CEO of the Education Excellence Award Maryam Abdullah Al Mohannadi announcing the winners. P
Doha, Qatar: The 19th Qatar Education Excellence Award 2026 has named 108 winners from a total of 371 applicants across nine categories, highlighting the strong level of competition and the rising quality of academic achievement.
The main ceremony honouring the winners will be held under the patronage of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on February 15, 2026.
The Executive Committee of the Award yesterday announced the results of its 19th edition for 2026, following approval by the Award’s Board of Trustees chaired by Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater.
The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Ministry’s headquarters, attended by the Award’s Chief Executive Officer, heads and members of the working committees, and representatives of local media.
The results reflect heightened competitiveness, the strong quality of submissions, and a growing awareness of the Award’s standards and requirements.
The outcomes also underscore a tangible commitment by participants to meeting these criteria in line with Qatar’s national direction towards building a highly qualified and efficient human capital.
The Qatar Education Excellence Award honours outstanding Qatari achievers across multiple academic fields, aiming to promote a culture of creativity and excellence within society. It encourages students to pursue higher levels of academic achievement, fosters integration between individual and institutional efforts, and contributes to improving educational outcomes to meet international standards. Award recipients receive valuable financial prizes, gold and platinum medals, and certificates of recognition. Announcing the results, Maryam Abdullah Al Muhannadi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Qatar Education Excellence Award, noted the remarkable diversity of educational institutions represented among the winners.
CEO of Qatar Education Excellence Award, Maryam Abdullah Al Muhannadi, with a group of winners at the announcement ceremony yesterday.
She said that these included students from public, private, and specialised schools, as well as students from civilian and military universities and various colleges, highlighting the broad base of excellence and the spread of its culture across Qatar’s education sector.
Al Muhannadi explained that the overall success rate in this edition was consistent with the average recorded over the past five cycles, reaffirming the stability and rigour of the Award’s evaluation methodology.
As in previous editions, she noted the results also highlighted the positive impact of a supportive family environment, with some families celebrating more than one award recipient in accordance with the Award’s approved assessment criteria.
Al Muhannadi emphasised that winning was limited to candidates who achieved the qualifying score after a comprehensive and meticulous evaluation processes.
She said that these included detailed file reviews and candidate interviews, ensuring each applicant received a fair and thorough assessment. This approach, she said, guarantees the highest levels of fairness, objectivity, and equal opportunity, while reinforcing confidence in the Award’s credibility and outcomes.
Congratulating the winners, Al Muhannadi said this year’s edition witnessed strong participation and high-quality submissions, reaffirming the Award’s status as a national platform that values seriousness, quality, and innovation.
She added that the results contribute to preparing distinguished national role models capable of positively supporting Qatar’s development journey.
Al Muhannadi also extended appreciation to candidates who did not win; stressing that participation itself reflects ambition and a commitment to excellence. She expressed hope that the experience would serve as motivation for continued growth, noting that excellence is a cumulative journey that does not end with a single attempt.
The main ceremony honouring the winners slated to be held on February 15, 2026 coincides with the 20th anniversary of the launch of the Award, marking a significant milestone that reinforces the Award’s cumulative impact in embedding a culture of scientific excellence across the country.
The objectives of the Award align with Qatar National Vision 2030, particularly the human development pillar, through investing in national talents, reinforcing excellence, and fostering an educational environment that supports creativity and innovation, preparing future generations to compete globally and contribute to sustainable national development.
