Q Life Magazine Q Magazine (US) June 2017 | Page 30

| Issue 3

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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