Hampton Cup '26: study abroad students can now set their sights on Qatar and a world of possibility. Newly Announced Partnership Creates Pathways for Cultural Exchange and International Learning in Education City, Qatar HAMPTON, Va. (July 1, 2026) - Hampton University has entered into a new partnership with the Qatar Foundation that will create transformative study-abroad opportunities for students within one of the world's most innovative educational ecosystems, Education City in Doha, Qatar. The agreement, announced during the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida, joins Hampton University with Xavier University of Louisiana and Prairie View A&M University in a collaborative effort supported by the Embassy of Qatar in Washington, D.C. The initiative is designed to deepen cultural understanding and strengthen academic exchange between students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their counterparts in Qatar. Education City, home to leading global institutions and research centers, offers students a unique environment where academic excellence, innovation, and cross-cultural learning converge. "These agreements reflect Qatar Foundation's commitment to building globally connected learning environments and advancing partnerships that promote inclusion, cultural exchange, and academic excellence," said Francisco Marmolejo, president of Higher Education and Education Advisor for Qatar Foundation. "Hosting students from U.S. Historically Black Colleges and Universities for a semester at universities based in Education City will enrich the academic experience for all involved, energizing classroom discussions and deepening global understanding, while fostering a dynamic and reciprocal learning environment that benefits both visiting and local students culturally, socially, and academically. We are grateful to the Embassy of Qatar in Washington, D.C. for their invaluable support toward advancing this important initiative." The partnership advances Hampton University's commitment to preparing students to lead in an increasingly interconnected world through immersive global experiences and international collaboration. "This partnership between Hampton University and Qatar Foundation represents a significant step forward in our commitment to global education and student success," said Al Zain Zee Al Zain, director of Hampton University's International Office. "Through this collaboration, our students will gain access to transformative international experiences that broaden their perspectives, enhance their academic and professional development, and prepare them to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. We are proud to partner with Qatar Foundation to create meaningful opportunities that empower Hampton students and strengthen our global engagement efforts." The agreement expands Hampton's growing portfolio of international partnerships and reinforces the University's mission of producing global leaders equipped to navigate diverse cultures, economies, and industries. The announcement also launches Hampton Cup '26: All the Places Hampton University'll Go, a summerlong storytelling series highlighting the international destinations, academic exchanges, and life-changing experiences that are broadening the horizons of Hampton students across the globe. About Hampton University Hampton University is a prestigious Carnegie R2-designated research institution recognized for pioneering work in atmospheric science, cancer research, and cybersecurity. With an annual economic impact of $530 million across the Commonwealth of Virginia, Hampton remains a leading engine of innovation and workforce development. Founded in 1868, Hampton serves a diverse community of scholars from 44 states and 32 territories. The university is committed to academic excellence, global citizenship, and preparing students to lead with purpose and integrity. Learn more at www.hamptonu.edu 329 total views, 3 views today

Edmonton, Canada: Arabic courses widely available in elementary and high schools. Can you guess who's helping to make it happen? Order Jamie Glazov's new book, 'United in Hate: The Left's Romance with Tyranny, Terror, and Hamas': HERE. Qatari influence over American academic institutions and beyond is no secret. The Muslim Brotherhood-supporting country is infamous for buying influence. It doesn't stop at America. It's in Canada, too, affecting kindergarten kids to high schoolers in grade 12. "Edmonton schools renew Arabic course tied to board's Qatari partnership," by Melanie Bennet, Juno News, June 19, 2026: Edmonton Public Schools has renewed an Arabic Language and Culture course that has been operating in the school board since 2011, while maintaining a longstanding partnership with a Qatari charity - Qatar Foundation International. The organization recently announced it was winding down its U.S. operations after American researchers alleged it had used language programs, teacher training, and educational partnerships as a vehicle for advancing Qatari soft power in schools and universities. Edmonton schools told Juno News that the course has operated since 2011 and currently serves 168 students, but did not answer questions about whether QFI has played any role in Arabic programming delivered by the board... But a Global News report entitled Bilingual studies programs in Edmonton Public Schools offers more than just second language showed that the Edmonton Public School Board and Muslim Brotherhood-supporting Qatar were in a partnership for over a decade: In a library packed with teachers, dignitaries and family, dozens of Grade 6 students from Glengarry School performed a traditional Arabic song and dance. It's part of a unique language and culture-based Arabic/English bilingual program offered through Edmonton Public Schools. "The classroom looks dramatically different than it did 30 years ago," Edmonton Public School Board Chair Michael Janz said Tuesday, after celebrating a new agreement with the Qatar Foundation International. The memorandum of understanding between the school district and QFI will promote the teaching and learning of Arabic language and culture... Islam is the state religion of Qatar, and Sharia is its primary source of legislation. The Edmonton Public School Board justifiesits Arabic program as "knowledge and appreciation of different cultures," with no previous knowledge of Arabic necessary to participate. The schools even provide some transportation for the younger elementary kids to get to where Arabic courses are offered. Although the Edmonton Public School Board offers a range of language classes, Qatar's ties with the Muslim Brotherhood are a paramount problem, as is Qatar's history of supporting Muslim Brotherhood offshoot Hamas. So what message is the Edmonton Public School Board sending to its students, from kindergarten through grade 12, under the banner of DEI? And where are the parents of the grade school kids? They likely don't even know. Recall above, in the Global News report, that Edmonton Public School Board celebrated "a new agreement with the Qatar Foundation International." According to the Lawfare Project website: The Lawfare Project has been examining the nature and extent of Qatar's involvement in the American education system. Qatar's involvement through its agent, Qatar Foundation International (QFI), is substantial and significant. Students are learning about the Middle East in a biased way that emphasizes only the positive aspects of Islam while omitting a balanced discussion of other religions or belief systems, most notably Judaism. The Lawfare Project's research suggests that the Foreign Agents Registration Act, 22 USC 611-621 (FARA), applies to Qatar's activities, and requires that the institutions and individuals benefiting from its funding register as agents of Qatar. The Lawfare Project has submitted a memorandum on this issue to the Department of State, and is advocating that the government require these pernicious foreign influences to register as foreign agents... In 2024, under the Liberal Government of Canada, Canada and Qatar signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate "in areas of common interest, as well as in countries where both have active development programming." These areas included "policy dialogue" and "enhancing institutional linkages." The primary focus was on the "Education Above All Foundation," which "will allow both parties to collaborate on education projects." The Edmonton Public School Board's "language course sequences" are now described as "widely available," and Qatar can be thanked, as the country continues to buy its way into the child and youth education process at American and Canadian educational institutions, from kindergarten right through university level.