Officials and representatives with the winners during the ceremony.
Doha, Qatar: The Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation organised a ceremony to honour the winning school teams of the “Destination Imagination” programme for the 2025/2026 academic season.
The programme is implemented in public and private schools in the State of Qatar in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and was attended by a distinguished group of educational leaders, educators, and representatives from academic institutions.
The ceremony witnessed the attendance of H E Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation, alongside H E Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Maha Zayed Al Ruwaili, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs, and Eng. Abdullatif Ali Al Yafai, General Manager of Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation, in addition to several Ministry representatives, school principals, and stakeholders in the Qatari educational sector.
In his speech during the ceremony, H E Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani expressed his joy in meeting the outstanding student teams participating in the programme, emphasising that the Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation continues its efforts to provide qualitative educational initiatives that contribute to developing students’ skills and refining their creative and intellectual capabilities across various age groups.
He also praised the continuous support from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in ensuring the programme’s success over the past years, extending his gratitude to Qatar University for hosting the National Tournament, as well as expressing his appreciation to all the public and private schools that participated in the competitions.
Maha Zayed Al Ruwaili, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs, stated that the “Destination Imagination” programme represents a pioneering model for creative learning, as it offers students the opportunity to discover their potential and hone their skills in innovation, critical thinking, and teamwork through interactive educational experiences that blend knowledge, technology, and the arts.
She noted that over eleven seasons, the programme has successfully embedded a culture of creativity and excellence among students, attracting more than 25,000 male and female students from public and private schools in Qatar, reflecting its broad educational and pedagogical impact. From his side, Eng. Abdullatif Ali Al Yafai, General Manager of Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation, confirmed that the Foundation aims, through organising this programme, to contribute to building an educational system that aligns with modern global standards, encourages analytical and critical thinking, nurtures creativity and innovation, develops talents, and enhances teamwork and project management.
