QF Radio,  the in-house broadcasting station of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development’s (QF), is giving children the opportunity to act as radio presenters as part of National Day celebration at Darb Al Saai.
Taking place in a specially-designed booth set up in QF’s tent, school children learn how to be radio presenters and get the chance to interview visitors. The activity is designed to boost the participants’ confidence and enhance their methods of self-expression, as well as think about potential career paths, which is in-line with QF’s overarching mission of unlocking human potential.
Jawaher F al-Mana, Arabic Station Supervisor, QF Radio, said: “One of our objectives at QF Radio is to invest in people and help them realise their full potential. And we are doing just that here in Qatar Foundation’s Darb Al Saai tent as we are providing local children and youth with a unique opportunity to learn how to be radio presenters and media personalities.”
Catering to both Arabic and English speakers, the activity has proved popular amongst both children and parents alike. Mohammed al-Kaabi, an 11-year-old Qatari student at Oxford English School, said: “This is the first time I have ever spoken on the radio. It is really interesting to know that everybody can hear your voice, it almost feels like I am on television. Now I am thinking about being a reporter when I grow up.”
Additionally, every afternoon throughout the National Day celebrations, QF Radio has been broadcasting special live coverage from Darb Al Saai, highlighting the activities taking place within QF’s tent, as well as hosting interviews with visitors, including QF management, families, and VIPs.
Furthermore, students from various universities across QF are also benefitting from QF Radio at Darb Al-Saai. Young men and women are lining up guests, conducting interviews with them, which are then edited and presented as in-depth reports on QF Radio.