DOHA: Qatar Foundation (QF) has won the award for the best social media presence in the education sector in the Arab region at the 15th Sheikh Salem Al Ali Al Sabah Informatics Award ceremony in Kuwait.
The award, which was presented by Emir of Kuwait H H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, recognised QF’s pioneering role and outstanding performance in promoting education and scientific research through social media.
Through its social media channels, QF strives to provide an environment that fosters a progressive society. By serving as a platform to promote education, science, and community development, QF is helping to unlock human potential and create a knowledge-based economy.
Engineer Saad Al Muhannadi, President of Qatar Foundation, attended the event, along with Hissa Al Mesnid Al Mohannadi, a member of the QF social media team.
After receiving the award on behalf of the Foundation, Engineer Saad said: “We are very proud and incredibly honoured to have received this award. Our online channels serve as a platform for our community to come together, share, and discuss, and this accolade highlights the great work of Qatar Foundation’s social media team and their dedication to quickly and effectively disseminating news and information to our audience.”
A number of prominent people attended the award ceremony, including Microsoft Co-Founder, Bill Gates, who was awarded the ‘Informatics Medal’ for his contribution to the field of communication and technology.
The Peninsula
