As it invests in human capital, Abu Dhabi is focused on building up the local capacity for scientific research and innovation in key growth sectors. Research and development (R&D) facilities remain in their infancy in Abu Dhabi, but through substantial funding and industry partnerships, the government has demonstrated its commitment to...
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Articles & Analysis | A collaborative approach: Building up research and development to foster local innovation from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2014
2013 saw the transition of power from the former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, his fourth son and second son with Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, a move unprecedented elsewhere in the Gulf but not unexpected in Qatar.
Articles & Analysis | Higher standards: Aligning the system with labour market needs and research requirements 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. Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030), the country’s long-term national development blueprint, sees neither development nor progress without an...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Faisal Alsuwadi, President of Research & Development (R&D), Qatar Foundation (QF) from The Report: Qatar 2014
How much funding has been allocated for research in the state, and what role is the educational community playing in research-related initiatives?
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...