QF shares insights in health, education at UNGA forums

During the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Qatar Foundation (QF) engaged in numerous discussions and showcased its perspectives on building a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable future. QF's global education think tank, WISE, led conversations on education, global health, youth and women's leadership, sustainability, and Artificial Intelligence.

WISE focused on the future of learning and innovation, sharing insights on skills development and emerging education systems. Dr. Asyia Kazmi, CEO of WISE, emphasized that foundational literacy and numeracy are significant challenges today, but they are also solvable through political will, focused action, and rigorous teaching.

Youth envoys from QF's QatarDebate participated in the 2026 Concordia Annual Summit, sharing their viewpoints on youth leadership in diplomacy, being a female leader, and emerging technology challenges. Among the speakers were Ali Almawlawi and Noor al-Thani, who addressed the role of women in leadership under global uncertainty.

Sheikha Alanoud al-Thani discussed the use of AI for accountability and peacemaking during a session titled 'Autonomy, Intelligence, and the Future of Defence'. She stressed that AI is a powerful technology that must be used to strengthen accountability, transparency, and better decision-making.

A global dialogue titled 'Tradition Meets Tomorrow' was held at Goals House in New York, reflecting QF's commitment to integrating cultural heritage, values, and knowledge into solutions for contemporary global challenges in education and sustainability. Mashail M al-Naimi explained that traditions are integral to knowledge systems, offering valuable insights into addressing today's challenges.

Mohammad Ahmed al-Shaabi, Principal of Academyati, a QF school, highlighted the importance of hands-on learning, connecting learners with their communities and real-world challenges for meaningful education. The Global Autism Advocacy Coalition, founded by QF, Autism Speaks, and Unicef, marked a milestone year of partnerships and accelerated global autism action.