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01. Introduction

01. Introduction
02. Heritage
03. Arts and Culture
04. Health and Sustainability
05. Social Development
06. Events

Empowering communities and cultures in Qatar and beyond.

Our community initiatives are designed to empower a prosperous and engaged local society.

Sections

01. Introduction
02. Heritage
03. Arts and Culture
04. Health and Sustainability
05. Social Development
06. Events

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COM001-2 - Hero for Community : General Information

Introduction

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All our work at Qatar Foundation revolves around offering people opportunities. While our other initiatives provide opportunities for excellence in education and research, it’s through our community development initiatives that we provide a platform to fully engage communities on the ground and build programs that develop our nation as a whole.

In Numbers

We’re proud of the diverse and international community we’ve grown and continue to foster here.

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Books

Number of books in the Qatar National Library

1 million+

Participants

Reached through our community events

900,000+

Annual Congregants

The Education City Mosque welcomes more than 100,000 congregants annually.

100,000+

Heritage

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In our rapidly advancing world, we recognize the importance of remembering our past to inform our future. We also believe in sharing and preserving our culture, our religion, and our language.

That’s why we have started several initiatives and developed a variety of outreach programs that aim to safeguard and celebrate our heritage.

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COM002 - Heritage image

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Al Shaqab

Al Shaqab

Entity | Community

Al Shaqab

A leading global equine center passionately committed to preserving Qatar’s heritage by promoting the Arabian horse and setting the highest standards in horse welfare, breeding, equine education, and research.

Equine Veterinary Medical Center

Equine Veterinary Medical Center

Entity | Community

Equine Veterinary Medical Center

A modern equine veterinary hospital, consisting of a diagnostic laboratory and a clinical research laboratory, that contributes to veterinary science through research and educational programs. The hospital is equipped with facilities to conduct MRIs, CT-scans, and nuclear scintigraphy, and includes two operating theaters, a well-equipped farrier shop for hoof care, and lameness examination areas.

Akhlaquna

Akhlaquna

Entity | Community

Akhlaquna

Akhlaquna is an award that highlights Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) universal and inclusive values, such as mercy, tolerance, honesty, and generosity. It recognizes those who exemplify great moral character through initiating projects that serve their community and beyond.

Education City Mosque

Education City Mosque

Entity | Community

Education City Mosque

Emphasizing our approach to engaging with the public, the Education City Mosque’s vision is to be the premier community-focused mosque in Qatar and the region. It’s located in the Minaretein building, which rests on five large columns representing the five pillars of Islam, with each featuring a verse drawn from the Holy Qur’an. With the capacity to host 1,800 worshippers in its main prayer hall and another 1,000 in its exterior courtyard, it also serves as a community mosque for the surrounding Al Rayyan area. With a mission to be more than just a place of prayer, the facility has also hosted a variety of events for the entire community since it first opened, offering a diverse range of activities for those who seek to gain knowledge.

Qur’anic Botanic Garden

Qur’anic Botanic Garden

Entity | Community

Qur’anic Botanic Garden

The Qur’anic Botanic Garden exhibits and conserves the plants mentioned in the Holy Qur'an and the native flora in Qatar.

Siraj

Siraj

Entity | Community

Siraj

Siraj is Qatar Foundation’s 3D edutainment TV series that helps children learn the Arabic language in a fun and engaging way.

Qatar Foundation International

Qatar Foundation International

Entity | Community

Qatar Foundation International

Qatar Foundation International (QFI) is a US-based member of QF dedicated to Arabic language and culture education for students and teachers across the world.

Arts and Culture

03

We like people who are curious. That’s why we developed several initiatives that help people express their curiosities in creative ways.

From one of the most multicultural orchestras in the world to a library that isn’t afraid of letting people be themselves, you’ll find our offerings cater to all ages and interests.

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COM003 - Arts and Culture image

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Qatar National Library

Qatar National Library

Entity | Community

Qatar National Library

Qatar National Library (QNL) is a modern facility that provides the people of Qatar with access to over one million books. In its role as a research library with a preeminent heritage collection, QNL fosters global insight into the history and culture of the Arabian Gulf region.

Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra

Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra

Entity | Community

Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra

The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) consists of more than 100 musicians chosen by a jury of international music professionals. They perform western and Arabic music in local and international settings.

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

Entity | Community

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

Co-owned by Qatar Museums and QF, Mathaf seeks to inspire the community by offering an Arab perspective on modern and contemporary art, while supporting creativity and promoting dialogue.

Qatar Reads

Qatar Reads

Entity | Community

Qatar Reads

Qatar Reads is a program that aims to create a national drive to communicate the importance of reading, and to create interest in reading amongst all residents, especially children and youth.

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art

Co-owned by Qatar Museums and Qatar Foundation, Mathaf seeks to inspire the community by offering an Arab perspective on modern and contemporary art, while supporting creativity and promoting dialogue.

