Doha, July 13 (QNA) - The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) launched on Sunday the Student Activity Centers for Summer 2025.

The activities, which will continue until August 7, target Qatari and resident public schools students, as well as Qatari students in private schools, aged 6 to 18. The centers will be located in eight summer centers across the country, four for boys and four for girls.

The Ministry said in a statement that the launch of these centers comes within the framework of its commitment to investing students' free time during the summer vacation in quality and integrated activities that contribute to developing their personalities, honing their skills, and promoting the values of citizenship and responsibility within a safe and attractive educational environment that meets their psychological, social, and educational needs.

MOEHE noted that the summer program will run from Sunday to Thursday, with daily sessions held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The program features a diverse array of educational, cultural, artistic, sports, and technical activities, all designed within a comprehensive framework that fosters creativity, encourages innovation, and enhances leadership and life skills. It also aims to strengthen national identity, support mental and physical well-being, and cultivate a culture of sustainable learning and continuous self-development.

The Ministry has designed the program's themes to cover modern and diverse fields, including: value education, cultural activities, digital solutions, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, arts and design, as well as themes of public health, sustainability, and the environment, to meet the aspirations of generations and enrich their summer experience.

The program's activities are organized in cooperation with several supporting entities, including ministries, national institutions, and educational and cultural centers. These include the Ministry of Sports and Youth, the Ministry of Public Health, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Qatar National Library, Qatar Museums, Aspire Academy, Qatar Scientific Club, Dar Katateeb, and the Qatar Red Crescent.

The summer centers were carefully selected to ensure comprehensive geographic coverage. The boys' centers include: Omar bin Al Khattab Secondary School, Khalifa Secondary School, Al Wakra Secondary School, and Abdullah bin Ali Al Misnad Preparatory School. The girls' centers include: Umm Salama Primary School, Amna bint Wahab Secondary School, Sawda bint Zamaa Preparatory School, and Al Khor Preparatory School.

This year's program features specialized activities and initiatives, including cybersecurity and facility security awareness, religious lectures to promote Islamic values, public speaking, leadership, and volunteering programs, and workshops in the arts, science, and technology.

The program also includes the launch of the "School Innovation Incubators" initiative, in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and Youth and the Qatar Scientific Club. This initiative provides an interactive learning environment equipped with advanced technologies, enabling students to transform their ideas into real-life projects, while offering specialized training in robotics, 3D printing, and entrepreneurship.

The program includes field visits to several national institutions and cultural landmarks, including the Qatar National Museum, the Qatar Media Corporation, the Equestrian Club, and the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security, with the aim of enhancing practical and applied learning and connecting learning to reality.

The program concludes with a celebratory day at Lusail Hall, featuring an exhibition of student activities, the final matches of the football league, and a ceremony honoring the participants in the presence of senior officials and representatives of supporting entities. A visual presentation documenting the educational impact of the program is also featured.

In a statement on this occasion, Aisha Al Kaabi, Head of Programs and Activities at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, emphasized that the summer program aims to provide quality activities that meet students' aspirations and contribute to developing their skills and discovering their talents within an integrated educational and recreational environment.

She stated that the centers offer programs that focus on creativity and innovation, personal and social development, leadership and volunteer skills, along with training workshops in literature, arts, technology, sports, and health. They also include religious activities that promote positive values and behaviors, as well as weekly educational and recreational trips.

She added that through these centers, the Ministry seeks to provide an integrated educational experience that contributes to building students' personalities, developing their capabilities in various aspects, and instilling the values of citizenship and excellence in serving the nation.

The Ministry called on parents to register their children through the "Maaref" portal for public services to take advantage of this unique opportunity, affirming its commitment to providing a safe and inspiring environment that enables students to discover their potential and direct them toward excellence and creativity.

These efforts are part of the Ministry's strategy to build an integrated educational system that supports the comprehensive development of students and contributes to achieving the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 by strengthening human capital and empowering generations to face future challenges with confidence and competence. (QNA)