Q Life Magazine Q Magazine December 2016 | Page 75

The Qatari Embassy in the UK The importance of Public Diplomacy His Excellency Yousef bin Ali Al Khater, the Ambassador of Qatar to the UK, is committed to reaching out to the United Kingdom’s wider community. His Excellency recognises the importance of engaging with Britons beyond political and diplomatic purposes, which is why over the past 18 months, under his leadership, the Embassy has embarked on a number of philanthropic, educational, and social endeavours. His Excellency is eager to continue sharing Qatar’s culture while promoting the importance of education, both of which are core pillars of the Embassy’s mission in the UK. His Highness the Emir of Qatar meeting with UK Prime Minister Theresa May • In September, His Highness the Emir visited London to meet with Prime Minister May at 10 Downing Street. • The two leaders discussed the strength of the bilateral relationship and agreed to explore increased ties in the areas of investment, education, science and research. Bird Tower 75