(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) has won the award for the best social media presence in the education sector in the Arab region at the 15th Sheikh Salem al-Ali al-Sabah Informatics Award ceremony in Kuwait.
The award, which was presented by the Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah, recognised QF's pioneering role and outstanding performance in promoting education and scientific research through social media.
Through its social media channels, QF strives to provide an environment that fosters a progressive society. By serving as a platform to promote education, science, and community development, QF is helping to unlock human potential and create a knowledge-based economy.
Qatar Foundation president Saad al-Muhannadi attended the event, along with Hissa al-Mesnid al-Mohannadi, a member of the QF social media team.
Al-Muhannadi received the award on behalf of the Foundation, saying: "Our online channels serve as a platform for our community to come together, share, and discuss, and this accolade highlights the great work of Qatar Foundation's social media team and their dedication to quickly and effectively disseminating news and information to our audience."
A number of prominent and influential people attended the award ceremony in Kuwait, including Microsoft Co-Founder, Bill Gates, who was awarded the "Informatics Medal" for his contribution to the field of communication and technology over the past four decades.
This accolade is typically given to public figures and corporate bodies for their use of social communication in the areas of civil society, government, education, health, media & communications and culture. It recognises original digital creativity and achievements in the field of education, along with content quality and the design of pages, as well as social inclusiveness, diversity, and interaction.
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