Minaretein Center

Minaretein Center **Qatar Foundation (QF)** is a non-profit organization founded in 1995 by then-Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and his wife, Sheikha Moza bint Nasser. It plays a central role in Qatar’s national development strategy by focusing on **education, research and development, and community development**. ### Key Areas of Qatar Foundation: 1. **Education** Qatar Foundation established **Education City**, a hub that hosts branch campuses of top international universities, including: * Georgetown University School of Foreign Service * Carnegie Mellon University * Texas A\&M University * Northwestern University * Weill Cornell Medicine * HEC Paris * University College London (UCL was formerly present) These institutions offer undergraduate and graduate programs and are part of QF's effort to transform Qatar into a knowledge-based economy. 2. **Research & Development** Through **Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP)** and institutions like **Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI)** and **Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI)**, QF invests heavily in R\&D to address local and global challenges, particularly in health, computing, and energy. 3. **Community Development** Initiatives include cultural, social, and sports programs. Examples: * **Al Shaqab** (an equestrian center) * **Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra** * **Qatar National Library** * Various youth and innovation platforms like **WISH** (World Innovation Summit for Health) and **WISE** (World Innovation Summit for Education) 4. **Sidra Medicine** A world-class women’s and children’s hospital and research center operating under QF. ### Vision and Impact QF aims to unlock human potential by nurturing talent, encouraging creativity, and fostering collaboration. It’s central to Qatar’s mission to diversify its economy away from oil and gas. Would you like to explore any specific area—such as universities in Education City, QF’s research