{
  "id": 10625734,
  "title": "EAA Foundation COO Ali Turki honoured at Himmah Awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/eaa-foundation-coo-ali-turki-honoured-at-himmah-awards",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T06:06:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/29/09/2026/eaa-foundation-coo-ali-turki-honoured-at-himmah-awards"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global organization focused on enhancing education and economic opportunities, has been honored by the inaugural Himmah: Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award with the 'Leading Entity in Nationalisation' Award in the Education Sector. In a separate acknowledgment, the Foundation's Chief Operating Officer, Ali Turki Al Sobai, received the Leadership Excellence Award.\n\nThis recognition underscores EAA Foundation's persistent dedication to cultivating, nurturing, and empowering Qatari talent. By fostering professional development and leadership opportunities, the Foundation is enhancing the skills necessary to support its educational mission both within Qatar and globally.\n\nThe award follows EAA Foundation's ongoing growth and impact as it expands its reach and partnerships, while also bolstering the institutional and national capabilities essential to sustaining its influence. Investing in local talent has been a crucial aspect of this strategy, allowing Qatari professionals to participate in various aspects of the Foundation's programs, operations, and leadership positions worldwide.\n\nMohammed Saad Al-Kubaisi, CEO of EAA Foundation, expressed gratitude for the national recognition, stating that it reflects the Foundation's commitment to investing in Qatari talent. He emphasized that nationalization goes beyond recruitment; it is about providing professionals with meaningful pathways to develop their skills, assume greater responsibilities, and advance into leadership roles. By empowering Qatari talent, the Foundation strengthens the institutional foundations supporting its mission to promote education and opportunity globally, while also contributing to Qatar National Vision 2030.\n\nAli Turki Al Sobai, Chief Operations Officer of EAA Foundation, also received the Leadership Excellence Award, acknowledging the collective efforts of colleagues at the Foundation. He highlighted that building capable teams and enabling national talent to progress into leadership positions are fundamental to the operational excellence that supports their mission.\n\nEAA Foundation extends its gratitude to the Ministry of Labour for recognizing entities and individuals who contribute to advancing national talent within Qatar's private sector.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation working to expand access to quality education and economic opportunities, has been recognised at the inaugural Himmah: Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award as the recipient of the ‘Leading Entity in Nationalisation’ Award in the Education Sector. In a separate individual recognition, Chief Operating Officer of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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