QF annual gathering highlights vital role of empowering national talent in education

Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE) hosted the Qatari educators gathering, an annual event for national employees, highlighting the pivotal role of national talent in driving educational progress across QF’s Pre-University Education ecosystem.The event brought together 200 Qatari employees from across PUE, showcasing inspiring success stories and fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and ongoing development within QF’s learning community.Abeer al-Khalifa, president of QF’s Pre-University Education, noted: "This annual forum is more than just a traditional event. It’s a moment to celebrate the initiatives and achievements we’ve built together, and the meaningful impact they continue to make."Al-Khalifa noted that this year’s celebration, which coincides with the 30th anniversary of QF, marks an important milestone to reflect on the QF’s pivotal role in advancing education, science, and community development both locally and globally, while continuing to look ahead with a vision that embraces challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation.Al-Khalifa concluded by highlighting the importance of the accomplishments achieved over the past year, expressing her appreciation to all team members for their commitment and creative spirit. She reiterated QF’s continued dedication to providing the support and resources needed to further develop their skills and empower them to navigate change with confidence and competence.The current academic year witnessed several achievements that reflect PUE’s commitment to excellence in developing Qatari talent.Among the highlights was the participation of 50 Qatari leaders and staff members in an advanced training programme, delivered in collaboration with MCE and the University of Michigan, to strengthen their leadership skills and equip them to meet the demands of the future.The forum also honoured a distinguished group of participants from the Qatar Leadership Centre programme, along with PUE scholarship recipients pursuing master’s and bachelor’s degrees, graduates of the Masar programme, and a number of mentors who played a key role in supporting and advancing professional development initiatives.