President of UDST Dr. Salem Al-Naemi. Pictures: Salim Matramkot/The Peninsula
The strategy is designed to guide UDST’s community through each dimension with targeted events, dedicated resources, and diverse opportunities to get involved
Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has launched its comprehensive new Wellness Strategy 2025–2027 during a special press conference attended by senior officials, including H E Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al-Nuaimi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and President of the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation; Dr.Salem Al-Naemi, President of the UDST, along with representatives from government, academia, and the wider community.
While the UDST already offers significant wellness resources on campus, the new strategy will further enhance awareness and expand opportunities for collaboration both internally and with external partners. As part of its rollout, the UDST also introduced a monthly wellness calendar, dedicating each month to one of the eight wellness dimensions: physical, mental, social, occupational, environmental, financial, spiritual, and cultural.
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and President of the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation H E Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al-Nuaimi; President of the UDST Dr. Salem Al-Naemi along with representatives from government, academia, and the wider community during the press conference, and students engaging in recreational activities.
The strategy is designed to guide UDST’s community through each dimension with targeted events, dedicated resources, and diverse opportunities to get involved.
It is built around seven core goals that include strengthening services for students and staff, supporting applied research in wellness, promoting awareness through targeted campaigns, ensuring sustainability of initiatives, and broadening inclusivity. It also positions wellness as a defining feature of the UDST student experience, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, while reinforcing the university’s role as a regional reference in this field.
Commenting on the launch, Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, President of UDST, said, “The Wellness Strategy marks an important milestone in our journey. It is not about stand-alone initiatives, but a comprehensive culture that empowers our students, staff, and community to lead healthier, more productive, and more engaged lives. We invite everyone to participate, learn, and engage actively in this wellness journey.”
“As MENA’s only Platinum-level FISU Healthy Campus, and the first university in Qatar to be recognised as a Great Place to Work for the third consecutive year, we take pride in creating an environment where academic excellence and applied research are nurtured alongside holistic wellbeing. This strategy strengthens the UDST’s role as a leader in higher education and community health.”
The announcement was made as part of the UDST’s celebration of the International University Sport Week, which brought together hundreds of students, faculty, and staff in a lively programme of competitions and recreational activities.
Coinciding with the International Day of University Sport recognised by Unesco and the International University Sports Federation, the programme showcased the university’s dynamic campus spirit and commitment to health and teamwork. Highlights of the week included Mindfulness Fitness Session, a Varsity Football Match under the Qatar Community Football League, the ‘Game of the Month’ Female Volleyball match, spirited men’s and women’s futsal mini-tournaments, competitive 3x3 basketball contests, and the much-anticipated Fun Olympics Grand Finale, which energised the campus with many challenges. By linking the launch of its Wellness Strategy to this global celebration of university sport, the UDST reaffirmed its position as a leading institution in Qatar that combines academic excellence with a holistic commitment to the well-being of its entire community.
The UDST was officially established by the Amiri Decision No13 of 2022, and it is the first national university specialising in academic, applied, technical, and professional education in the State of Qatar. It has over 70 bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes, diplomas, and certificates.
The university houses five colleges: the College of Business, the College of Computing and Information Technology, the College of Engineering and Technology, the College of Health Sciences, and the College of General Education, in addition to specialised training centres for individuals and companies.
The UDST is recognised for its student-centred learning and state-of-the-art facilities.
Its world-renowned faculty and researchers work on developing the students’ skills and help raise well-equipped graduates who proudly serve different sectors of the economy and contribute to achieving human, social, and economic development goals nationally and internationally.
