Invention and innovation at heart of QF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Fest

ConocoPhillips Qatar sponsors new element highlighting scientists, scholars and researchers from the Arab world

THE second edition of the D’reesha Performing Arts Festival, which will take place during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, is set to include a dedicated invention and innovation component, which – through art, music and astronomy – will help bring science to life.

The STEAM-focused addition, titled D’reesha of Invention

and Innovation, will allow visitors to conduct experiments and participate in hands-on workshops, all while learning about various scientists, scholars and researchers from the region and their contributions to the world.

“QF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival reflects the belief that learning does not just take place within the four walls of the classroom, and that creative, innovative and diverse forms of education can further empower children and young people,” said Ameera Al Aji, Community Arts lead at QF.

“D’reesha of Invention and Innovation will encourage children and their families to engage with STEAM activities in a fun, meaningful and tangible way, inspiring them to explore their curiosity while helping to fuel a lifelong pursuit of learning.

“And this year, as the country welcomes visitors from all over the globe for the World Cup, we will be able to showcase how Education City, through this festival, is a hub of knowledge that inspires learning, discovery and exploration.”

Sharing in this belief is sponsor ConocoPhillips Qatar. “Children are naturally curious and will always ask questions about the world around them, and we at ConocoPhillips Qatar recognize that progressive education in the local community can help our youth embrace this inquisitive side and make learning a habit,” said Todd Creeger, president of ConocoPhillips Qatar.

A number of local partners have also organized activities for D’reesha of Innovation and Invention. Texas A&M University at Qatar, a QF partner university, will showcase their popular robotic arena, while Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has prepared theatrical performances, competitions, and scientific experiments on the topic of water quality, as well as workshops on electrical energy and the environment.

The Qatar Scientific Club will host an exhibition space dedicated to women in science, and CurioCITY will provide an interactive motion sensor wall combining modern technology with physical activity. Finally, the Museum of Illusions will run a play area for children, as well as host dilemma games and brain teasers for people of all ages, alongside its popular optical illusions displays.

QF’s D’reesha Performing Arts Festival will take place at Education City from December 11 to 17 under the theme of ‘Travel and Adventure’. Open to everyone, it will showcase a variety of performances in Arabic and English, from music and poetry to visual arts and theater.

To find out more, visit www. qf.org.qa/dreesha