Annual 15 Report 16 Established in 1995, Foundation (QF) is the inspirational vision of His Highness the Father Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Founder of , and Her Highness Sheikha , Chairperson of Qatar Foundation. Designed to support Qatar on its journey from a carbon economy to a knowledge economy, QF has evolved to offer a full cycle of education that produces future leaders who intend to leave a global impact. With a focus on science and research, community development, and education at all levels, QF drives the future development of Qatar by focusing on its unique mandate: ‘unlocking human potential’. www.qf.org.qa 2 3

Contents

4 Qatar Foundation Boards

6 Education 70 Science and Research

8 Pre-university education 28 Higher education 72 Qatar Science & Technology Park 74 Qatar National Research Fund 10 30 Hamad Bin Khalifa University 76 Qatar Genome Programme 12 Qatar Academy Al Khor 32 Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies 78 Sidra Medical and Research Center 14 Qatar Academy Al Wakra 34 Research Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics 82 Qatar Biobank 16 Qatar Academy Sidra 36 College of Humanities and Social Sciences 84 Research Coordination and Special Initiatives 18 Qatar Academy Msheireb 38 College of Law and Public Policy 86 Policy, Planning, and Evaluation 20 Awsaj Academy 40 College of Science and Engineering 88 Education Training and Development 22 Qatar Leadership Academy 42 Qatar Computing Research Institute 90 Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer 24 Academic Bridge Program 44 Qatar Environment and Energy Institute 92 QF R&D Office of Outreach and Communications 26 Teaching and Learning Centre 46 Qatar Biomedical Research Institute 48 Executive Education Centre 50 Digital Print House 94 Community Development 120 CEO’s office

52 Partner universities 96 122 Doha International Family Institute 98 Qatar Diabetes Association 124 Qatar Foundation International 54 Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar 100 126 Stars of Science 56 Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar 102 Qur’anic Botanic Graden 130 World Innovation Summit for Health 58 Texas A&M University at Qatar 104 132 World Innovation Summit for Education 60 Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar 106 Qatar Career Development Center 136 World Organization for Renaissance of 62 in Qatar 108 Qatar Green Building Council Language 64 in Qatar 110 Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra 66 HEC Paris in Qatar 112 Qatar Music Academy 68 UCL Qatar 114 118 Qatar Nanny Training Academy 4 5

Qatar Foundation Boards

Board of trustees Board of directors

His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani His Highness Sheikh Chairperson Chairperson The Father and Founder of Qatar The Emir of Qatar Her Highness Sheikha Her Highness Sheikha Foundation Moza bint Nasser Moza bint Nasser

Member Vice Chairperson His Excellency Sheikh Her Excellency Sheikha Jassim Bin Abdulaziz Al Thani Hind bint Hamad Al Thani

Member Member Her Excellency Sheikha His Excellency Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani Ali Shareef Al Emadi

Member Member Her Excellency Sheikha His Excellency Hind bint Hamad Al Thani Dr Mohamed Bin Saleh Al Sada

Member Member His Excellency Sheikh His Excellency Mohammed Bin Hamad Al Thani Dr Abdullah Bin Hussain Al Kubaisi

Member Member Engineer Saad Ebrahim Al Muhannadi Dr Mazen Jassim Al Jaidah

Lifetime Board Member Engineer Saad Ebrahim Al Muhannadi Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Chairperson of Qatar Foundation 6 7

8 Pre-university education Education 28 Higher education

Qatar Foundation’s educational cycle brings world-class education, work experience, and career opportunities to Qatar so that young people can develop the attitudes and skills needed for a knowledge economy. Students can enroll in Qatar Foundation from as young as six months of age, thereby becoming part of an educational ecosystem that nurtures creativity and innovation. 52 Partner universities 8 9

10 Qatar Academy Doha

12 Qatar Academy Al Khor

14 Qatar Academy Al Wakra Pre-university 16 Qatar Academy Sidra Education 18 Qatar Academy Msheireb

Pre-University Education offered at Qatar Foundation encompasses pre-school, primary school, and secondary school. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and the intellect to realize Qatar National Vision 2030. 20 Awsaj Academy

22 Qatar Leadership Academy

24 Academic Bridge Program

26 Teaching and Learning Centre 10 11

Qatar Academy Doha

Notable achievements Empowering students to achieve academic excellence and be responsible citizens Students scoring ‘advanced’ or better in the Avant Assessment.

High rates of success for students in culminating program experiences: Future initiatives and PYP Exhibition (100 percent), incentives Personal Project (99 percent), and Community and Service (99 percent). Manage the concurrent implementation of three major Strategies One-hundred percent graduation and initiatives: MAP, Managebac, university enrollment acceptance, and PBIS. Enable students to understand with more students taking the and embody the International full diploma (88 percent). Continue implementation and Baccalaureate (IB) Learner development of the Professional Profile at all stages and areas of Ninety-nine percent participation Growth and Evaluation Model. their personal development. in the inaugural session of the global MYP eAssessment for Align QAD’s Strategic Plan with Deliver a comprehensive curriculum MYP 5 students (Grade 10). the PUE Strategic Plan. within the framework of best practice Goals that challenges, inspires, and Incorporated the Learner Profile Successfully initiate the QAD empowers the Qatar Academy (QA) into all curriculum documentation. Self-Study for CIS, NEASC, Offer a rigorous program learning community to develop as and all IB Programs. encompassing an international, responsible citizens and leaders. Improved Qatar Academy Doha’s English-medium education and (QAD’s) performance in the ISA Increase student enrollment across strong Arabic and Islamic Studies. Reinforce students’ cultural identity tests relative to international all grade levels for the 2017/18 through a multi-dimensional Arabic means in many of the subtests. school year. Challenge students to and Islamic Studies program. be critical thinkers. Work with internal and external Support students to become active stakeholders to achieve the and contributing members of society school’s mission and vision. through learning experiences that serve the needs, interests, and Sustain and improve QA’s financial learning styles of each student. strength and systems to achieve the educational ambitions of the school.

