How much funding has been allocated for research in the state, and what role is the educational community playing in research-related initiatives?
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Articles & Analysis | Follow the genome: An increasing focus on medical and health sciences from The Report: Qatar 2014
One area of research in which Qatar is forging ahead these days is that of medical and health sciences. Behind the mass of new studies and projects now ongoing in the state lies Qatar Foundation (QF), although a number of other institutions are also deeply involved in this multi-application research.
Articles & Analysis | Focus on research: A multitude of institutes support innovation in select fields from The Report: Qatar 2014
The Qatar National Research Strategy (QNRS) 2012 details the nation’s vision of becoming a global centre for research and development (R&D), excellence and innovation. This forms part of overall plans to develop human capital and institutions, build and maintain a diversified and competitive economy, improve the health and social well-being...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Sheikh Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani, President, Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU), and Vice-President of Education, Qatar Foundation from The Report: Qatar 2014
What was the rationale behind the creation of HBKU, and what will the mandate of the organisation be in relation to Education City?
Chapter | Education & Research from The Report: Qatar 2014
As part of a long-term strategy to diversify away from dependency on hydrocarbons and move towards a more knowledge-based economy, Qatar has placed considerable importance on education and training. Due to the fact that the Foreign Investment Law exempts the education sector from the requirement to have a local Qatari partner or sponsor, the opportunities for foreign investment and partnerships...
Economic update | Qatar invests in human capital
24 Oct 2013
A combination of far-reaching reforms, major government investment and cross-border partnerships has paved the way for Qatar to begin developing a more competitive education sector, but ensuring graduates are adequately suited to the workplace remains key.