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Snoonu, Qatar’s fastest-growing homegrown super app, is proud to announce the launch of its flagship CSR initiative “Give For Education”, in partnership with the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, as part of EAA’s nationwide Back to School 2025 campaign.The campaign, which runs from August 15 to December 15, 2025, aims to mobilise communities and provide vital support for out-of-school children, ensuring they have access to quality education and the tools they need to build a brighter future.Through this initiative, Snoonu users can make donations directly via the Education Above All section in Snoonu’s Charity Category, making it easier and faster for the community to contribute. The campaign will also feature school competitions, community events, and digital storytelling, all designed to raise awareness and encourage participation.Hamad Mubarak Al-Hajri, Founder and CEO of Snoonu, said: “Education is the foundation of opportunity, and no child should be left behind. With Give For Education, we are not only supporting EAA’s Back to School campaign but also engaging our community in shaping a better future. As a Qatari company, we believe it is our responsibility to leverage technology for impact, ensuring every contribution helps empower the next generation.”Fatima Al-Nameh, from the Education Above All Foundation, said: “At Education Above All Foundation, we believe that every child has the right to education as a fundamental tool for human dignity and sustainable development. Our collaboration with Snoonu on the Give For Education initiative reflects our shared commitment to empowering the most marginalised children with access to inclusive and equitable learning opportunities. Through this nationwide campaign, we hope to inspire the community across Qatar to contribute to building a brighter future for generations to come, where education serves as the cornerstone of justice, stability, and prosperity.”This initiative reflects Snoonu’s ongoing commitment to Qatar National Vision 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It highlights Snoonu’s belief that national development and global sustainability go hand in hand, while further strengthening its long-standing collaboration with EAA.

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the launch of the first edition of a guide for educational systems in private schools and kindergartens for 2025 during a press conference held today. The guide aims to standardize administrative and educational procedures in private schools, ensure compliance with national standards, enhance transparency in accreditation and evaluation processes, and support educational diversity by offering multiple systems, such as the British and American curricula, the International Baccalaureate, and others, to meet the needs of the local and international community. Director of the Ministry's Private Schools and Kindergartens Department Dr. Rania Mohamed said that the launch of this guide reflects the State of Qatar's commitment to developing an integrated educational environment in private schools, based on quality, transparency, and excellence. She emphasized that it represents a regulatory and procedural reference that helps schools, parents, and students make informed educational decisions. Dr. Mohamed added that the guide reflects the ministry's strategic direction in supporting Qatar National Vision 2030 by building an educated generation capable of creativity, innovation, and global competitiveness. She noted that the philosophy of education in Qatar is based on providing equal opportunities for all students, developing critical thinking and analytical skills, and promoting the values ​​of responsibility and openness to other cultures. She explained that the preparation of the guide went through a meticulous process that extended from December 2023 to June 2025. The review included a review of national policies and relevant legislation, a study of the various educational systems applied in private schools, and an examination of international best practices. Education experts, educational supervisors, and private schools, were also involved before being subjected to final review and approval by the ministry's specialized committees. Dr. Mohamed explained that the guide includes a comprehensive definition of the approved educational systems, their accreditation requirements, and their assessment mechanisms. It also includes a chapter on the BTEC curriculum, which covers specialized professional tracks such as business and engineering, and an appendix detailing the names of the schools that implement each system. This will help parents choose the appropriate system for their children based on clear and transparent criteria. Dr. Rania Mohamed also expressed her appreciation for the private schools that participated in preparing this guide, stressing that the cooperation of these institutions reflects the spirit of partnership with the ministry in serving the educational process, contributes to the development of private education to keep pace with the best international experiences, and enhances Qatar's position as a leading educational destination regionally and internationally.

The Palestinian Ministry of Education confirmed that the education system is being subjected to an ongoing, unprecedented, and systematic annihilation, particularly in the Gaza Strip, by the Israeli occupation. Thousands of school and university students were martyred, and hundreds of educational facilities were destroyed, representing a major crime against humanity and a clear violation of the right to education. In a statement issued on the occasion of the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, the ministry explained that the West Bank, including Jerusalem, is witnessing a comprehensive targeting of the education system amid an escalation in violations against staff, students, and educational and academic institutions. This is particularly true in Jerusalem, the northern West Bank districts, the Jordan Valley, Yatta, and the Old City of Hebron, through acts of destruction, raids, and harassment of schools, students, and staff. The ministry called on the international community, UN institutions, human rights organizations, and education advocates to assume their responsibilities and take urgent action to stop this genocide against Palestinian education. It also called for the protection of schools, students, teachers, and educational and academic personnel in accordance with international laws and conventions. Education is a right, and targeting it is a crime. The ministry also stressed that this day is an opportunity to shed light on the violations that have affected education in the Gaza Strip, to the point that they amount to educational genocide.

