Qatar Foundation's Achievements over the past Two Years

Press release

Published June 7th, 2019 - 09:34 GMT

Doha Debates

Highlights

Qatar Foundation (QF) has established two new schools and brought another under the umbrella of its Pre-University Education; opened Sidra Medicine

Qatar Foundation (QF) has established two new schools and brought another under the umbrella of its Pre-University Education; opened Sidra Medicine, a world-class hospital for women and children and a center for pioneering medical research; and graduated 1,564 students from its nine homegrown and international partner universities.

It has also relaunched Doha Debates, a platform for global dialogue and diverse perspectives on the world’s biggest issues; and brought together more than 250 young innovators from Qatar and beyond for the first two editions of the Arab Innovation Academy, a groundbreaking regional entrepreneurship program developed through a collaboration between QF member Qatar Science & Technology Park and the European Innovation Academy.

Meanwhile, WISH 2018 – the biennial summit of QF initiative the World Innovation Summit for Health – drew more delegates (almost 2,200) from more countries (116) than ever before.

Background Information

Qatar Foundation

Qatar Foundation (QF) is a non-profit organization made up of more than 50 entities working in education, research, and community development.

Our unique ecosystem—supported by partnerships with leading international institutions—is built on initiatives that address our most pressing challenges, create global opportunities, and empower people to shape our present and future.