Doha:The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) and the Ministry of Sports and Youth (MSY) have announced the winners of the second edition of the Outstanding Peer-Reviewed Young Researcher Award. This edition focused on the theme "Youth and Social Responsibility Duties and Challenges - The Qatari Society as a Model."
According to Qatar News Agency, three researchers were recognized for their exceptional work. Abdullah Mohammed Al Haddad from Qatar secured the first position, winning a cash prize of QAR 100,000. Major Khalid Najea Al Hababi, also from Qatar, claimed second place with a prize of QAR 75,000, while Ahmed Metwally Abdelhai from Egypt took third place, receiving QAR 50,000.
The ministries also revealed the themes for the fourth edition of the award, which will center on "Digital Addiction Among Youth Causes, Effects and Paths to Recovery - The Qatari Society as a Model." This initiative is part of a strategic partnership between the ministries to channel young people's research capabilities toward societal issues, aligning with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
Sheikh Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Ghanem Al-Thani, Director of the Department of Islamic Research and Studies at Awqaf, described the award as a platform for examining contemporary phenomena through scientific research. He highlighted the relevance of digital addiction as a theme, emphasizing the need to adapt to technological advancements and their societal impacts.
Jawaher Abdulrahman Al Sulaiti, Director of the Planning, Quality and Innovation Department at the Ministry of Sports and Youth, noted that the award reflects the collaboration between the ministries in harnessing young intellectual talents for national development. The fourth edition will explore digital addiction through various research areas, including usage patterns, psychological factors, and solutions for recovery.
Applications for the third edition are still open, focusing on "The Impact of Role Models on Shaping the Behaviour of Qatari Youth." This edition aims to analyze the influence of role models on youth behavior and propose solutions to behavioral challenges. The deadline for research submissions for the third edition is July 5, 2027, while the fourth edition submissions will close on July 5, 2028.
The organizing committee has outlined participation requirements for the third and fourth editions, open to Qatari citizens and residents aged 20 to 39. Submissions must be original, unpublished research written in formal Arabic, adhering to scientific methodologies and referencing standards, and disclose any use of artificial intelligence tools. Research papers should be between 100 and 200 pages in length.
Source Qatar News Agency