DOHA: Ahmed Mohamed (pictured), the “clock-maker” Sudanese-American teen who was arrested by police in Irving, Texas, earlier this month for bringing a home-made clock to school that his teachers mistook as a bomb, has accepted an invitation to visit the Qatar Foundation.
The purpose of his visit is to see QF’s world-class schools and universities, and to explore the academic opportunities available in Doha, said a QF statement yesterday. Shortly after Ahmed’s talents were brought into the public spotlight, QF contacted Ahmed’s family and issued an invitation in recognition of his scientific and engineering capabilities that have recently earned him invitations to the White House, MIT and Harvard. The invitation was issued in the context of QF’s Young Innovators Programme, which strives to attract bright young minds and talent, and encourages gifted youth to reach their full potential.
When the American student visits Doha with his father next month, he will tour QF’s flagship development, Education City, including Qatar Academy, Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ), Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMUQ) and Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP). He will also meet with various QF officials, faculty and students.
The Peninsula
