Q Life Magazine Q Magazine December 2017 | Page 29

Becoming a global player | Creating the Foundations of Success Qatar Foundation (QF) was established in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, predominantly with a goal to provide Qatar and its people with quality education. Education, however, is just the beginning of what QF contributes to the country. Today, more than 20 years since its inception, QF is home to a range of world-leading academic institutions, science and research centres, and community development programmes designed to offer lifelong learning opportunities, foster a culture of innovation, and empower the local community. Together, QF’s entities work hand-in-hand to develop human capital and support the country on its journey to becoming a diversified and sustainable economy. They do so by focusing on four distinct mission areas: pre-university education, higher education, science and research, and community development. and encouraging people to work together as one community. This is achieved through QF’s unique multidisciplinary ecosystem, which encourages both personal initiative and collaboration by bringing together talented people from around the world. QF believes that with hard work and dedication, there are no limits to what can be achieved. By equipping young people with the skills and knowledge to face the challenges of today and the future, QF is committed to supporting the nation in building a brighter future for all of its residents. As it enters the next phase of its development, and with a string of new initiatives under way, QF looks forward to producing new solutions that will make a positive impact locally and internationally. In doing so, it is working to fulfil its overarching goal of helping to build a diversified and sustainable future for all in Qatar. Within these four areas, QF works to ensure a bright and prosperous future for Qatar by building bridges 29