Rajagiri Public School (RPS), Doha, hosted the 5th edition of its annual educational conference, Metanoia 2025 – Learning Beyond the Horizon. The two-day event saw educators and thought leaders engage in an exchange of ideas rooted in the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the emerging demands of 21st-century education.RPS director and noted consultant psychiatrist Dr Aju Abraham inaugurated the event and stressed on fostering psychological well-being in both children and adults within the educational ecosystem. Ten presentations by RPS faculty showcased innovative teaching strategies and progressive educational paradigms.Gayathri Palla, Microsoft Cloud Architect, Qatar, spoke on Cyber Safety and Security in Educational Spaces. The chief guest at the valedictory function was Bimalendu B Nath, director of MIE-SPPU Institute of Higher Education, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Qatar Campus. RPS administrative director Jinsu Aju felicitated him.Principal Joshy Abraham congratulated the presenters and thanked the organising team which had vice principal Radhakrishnan as chief co-ordinator.

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) on Wednesday organised the third orientation meeting for scholarship students enrolled in national universities for the 2025-2026 academic year.The meeting was attended by a wide range of officials from MoEHE and national universities, alongside prominent academic figures from Qatar University, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, Community College of Qatar, Lusail University, Al Rayyan International University College, and Qatar Aeronautical Academy, as well as representatives from the Ministry of Labour, the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, and parents.The event aimed to forge close relationships between students and the higher education sector according to well-established principles, provide broader familiarisation with scholarship rights and duties, clarify contracting procedures, and ensure scholarship students' follow-up with the higher education sector, in addition to offering an overview of the team overseeing them in local universities.Director of the Scholarships Department at MoEHE, Noora Mohammed Al Ansari, stressed that students are required to review the scholarship contract prior to signing it, as it constitutes their formal agreement. She highlighted the importance of familiarising themselves with the mechanism for placing students in job vacancies in accordance with the scholarship plan for the 2025-2026 academic year.Al Ansari further reviewed the procedures related to the scholarship program from enrollment through graduation, emphasising the essential need to maintain thorough documentation of the relationship between scholarship students and responsible officials, while proactively addressing any challenges they may encounter to ensure a smooth academic journey.Head of the Admission and Registration Department at MoEHE, Saleh Al Muftah, stressed that it is highly important for scholarship students and their parents to review the contract attentively, as students are the ones who determine their two preferences, which must be approved based on the consent of future employers.Participants in the Tomouh Program for Qatari teachers enjoy exceptional procedures, as they are proactively contacted by the ministry's Human Resources Department to establish a special employment contract, Al Muftah highlighted.The meeting concluded with an open discussion, during which students and their parents were given the opportunity to ask questions about the scholarship, which were answered promptly by the participants.

HE the Minister of Education and Higher Education, Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, on Wednesday approved the results of the second round of the 2024-2025 secondary school certificate (SSC) examinations.The pass rate for the Scientific Track (Daytime) reached 46.53 percent, for Adult Education (Scientific Track) 14.81 percent, for the Arts and Humanities Track (Daytime) 46.84 percent, for Adult Education (Arts and Humanities Track) 44.54 percent, and for the Technological Track 43.88 percent.The Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School for Boys and the Religious Institute Preparatory and Secondary School for Boys both achieved a full pass rate of 100 percent, while Qatar Technical Secondary School for Boys recorded 46.34 percent in the daytime track and 50 percent in adult education.In addition, Qatar Banking and Business Secondary School for Boys achieved 50 percent in the daytime track, whereas the parallel track (Adult Education) recorded a pass rate of 35.76 percent.Assistant Undersecretary for Evaluation Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Khalid Abdullah Al Harqan, reviewed the results and congratulated the students who passed the second-round examinations, wishing them Godspeed and further excellence in their education and professional careers.

