QF concludes its Mukhayamna Summer Camp with the participation of 600 students
The agreements enhance students' university admission opportunities and expand academic collaboration in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 Story 4 min read
From classrooms to courts, young people studying at QF learn to balance dedication and discipline without compromising academic success Story 4 min read
On World Youth Skills Day, QF highlights the importance of hands-on learning through summer programs that blend technology, leadership, and collaboration
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QF concludes its Mukhayamna Summer Camp with the participation of 600 students
The camp featured educational and interactive activities that foster life skills and enhance community awareness Related Stories Story 3 min read The agreements enhance students' university admission opportunities and expand academic collaboration in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 Story 4 min read From classrooms to courts, young people studying at QF learn to balance dedication and discipline without compromising academic success Story 4 min read On World Youth Skills Day, QF highlights the importance of hands-on learning through summer programs that blend technology, leadership, and collaboration
Qatar Tribune
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- Qatar Tribune
QF summer camps: Preparing students for new academic year
Tribune News Network Doha As the new school year approaches, Qatar Foundation's Pre-University Education summer camps are doing more than just keeping students busy –they are delivering educational programmes that set children up for academic success. These summer enrichment programmes – part of Mukhaymna, an initiative under the Student Affairs and Community Engagement (SACE) department within Qatar Foundation's (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE) – are designed to bridge academic years while nurturing students' confidence, independence, and emotional well-being. Through creative learning, leadership development, and collaboration, they help children return to school with renewed focus, motivation, and readiness for the classroom. Fatima A. Al Anssari, student enrichment and activation specialist, SACE, QF, said: 'Qatar Foundation's summer camps aim to provide enriching, healthy programs that promote student engagement, strengthen community involvement, and offer inclusive experiences for all, including persons with disabilities. 'Designed to support personal development, well-being, and skill-building, the camps foster a values-based environment through diverse, engaging activities and help bridge the gap between academic years by gradually reintroducing students to routines, collaborative learning, and goal-oriented thinking.' She added, 'Held across multiple Qatar Foundation schools and facilities, children engage in activities that enhance focus, independence, and resilience. They return to school with renewed motivation, stronger social connections, and a greater sense of purpose, all of which contribute to a smoother transition into the new academic year.' A welcoming, supportive environment is central to the design of the summer camps. Staff and facilitators are trained to recognise and respond to signs of anxiety with empathy, using tools such as buddy systems, gentle orientation sessions, and ongoing communication with parents to ensure every child feels safe and included. The focus is on building trust early, so that each participant experiences a strong sense of belonging from the very first day. According to Al Anssari, camp programmes encourage students to step out of their comfort zones through leadership activities, creative workshops, and team challenges that build confidence and problem-solving skills. Older students mentor younger participants, fostering peer-led growth. These hands-on experiences help children develop resilience, independence, and a sense of capability that supports a smooth return to school. The content for the summer camps is curated and delivered by experts and specialist providers and includes programmes in areas such as quantum computing, cybersecurity, sports, leadership, and entrepreneurship – skills that enhance classroom performance, according to Al Anssari 'The transformation we see in students is always remarkable,' she said. 'By the end of the camps, children often exhibit stronger social skills, increased participation, and greater confidence. Overall, students leave more connected, capable, and motivated to begin the school year.'
Qatar Tribune
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- Qatar Tribune
Awqaf opens mosque for 765 worshippers in Wadi Al Sail
QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Mosques Department, has inaugurated the Al-Walida Sari'a Saeed Ahmad Al Kuwari Mosque in Wadi Al Sail, accommodating 765 worshippers of both genders on a capacious plot of 3,075 squaremetres. Having been endowed by Nasser bin Jabr bin Sultan bin Tawar Al Kuwari, the inaugurated mosque is part of the ministry's plan dedicated to expanding and advancing mosques in all areas throughout the nation, in pursuit of keeping abreast of urban and population growth, in alignment with the Qatar National Vision 2030. The mosque consists of a key hall for prayer accommodating 620 worshippers, a hall for women that accommodates 145 individuals, a spacious ablution area, alongside a sheer number of public parking lots, some of which have been designated for persons with disabilities, with entries and exits being meticulously organized. The mosque is topped with a tall minaret. The Awqaf's Department of Engineering Affairs is tasked with meeting the needs of areas statewide in terms of mosques and prayer rooms, as well as equipping temporary mosques and overseeing their preservation. The department also prepares mosque maintenance annual plans to repair mosques and imams' residences, in lockstep with the competent authorities. In addition, it prepares and executes construction operations, oversees under-construction projects, and manages waqf-owned residences for imams in terms of designs, as well as technical and engineering specifications and implementation, and ultimately sets a database about mosques, prayer rooms, and their operators.
