What did we do in 2015 and why? The Al Qasimi Foundation spent the year investing in its research and programmatic endeavors, deepening and widening our engagement in issues related to education, public health, and urban development. While pursuing these focus areas, though, we also took a closer look at our relationships with stakeholders, who motivate us and help us to remain committed to research and development initiatives. Read More

We often think of history as happening hundreds or thousands of years ago, but new research highlights the need to protect the UAE's modern history as well, which is often embodied in the built environment. Mr. Matthew MacLean, a PhD student at NYU, explains the power of place in revealing identity. Read More

Grade 10 students in the Sheikh Saqr Student Enrichment Program are getting a chance to explore their passions and interests while helping their community through a pilot service-learning program--and they're gaining university skills. Read More

The Foundation hosted its first live music performance of 2016. The Henhouse Prowlers, an American bluegrass band from Chicago, Illinois, brought both music and educational fun when they visited Ras Al Khaimah in March. Read More

Emirati teenagers perform poorly in a crucial test of their proficiency in English because they believe the test has an inbuilt cultural bias and because school teaching methods do not adequately prepare them, a new study suggests. Read More

Sophomore Zane Mountcastle showcased his work at the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival. Said Mountcastle, "In the context of the UAE today, the photo becomes a commentary on the mixture of cultures, beliefs, and traditions that make up the country." Read More

Members of the press who are interested in covering or learning more about the Al Qasimi Foundation's research, events, or other initiatives may contact Ms. Caitrin Mullan, Director of Community Engagement and Outreach.

To aid in the social, cultural, and economic development of Ras Al Khaimah and the United Arab Emirates through high-quality policy research, strategic capacity development, and purposeful community engagement.