The Ministry of Labour (MoL), in co-operation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), on Sunday announced the launch of screening interviews for the Government Scholarship Programme for the Private Sector.The interviews are the first phase of the strategic initiative that includes partners such as Qatar Investment Authority, Sidra Medicine, Qatar National Bank, and Es’hailSat, among several stages involving a range of private sector partners participating in the programme.It boosts the partnership between the Ministry of Labour, the MoEHE, and the private sector. It aims to support the country’s approach to sending national talents for the first time to this vital sector.The initiative contributes to providing tools and opportunities for Qatari citizens, enhancing the skills of the national workforce, enabling them to contribute to driving the growth of the national economy, achieving a prosperous future, and building a society capable of innovation and entrepreneurship. This aligns with the goals of the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030.The scholarship programme targets two main categories: students applying for the government scholarship in the private sector and those initially nominated scholarship recipients.These candidates undergo rigorous assessment interviews to measure the compatibility of their qualifications and capabilities with the requirements of the beneficiary employers, ensuring optimal alignment between educational outcomes and labour market needs.The first phase of the Private Sector Scholarship Programme included Qatari students selected according to strict criteria that ensures academic excellence and professional readiness.The Qatar Investment Authority is conducting direct interviews with the nominated students to assess their preparedness and compatibility with the nature of work in the investment and financial institutions affiliated with the authority.Upon successfully passing the interviews, official procedures continue with the signing of the scholarship contract, marking the beginning of an academic and professional journey tailored to the needs of the private sector. This process ensures mutual commitment between the scholarship students and the beneficiary entities of the programme’s outcomes.This initiative comes as part of the efforts by the Ministry of Labour, in co-operation with the MoEHE and success partners in both the public and private sectors. It represents an unprecedented experience aimed at activating scholarships as a strategic tool to qualify Qatari cadres, supporting the localisation plan by building a qualified and highly skilled national workforce. It also prepares them to enter the private sector labour market and participate effectively in the country’s sustainable development journey.The Government Scholarship Programme for the Private Sector also aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030, which prioritises human resource development. It supports the national direction to empower Qatari youth to pursue specialised fields required in the private sector, particularly in areas such as financial services, information technology and digital services, food and agriculture, education, healthcare, logistics, tourism, manufacturing industries, construction, and real estate.This step represents a qualitative leap in expanding the scope of the government scholarship programme to include private sector institutions for the first time. It directs the programme towards serving economic development goals and enhancing the participation of national cadres in private sector institutions. This initiative is part of the Ministry of Labour’s efforts within the National Workforce Affairs Sector in the private sector, aiming to activate the localisation law and increase the employment rates of Qatari nationals in this vital sector. (QNA)

As the new academic year begins, Qatar Charity has announced the launch of the "Education 2025" initiative, aimed at expanding access to education for underprivileged children, particularly in communities affected by conflicts and natural disasters.The initiative underscores education as a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of the Sustainable Development Goals, with the ultimate vision of building a brighter future for generations across the globe.Recent figures from the United Nations' Education Cannot Wait for fund reveal a sharp increase in the number of school-age children impacted by crises and in urgent need of quality education. By the end of 2024, the number reached 234mn children, of whom 37% remain completely out of school.Through Education 2025, Qatar Charity seeks to combat school dropouts, facilitate children's enrollment, and provide them with quality learning opportunities. The initiative focuses on constructing and rehabilitating schools, training teachers, and supplying students with essential educational and nutritional support, including school bags and food packages.

