Dadu, Children’s Museum of Qatar proudly received the esteemed HundrED Award for innovation with its pioneering educational project, A-Z Ramadan Cards on 23 January 2025 for the second time. This accolade, awarded by HundrED in partnership with Qatar Foundation, recognised Dadu’s outstanding contribution to academic innovation and dedication to cultivating meaningful cultural and educational impact.
The A-Z Ramadan Cards project was celebrated for its unique approach to promoting empathy, cultural awareness, and understanding during the holy month of Ramadan. By blending creativity with cultural relevance, the initiative offered students an enriching learning experience that transcended traditional educational methods. "Ramadan A-Z" offered insights into Qatari and Islamic customs observed over the holy month through key vocabulary. The English version supports those who do not observe Ramadan and introduces transliterated Arabic words linking them to what they witness around them. On the other hand, the Arabic set supports those observing the holy month to deeply explore the spirit of Ramadan through key Arabic vocabulary.
Commenting on the award, Farah Al Taweel, Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs & Exhibitions Dadu, said: “We are incredibly proud to share the Ramadan A-Z cards with our audience and see them enjoy the beautiful artworks and meaningful content. Many children were excited to recognize their own traditions and asked their grandparents about unfamiliar ones. They also shared the experience with friends who don’t observe Ramadan but enjoyed celebrating it while playing with the English version of the same cards. It was a joy to witness them exchanging values, stories, and experiences in such a fun and interactive way.”
The HundrED Award, part of a special Spotlight collaboration with Qatar Foundation, was designed to discover and highlight the brightest innovations originating from Qatar. This year’s recognition of A-Z Ramadan Cards positioned Dadu as a leader in advancing educational excellence, joining an elite group of impactful projects that inspire positive change globally.
This award marks the second time that Dadu has received recognition for its innovative spirit; it previously won the HundrED Award for its Museum in Residence Light Atelier project, underscoring its consistent excellence in the educational space
The award ceremony, held on the International Day of Education, was a fitting celebration of Dadu’s commitment to inspiring transformative change in education. This award not only highlighted Dadu’s contributions but also emphasised the role of Qatar Foundation’s partnership in supporting homegrown innovations.
As Dadu Children’s Museum of Qatar celebrated this milestone, it reaffirmed its dedication to prioritising future-focused educational initiatives, reinforcing Qatar’s reputation as a hub for impactful and creative learning solutions.
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About Qatar Museums
Qatar Museums (QM), the nation’s preeminent institution for art and culture, provides authentic and inspiring cultural experiences through a growing network of museums, heritage sites, festivals, public art installations, and programmes. QM preserves and expands the nation’s cultural offerings, sharing art and culture from Qatar, the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region with the world and enriching the lives of citizens, residents, and visitors.
Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and led by its Chairperson, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, QM has made Qatar a vibrant centre for the arts, culture, and education in the Middle East and beyond. QM is integral to the goal of developing an innovative, diverse, and progressive nation, bringing people together to ignite new thinking, spark critical cultural conversations, and amplify the voices of Qatar’s people. Since its founding in 2005, QM has overseen the development of museums and festivals including the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) and MIA Park, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, the National Museum of Qatar (NMOQ), 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, QM Gallery Al Riwaq, QM Gallery Katara, the Tasweer Qatar Photo Festival, and Design Doha. Future projects include Dadu: Children’s Museum of Qatar, Art Mill Museum, Qatar Auto Museum and the Lusail Museum.
Through its newly created Creative Hub, QM also initiates and supports projects—such as the Fire Station Artist in Residence, the Tasweer Qatar Photo Festival, M7, the creative hub for innovation, fashion and design, and Liwan Design Studios and Labs —that nurture artistic talent and create opportunities to build a strong and sustainable cultural infrastructure.
Animating everything that Qatar Museums does is an authentic connection to Qatar and its heritage, a steadfast commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, and a belief in creating value through invention. For more information visit https://qm.org.qa
About Dadu, Children’s Museum of Qatar
Dadu, Children’s Museum of Qatar, will provide a unique place for learning and growth through inclusive, open-ended play, exploration, and experimentation. Through an oasis of stimulating, interactive, and accessible indoor and outdoor experiences for families in the heart of Doha, Dadu will nurture children’s development, inspire their curiosity, encourage collaboration and dialogue, provide the tools to fuel creativity and instill a sense of social responsibility. Under development by Qatar Museums, the new institution is designed to challenge and inspire children and advance the Qatar National Vision 2030 for human, social, economic and environmental development. Although doors are not yet open, the Museum is already engaging the community in Qatar through programmes from family events with allied organizations to museum-in-residences in schools around Doha. Essa Al Mannai has served as the Museum’s director since 2019.
The Dadu Gardens, located at the future site of Dadu, are conceptualized as 'living classrooms.' They use nature-driven interactive play to nurture cognitive and emotional development in children. Spanning 14,500 square metres, they welcome visitors up to 11 years old with their families and carers. Visitors can plant herbs and fruits, observe them growing and use the resulting produce in their recipes. The space includes a community garden, an amphitheatre and a sculpture plaza, amongst other exciting features.
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