The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has successfully concluded its month-long Summer Student Centers program, which brought together 1,800-plus students from diverse age groups and backgrounds. These centers, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, government bodies, educational institutions, and cultural organizations, aimed to leverage the summer break to nurture students’ personal and leadership skills, enhance their capabilities in various fields, and instill national identity, citizenship values, and societal responsibility. The centers were equipped with highly trained administrative personnel and advanced electronic systems to ensure the accuracy of procedures and swift achievement, adhering to MoEHE-approved instructions.
- Some of the activities offered at the centers included workshops in electronic painting and digital design, the formation of a student choir, and recreational trips that fostered team spirit and community engagement.
- Other activities included sports, health, and proper nutrition, as well as cybersecurity and digital solutions, workshops on sustainability and climate change, and Islamic education.
- The centers also provided a platform for students to explore their talents and hone them under the supervision of pedagogical leaders from various institutions.
The program featured a diverse range of activities, including:
- Sports and health programs
- Sustainability and climate change workshops
- Islamic education programs
- Science, technology, and artificial intelligence initiatives
- Art and design programs
- Social activities and communication skills workshops
These activities were designed to promote creative thinking, innovation, mental and physical well-being, and a culture of education and self-development. The centers also played a significant role in supporting students’ progress in advancing their skills and expressing their creativity, strengthening their connection to national identity and societal values.
“Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has concluded the activities of the 2025 Summer Student Centers, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, along with several government bodies and educational, cultural, and community institutions.
“The centers are supportive entities that augment the educational system, helping students express their creativity, strengthen their connection to national identity and societal values, and ultimately prepare a self-confident generation capable of navigating future challenges,” said Director of the Schools and Student Affairs Department at MoEHE, Maryam Ali Al Nesef Al Buainain.
| Role | Examples |
|---|---|
| Pedagogical leaders | Ministries, public and private institutions, and educational centers |
| Volunteers | Parents, educators, and community members |
“Parents played a significant role in the success of the program, attending centers and delivering awareness lectures, thereby bolstering family bonds with the summer centers and reflecting in the diversity of students’ talents and creative output,” said Al Buainain. The current edition of the program was characterized by the active engagement of parents, which enhanced the diversity of students’ talents and creative output. The pedagogical and administrative cadres, alongside volunteers, emphasized the importance of integrated efforts in meeting students’ needs and building well-balanced individuals both intellectually and physically. Key highlights of the 2025 Summer Student Centers program include:
- 550-plus diverse activities offered across various fields
- Participation of 1,800-plus students from diverse age groups and backgrounds
- Active engagement of parents in the program
- Supportive entities that augment the educational system
The program’s success reflects the overarching programs in place and the diversity in meeting students’ needs and building well-balanced individuals both intellectually and physically.
The Summer Student Centers program aims to provide a catalyzing environment for students to explore their talents, hone their skills, and develop a strong sense of national identity and societal values.
To advance students’ personal and leadership skills, enhance their capabilities in various fields, and instill national identity, citizenship values, and societal responsibility.
Promoting creative thinking, innovation, mental and physical well-being, and a culture of education and self-development.
Students from diverse age groups and backgrounds.
To prepare a self-confident generation capable of navigating future challenges, and to augment the educational system by supporting students’ progress in advancing their skills and expressing their creativity.
Parents, educators, community members, pedagogical leaders, and volunteers.
Meeting the diverse needs of students, ensuring the accuracy of procedures, and maintaining the integrity of the program.
The program’s success reflects the integrated efforts of all relevant entities, especially with the overarching programs in place and their diversity in meeting students’ needs and building well-balanced individuals both intellectually and physically. Conclusion:
The 2025 Summer Student Centers program has been a resounding success, providing a unique opportunity for students to explore their talents, hone their skills, and develop a strong sense of national identity and societal values. The program’s success reflects the importance of integrated efforts and the diversity in meeting students’ needs and building well-balanced individuals both intellectually and physically. The pedagogical and administrative cadres, alongside volunteers, have played a significant role in the program’s success, and parents have been actively engaged in the program, reflecting in the diversity of students’ talents and creative output. The program’s outcomes will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the students and the educational system as a whole.
