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Qatar Tribune
27-05-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
One of QF's early students reflects on transformative learning journey
Tribune News Network Doha As Qatar Foundation (QF) marks its 30th anniversary, and prepares to celebrate the latest batch of graduates from the schools within its ecosystem, Dr Maryam Al Mahmoud reflects on a journey that stretches back almost three decades, and began with her becoming a part of QF history. Now a surgeon and accomplished equestrian, as a 16-year-old she was part of the first class of students enrolled at Qatar Academy Doha (QAD) – the first school to be established by QF. And today, both Dr Al Mahmoud and her dreams have grown – just as QF has. Ahead of this week's QF Schools Commencement ceremony, which will honour the Class of 2025 graduates from schools under QF's Pre-University Education, Dr Al Mahmoud looks back on her time at QAD, which began in 1995, saying: 'The school was launched gradually – the idea was to introduce it to society slowly and build interest first. 'We began our studies in a small compound called Al Ali, and about a year-and-a-half later, once the new Qatar Academy building was completed, we moved there. We felt we were part of a national milestone. 'At the time, Qatar's education system was largely segregated – some schools followed a fully English curriculum, while others taught exclusively in Arabic. QF's leadership then introduced the visionary idea of bridging this gap between the two systems. It was something entirely new and transformative. That's how Qatar Academy Doha was born.' Reflecting on the early days of the school, Dr Al Mahmoud shares a special memory of her first day at school – an experience that marked the beginning of a transformative journey. 'I was the youngest in my batch,' she says. 'We were just 11 students from different backgrounds – some from English-speaking schools, others, like myself, from Arabic schools. 'However, my English was strong, and the education approach was exhilarating. I was in a place where communication with teachers was encouraged – that was revolutionary. In most schools back then, students and teachers were so separate; we could barely talk to our teachers. At Qatar Academy Doha, we were treated like young adults. It was empowering to have that level of dialogue at that age.' By integrating extracurricular activities into the learning experience, QF's ecosystem goes beyond traditional classroom education, offering students meaningful opportunities to explore their passions and develop a broad range of skills. And speaking about those she learned with at QAD, she says: 'My friends from QF have each followed their own paths in life. When I come across one of their names – whether in a newspaper, at a ministry, or through word of mouth – I feel proud of them. They've all achieved so much, and it's especially inspiring knowing that each one of them has grown into a remarkably successful woman. 'If there's one thing I would say to the new generation of QF graduates this year, it's to let your dedication and passion guide you. And as QF celebrates 30 years, I want to congratulate everyone involved in this remarkable accomplishment. 'QF planted the first seed decades ago, and not only has it realized its vision – it has exceeded it. I'm grateful to QF for laying the stepping stones that helped me become the person I am today.'
Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
QAD Showcases Process Intelligence and Customer Success at Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2025
BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo – QAD Inc., a leading provider of next-generation manufacturing and supply chain solutions in the cloud, announced it will present a session at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo on the topic 'Hutchinson's Extended Supply Chain - Driving Worldwide S&OP for Strategic Alignment,' by Frédéric Faysse, senior sales executive at QAD, alongside Luca Cicchiello, vice president of corporate supply chain at Hutchinson. QAD will offer a complimentary Process Intelligence 'Proof of Capability' each day at the event to one attending company. "Our Proof of Capability program delivers rapid, actionable insights, demonstrating the transformative power of QAD Process Intelligence." Share Hutchinson to Highlight End-to-End Supply Chain Strategy Hutchinson is a global leader in non-tire rubber with 40,000 employees across 25 countries. Mr Cicchiello leads Hutchinson's End-to-End Supply Chain strategy and will share valuable insights on: Driving End-to-End Supply Chain Agility and Resilience: Discover how Hutchinson leverages a global S&OP process supported by the QAD Digital Supply Chain Planning cloud solution. Real-time Capacity Management: Learn how Hutchinson gains real-time capacity alerts, streamlines inventory, and enhances supplier collaboration for an 18-month horizon. Strategic Alignment and Risk Mitigation: Explore how scenario simulations and minimized risk enable Hutchinson to align demand with capacity and fuel