Students it all educational levels will be heading to their campuses today marking the kickoff of the new academic year 2025-2026, following weeks-long extensive preparations undertaken by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) to ensure a smooth educational launch. All preparations have been carried out with the provision of manpower and educational resources, as well as logistical services that would help enhance students' academic achievements and prepare them to progress into higher educational institutions, particularly in the specialties that support the knowledge economy and Qatar's leadership, MOEHE said. In this context, MOEHE took the opportunity to extend assurances of its highest consideration to students, parents, teachers, school managers, and licensed operators, calling upon all to adhere to perseverance and determination in pursuing the educational career, culminating in the accomplishment of the vision of a pioneering learner for sustainable development. In pursuit of expanding capacity, the ministry has opened 10 new public and private schools for a variety of levels in 2025 and provided roughly 6,000 academic seats distributed across the state, in addition to hiring 1,124 teachers of both genders to fill the vacancies. In addition, MOEHE is working diligently to execute future projects that include establishing additional classes at 35 schools, building 11 new schools, revamping 16 schools, and establishing an institute for vocational education at Qatar Preparatory School for Boys. The ministry highlighted that a total of 276 schools and preschools underwent comprehensive maintenance, covering classrooms, air-conditioning units, and cafeterias, in accordance with strict health, nutrition, and safety standards. School administrations were directed to finalise class schedules, assign students to classrooms, ensure the delivery of textbooks and educational supplies, and organise orientation sessions for new staff on policies and regulations. A total of 2,510 buses have been prepared to transport students, with a plan to gradually increase the fleet to 2,750 buses, in addition to 190 minibuses dedicated to supporting students and those with special needs. To mark this occasion, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs, Maha Zayed al-Qaqqa al-Ruwaili, emphasised that the preparations for the upcoming school year reflect the ministry's commitment to providing a healthy, safe, and stimulating school environment for both students and teachers, thereby enhancing the quality of education and elevating its outcomes. The ministry's plans for the new year include developing curricula related to national identity, particularly Islamic education and the Arabic language, as well as updating science curricula to keep pace with global developments, with the STEM methodology being integrated comprehensively to support applied learning, Al Ruwaili highlighted. She added that MOEHE's plans include forging a partnership with the Qatar Association of Certified Public Accountants (QCPA) to develop a curriculum for financial literacy aimed at enhancing students' financial, savings, and planning awareness, in addition to a partnership with the National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) to integrate concepts of digital and cybersecurity into the curricula, along with other innovative programmes, building upon previous achievements in various fields. Furthermore, the ministry intends to foster student engagement in global competitions in scientific research and innovation, launch a three-year-old inclusion project into the educational system, open new early education centres, expand inclusive education by adding new schools to support students with disabilities, develop national standards for inclusive education quality, and promote vocational, technical, and specialised education, as well as e-learning and digital solutions. In the areas of training and development, MOEHE continues to implement specialised programmes to support educational and leadership competencies, including "Khibra", "Leaders of Innovation", "Future Leaders", as well as programmes like "Child Rights", "Successful Start", "Tameen", and "Empower", thereby strengthening sustainable professional development for teachers and educational leaders. The ministry further indicated that the "Back to School 2025-2026" event, held at the Qatar National Convention Centre, served as an inspiring platform combining professional development and community engagement. The "Back to School 2025-2026" event represents an inspiring springboard to ensure that all parties of the pedagogical system are prepared for a successful educational year, as the ministry strives to forge a partnership with the community to create a supportive educational environment for students and teachers at the core of the educational process, HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Dr Ibrahim bin Saleh al- Naimi, said. He pointed out that the past year featured critical achievements in the area of inclusive education, in addition to advancing curricula and expanding scholarship opportunities, stressing that all these milestones will remain quintessential for further achievements. The ministry underlined that the launch of the new academic year comes as part of its strategy for 2024-2030, aiming to build an integrated educational system that fosters the quality of education and community partnership, in pursuit of achieving the Qatar National Vision 2030 of developing a leading learner capable of taking on the mantle of the sustainable development process.

