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Foreword
A few words from
the Ambassador
It gives me great pleasure to introduce the third Q Magazine. This latest edition has
a relevant and important emphasis: Our determination to transform Qatar into a
blossoming knowledge-based economy.
But what is a “knowledge-based economy,” exactly?
For years, Qatar’s economic landscape has been driven by revenue from traditional
resources, primarily oil and natural gas. However, we have long recognized that
economic diversification must be a top priority to achieve our ambitious goals set out in
Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030).
We hope that through this magazine, we can share just a few stories of how Qatar
is preparing for our future, whether this means investing in technology, healthcare,
tourism, or a new generation of entrepreneurs.
It is my desire that readers of this newest edition of Q Magazine discover how Qatar
and the US are working together and interacting in a variety of areas to meet shared
goals and promote mutual prosperity. It is through shared knowledge and ideas that an
economy flourishes, and this has been a staple of Qatar’s efforts in striving for a true
knowledge-based economy.
As I begin my tenure as Qatar’s Ambassador to the United States, I am both excited
and humbled to continue working alongside my American friends to develop strong
relations between two friendly nations.
We have much in common, and I am certain that Qatar and the US will continue
to cooperate in a number of sectors, ensuring that this robust relationship continues
to grow.
His Excellency Meshal Bin Hamad Al-Thani
Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States
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