Ensure QA facilities and IT services provide a world-class learning environment that enables the school to meet the demands of its mission.

Qatar Foundation plants the seeds of today that will become the trees of tomorrow, reaching to the heights and offering shade below.

Ben Tomczak Music Teacher 12 13

Qatar Academy Al Khor

Future initiatives and incentives

Empowering students to Successfully implement the achieve academic excellence PYP and the full DP. and be responsible citizens Ensure that the new campus is Notable achievements completed and fully functioning.

Achieved candidate status for IB PYP Ensure college admission after a comprehensive feasibility for all QAK graduates. study made in collaboration with PUE, in which meetings with Increase enrollment of students many stakeholders were held to by developing and implementing gather data about the strengths a good marketing campaign (open and areas of improvement at Qatar seats for international students Academy Al Khor (QAK). Upon from Grade 6 and above). data analysis and many thorough discussions and reviews, QAK Successfully implement the Strategies has applied for PYP and received new Pre-school 3 program. approval to be a candidate school. Implement a bilingual curriculum that is suitable for Qatar and is of Completed MSA application a leading international standard. (Substantive Change Request) for adding grades 11 and 12 to the Achieve academic excellence current accreditation. The application Goals through high-quality teaching in a has been sent successfully and stimulating learning environment. meets all of the requirements. QAK Provide the highest possible is expecting to have the authorization ACHIEVING standards of education that help Provide facilities of an international visit by October or November 2016. CANDIDATE SCHOOL STATUS FOR IB PRIMARY each student achieve excellence standard that support student YEARS PROGRAM and develop as an independent learning and development. critical thinker, a lifelong learner, and a responsible citizen. Pursue management excellence by adopting best practices Provide students at all levels and innovation to ensure the with internationally-accepted Academy’s ongoing success. English medium curricula, as well as Arabic, Islamic studies, Promote communication and and national studies curricula collaboration among parents, that meet national standards. students, school, and community.

One of the most exciting accomplishments that our school has achieved this year is our plan to move toward becoming a PYP school.

Jessica Schneider Elementary Art Teacher 14 15

Qatar Academy Al Wakra

Future initiatives and incentives

Notable achievements Become accredited with Giving students the opportunities to reach their full potential NEASC and CIS. and to become competent, independent, and responsible individuals Initiated the Middle Years Program (MYP), Become an authorized an IB program for grades 6 to 10. PYP and MYP School.

Updated and completed QAW curriculum Move into the new campus. maps in all subject areas. Continue to improve student Completed Accreditation Report. performance on MAP Reading and Math Assessments. Passed the initial MYP authorization consultant review. Goals Implemented the Second Step Curriculum as part Provide the highest possible of the social emotional program at QAW. standards of education, where students can develop their full Conducted the feasibility study for the Primary Years potential and positively affect Program (PYP) to start the program in September 2016. their community and the world. Strategies Created an RTI model complete with benchmark screeners Serve the local community by Graduate students with the highest and leveled readers to help teachers differentiate instruction CREATING developing students who are academic achievements that and group students based on their levels and needs. AN RTI MODEL TO PROVIDE STUDENTS critical thinkers, lifelong learners, are able to enter and complete WITH INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION and globally-minded responsible advanced education programs from citizens of the highest academic universities in Qatar or abroad. caliber, grounded in high moral values and cultural integrity. Cultivate students who possess strong leadership qualities and are good citizens of the world. Students will embody the values of Qatar Academy Al Wakra (QAW) and will use their skills to promote the well- being of the world around them.

Attract and develop the highest We have grown from about quality educators, including 200 students to about 600 Qatari nationals, and strive to students, and have made great support neighboring school leaders and teachers. progress toward achieving accreditation with the Council Continuously develop curricula, of International Schools and assessments, and instructional the New England Association of strategies that meet the needs of Schools and Colleges, as well students and adhere to high-quality as implementation of the IB national and international standards. middle years and primary year Ensure that staff, students, and programs. parents establish and maintain a nurturing, stimulating, and INITIATING Bedriyah Itani safe educational environment. THE IB MIDDLE YEARS Director PROGRAM 16 17

Qatar Academy Sidra

Notable achievements

The completion of IB Diploma accreditation marked A supportive community that engages and the end of a two-year extensive application process, empowers all in pursuit of learning through followed by a year of providing both in-house and a student-centered, inquiry-based approach external Professional Development for all faculty. Future initiatives and Weekly faculty collaboration sessions have enhanced the incentives teaching and learning process at Qatar Academy Sidra (QAS). Continue Curriculum Development In January of 2015, QAS began developing an in-house and growth into the IB program. faculty review process that would provide administration and faculty with a platform to set goals, have significant Continue development of faculty conversations about teaching, and review their progress. to deliver the IB program.

