Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF) is a non-profit organization that supports Qatar on its journey to becoming a diversified and sustainable economy. QF strives to serve the people of Qatar and beyond by providing specialized programs across its innovation-focused ecosystem of education, research and development, and community development.

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The pandemic has deepened the need to rethink education. In conversation with TED Global Curator Bruno Giussani, Dr. Ahmad M. Hasnah of Qatar Foundation discusses an educational model from Doha, Qatar that informs the global needs of students and shares insight into the newly launched TEDinArabic (بالعربي TED),  a global platform for thinkers, researchers, artists and change-makers across the Arabic-speaking world.

Rethinking education and celebrating the Arabic language

Education is not just about degrees; it is about creating an ecosystem where ideas, research, and cultural identity thrive together. In Doha, a bold model links K-12 schools, world-class universities, and research centers to serve both regional and global needs. With only a tiny fraction of online content in Arabic, a new initiative aims to give millions a platform to share and grow ideas in their native language. The pandemic has further exposed the need for flexible, inclusive, and lifelong learning approaches that reach every learner.