1, 2021
CMU-Q Student's Art brings Hope, Inspiration to People of Doha

Qatar - January 27, 2021: Alanoud Al-Ghamdi has transformed a passion for calligraphy into public art pieces that express messages of hope and inspiration. A student at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a QF partner university, Al-Ghamdi was selected in November 2020 to participate in JEDARIART, Qatar Museum’s ......Read More

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

ALIF Unveils the Biggest Bookstore in Qatar*

Doha – Qatar, January 26, 2020: ALIF has officially opened its doors to the public as the biggest bookstore in the country. The bookstore houses a one-of-its-kind showroom offering customers a large collection of books, a wide range of international lifestyle products, and a selection of technology and entertainment goods. Spanning an impressive 4,000 square metres, ALIF’s showroom is located in the heart of Doha’s city centre near the Qatar Sports Club, bringing the convenience of a one-stop-shop into the lives of customers to serve all their individual and business needs, especially to the neighbouring commercial district of West Bay. With ......Read More

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

CMU-Q Welcomes First Students of Class of 2025

31 students from 12 nations admitted to CMU-Q under Early Decision January 24, 2021: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, welcomed the first students of the Class of 2025 at a small, socially-distanced gathering at the CMU-Q campus. The 31 students were admitted through ......Read More

Sunday, January 24, 2021

ALIF Unveils the Biggest Bookstore in Qatar

Doha – Qatar, January 23, 2020: ALIF has officially opened its doors to the public as the biggest bookstore in the country. The bookstore houses a one-of-its-kind showroom offering customers a large collection of books, a wide range of international lifestyle products, and a selection of technology and entertainment goods. Spanning an impressive 4,000 square metres, ALIF’s showroom is located in the heart of Doha’s city centre near the Qatar Sports Club, bringing the convenience of a one-stop-shop into the lives of customers to serve all their individual and business needs, especially to the neighbouring commercial district of West ......Read More

Saturday, January 23, 2021
The University of Queensland wins Ericsson Innovation Awards 2020

January 12, 2021: Team WakeShare from The University of Queensland, Australia, announced as the winners of the 2020 Ericsson Innovation Awards with novel fuel-efficient shipping solution. Entries from University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, and Stanford University, US, take second- and third place respectively. Information and ......Read More

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

What's your Colour Code?

January 11, 2021: The New Year brings a chance to turn the page and reinvent ourselves, inside and out. That fresh energy inspired the new designs joining the Pandora Colours collection, including statement rings, earrings, charms, bracelets and pendants in a full spectrum of vivid hues. Ranging from bold, prismatic charms to sleek ......Read More

Monday, January 11, 2021

CMU-Q Shares Expertise with Qatar Community in New Virtual Lecture Series

First lecture offers professionals tangible ways to improve online and hybrid teams United Arab Emirates - December 20, 2020: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, a Qatar Foundation partner university, launched Community Partner Lectures, a virtual series featuring CMU-Q’s faculty experts in the areas of business, ......Read More

Sunday, December 20, 2020

UCL Qatar Celebrates Its Last Cohort of Graduates and Looks Back at the Last 10 Years

14 December 2020: UCL Qatar, a Partner University of Qatar Foundation, hosted its final graduation ceremony on 13 December 2020, graduating 108 students in doctoral programmes and master degrees in Library and Information Studies and Museum and Gallery Practice. The virtual ceremony was held alongside the university’s closing event. This event celebrated UCL Qatar’s achievements over the last 10 years in the country, marking the completion of its Agreement with Qatar Foundation. The last cohort of graduates joined the online ceremony from 12 countries across Europe, Asia and the Gulf. 29 different nationalities were represented, of which eight were Qatari nationals ......Read More

Monday, December 14, 2020
CMU-Q Students Take Two Top Spots at Al Fikra 2020

United Arab Emirates - December 08, 2020: Students from Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, secured first place in two of the three categories at this year’s Al Fikra competition. The winners for the national business competition, which is hosted by Qatar Development Bank ......Read More

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Qatar Fund For Development signs Memorandum of Understanding with Palestine's Ministry of Education ...

Doha, 8 December 2020 – Today, Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Palestine’s Ministry of Education to contribute to Education Above All (EAA) Foundation efforts, aimed at supporting Palestinian refugee students who are enrolled at UNRWA schools in Gaza, the West Bank and ......Read More

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Qatar Fund For Development signs Memorandum of Understanding with Somalia's Ministry of Education

Qatar Fund For Development signs Memorandum of Understanding with Somalia’s Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education in support of Education Above All project to provide primary education to 57,000 out-of-school children Doha, 30 November 2020 – Today, Qatar Fund For Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia to support a local project by Education Above All (EAA) Foundation aimed at providing quality primary education to Somalian children. The MoU also aims to provide alternative basic education to older children and retain them, empower teachers to use ......Read More

Monday, November 30, 2020

Northview International School Due to open in September 2021

Celebrating a new partnership between Al Alfia for Education and Qatar’s most prominent expatriate family in international education, Northview International School will open for expressions of interest in early 2021 and its doors for pupils in September 2021. Northview International School will provide a high-quality American education ......Read More

Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Virtual Experience CMU-Q Welcomes Record Number of Students

Doha, Qatar – October 18, 2020: Nearly 200 high school students from 25 countries tuned in to Experience CMU-Q, a Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar workshop for exploring study and career options in science, technology and business. CMU-Q is a Qatar Foundation partner university. This is the first time that CMU-Q has offered ......Read More

Sunday, October 18, 2020

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar Starts Semester with the Highest Student Enrollment in Campus Hi ...

