{
  "id": 1325917,
  "title": "QF welcomes new generation of students to Education City - at Marhaba",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/qf-welcomes-new-generation-of-students-to-education-city-at-marhaba",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T18:41:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/16/08/2026/qf-welcomes-new-generation-of-students-to-education-city-at-marhaba"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar witnessed the arrival of over 800 university students to Qatar Foundation's Education City on the annual Marhaba orientation event. This occasion inaugurated a new academic year at the education hub's eight affiliated universities, offering students a glimpse into the ecosystem that nurtures their academic, social, and personal development.\n\nFrancisco Marmolejo, President of Higher Education and Education Advisor at QF, welcomed the fresh batch of students, urging them to remember they are joining a unique community unlike any other. He highlighted how Education City is a diverse environment where students from varied fields, cultures, and perspectives collaborate, learn, and grow together.\n\nMarmolejo stressed that success at Education City extends beyond academic achievements. He encouraged students to become active citizens within the QF community and the wider society, emphasizing that valuable lessons often stem from experiences outside the classroom, such as engaging in conversations, volunteering, or seizing unexpected opportunities.\n\nKeynote speakers at the event included Khansa Maria, a Rhodes Scholar and disability rights advocate, and Dr. Anas Karaki, a QF alumnus who completed his degrees from Texas A&M University at Qatar and Hamad Bin Khalifa University. Both speakers shared their personal journeys, underscoring how Qatar Foundation's environment shapes students into future leaders.\n\nThe event also featured the Student Ambassadors Program, a prestigious initiative that cultivates future leaders by providing opportunities for students to represent QF and their respective institutions at high-profile events. Student ambassadors like Muhammad Umar and Ameena Rasul shared their enriching experiences, highlighting how the program has shaped their perspectives, strengthened their confidence, and inspired their approach towards their academic journeys and future careers.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation has welcomed more than 800 university students to its unique ecosystem of knowledge at Marhaba – the annual orientation event that kicks off a new academic year at Education City. </p> <p>Designed for students joining Qatar Foundation’s (QF) ecosystem of eight universities, Marhaba – held at Multaqa (Education City Student Center) – provides an introduction to…",
  "key_points": [
    "Over 800 students arrive at Education City for Marhaba orientation.",
    "QF President Francisco Marmolejo welcomes new students to unique community.",
    "Keynote speakers share personal journeys emphasizing leadership development."
  ],
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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."
}