In a season of many firsts, Stars of Science welcomed
a new face into their midst as Season 11 finalist Nuha Abu Yousef
delivered a baby boy – while participating in Qatar Foundation’s (QF)
premier innovation TV program. The Jordanian doctor’s accomplishment
shatters stereotypes and demonstrates that women can pursue both a
career in science, and a family.
Nuha says she
invests just as much effort to her innovation journey as she does when
raising her young family, something she believes is possible for all
Arab women.
“I’m proud to
represent female innovators and working mothers who continue to do
amazing things every day,” she notes. “To all Arab women watching this
show, my advice is that if I can do it, you can do it. Don’t be afraid
to dream, because Arab women have so much to offer in science and
business.”
The new
mother-of-two added that she is grateful for all the support she
received from both her fellow contestants on the show, and QF. She says
that giving birth at Sidra Medicine, a top-tier women and children’s
hospital, allowed her and her newborn to receive the best possible care.
“Designed to
promote healing and provide outstanding services and research, Sidra
Medicine acts as a beacon of learning and is a part of QF’s commitment
to contribute to the advancement of innovative healthcare,” said Dr.
Michel Makhlouf, Act. Chair of Women’s Services, Sidra Medicine. “We are
pleased that Nuha chose Sidra Medicine to have her baby and we are
honored to have played such a vital role in Stars of Science history.”
Stars of Science
is just one of the many QF initiatives that empower and encourage Arab
women to take on careers in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) fields and solve challenges in their communities. The
organization also values and safeguards the health and well-being of
women throughout the region with the establishment of institutions like
Sidra Medicine.
The public’s say will make all the difference in the upcoming final episode as voters, along with the jury, decide the winner of Stars of Science Season 11. Online voting is now open on www.starsofscience.com and ends on Wednesday November 6th at 2PM QAT/ 11 AM GMT.
For a full broadcast guide to Stars of Science Season 11, please visit www.starsofscience.com
About Stars of Science
As the
premier innovation show in the Arab world, Stars of Science – the
edutainment TV initiative of Qatar Foundation (QF) – empowers Arab
innovators to develop technological solutions for their communities,
benefitting people’s health and lifestyles, and helping to preserve the
environment.
Over a
nine-week process, the contestants demonstrate the effectiveness of
their solutions in a shared innovation space, competing against time
with the support of a team of experienced engineers and product
developers. An expert panel of jurors assess and eliminate innovators
and their projects every week across several prototyping and testing
rounds, until only four finalists remain to compete for a share of
$600,000 in seed funding. Jury deliberation and online voting from the
public determine the rankings.
Details on regional broadcasting:
Qatar, Qatar TV: (GMT +3)
Fridays: 10:00 PM
Rerun Saturdays 5:00 PM
Kuwait, Al Rai: (GMT +3)
Saturdays: 9:40 PM
Iraq, Alsumaria: (GMT +3)
Saturdays: 9:30 PM
Jordan, Al Roya: (GMT+3)
Saturdays: 10:00 PM
Lebanon, LBC: (GMT +2)
Saturdays: 7:00 PM
Algeria, Echorouk TV: (GMT+1)
Saturdays: 7:00 PM
Oman, Oman TV: (GMT+4)
Saturdays: 9:00 PM
Al Araby TV: ( GMT)
Saturdays: 6:00 PM
Please visit:
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Qatar Foundation – Unlocking Human Potential
Qatar
Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) is a
non-profit organization that supports Qatar on its journey to becoming a
diversified and sustainable economy. QF strives to serve the people of
Qatar and beyond by providing specialized programs across its
innovation-focused ecosystem of education, science and research, and
community development.
QF was
founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the
Father Amir, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, who shared the
vision to provide Qatar with quality education. Today, QF’s world-class
education system offers lifelong learning opportunities to community
members as young as six months through to doctoral level, enabling
graduates to thrive in a global environment and contribute to the
nation’s development.
QF is also
creating a multidisciplinary innovation hub in Qatar, where homegrown
researchers are working to address local and global challenges. By
promoting a culture of lifelong learning and fostering social engagement
through programs that embody Qatari culture, QF is committed to
empowering the local community and contributing to a better world for
all.
For a complete list of QF’s initiatives and projects, visit http://www.qf.org.qa
Contacts
Weber Shandwick
Maram Alibrahim, +97431073584
SOS@webershandwick.com