Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine hosted the second session of the 2026 Science Café series on Monday, 27 April 2026, which convened leading experts who discussed neurodevelopmental conditions from the perspective of science, technology, ability and achievement under the theme “Different Abilities, Shared Futures: Disability and Success.”

Focusing on inclusive environments for children and adolescents, the session underscored the value of recognizing individual capabilities and creating pathways for long-term achievement including the importance of family engagement, peer networks, and societal awareness.

The panel featured a specialized list of speakers from Sidra Medicine, in addition to clinical experts, educational researchers, and psychological specialists. They are: Dr. Hilal A. Lashuel, Executive Director of Research, Development, and Innovation at Qatar Foundation; Dr. Dena A. Al-Thani, Associate Professor at the College of Science and Engineering at Hamad Bin Khalifa University; Ms. Fatima Saeed Al Saadi, Executive Director of Al-Shafallah Center for Children with Special Needs; Dr Atif Magbool, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Sidra Medicine; Dr Mohammad Telfat, Director of Clinical Services Department at Al-Shafallah Center; and Ms. Muna Al-Raeissi, Expert in Elderly and Disability Studies at the Ministry of Social Development and Family in Qatar. The panel was moderated by Ms. Hamda Al-Hitmi, the founder of Autism Parents Platform Qatar.