Doha, Qatar – September 23, 2020: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, started the fall 2020 semester with its highest enrollment numbers since opening its doors in 2004. There are 124 first-year students enrolled at CMU-Q representing 34 nationalities. The CMU-Q student body is ......Read More

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

ACS Doha's New Mascot Adds Competitive Bite

Doha, Qatar – September 21, 2020: ACS International School Doha has launched its new sports mascot as it moved into its landmark new campus this September. ACS Doha Wolves is the new mascot for the new era, ushering in a new vision for sport at the school. The Wolves will feature in all the school’s sports ......Read More

Monday, September 21, 2020

A High-level Virtual Event Reflected the Role of State of Qatar in Supporting and Protecting Educati ...

International Day for Protection of Education from Attack • Organized by Education Above All Foundation, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities, UNESCO, UNICEF and Qatar Fund for ......Read More

Monday, September 14, 2020
How CMU-Q Innovators Learn Lessons Online

United Arab Emirates, September 12, 2020: On March 10, 2020, schools and universities across Qatar closed their doors, as part of the measures introduced to halt the spread of Covid-19. The unprecedented closures heralded a period of rapid change for the education sector. Six months on, we asked faculty and students at Carnegie ......Read More

Saturday, September 12, 2020

Education Above All Foundation Calls for an End to Attacks on Education, Shines Light on Young Voice ...

International Day for Protection of Education from Attack Doha, Qatar - September 09, 2020: On the first International Day for Protection of Education from Attack, Education Above All (EAA) Foundation and its global partners are calling for an end to attacks on education and for world leaders to safeguard this fundamental ......Read More

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

ACS Doha Opens New Landmark Campus to Students

Doha, Qatar – 9 September 2020: ACS International School Doha has opened its doors to its landmark new campus in Al Kheesa. Situated in an accessible location off the Al Shamal Road, the state-of-the-art campus continues to remain well connected to the existing ACS Doha community, while also serving the expanding ......Read More

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

School is Safe with Hamilton International School

-The Hamilton International School is ready to welcome students back to school - The school can accommodate students on campus 5 days a week, but has options for Online and Blended Learning Doha, Qatar – 2 September 2020: The Hamilton International School, owned and operated by International Schools Partnership ......Read More

Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Back to School: 6 Tips for Keeping Children Safe Online

NordPass gives advice on keeping children safe online United Arab Emirates, September 01, 2020: With the back to school season in full swing, the dangers of online hacks, scams, and cyberbullying increase. Today, children spend more time online than ever before. Most schools now require children to have their own laptops or tablets, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, when most schools chose remote teaching. However, few schools give clear instructions to children and parents about how to stay secure online. NordPass has collected some tips and tricks so that parents can teach their children about internet privacy and safety. 1. Educate on ......Read More

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

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Education Above All Foundation's Internet Free Education Resource Bank wins mEducation Alliance Awar ...

ACS Doha Partners With Local and International Organisations to Run Annual Sustainability Week

ACS Doha Partners with Local and International Organizations to Run Annual Sustainability Week

Carnegie Mellon hosts first International Collegiate Programming Contest in Qatar

CMU-Q Student's Art brings Hope, Inspiration to People of Doha

ALIF Unveils the Biggest Bookstore in Qatar*

CMU-Q Welcomes First Students of Class of 2025

ALIF Unveils the Biggest Bookstore in Qatar

The University of Queensland wins Ericsson Innovation Awards 2020

What's your Colour Code?

CMU-Q Shares Expertise with Qatar Community in New Virtual Lecture Series

UCL Qatar Celebrates Its Last Cohort of Graduates and Looks Back at the Last 10 Years

CMU-Q Students Take Two Top Spots at Al Fikra 2020

Qatar Fund For Development signs Memorandum of Understanding with Palestine's Ministry of Education ...

Qatar Fund For Development signs Memorandum of Understanding with Somalia's Ministry of Education

Northview International School Due to open in September 2021

Virtual Experience CMU-Q Welcomes Record Number of Students

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar Starts Semester with the Highest Student Enrollment in Campus Hi ...

ACS Doha's New Mascot Adds Competitive Bite

A High-level Virtual Event Reflected the Role of State of Qatar in Supporting and Protecting Educati ...

How CMU-Q Innovators Learn Lessons Online

Education Above All Foundation Calls for an End to Attacks on Education, Shines Light on Young Voice ...

ACS Doha Opens New Landmark Campus to Students

School is Safe with Hamilton International School

Back to School: 6 Tips for Keeping Children Safe Online