Huawei Qatar hosted the 'Innovation in Education and Talent Excellence Awards', an event dedicated to honouring the accomplishments of students from Qatar in the global ICT Competition and presenting the latest advancements in educational technology.The event brought together prominent figures from Qatar's academic and government sectors, including Dr Salem al-Naemi, president of the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST); Dr Btool Hashim al-Sayed, director of The Higher Education Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education; partners, deans and faculty members from Qatar University (QU), UDST, Community college of Qatar (CCQ), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and Lusail University.In his welcome address, Alex Dai, executive vice-president of Huawei Gulf North, said: “At Huawei, we believe investing in human potential is the nation's most strategic investment. We are proud to partner with Qatar to nurture its next generation of digital leaders, equipping them with cutting-edge skills and platforms to innovate—like the brilliant UDST students who recently made the nation proud. Together, we are building the ICT talent that will lead Qatar’s digital future."Dr al-Sayed stressed the importance of such collaborations by describing that the student accomplishments embody the very essence of Qatar National Vision 2030, which places innovation and knowledge at the heart of sustainable development."This success was made possible through strong collaboration between our academic institutions, government, and industry partners—a model that fosters the innovation ecosystem Qatar is building. Our leadership encourages applying knowledge in real-world contexts, transforming ideas into solutions that drive progress and diversify our economy for a prosperous future."Dr Rachid Benlamri, vice president - academics of UDST, highlighted the value of industry-academia synergy. "Events such as the Huawei ICT skills Competition-Innovation track provide our students with a global platform to showcase their talents while demonstrating the powerful results of academia-industry collaboration in building Qatar's knowledge-based economy."Huawei's experts led sessions on the latest emerging trends shaping the future of education. The presentations highlighted Huawei's advanced education technologies and innovative approaches to creating next-generation learning environments, emphasising the critical role of robust digital infrastructure in enabling transformative educational experiences. The discussions focused on building technology-enabled learning ecosystems that support innovation and enhance educational outcomes.The ceremony also recognised students from Qatar who excelled in the National and Regional competition and celebrated the outstanding achievements of UDST students’ team who has secured second place in the Innovation Track of the Huawei ICT Competition 2024–2025 Global Final, held in Shenzhen, China in May 2025. Competing against over 40 teams from around the world, the UDST team represented Qatar on the global stage, making the nation proud through their groundbreaking project titled 'Be My Sense'.The Huawei ICT Competition is one of the world’s largest and most competitive technology contests, celebrating its 10th edition this year. The 2024–2025 event attracted more than 210,000 students from over 80 countries, culminating in a highly selective Global Final where 179 teams from 48 countries competed in various tracks including Network, Cloud, Computing, and Innovation.Additional highlights featured insights on the synergy between academia and industry. Prof Mohamed Abdallah, associate dean of Undergraduate Studies and Quality Assurance at the College of Science and Engineering at HBKU, underscored that while basic science forms the essential 'brain' of education—providing the critical thinking and foundational knowledge—integrating industry-certified courses on the latest technologies is crucial for ensuring graduates are career-ready.Academic leaders from QU and CCQ emphasised on the importance of modernising curricula through strategic partnerships to include applied learning modules that keep pace with the digital economy.This was complemented by a presentation from AI department at Al Jazeera Media Network, which detailed their recent AI Hackathon, delivered in collaboration with Huawei Cloud. The media leader highlighted the hackathon's immense success not just as a competition, but as a vital talent pipeline and a practical model for innovation.

At Qatar Foundation (QF)’s Marhaba event – the traditional welcome to its new students at the start of the academic year – the latest arrivals to Education City learned about the importance of stepping out of their comfort zones and seizing service-learning opportunities – from local outreach initiatives to international projects – to help tackle real-world challenges and drive meaningful, positive change.Juyoung Kim, a senior at Northwestern University in Qatar, spoke to more than 800 new students who attended the event at Multaqa, telling the story of her service trips to Laos and Nepal.In Laos, she helped build an eco-dorm for students who once had to walk long distances just to attend school.The new facility allowed them to live nearby and focus on their education.In Nepal, Kim contributed to a sustainable project that provided clean energy for a family living in the mountains.“It’s about being part of something – something bigger than yourself,” she told the students.“It’s about connection, empathy, and understanding,” Kim added. “These trips taught me to approach every community with humility, respect, I learned how to work with people – not just for them. And the value of every small act of kindness and collaboration.”Her advice for students is “step outside your comfort zone, be willing to learn, to contribute, and to grow”.“These opportunities may feel intimidating at first, but trust me, they will be the most meaningful experiences that you will have – not just as a student but as the global citizens you will all very proudly grow into,” she said.Amani Benamor, from QF partner university Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), also spoke at Marhaba.She recounted that when she first began her journey at Education City last year, she believed – like many new students – that university, and especially medicine, was only about achieving good grades, sitting exams, and ultimately earning a degree.“However, the further I’ve gone into my journey, the more I ask the question: ‘Shouldn’t we, as active global citizens, be more than just a number on a transcript?’” Benamor recounted. “And shouldn’t life – the centre of all disciplines taught at the QF – be more than just memorising facts and checking off boxes?”“In Education City, learning goes far beyond the classroom,” she continued. “From volunteering, research, or even extracurriculars, real growth happens when we apply what we’ve learned in the classroom to real-world challenges.”“The QF is not just a place to study,” Benamor told the students, adding: “It is a place to learn how to grow, and how to help.”At QF universities, community service begins the moment they arrive.Their orientation week is more than just introductions and icebreakers; it is a chance to make a difference.At the WCM-Q, for example, new students took part in a hands-on initiative by packing donation boxes for Qatar Charity and serving a luncheon to recognise the contributions of support workers, learning from day one that service is a cornerstone of their journey at Education City.