Qatar National Library

Qatar National Library

Qatar National Library

A modern facility that provides the people of Qatar with access to over one million books.

Health and Sustainability

04

As our research centers work to find innovative solutions to our health and sustainability issues, our community development initiatives actively promote the importance of living green, healthy, and active lifestyles.

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COM004 - Sports/health image

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Education City Golf Club

Education City Golf Club

Entity | Community

Education City Golf Club

Education City Golf Club is a state-of-the-art golf facility that honors our approach to education, innovation, sustainability, research and development, and culture through sport.

Qatar Diabetes Association

Qatar Diabetes Association

Entity | Community

Qatar Diabetes Association

Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA) strives to help the people with diabetes and those who are at risk of developing it by providing innovative patient care, education, and related services with the hope of improving the overall quality of life for those who are affected.

Qatar Green Building Council

Qatar Green Building Council

Entity | Community

Qatar Green Building Council

Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) is a non-profit, membership-driven organization providing leadership and encouraging collaboration in conducting environmentally sustainable practices for green building design and development in Qatar.

Oxygen Park

Oxygen Park

Place | Community

Oxygen Park

The idea of the 130,000-square-meter Oxygen Park is to introduce a green lung in Education City, inviting students and visitors alike to refresh their mind, body, and spirit through active exercise and to explore the symbiotic relationships between oxygen, plants, and healthy purified living.

Recreational Facilities

Recreational Facilities

Entity | Community

Recreational Facilities

We have opened a variety of recreational facilities for our community to use. In these facilities, we host various events for both children and adults, including fitness and sports classes, children’s activities, workshops, and camps. The facilities include: Recreation Centre Education City Club House Awsaj Recreation Multaqa Qatar Academy Al Khor Recreation (QAK Recreation) Qatar Academy Msheireb Recreation (QAM Recreation)

Education City Football Stadium

Education City Football Stadium

Place | Community

Education City Football Stadium

As a chosen World Cup stadium, the Education City Stadium reflects the combined goal of Qatar Foundation and Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy to make the FIFA World Cup 2022™ a catalyst for social and human development. By being located in the heart of a knowledge center nurturing tomorrow’s leaders, the stadium will host up to the quarter-finals stage during the FIFA World Cup 2022™. It is destined to serve the sustainable, green, and healthy living needs of the future.

Story | Community

Why are we talking about Qatar’s buried history of slavery?

While many nations shy away from their brutal history of slavery, Qatar decided to document it. This is why when a former slave trader’s house was discovered during the rebuilding of Msheireb Downtown Doha, a decision was made to turn it into a slavery museum—the first establishment in the region dedicated to exhibiting the slave trade that took place in the Indian Ocean early in the 20th century.

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Why are we talking about Qatar’s buried history of slavery?

Why are we talking about Qatar’s buried history of slavery?

Social Development

05

We’re dedicated to helping and empowering every member of our community by providing platforms for development and discovery.

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COM008 - Social Development

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QatarDebate

QatarDebate

Entity | Community

QatarDebate

By delivering a wide range of high-quality debate learning programs in Arabic and English, QatarDebate seeks to promote the culture and use of debate, open dialogue, and discussion as effective academic and personal development skills amongst secondary and university students.

Qatar Career Development Center

Qatar Career Development Center

Entity | Community

Qatar Career Development Center

Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC) supports Qatari capacity building and empowers youth to better plan their career paths in line with their potential and the future needs of Qatar’s labor market.

Qatar Nanny Training Academy

Qatar Nanny Training Academy

Entity | Community

Qatar Nanny Training Academy

Qatar Nanny Training Academy (QNTA) enriches the lives of Arab Muslim families by providing training and academic support to Arabic-speaking nannies, enabling graduates to ensure the optimal physical and mental development of the child under their care.

Events

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There’s always something to do when you’re in Education City.

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Tour | Community

Art Trail: "What Is Home to You?" Exhibition Tour

Art Trail: "What Is Home to You?" Exhibition Tour

Art Trail: "What Is Home to You?" Exhibition Tour

Competition | Community

Longines Global Champions Tour Doha

Longines Global Champions Tour Doha

Longines Global Champions Tour Doha

Discussion | Community

Sports in Literature: Beyond Folklore and Tales

Sports in Literature: Beyond Folklore and Tales

Sports in Literature: Beyond Folklore and Tales

Webinar | Community

HBKU Press Presents: Tips on Publishing Books in Qatar

HBKU Press Presents: Tips on Publishing Books in Qatar

HBKU Press Presents: Tips on Publishing Books in Qatar

Webinar | Community

Chess Club

Chess Club

Chess Club

Webinar | Community

Our Children Matter: Language Enhancement Strategies in Early Years

Our Children Matter: Language Enhancement Strategies in Early Years

Our Children Matter: Language Enhancement Strategies in Early Years

Webinar | Community

21–22 Feb 2022

E-course on Combating Art Trafficking

E-course on Combating Art Trafficking

E-course on Combating Art Trafficking

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