Qatar University observes International Family Day

Dr Mohamed Khalaf, Dr Chedli Baya Chatti and Dr Mahmoud Radwan

Qatar University (QU) marked International Family Day, celebrated annually on May 15, to honour the importance of families. The theme for this year is “Socially just transition towards sustainable development: the role of digital technologies on social development and well-being of all." On this occasion, several professors from QU shared their opinions about the importance of families and their role in the society. Dr Fatima Ali Hussein al-Kubaisi, head of the Department of Social Sciences, said: “QU, as a national academic institution, sheds light on the role of a family in society every year, by conducting classes for students about families. These classes explain the importance of their role.” “The research centres at QU are concerned with various family issues. Many professors at QU studied various family issues from different aspects, and they get a family scholarship from Doha International Family Institute,” she added. Dr Mohamed Khalaf, lecturer of social work, said: “We place more value on family since it is regarded as the most important pillar in the construction of a community. In order to solve contemporary family issues, the international community has also encouraged community organisations to use selective scientific models. This demonstrates that the international and national visions of caring for the family and offering all necessary care and support are compatible.”