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How Qatar is Investing in a New Generation of Tech Leaders
Qatar continues to invest in the next generation of innovators and business leaders.
As one of the leading hubs of education and technology in the region, Qatar continues to invest in the next generation of innovators and business leaders to achieve the goals set out in QNV 2030.
A commitment to STEM( science, technology, engineering, and math) entrepreneurship is facilitated through innovative organizations like QBIC and through partnerships with leading universities like Texas
A & M at Qatar( TAMUQ) that produce scholarships and awards for educational excellence.
Since its inception in 2014, QBIC has played a crucial role in funding and supporting Qatari start-ups and small businesses. Led by CEO Aysha Al-Mudahka, QBIC develops its entrepreneurial talent through a variety of workshops and networking opportunities and has helped launch successful international ventures ranging from fashion products, communications tools, and tech management services like Event Developers and New Line 4 Media.
Schools like TAMUQ are at the forefront of Qatar’ s STEM education programs and innovative entrepreneurship. TAMUQ’ s IgniteDoha series is a STEAM( science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) initiative that
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