{
  "id": 9847128,
  "title": "Over 1,300 youth explore faith, identity and leadership at 2nd Qiyada conference",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/over-1-300-youth-explore-faith-identity-and-leadership-at-2nd-qiyada",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/734139/qatar/over-1300-youth-explore-faith-identity-and-leadership-at-2nd-qiyada-conference"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The second edition of Qatar Foundation's Qiyada conference commenced, drawing over 1,300 young Muslims from Qatar and beyond. Hosted at Multaqa (Education City Student Centre) under the theme 'Guided by Faith: Thriving in a Changing World', the two-day event aimed to equip Muslim youth with Islamic values, leadership skills, and the ability to address global challenges. Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) and the Ministry of Sports and Youth sponsored the conference. Secretary-General Amjad al-Nour cautioned about anxiety over the future, advocating for positivity and adaptability. Fawaz Abdulla AlMesaifri, director of the Youth Affairs Department, emphasized that values, identity, and faith are crucial in navigating a rapidly changing world. Yemeni influencer Fedaa al-Deen Yahya highlighted the challenges of discerning truth from falsehood in an era of excessive social media content. Workshops explored topics like leading with integrity, identity and spirituality in leadership, and responsible decision-making in a rapidly evolving world. The Qiyada conference also connected participants to their peers in Mexico for discussions on morality and justice in international law. QF's director of Wellness and Spiritual Life, Shaikh Mahmoud Elashwal, urged attendees to stay rooted in their values and foster a vision for the future. QIIB's CEO Dr Abdulbasit Ahmed A al-Shaibei underscored the importance of integrating Islamic identity and contemporary skills to shape the nation's future and achieve sustainable development goals.",
  "summary": "Over 1,300 young Muslims from across Qatar, along with scholars, educators, thought leaders, and other inspiring voices, explored faith, identity, leadership, and the challenges of today’s ever-shifti...",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "Resilience, creativity, and the behaviors of change-makers explored by young Muslims at Qatar Foundation’s QIYADA Conference",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/resilience-creativity-and-the-behaviors-of-change-makers-explored-by",
        "published": "2026-09-25T18:29:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}