Beginning in December, the admin team and some Expand the capacity of faculty to faculty worked extensively with Capital Projects and differentiate instruction for ELL their consultant to plan and oversee the renovation and Special Needs Students. and construction of the old Procurement facility Strategies into the new QAS Primary School building. Clarify the school’s guiding ACHIEVING statements (Vision, Mission, and IB DIPLOMA ACCREDITATION Enhance student achievement. QAS has completed two years of candidacy for Values/Beliefs) so that they are truly the International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP and MYP able to guide the direction of QAS. Build instructional capacity. programs. This has involved the leadership of many, the implementation and co-ordination of the Put in place consistent processes for Create a culture of inclusion. curriculum, and the training of an entire school measuring student achievement and faculty in a new approach to student learning. progress on other strategic goals. Concentrate on character Goals development.

Prepare students to contribute Acquire school authorization to a more peaceful, sustainable, and accreditation. and equitable world.

Promote the development of critical thinking skills, reflection, and service learning.

Provide a multilingual, progressive, international education that serves the Sidra community and COMPLETING is aligned with Qatari culture. TWO YEARS OF CANDIDACY FOR IB PRIMARY AND MIDDLE YEAR PROGRAMS

This school is a community of teachers, students, parents, and support staff who come together to provide a vibrant learning environment for all.

Stephen Massiah Director 18 19

Qatar Academy Msheireb

Future initiatives and incentives

Providing high-quality education by establishing Notable achievements Acquire PYP authorization. an effective learning environment for students of all academic achievement levels Implemented the Writers’ Workshop Implement strong PBIS in both English and Arabic. school-wide program.

Created and implemented an Arabic Develop Math curriculum and Reading Assessment Tool. instruction and continue to develop the dual language Built leveled Reading Resource Room in both languages. reading and writing program.

IMPLEMENTING Created an Admission Criteria for grades Pre-4 – 4. Continue to provide support in AN ARABIC READING English, Arabic, and Math. Won the Heritage Day Competition and “The ASSESSMENT TOOL Academy’s Cantor” in QF schools. Pursue international accreditation. Goals Successfully implemented the Pre-4 program. Establish a nationally- and internationally-accredited and Had all English teachers attend and complete recognized academy of educational ESL in the Mainstream Training. excellence that provides a model Strategies system based on dual language Completed the feasibility study for PYP and and inclusionary practices. Ensure student excellence by applied for the PYP program candidacy. providing a quality dual language Develop a model school that serves education in preparation for Built a strong intervention program in as a training and professional continuous education. both languages based on RTI. CREATING development site for other schools AN EFFECTIVE RTI PROGRAM FOR and educators, emphasizing Hire and develop qualified Exceeded revenue target by 50 percent. evidence-based practices in inclusion faculty and administrators. ARABIC AND ENGLISH STUDENTS and multi-leveled services. Provide training for Supreme Become a highly effective Education Council (SEC) and reputable professional Schools in dual language and development center designed to inclusionary practices. serve schools and educators who work with, and desire to work with, Promote communication and students in inclusive settings. collaboration among parents, students, school, and the community. Utilize the most rigorous research- based education practices to Ensure the school’s meet the needs of all students. sustainable development.

To be an educator at Qatar Academy Msheireb means to support all the students and the staff with love.

Dr Imad Deeb Head of Learning Support 20 21

Awsaj Academy

Notable achievements ESTABLISHING AWSAJ PRIME: AN ALTERNATIVE Advancing the achievements of students Completed Curriculum with learning challenges and partnering Self Study Report. LEARNING PROGRAM with stakeholders to develop students to their full potential Facilitated mid-term accreditation visit from CIS and MSA.

Granted continuing accreditation from CIS and MSA with accolades. Future initiatives and Established Awsaj Prime: an incentives alternative learning program for high school students. Graduate all students from Goals Strategies Awsaj Academy and prepare Adopted new math standards. them for advanced education or Become a nationally- and internationally-recognized Graduate all students from a career in Qatar and abroad. institute of educational excellence that provides direct Awsaj Academy and prepare Formed and worked on the services to students with learning challenges. them for advanced education or new three-year math plan for a Influence professional development, a career in Qatar and abroad. rigorous scope and sequence. curriculum enhancement, and Achieve full accreditation status from an internationally systems engineering within recognized accreditation association. Establish Awsaj Prime. Transitioned Awsaj Teaching and QF schools and Doha to help Learning Center into a district entity. Qatar better serve students Become a model learning center that relies Influence professional development, with academic challenges. primarily, if not exclusively, on the most rigorous curriculum enhancement, and Developed an Emotional Behavior educational research in the provision of instructional systems engineering within Disorder Program to benefit Achieve the successful expansion services to students with learning challenges. QF schools and Doha to help students in upcoming years. and development of Awsaj Academy. Qatar better serve students Become a ‘first choice’ professional development and with academic challenges. outreach center for the region, serving administrators and teachers who work with students with learning challenges. Achieve the successful expansion and development of Awsaj Academy. Become a model school and learning center whose processes and products are recognized for their scientific rigor and efficacy in the region and globally.

Advance the achievement of students with learning challenges.

Honor Qatar’s values.

Develop, implement, and promote the most effective assessment tools, teaching methods, and curriculum DEVELOPING programs for professionals in Qatar and beyond. AN EMOTIONAL BEHAVIOR DISORDER PROGRAM

Awsaj Academy is working hard to give hope and success to students who need extra support: a bigger class of graduates and more success stories every year.

