Since its inception in 1995 by the Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani and H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, the Qatar Foundation (QF) has been striving to build an integrated system that drives positive impact in the life of individuals and societies through advancing education and supporting scientific research, besides encouraging entrepreneurship, fostering sustainability and helping next generations internalise essential knowledge to keep up with challenges of the future.
Throughout the past three decades, the QF has succeeded in establishing an integrated educational environment that includes all academic stages and established six specialised schools, including three following the International Baccalaureate (IB), alongside institutions catering to gifted students and those with special needs.
Chairperson of Qatar Foundation H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attended on Saturday the Qatar Foundation Annual Alumni Forum 2025 as it celebrated the achievements and impact of those who have graduated from a unique ecosystem of education, and the enduring ties between them.
The 2025 edition of the forum marked the inaugural presentation of the QF Alumni Awards, established to honour QF alumni who have made significant contributions to society through their dedication to social responsibility and civic engagement. The awards – divided into four categories, and designed by Othman Khunji, a graduate of QF partner university Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar – were presented by H H Sheikha Moza.
Over 19,000 students have graduated from QF’s schools and universities over the decades, equipped to be leaders, change-makers, and active social citizens who make positive contributions to Qatar, the region, and the world. The QF Alumni Programme was created to enable these graduates to retain their links to each other and to QF and Qatar.
H H Sheikha Moza addressing the Forum said, “We gather today, as we do every year, to renew the commitment and the social contract that has united us from the beginning — to remain one family, committed to carrying QF’s mission forward: building a society armed with knowledge, guided by values, and driven by excellence and global competition.
“This mission is a shared responsibility between the Foundation and all its alumni. In this spirit, the Alumni Forum presents awards for excellence and mentorship in recognition of the dedication and achievements you have made throughout your professional journey.”
