Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), represented by the Training and Development Center, in cooperation with the Qatar Leadership Center (QLC) and Harvard University, launched Sunday the second edition of the “Qiyadat” government school leadership development program.
According to Qatar News Agency, the program is launched with the participation of 40 educational leaders, including school principals, academic deputies, and administrators from government schools across various educational levels. The program will continue until May 2026 in both Qatar and the United States.
The program aims to build national capacities in the field of school leadership, enhancing its role in improving student learning and creating a stimulating educational environment. It also aims to provide school principals with international educational expertise that supports development and contributes to institutional excellence. This will enable them to perform their leadership duties with high efficiency by transferring international expertise and applying it in their schools.
The program consists of seven training modules, five of which are delivered in Qatar, while two modules are delivered at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in the United States, interspersed with remote training sessions.
The program includes an in-depth study of school leadership, the role of the school and its impact on society, human resources for students and staff, classrooms, curriculum-based interventions, and student innovation, in addition to field visits to educational institutions to learn about best practices and educational experiences in Boston.
In his opening remarks, HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi emphasized that the “Qiyadat” program was designed to enhance leadership competencies, manage change, and establish a school culture based on innovation and continuous learning.
His Excellency noted that a school leader is not merely an operations manager, but is responsible for building a stimulating learning environment, developing teachers professionally, communicating with students and their families, and inspiring the school environment with values derived from the true religion. He urged educational leaders to benefit from the program and its practical experiences and knowledge exchange in an international context, contributing to the transfer and application of knowledge to enhance educational outcomes and prepare generations to face the challenges of the future.
For her part, Director of Training and Development Center at the MOEHE Iman Salman Al Mohannadi indicated that the “Qiyadat” program represents a qualitative addition to the country’s education system. Designed in collaboration with one of the world’s most prestigious universities, it aims to help develop and enhance the leadership capabilities and skills of school leaders, and improve student learning outcomes and innovation. She noted that trainees will receive a training certificate accredited by Harvard University.
For his part, General Manager of QLC Abdullah Mohammed Khalifa Al Binali emphasized the significance of strategic partnerships between QLC and state institutions, particularly the MOEHE, as a fundamental pillar of leadership success.
He pointed out that the integration of national efforts contributes to optimal investment in human capital and provides national leaders with opportunities to gain global expertise and knowledge that enhances the State of Qatar’s regional and international standing in the fields of education and leadership.
The “Qiyadat” program is one of the MOEHE’s pioneering initiatives to support and develop the capabilities of school leaders, based on the ministry’s belief that investing in educational leaders is an investment in students and the entire education system.