Ahmed Naddaf Secondary School Islamic Studies Teacher 22 23

Qatar Leadership Academy

Notable achievements

A total of 17 senior level cadets out of a graduating Promoting personal growth in young men and class of 18 were accepted into shaping tomorrow’s leaders today two or more universities. Future initiatives and All cadets graduated 2016 with a incentives grade of 75 percent and above.

All cadets completed the full Provide a strong academic program International Baccalaureate (IB) that is internationally credible. DP requirements and graduated. Integrate Leadership, Boarding, Sixty-seven percent of grade 7-10 and Academics to smoothly cadets have improved Lexile scores. operate and support each other.

Provide appropriate facilities for Strategies students that can support Heritage 17/18 and Leadership programs. GRADUATING CADETS RECEIVING Provide a strong academic program that is internationally credible. Increase the size of the student PLACEMENT OFFERS FROM body and enrollment. MULTIPLE UNIVERSITIES Provide a program that is ALL SENIOR CADETS effective in developing the desired Follow international standards leadership qualities and values. in boarding and make it GRADUATING internationally credible. Provide appropriate facilities for WITH IB DIPLOMAS students that are safe, comfortable, and support the mission and vision of the Academy. Goals Increase the size of the student Engage students in an environment body and enrollment. that promotes excellence in academics, leadership, athletics, Align Qatar Leadership Academy and character to prepare the with Qatar Foundation’s leaders of tomorrow. institutional objectives.

The Academy has established a program to develop the leadership and behavioral skills needed to enhance the student’s abilities, way of thinking, and behavior.

Brigadier General Ali A Al-Kuwari Director 24 25

Academic Bridge Program

Providing gradates of Qatari high schools and other similar schools with the academic and personal skills for success in reputable English language universities around the world, with special emphasis on preparing students for Qatar Foundation universities

Goals

Be the pre-eminent, post-secondary preparatory program in Qatar and the Arabian Gulf region.

Equip specially selected, top- Notable achievements caliber secondary school graduates for admission to, and success ABP completed a self-study in, degree programs at Qatar for CEA reaccreditation. A site Foundation universities and visit was conducted, and as other world-class universities. a result, ABP obtained a ten- year CEA reaccreditation.

ABP celebrated its 15th anniversary.

Approximately 70 percent of ABP graduates who applied to universities were accepted. Strategies Worked closely with the APPROXIMATELY Increase the percentage of Ministry of Education to clear students admitted to Hamad Bin past pending invoices. Khalifa University and abroad.

Maintain and improve the quality of the academic program.

Develop well-rounded students with the values, knowledge, and skills to contribute positively to society. Future initiatives and incentives PERCENT70 OF ABP GRADUATES Sustain the financial viability of the ABP. WHO APPLIED TO EDUCATION CITY Fully participate in the Qatarization process. UNIVERSITIES WERE ACCEPTED. 26 27

Teaching and Learning Centre

Notable achievements

In-serviced all directors and administrators on multi-tiered A center of excellence for the facilitation systems of support (Positive Behavior Interventions and and provision of a tiered system of support for Support; PBIS). Future initiatives and students at risk and the community around them incentives Provided tier two and tier three intervention to students in all QF schools. Promote effective instruction and intervention practices Provided teacher training and parent training within all QF schools. for both QF schools and the community. Build staff capacity in all QF schools. Provided the National Center for Education and Development with training to enable them to take over the Ensure the effective delivery Goals Strategies direct servicing of the two Ministry of Education schools of intervention services that QF has been supporting over the past two years. in all QF schools. To promote effective instruction Promote effective instruction that prevents pupils in Qatar from that prevents pupils from Built relationships with Sidra Medical Clinic, Provide parents and other direct becoming ‘at-risk’ students. becoming at-risk students. National Autism Strategy Workgroup, World Health stakeholders with access to Organization, , Ministry of Labor, programs and services that support To create capacity for schools in Create capacity within schools Ministry of Education, and Next Frontier Inclusion to the development of children Qatar to support primary level in Qatar Foundation and other collaborate on both a national and international level. with special education needs. and secondary intervention. select Ministry of Education schools to support primary and Provided support to all QF schools, and Advocate the cultural change To provide children with special secondary levels of intervention recruited and hired 20 additional staff members in Qatar and beyond toward education needs with secondary (tier 1 – approximately 80 percent of to better support schools next year. inclusive education. and tertiary levels of intervention. students, and tier 2 – approximately 15 percent of students). To provide parents and other district stakeholders of children Develop and deliver services with special needs with access to for secondary levels (tier 2 – programs and services that support approximately 15 percent of the children’s development. students) and tertiary levels (tier 3 – approximately 5 percent To advocate cultural change of students) of intervention. in Qatar and beyond toward inclusive education. Provide children with special education needs with secondary level (tier 2 – 15 percent of students) and tertiary level (tier 3 – 5 percent of students) of intervention.

Provide parents and other district stakeholders of children with special needs with access to programs and services to support the children’s development.

I cannot imagine a project worthier of my time and effort.

Jeff Coleman Assistant Principal 28 29

30 Hamad Bin Khalifa University

32 Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies

34 Research Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics

36 College of Humanities Higher and Social Sciences 38 College of Law Education and Public Policy 40 College of Science and Engineering Through the establishment of Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation has been able to apply even greater focus on producing graduates that specialize in areas 42 Qatar Computing Research Institute of particular importance to the nation.

