Doha: Al-Raya newspaper emphasized in its Monday editorial the success of Qatar University in maintaining its academic mission efficiently and steadily in light of the challenges imposed by the current regional conditions. This success reflects an advanced institutional model in managing educational crises based on prior preparedness and an integrated system of policies and procedures that ensure the continuity of the educational process without interruption.
According to Qatar News Agency, educational institutions faced unprecedented challenges, the newspaper pointed out, noting that Qatar University proved its ability to adapt quickly by accelerating digital transformation and adopting a flexible educational model that balances in-person attendance and distance learning, while maintaining the quality of academic output, the safety of the university community, and preserving student engagement, and adjusting evaluation mechanisms.
Al-Raya added that by adopting reliable educational platforms, providing continuous technical and academic support, and rescheduling some tests to suit the circumstances, the university's long-term strategic vision was reflected based on proactive planning and institutional flexibility. It also reflected the accumulation of institutional experiences and conscious benefit from the lessons of previous crises.
Concluding its editorial, Al-Raya emphasized that Qatar University is moving towards an important stage that keeps pace with modern trends in higher education, in order to achieve the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.
In other news, the English-language newspaper The Peninsula highlighted Qatar's ambitious renewable energy strategy, noting that it has implemented major projects to reduce reliance on biofuels in line with the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030.
The newspaper said that Qatar seeks to produce 20% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030, slash greenhouse gas emissions by 25% and invest in solar energy storage research and grid integration projects.
One of Qatar's flagship renewable energy projects is the Al Kharsaah solar power plant, The Peninsula said, located west of Doha. The plant supplies electricity to roughly 60,000 homes and covers up to 10% of the nation's electricity needs at peak times and delivers power at a highly competitive rate.
Concluding its editorial, The Peninsula said that the initiative is part of Qatar's broader efforts under the Qatar National Renewable Energy Strategy (QNRES), which aims to expand renewable energy adoption and build a sustainable energy system.
For its part, Al-Arab newspaper praised the launch of the Efaf project announced by the Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services to support and empower young people about to get married materially, psychologically, and socially, as it is one aspect of sustainable development and investment in society.
The newspaper indicated that the project aims to provide financial support for the marriage of young people from the State of Qatar with limited income, in addition to guidance and counseling programs, in order to contribute to building stable families.
Al-Arab concluded by emphasizing that this initiative contributes to easing the financial burdens associated with marriage and enhancing opportunities for family stability, which will positively impact the individual and society.