Doha: The Academic Bridge Program (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation's (QF) Pre-University Education (PUE), celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 under the theme "A Pathway to Excellence".
According to Qatar News Agency, the Class of 2026 included 163 graduates across three academic tracks: Social Sciences, Humanities and Visual Arts, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). This diversity reflects the academic variety offered by the Academic Bridge Program.
On this occasion, Dr. Suhaim Khalaf Al Tamimi, ABP Director, noted the importance of this milestone in the graduates' journey, marking the beginning of a new chapter with future opportunities. He emphasized the ABP's 25-year journey in supporting and empowering students both academically and personally as they prepare for university and beyond.
Dr. Al Tamimi highlighted that 68% of the Class of 2026 have received admission offers from universities within Education City, the highest percentage in the program's history. This achievement reflects the students' readiness to excel in world-class academic environments and the program's role in preparing graduates capable of contributing to a knowledge-based economy.
He stressed that the graduates' achievements are not only personal accomplishments but also a reflection of continued investment in education and human potential. Dr. Al Tamimi expressed his hopes for the graduates to continue their journeys with confidence and ambition, using the knowledge, skills, and values they have gained to serve their communities and contribute to a nation investing in its people.
For many graduates, the Academic Bridge Program was more than a pathway to university; it was a transformative personal experience. Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Sulaiti, one of the graduates, shared that the program helped him discover his potential while strengthening his academic and personal skills. He received three admission offers from Education City universities and chose to pursue Information Systems at QF's Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar.
Fatima Abdulrahman Qutba described the program as a supportive environment that eased her transition from high school to university life. The STEM track strengthened her academic and scientific skills, paving the way toward achieving her goal of gaining admission to QF's Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar. She valued the confidence and preparedness the program instilled in her as she looks to the future.