44 Qatar Environment and Energy Institute

46 Qatar Biomedical Research Institute

48 Executive Education Centre

50 Digital Print House 30 31

Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Notable achievements Future initiatives and incentives Hamad Bin Khalifa University develops world-class, integrated academic programs and national research capabilities that drive Launched eight new programs (one Develop new program proposals for BoT approval. collaboration with the world’s best institutions, cultivate leaders for undergraduate program, seven the future, propel Qatar’s knowledge-based economy, and shape graduate programs, including JD). Develop strategies and plans for continuous novel solutions for global impact improvement of existing programs. Recruited nearly 200 highly qualified students mostly in Focus research initiatives on areas and themes of accordance with new student primary importance to Qatar and cascade into Hamad KPIs (selectivity, GPA, etc.). Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) academic programs and research priorities in all colleges as appropriate, Graduated 111 students focusing on research output as a criterion for success. (55 percent Qataris). Increase collaboration and cooperation among Integrated research institutes. HBKU colleges/programs and the branch campuses in Education City and research institutes, including Transitioned Bloomsbury Qatar academic support, operational and student Foundation to HBKU Press. life support, niche area research, etc.

Finalize HBKU sub-strategies. GRADUATED Conduct preparatory exercises in collaboration RECRUITING NEARLY with international accrediting/approving/ranking 111 bodies for future recognition of HBKU programs. STUDENTS (55 PERCENT QATARIS).

200HIGHLY QUALIFIED STUDENTS

LAUNCHING

Strategies

To be a top-ranked, widely- NEW PROGRAMS recognized, research- 8 based university.

Develop leaders through programs aligned to the future needs of Qatar and the world.

Conduct high-impact research that Goals provides solutions to challenges critical to Qatar and the world. To be an innovation-based entrepreneurial university leading Leverage synergies with partners in education and research, and other organizations to solving critical challenges ensure a high-quality research facing Qatar and the world. and education environment. 32 33

Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies

Notable achievements Future initiatives and incentives Reforming QFIS’s academic programs and completing A focus of thought and dialogue that leads research and debate alignment with HBKU’s vision and mission. Recruitment of Dean to in all that relates to Islam and Muslims, including contemporary provide intellectual and concerns and issues of heritage Intensively restructuring and consolidating the curriculum. administrative leadership.

Closing diploma programs, one research Effective transition management– center, and two MA programs. admissions, registration, and student affairs. Offering two core programs: the MA in Islamic Studies with five specializations, and the MSc in Faculty assessment, Islamic Finance with two specializations. recruitment, and retention.

Opening admissions in the two programs Student recruitment and Goals while simultaneously phasing out the motivation. legacy programs without disruption. Produce scholars who are strongly Effectiveness of research grounded in the Islamic faith, Enhancing the role of qualified academic staff of research synergy with HBKU. practice, and civilization, and centers in curriculum development and teaching. who are competent and eager to Best practice standards for engage with all that their civilization OFFERING 2 Significantly rationalizing administrative, research and teaching. produced, as well as the wisdom CORE PROGRAMS: HR, and other shared costs of QFIS. and thought of other civilizations. MA IN ISLAMIC STUDIES AND MSC Effective partnerships. Intensifying search for deans and faculty. Inspire thought based on the IN ISLAMIC FINANCE Publicity and image-building. plurality and tolerance of Islamic jurisprudence and civilization that enables Muslims, in terms of perception and practice alike, to face contemporary challenges.

Contribute actively to contemporary times and needs. Strategies

Make clear the rich, dynamic, and Continue to recruit, hire, and retain inspiring spirit of Qatar’s Islamic top faculty, staff, and student talent. heritage, emphasizing its tolerance, diversity, and hence its ability to Review and enhance Qatar serve all of humanity through infinite Faculty of Islamic Studies paths for dialogue and action. (QFIS) curricular offerings and teaching methodologies.

Review and implement research policies and performance to enhance college productivity and engage more faculty in research.

Systematically engage distinguished local, regional, and REFORMING international stakeholders. ALL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS TO ALIGN Administrative restructuring WITH HBKU’S VISION AND MISSION and alignment with HBKU. 34 35

Research Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics Notable achievements Future initiatives and incentives

Producing, applying, recommending, and disseminating Islamic Publication of agreements in three Extend and expand CILE’s publishing agreements ethical thought and high impact interdisciplinary research languages–Arabic, English, and to publish the outcome of CILE’s research. by engaging scholars of text and context to bring about a leading French–with Brill, Al Shabaka, credible school of thought with transformative influence Tawheed, and HBKU Press. Establish partnership agreements with institutions of similar interests inside and outside of Qatar, and Acceptance of the submission of the launch initiatives for student exchange programs. outcome of the Bioethics Seminar– first seminar in CILE–for publication Enhance CILE’s research by putting in more resources by Imperial College-London. for other research activities like Call for Papers, inviting world scholars to present papers in the Registration of 40 students for center’s fields of interest, and encouraging young CILE’s Summer School in Granada. researchers in Qatar and the region to join CILE as interns in research projects led by CILE faculty. Establishment of CILE’s alumni network. Encourage peer-reviewed research among academics, Strategies especially in the College of Islamic Studies, to Reaching half a million followers be published in CILE’s Islamic Ethics Journal on social media during the by Brill to improve citation index and hence, the REGISTERING To produce new and applied Annual Conference in 2015: academic creditability of the college and HBKU. Islamic ethical thought by bringing Facebook: +103 percent, Twitter: scholars of text and context +53 percent, YouTube: +40 Enhance CILE’s website and CILE’s together in one forum to tackle percent, Google+: +13 percent. presence on social media. the critical issues of the day. 40 Collaboration with Supreme STUDENTS FOR To develop research in Islam, Council of Health on Qatari law of SUMMER SCHOOL IN ethics, and other fields of research on human subjects. GRANADA specialization like politics, bioethics, media, and methodology.

