The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), represented by the Training and Development Centre, in co-operation with the Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) and Harvard University, has launched the second edition of the "Qiyadat" government school leadership development programme.

The programme is launched with the participation of 40 educational leaders, including school principals, academic deputies, and administrators from government schools across various educational levels.

The programme, which will continue until May 2026 in both Qatar and the US, aims to build national capacities in the field of school leadership, enhancing its role in improving student learning and creating a stimulating educational environment.

It also aims to provide school principals with international educational expertise that supports development and contributes to institutional excellence.

This will enable them to perform their leadership duties with high efficiency by transferring international expertise and applying it in their schools.

The programme consists of seven training modules, five of which are delivered in Qatar, while two modules are delivered at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in the US, interspersed with remote training sessions.

The programme includes an in-depth study of school leadership, the role of the school and its impact on society, human resources for students and staff, classrooms, curriculum-based interventions, and student innovation, in addition to field visits to educational institutions to learn about best practices and educational experiences in Boston.

In his opening remarks, HE the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Dr Ibrahim bin Saleh al-Nuaimi emphasised that the "Qiyadat" programme was designed to enhance leadership competencies, manage change, and establish a school culture based on innovation and continuous learning.

He noted that a school leader is not merely an operations manager, but is responsible for building a stimulating learning environment, developing teachers professionally, communicating with students and their families, and inspiring the school environment with values derived from the true religion.

HE Dr al-Nuaimi urged educational leaders to benefit from the programme and its practical experiences and knowledge exchange in an international context, contributing to the transfer and application of knowledge to enhance educational outcomes and prepare generations to face the challenges of the future.

Training and Development Centre director Iman Salman al-Mohannadi said that the "Qiyadat" programme, designed in collaboration with one of the world's most prestigious universities, aims to help develop and enhance the leadership capabilities and skills of school leaders, and improve student learning outcomes and innovation.

She noted that trainees will receive a training certificate accredited by Harvard University.

QLC general manager Abdullah Mohammed Khalifa al-Binali emphasised the significance of strategic partnerships between the QLC and state institutions, particularly the MoEHE, as a fundamental pillar of leadership success.

He pointed out that the integration of national efforts contributes to optimal investment in human capital and provides national leaders with opportunities to gain global expertise and knowledge that enhances Qatar's regional and international standing in the fields of education and leadership.