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Interviews & Viewpoints | Abdul Sattar Al Taie, Executive Director, Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF): Interview from The Report: Qatar 2020
How important is the emergence of a research and development (R&D) sector when transitioning to a knowledge-based economy?
Articles & Analysis | Qatar creates an ecosystem to bridge education and industry needs from The Report: Qatar 2020
As Qatar’s tertiary education sector grows, so do the connections between universities and employers in the country. A number of universities are offering executive education or continuing professional development courses for those already in employment, while researchers are keen to work alongside potential end-users of their innovations....
Articles & Analysis | Research centres support industrial innovation in Qatar from The Report: Qatar 2020
Qatar is pushing forwards with its goal of becoming a centre for research and development, after establishing a new government agency aimed at encouraging and nurturing innovation. The Qatar Research Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council is chaired by Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, the deputy prime minister and minister of state for...
Articles & Analysis | Qatar's education sector supported by infrastructure investment from The Report: Qatar 2020
Qatar’s education sector has a rich mixture of state and independent kindergartens, schools and universities bolstered by continued investment aimed at serving a growing population and supporting the country’s economic development. Education administrators pay close attention to international standards and indices that measure student learning...
Articles & Analysis | Diversified cultural offerings boost tourism in Qatar from The Report: Qatar 2020
Tourism is one of the most promising prospects for growth as Qatar aims to shift its economy from one dependent on hydrocarbons to one that is more diversified and sustainable, and less susceptible to commodity price fluctuations. Between 2020 and 2030 tourism is expected to add over 100,000 jobs and contribute over $20.3bn to GDP. In October...