To disseminate knowledge and understanding of Islamic applied ethics by engaging diverse and global audiences.

Goals To develop an effective communication strategy and To be a leading research center create strong media presence for in the reform and renewal of the Research Center for Islamic contemporary Fiqh, Islamic and Legislation and Ethics (CILE) ethical thought, by contributing a inside and outside of Qatar. sustainable, ethical framework for addressing contemporary challenges To find suitable training for in Qatar, the region, and the world. staff capacity-building.

GETTING SUBMISSION ON OUTCOMES FROM BIOETHICS SEMINAR ACCEPTED BY IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON 36 37

College of Humanities and

Social Sciences Notable achievements Future initiatives and incentives

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) strives to achieve academic Revenue increased by 34 percent. Build strong foundation for CHSS through unique, excellence and promote cutting-edge research, accomplished through innovative interdisciplinary MA programs and recruitment and interdisciplinary postgraduate programs in humanities and social sciences that The MAAT program was validated by of talented researchers and faculty, thereby prepare qualified graduates for the professional and scholarly worlds the University of Geneva, which made producing qualified graduates that serve the all programs offered by TII valid by an academic and professional sector needs of Qatar. external and international entity. Exploit and enhance the existing strength of CHSS engaged the Qatari community in the Translation and Interpreting Institute. two main applied-science activities: Promote community development and build Collaboration with Mathaf: Arab Museum capacity through professional development and of Modern Art on a unique, inclusive services as well as language training programs. art exhibition titled ‘Art Translates.’ Goals Help promote and advance Qatari industries and Collaboration with the Doha Film Institute public service entities through collaborations. To enrich society, both in Qatar, to deliver the first of its kind inclusive the GCC, and the wider world, screening of Hero and the Message for Deliver high-quality research in humanities, by providing transformative visually-impaired audiences during the social sciences, and related fields, aligned to educational experiences that last edition of Ajyal Youth Film Festival. Qatar National Vision 2030 and world-critical bridge disciplinary boundaries. challenges that lead to practical solutions and SIGNING Translated a total of 2,780,705 words in 2015-16 new perspectives across a range of disciplines. To offer the academic community AN AGREEMENT FOR A through the Professional Development Center. opportunities to engage in innovative STUDENT EXCHANGE research and collaboration. Signed a student exchange program with the REVENUE INCREASED BY PROGRAM WITH THE University of Geneva to send MATS students To nurture a diverse body of UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA for a semester at Geneva University. academically-grounded and socially-responsible global citizens whose versatility will enable PERCENT them to navigate the complexities 34 of today’s world and become the leaders of tomorrow. Strategies

Develop and offer four MA programs in the fields of translation and interpreting, and a PhD program.

Offer foreign language programs. COLLABORATING Offer professional development WITH MATHAF AND DFI TO CREATE (continuing education) workshops. ENGAGING APPLIED SCIENCE Collaborate with local and COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES international educational and professional institutions.

Offer translation and interpreting services and training to Qatar Foundation and Qatari corporate entities. 38 39

College of Law and Public Policy

Designed to “graduate leaders, not just lawyers” through an innovative and customized curriculum and a focused research agenda, the College of Law and Public Policy will equip Qatar with the critical and strategic legal and policy thinking needed to achieve the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030

Goals Strategies

To address Qatar’s grand Optimize human capital challenges and to provide a (faculty and students). legacy that will yield regional and global value and purpose. Deliver innovative legal training to meet the needs To meet the challenges of Qatar of Qatar and the region. National Vision 2030 using world- class innovation in legal teaching, Support delivery of innovative practicum, and research. research and publication with emphasis on the needs of Qatar and the region.

Strengthen stakeholder engagement and partner collaboration.

Strengthen brand identity. Notable achievements Enhance operations: implement Exceeded goal of 60 percent fiscally responsible and Qatari student enrollment with effective administrative and 70 percent Qatari students. human resources systems.

Achieved student GPA goal of 3.5 (and Launching 7 new academic programs diverse professional backgrounds). Averaging 10 publications Developed curriculum and per faculty member got approval by HEI.

Accomplished significant and widespread outreach to Q-Corps; local, regional, and international EXCEEDING legal, professional, and corporate ENROLLMENT TARGETS community, and international academic programs. FOR QATARI STUDENTS (REACHED 70%) 40 41

College of Science and Engineering

Advancing knowledge and nurturing technically-grounded leaders and innovators to serve societal needs with a focus on an integrated multidisciplinary curriculum and multidisciplinary research in science, engineering, and technology

Goals

To be a world-class multi- disciplinary college with significant positive impact on Qatar, the region, and globally in science, AVERAGING engineering, and technology. Strategies

Recruit and retain world-class scholars, researchers, and excellent students so that we can achieve our mission, vision, 10PUBLICATIONS and strategic objectives. PER FACULTY MEMBER Notable achievements Build high-standard graduate academic programs that Recruitment of a large number serve the needs of Qatar, the of excellent and diverse students, region, and the world. with strong Qatari participation. Perform cutting-edge research Launch of seven new academic in specialties with significant programs that have had very positive local and international impact. external and student feedback.

