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Six-year-old Qatar resident al-Ameen bin Ahammed Danish has secured recognition from five record organisations for a 20x20 acrylic painting, turning childhood curiosity into an inspiring community achievement.A Grade 2 student at Scholars' International School, al-Ameen has been recognised by the India Book of Records, International Book of Records, Kalam’s World Records, Worldwide Book of Records and Noble World Records for his acrylic work.According to information provided by his family, the achievement is believed to be a first of its kind for a young child in the GCC in this particular canvas-painting category.For al-Ameen, however, the painting is less about records and more about the message he wanted to express.“My painting tells a story about peace and colours,” he told Gulf Times. “I am most proud of the sky and the way I used bright colours in it.”The six-year-old said receiving recognition from five organisations left him feeling “very happy and proud”.“I was also grateful to my parents and teachers for supporting me,” he added.His parents, Ahammed Danish and Raniya Abdul Samad, said his interest in art became visible long before the certificates arrived.“We noticed his interest when he was very small. He loved drawing everywhere,” they said.Rather than turning his talent into a demanding routine, the family has focused on preserving the enjoyment that first drew him to art.“We encourage him by giving him time to paint and making it fun, not a task,” they said.The family, originally from Perambra in Kerala’s Kozhikode district, also credited al-Ameen's school and Qatar’s wider community for creating an encouraging environment. His father works with Qatar Airways, while his mother serves at Military Medical City Hospital in Doha.“His school and teachers gave him support. The community in Qatar is very supportive,” his parents said. “Talented children need love, encouragement and opportunities to grow.”They hope the story will encourage other young people to pursue what they enjoy, regardless of their age.“We hope his achievement inspires other children to follow their passion,” they said.The family is now considering exhibitions and opportunities to use his artwork in support of charitable and community causes.For al-Ameen, the achievement may be recorded in five books, but its larger message is simple: when children are given space, encouragement and joy, even the smallest hands can create something meaningful. 

Igniting minds, inspiring curiosity, and celebrating creativity — Quest 2025–26: Explore. Design. Innovate, the multidisciplinary exhibition of DPS Modern Indian School for classes VI to IX, transformed the campus into a vibrant hub of ideas and innovation on January 14, 2026.The academic extravaganza kicked off with BETA BOT Version 1.0, the school’s latest innovation, unveiling this year’s theme: “Explore new horizons, design with purpose, and innovate for the future”. The project showcased the perfect synergy between human ingenuity and artificial intelligence.Chief guest Rocky Fernandes lauded the exhibition as a transformative journey of curiosity and hands-on learning, while principal Asna Nafees highlighted its alignment with NEP 2020 in nurturing life skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.Students engaged across subjects — English, Mathematics, Science, Computer Science, and Space and Robotics — tackling exciting challenges that blended learning with discovery. From captivating enactments and mind-bending word puzzles to working and static models, each of the nearly 350 exhibits reflected creativity, intellect, and academic depth.The enthusiasm and active participation of students made the event a resounding success, leaving a lasting impression on visitors and parents. 

The 6th International Primary Health Care Conference (IPHCC)-Qatar 2025 is set to be organised from November 27 to 29, 2025, under the theme: “Inspiring Tomorrow: The Power of Collaboration in Primary Health Care”.Assistant Managing Director of Quality & Workforce Development, Dr Zelaikha Mohsin al-Wahedi, said the conference embodies Qatar’s prestigious standing in advancing the health sector and its sustainability and competence.This convention is part of a chain reaction of initiatives stemming from the national vision that places human health at the core of development priorities and underscores the importance of building a health system based on knowledge, prevention, and innovation, al-Wahedi highlighted.She further noted that over 1,000 experts including academics, and medical practitioners hailing from various countries around the world, representing elite global research and medical institutions, will attend this year’s conference – a testament to the enhanced confidence in PHCC as a leading scientific hub, and the incredible success of previously convened conferences in deepening its standing as a platform for scientific dialogue and sharing trailblazing global experiences in the field of primary healthcare.This year’s themes have addressed the rapid global evolution in the health sector and will primarily focus on AI applications, innovation in medical education, and emerging technologies, as well as their role in raising the efficiency of health services and optimising the experience of patients and visitors, al-Wahedi noted.She further indicated that this orientation aligns with the nation’s efforts in moving toward digital transformation in this sector, in PHCC’s pursuit to merge technology with daily practices to ensure high-quality and integrated care.She pointed out that the conference is not merely designed for scientific sessions, but also positions itself as a platform to boost collaboration and partnerships among domestic and international organisations, whether in terms of training, research, or capacity-building.The scientific programme of this event is poised to be structured into professional sessions convening domestic and international speakers, covering a wide spectrum of contemporary health issues that will address strategic subjects, she highlighted.These subjects, al-Wahedi said, include scientific research and its applications in clinical practice, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in healthcare, quality and patient safety, ethics and law in healthcare, inter-professional practice and collaboration, preventive care, priority populations such as older adults, children, and women, and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).This is alongside key lectures to be delivered by international speakers to address the future of primary healthcare and collaboration in enhancing preventive services, along with parallel sessions that will cover state-of-the-art clinical updates in family medicine, nursing, pharmacy, laboratory medicine, radiology, nutrition, physiotherapy, and dentistry, al-Wahedi pointed out.