continuous improvement, reducing complexity and enhancing agility. The session takes place on Wednesday, 21 May at 13:45 pm CEST. QAD Process Intelligence 'Proof of Capability' This initiative will provide one attending company with a complimentary opportunity to experience the power of QAD Process Intelligence using their own data to uncover inefficiencies and potential cost savings. QAD's Proof of Capability program offers a low-touch, high-value way for businesses to gain tangible insights into process improvement. Participants can choose to focus on: Warehouse/DC Optimization: Enhance order processing, root cause inefficiencies, and improve overall performance. Inventory Optimization: Reduce obsolete stock, minimize waste, and improve agility and profitability. The program involves a brief discovery session, followed by QAD's analysis of the company's data within a live QAD Process Intelligence environment. Within 2-3 weeks, QAD will deliver a presentation and executive report detailing findings, recommendations and potential ROI. "Our Proof of Capability program delivers rapid, actionable insights, demonstrating the transformative power of QAD Process Intelligence," said Luc Janssen, senior vice president of product management at QAD. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark and Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo is a trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved. About Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo is the premier gathering of trailblazers, thought leaders and industry experts pushing the boundaries of supply chain. Future-Focused. Value-Driven. Uncover the latest supply chain insights and solutions with experts, CSCOs, peers and service providers. Take three days to step away and discover inspiration, innovation and actionable insights necessary to drive future strategic and financial success. About QAD – Enabling Adaptive Enterprises QAD Inc. is a leading provider of next-generation manufacturing and supply chain solutions in the cloud. To succeed in a turbulent world, facing disruptions in supply and fluctuations in demand, manufacturers and supply chains must rapidly respond to change and seamlessly optimize agility, efficiency, and resilience for effective customer service. QAD delivers Adaptive Applications to enable these Adaptive Enterprises. Founded in Santa Barbara, California, QAD has customers in 84 countries around the world. Thousands of companies have deployed QAD enterprise solutions including enterprise resource planning (ERP), digital commerce, supplier relationship management (SRM), digital supply chain planning (DSCP), advanced scheduling, global trade and transportation execution (GTTE), enterprise quality management system (EQMS), connected workforce and process intelligence. To learn more, visit or call +1 805-566-6100. Find us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram. 'QAD' is a registered trademark of QAD. All other products or company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
QAD and Boomi Forge Strategic Alliance to Redefine Integration for Smart Manufacturing
DALLAS, May 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boomi World 2025 - QAD Inc., a leader in cloud-based manufacturing and connected workforce solutions, today announced a bold new partnership with Boomi, the leader in AI-driven automation. This strategic alliance empowers manufacturers to dramatically accelerate implementations, streamline operations and unlock faster time-to-value through seamless, intelligent connectivity. Together, QAD and Boomi are eliminating the historical friction of enterprise integrations. QAD customers will now benefit from Boomi's cutting-edge platform, enabling rapid, pre-built connections across systems - including QAD Redzone. At the same time, Boomi will gain access to advanced process mining capabilities powered by QAD's Champion AI, enabling the organization to optimize and automate integration workflows with unprecedented speed and insight. "In manufacturing, speed is a competitive advantage. This partnership is about collapsing the time between decision and action," said Sanjay Brahmawar, CEO of QAD. "By combining Boomi's best-in-class integration platform with QAD's deep manufacturing expertise and Champion AI-driven insights, we're helping manufacturers simplify complexity and accelerate performance - starting on day one." As part of this partnership: Pre-built integrations between QAD, QAD Redzone and third-party systems reduce implementation time and complexity Embedded Boomi connectors within QAD Software enable plug-and-play connectivity across the manufacturing stack AI-powered process insights from QAD's Champion AI platform drive smarter, faster integration workflows "At Boomi, we exist to make the complex simple - and this partnership brings that mission to life," said Steve Lucas, CEO of Boomi. "Together with QAD, we're fusing intelligent automation with deep manufacturing know-how. The result: faster transformation, smarter operations and real-time insights that fuel innovation across the factory floor and