Strong research publication output, with an average of almost ten publications per faculty.

Being awarded a large number of research grants from within Future initiatives and Qatar and externally. incentives

Establishment of very fruitful Build strategic partnerships with LAUNCHING collaboration and partnerships universities and research institutes with research institutes, branch locally and internationally to extend campuses, and others. the quality, breadth, and impact of the college’s programs. Launch of successful campaigns that introduced programs and Increase the visibility of the college 7 enhanced the visibility of the college. locally, regionally, and internationally. NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 42 43

Qatar Computing Research Institute

Notable achievements Future initiatives and incentives Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) is a national research Crossed a total of 500 QCRI-affiliated publications institute within Hamad Bin Khalifa University. It aims to be a global milestone with six best paper prizes in 2015-16. Execute QCRI’s five strategic leader of computing research in identified areas that will bring objectives and corresponding KPIs. positive impact to the lives of citizens and society First start-up (Tamr) infused with $25 million in Series B funding from HP Ventures and Work closely with local Thomson Reuters ($48M since launch). stakeholders in government and industry to increase their QCRI platform Artificial Intelligence for Disaster effectiveness and QCRI’s impact. Response (AIDR) won the Grand Prize in ‘Open Source Software’ World Challenge by the Korean Commercialization of the research Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning. and innovative technologies developed by QCRI. Collaborated with 19 companies across the globe with two paying customers (revenue of $1.06M). Strengthen the cybersecurity program to be a strong pillar of Total of 29 software platforms developed Qatar’s cybersecurity defense. and in use by QCRI and partners. Increase synergies with HBKU Strategies Implementation of QCRI’s cybersecurity platform to contribute toward successful WINNING QACIP within the Ministry of Interior. execution of its plans. THE GRAND PRIZE IN ‘OPEN SOURCE Provide global leadership in research SOFTWARE’ WORLD CHALLENGE for Arabic language technologies Exceeded goal for the number of Qatari national employees and content creation, cybersecurity, (includes Qatar Research Leadership Program and trainees). data analytics, distributed systems, and social computing, including Partnerships include UN-OCHA, UNICEF, MIT, Red social innovation and computational Cross, Boeing, Qatar Airways, and Al Jazeera. science and engineering.

Goals Carry out technology transfer to local organizations through Conduct innovative, multidisciplinary engagement and outreach. applied computing research that addresses national priorities Build local capabilities by by enhancing citizens’ quality establishing opportunities for of life, enabling broader young Qatari talent to pursue scientific discoveries, and a scientific research career making local businesses and attract top international more competitive globally. computer science talent.

Create intellectual property and develop applications that have the potential to be commercialized.

Ensure a continuous presence at top international venues and in top-tier journals.

Partner with leading international IMPLEMENTING academic institutions, and A CYBERSECURITY PLATFORM WITHIN participate in joint projects with THE MINISTRY OF INTERIOR global industrial research labs. 44 45

Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute Notable achievements Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) is a DEVELOPING national research institute within Hamad Bin Khalifa University. Developed high efficiency 20.2 HIGH-EFFICIENCY SOLAR CELL By addressing qatar’s energy and water security grand challenges, percent perovskite solar cell (Patent it aims to become a leading research center of excellence Application and accepted in Nature with global impact Energy) - in collaboration with EPFL.

Invention disclosure titled ‘Purification of Trichlorosilane via Selective Reaction with Metals,’ to Future initiatives and be used for the production of highly incentives pure silicon for the fabrication of solar cell of high efficiency. Developing a positive, inclusive, and transparent environment Prepared and fabricated the conducive to collaboration with first sodium battery in Qatar. shared goals and a common agenda.

Developed new solutions for peak Delivering on Water and Energy Strategies load shaving in Qatar using PV and Grand Challenges through smart sensors (3kw demonstration robust portfolio plans, taking Provide scientific and engineering system at LAS building). into consideration the current solutions to assist and expedite the headcount and available deployment of off-grid and grid- Developed and fabricated advanced facilities and resources. connected PV systems in Qatar. material and membranes for desalination and wastewater Building bridges and synergies with Enhance the sustainability of water treatment (with several patents filed). other HBKU academic, research, resources by providing scientific and operation units leading to an and technological solutions for effective and smooth integration. Goals energy-efficient water desalination. Enhance stakeholder engagement. Position Qatar as a leading nation Catalyze the creation of an in renewable energy research industrial ecosystem for energy and development, especially and water security through local in solar photovoltaics, energy and international partnerships. storage, and grid integration. Enhance research culture and Provide the science and technology build a pool of Qatari researchers basis for energy-efficient water in energy and water in Qatar. desalination, co-produce wastewater treatment and reuse it, and recharge Qatar’s water aquifers.

Catalyze the creation of an industrial ecosystem for energy and water security. Develop local capabilities to boost CREATING Qatar’s knowledge economy. NEW SOLUTIONS FOR PEAK LOAD

Optimize synergies with the SHAVING IN QATAR Qatari industry, government, scientific, and civil society organizations to achieve energy and environmental sustainability. 46 47

Qatar Biomedical Research Institute

Future initiatives and Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), a national center incentives of excellence and a global hub for biomedical and translational research, aims to improve and transform healthcare through Ensure the successful integration innovation in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and alignment between affecting the Qatari population and the region QBRI and HBKU’s College of Health and Life Sciences.

