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Qatar Foundation Unlocking Human Potential
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) is a non-profit organization that promotes Qatar on its journey to turning to a diversified and sustainable economy. QF strives to help the people of Qatar and beyond by providing specialized programs across its innovation-focused ecosystem of education, science and research, and community development.
QF was founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Father Amir, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, who shared the vision to provide Qatar with quality education. Today, QFs world-class education system offers lifetime learning opportunities to community members as young as six months through to doctoral level, enabling graduates to thrive in a global environment and contribute to the nations development.
QF is also creating a multidisciplinary change hub in Qatar, where homegrown researchers are working to address local and international challenges. By developing a culture of lifelong learning and fostering social meeting through programs that embody Qatari culture, QF is committed to empowering the local community and contributing to a better world for all.