Theme: Breaking Barriers: Mind, Body and Beyond

TEDxISL Qatar Youth 2025 is a student-driven event hosted in Doha on May 24th, centered around the theme “Breaking Barriers: Mind, Body and Beyond.” This independently organized TEDx event features talks exclusively by students from the International School of London (ISL) Qatar, offering a unique platform for youth to share their voices, stories, and visions for the future.

Through the lens of the theme, student speakers explore the personal and collective barriers that shape human experience—whether mental, physical, emotional, or societal. Each talk invites reflection on how we confront challenges, rethink limitations, and expand our understanding of what’s possible.

TEDxISL Qatar Youth is a celebration of student-led thought leadership, encouraging curiosity, empathy, and change—starting with the next generation.

International School of London, Qatar
North Duhail, Umm Şalāl Muḩammed, Doha
1st floor
Doha, Umm Şalāl, 0000
Qatar

Ahmad Tabbal

IB Student, Wizard

Greetings to all, I am a young grade 10 student who is on his way to make bank. Growing up I was not like the rest of society- talkative -, instead I would listen, figure out people and read them. Your body speaks more than your mouth. My favourite hobby is sleeping, ...and drawing. The whole concept of imagination on paper fascinates me, the only true setback that's holding me back from being the next Davinci, is my own skill, which I'm working on consistently. A key piece of advice I want everyone to know is that - In life you will meet people who are like flowers, society consist of a lot of flowers, be careful how you pick those flowers, some thorns are not forgiving. My personal favourite show, which I recommend to everyone to watch, is Gravity Falls, it's a master peice.

Alex Ephrem

Musician, IB student

My name is Alex and I am a student here at ISL Qatar. I have been a professional musician for 3 years, athlete for 7, and a student for 15 years. I am very excited for this opportunity with TEDx.

Aram Cherif

IB Student

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Jad Dabash

Life-long learner, IB Student, A fan of analogies, philosophy and critical thinking, Science enjoyer

I am Jad Dabash, a Grade 12 student who always looks for opportunities to learn and grow, and I have learned a few things in the process that I would like to share with other people to help them grow. Although, I am reaching the end of my time as a school student. I would still like to consider myself as a student of life lessons. My speech shall bring a mix of my philosophizing and my way of thinking, combined with my passion for science (in accordance with the TED talk rules).

Maja Ocean Henell

IB Student

Hello, my name is Maja Ocean Henell, a seventeen-year-old from Ireland and Sweden. I am part of the International School of London Qatar community and am undergoing the IB Diploma program. I have lived in five different countries all over the world which has exposed me to a vast global spectrum. I believe having a voice as a young member of society is incredibly important as it is us who will one day run the world. We all deserve to have our thoughts and ideas heard no matter who or where we may be.

Maria Cerroni

IB Student

My name is Maria. I'm 17, Italian and part of the ISLQ community. I believe in sharing experiences and how that can help people to understand each other. I believe in finding connections through each others' stories. So I've decided to share mine in hopes of it helping someone going through the same struggles in a context that affects us all: human relationships.

Taline El Hajj

IB Student, Dancer, Musician

Hi my name is Taline, I'm a 17 year old student at the International School of London Qatar, and I'm Lebanese. I have been a professional dancer for the last 3 years, and a musician since I was 5. I'm thrilled to be a part of this amazing opportunity, and to be able to share what I love with other people.