beyond." This alliance marks a major step forward in digital transformation for manufacturing, removing integration as a barrier to scale and innovation. About Boomi Boomi, the leader in AI-driven automation, helps organizations around the world automate and streamline critical processes to achieve business outcomes faster. Harnessing advanced AI capabilities, the Boomi Enterprise Platform seamlessly connects systems and manages data flows with API management, integration, data management, and AI orchestration in one comprehensive solution. With over 23,000 customers globally and a network of 800+ partners, Boomi is revolutionizing the way enterprises of all sizes achieve business agility and operational excellence. Discover more at About QAD QAD Inc. builds and empowers Adaptive Enterprises. QAD's cloud manufacturing and supply chain solutions help move businesses from where they are today to where they need to be - by aligning and optimizing people, processes and systems. Thousands of companies have deployed QAD enterprise solutions globally, including enterprise resource planning (ERP), connected workforce (QAD Redzone), process intelligence, supplier relationship management, digital supply chain planning, advanced scheduling, global trade and transportation execution, and enterprise quality management system. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts QAD FinchPublic Relations805-566-6100publicrelations@ Beth HespeAnalyst Relations609-709-3769industryanalyst@
Business Wire
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
QAD and Boomi Forge Strategic Alliance to Redefine Integration for Smart Manufacturing
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Boomi World 2025 - QAD Inc., a leader in cloud-based manufacturing and connected workforce solutions, today announced a bold new partnership with Boomi, the leader in AI-driven automation. This strategic alliance empowers manufacturers to dramatically accelerate implementations, streamline operations and unlock faster time-to-value through seamless, intelligent connectivity. "In manufacturing, speed is a competitive advantage. This partnership is about collapsing the time between decision and action." Share Together, QAD and Boomi are eliminating the historical friction of enterprise integrations. QAD customers will now benefit from Boomi's cutting-edge platform, enabling rapid, pre-built connections across systems - including QAD Redzone. At the same time, Boomi will gain access to advanced process mining capabilities powered by QAD's Champion AI, enabling the organization to optimize and automate integration workflows with unprecedented speed and insight. 'In manufacturing, speed is a competitive advantage. This partnership is about collapsing the time between decision and action,' said Sanjay Brahmawar, CEO of QAD. 'By combining Boomi's best-in-class integration platform with QAD's deep manufacturing expertise and Champion AI-driven insights, we're helping manufacturers simplify complexity and accelerate performance - starting on day one.' As part of this partnership: Pre-built integrations between QAD, QAD Redzone and third-party systems reduce implementation time and complexity Embedded Boomi connectors within QAD Software enable plug-and-play connectivity across the manufacturing stack AI-powered process insights from QAD's Champion AI platform drive smarter, faster integration workflows 'At Boomi, we exist to make the complex simple - and this partnership brings that mission to life,' said Steve Lucas, CEO of Boomi. 'Together with QAD, we're fusing intelligent automation with deep manufacturing know-how. The result: faster transformation, smarter operations and real-time insights that fuel innovation across the factory floor and beyond.' This alliance marks a major step forward in digital transformation for manufacturing, removing integration as a barrier to scale and innovation. About Boomi Boomi, the leader in AI-driven automation, helps organizations around the world automate and streamline critical processes to achieve business outcomes faster. Harnessing advanced AI capabilities, the Boomi Enterprise Platform seamlessly connects systems and manages data flows with API management, integration, data management, and AI orchestration in one comprehensive solution. With over 23,000 customers globally and a network of 800+ partners, Boomi is revolutionizing the way enterprises of all sizes achieve business agility and operational excellence. Discover more at About QAD QAD Inc. builds and empowers Adaptive Enterprises. QAD's cloud manufacturing and supply chain solutions help move businesses from where they are today to where they need to be - by aligning and optimizing people, processes and systems. Thousands of companies have deployed QAD enterprise solutions globally, including enterprise resource planning (ERP), connected workforce (QAD Redzone), process intelligence, supplier relationship management, digital supply chain planning, advanced scheduling, global trade and transportation execution, and enterprise quality management system. For more information, visit