Continue to position QBRI as a leading research institute that actively participates in LAUNCHING shaping and implementing THE ‘CANCER BIOLOGY AND the national biomedical research agenda and QNRS. THERAPEUTICS PROGRAM’ WITH Goals Strategies HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL Hire high-profile group leaders and conducting successful (high- Engage in basic and applied Improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention impact) research programs. biomedical research that strongly of diabetes, cancer, and neurological disorders. supports the translation of Establish integrated core facility novel scientific discoveries into Establish advanced and innovative core business model and fully-operational more efficient therapies and technology and enabling platforms for life platforms and enabling technologies. better preventative strategies sciences and biomedical research. for human diseases, ultimately Notable achievements Develop joint appointments leading to the development Train and retain the next generation of local scientists between QBRI research staff and of personalized medicine. through the active participation and the development of Three new Qatar National Research Fund grants Hamad Medical Corporation. graduate programs and specialized training opportunities. and two new international grants from Michael J. Fox Foundation awarded to QBRI scientists. Establish partnerships with elite Promote societal awareness, engagement, institutions to help accelerate the and participation in biomedical research. Forty-three publications in peer-reviewed and high- development of QBRI’s research impact journals despite the lack of research space. programs and enable platforms.

The Director of Neurological Disorders Research Center given the role of lead researcher on the first global project to be given access to spinal fluid samples obtained through a major clinical research project, with samples granted through the Michael J. Fox Foundation. The results will be made available on an open-source platform to help with future research into a cure. BEING Launch of the ‘Cancer Biology and Therapeutics Program’ AWARDED (HMS-CBT) in collaboration with Harvard Medical School.

Two unique training courses on autism spectrum disorder 3 (ASD) diagnosis held, which resulted in doubling the number NEW QNRF GRANTS AND TWO of professionals trained on the diagnosis of autism in Qatar. NEW INTERNATIONAL GRANTS Structural Biology Core Facility and Genomic Core Facility became functional.

Seven new staff joined QBRI (Director-Neurological Disorders Research Center, Associate Director-Cancer Research Center, Scientist, Lab Manager, 3 Technical Staff) and 12 are under recruitment (2 Principal Investigators, 1 Senior Scientist, 3 Scientists, 3 Core Managers, 3 Technical Staff). 48 49

Executive Education Centre

Creating world-class learning opportunities that meet individual aspirations and organizational needs of the broader Qatar community, and generating new practice-based knowledge by linking executive teaching to research

Notable achievements

Optimization of Executive Education Centre structure: staff reduction (2) and evolving the roles of the remaining staff toward business Goals development functions.

To be an entrepreneurial center Executive Master in Mobility of excellence for executive conditionally sponsored by KRD, and professional education under development in partnership in Qatar and the region. with AAA Engineering School (ENPC).

First new open seminars scheduled in Winter 2016-17.

Partnerships discussion with Northwestern Law, Northwestern University in Qatar, IE, Bath, Strategies and Henley, to develop degree and non-degree programs Adapt to a constrained economic and coaching capability. environment through improved business development capabilities.

Strengthen ties with Qatar Foundation to play a major role in implementing its training strategy. Future initiatives and Develop synergies with HEC Paris incentives in Qatar and ensure branch campus activities are coordinated. Leverage new partners EXED’s expertise in areas where HEC Paris in Qatar and branch campuses are not in a position to cooperate.

Leverage the expertise of HBKU colleges and research centers to develop bespoke HBKU programs in line with market demands. 50 51

Digital Print House

Operating a design and print center of excellence serving Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, and the wider Doha community

Goals Notable achievements

To become the leading digital printer Achieved sales of QAR 6.8 million, in Qatar and serve as a benchmark exceeding the target by QAR 800k. for quality in the industry. Started printing QF Telegraph and The Foundation at cost savings to QF of QAR 1 million.

Implemented new equipment to streamline workflow and improve quality (flat bed, three-sided trimmer, high-speed wide format printer, and laminator).

Sustained operations despite continued staffing issues due to BRINGING COST SAVINGS TO QF OF hiring freeze. Adapted to utilize contract staff where possible. QAR 1 MILLION Implemented Tharstern print shop workflow management software to improve costing and process management.

ACHIEVED SALES OF QAR 6.8 MILLION, EXCEEDING THE TARGET BY QAR 800K Future initiatives and incentives

Implement executive directions in light of print study by Smithers recommendations.

Prequalify suppliers in collaboration with Procurement in preparation for supplier agreements.

Strategies Implement web-ordering system to streamline customer interface process and eliminate issues with email process. Establish a high-quality and professional printing operation. Expand print services among branch campuses and other Hamad Bin Khalifa University entities. Develop the Digital Print House as a self-sustaining operation. Document all internal operating procedures. 52 53

54 Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar

56 Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar

58 Texas A&M University Partner at Qatar

60 Carnegie Mellon Universities University in Qatar

Qatar Foundation’s approach to higher education is the result of a unique 62 Georgetown model, in which a series of world-class University in Qatar universities were hand-picked to bring their collective specialties to bear on the student community of Qatar.

64 Northwestern University in Qatar

66 HEC Paris in Qatar

68 UCL Qatar 54 55

Virginia Commonwealth Art Foundation improving studio learning opportunities: University in Qatar The new structure of the Art Foundation program was implemented during Fall 2015. Future initiatives and A center of excellence for education and research in art and design. incentives Through its programs, the university develops individual capacity Interior Design correlating learning to lead innovations in the creative and cultural professions objectives: In preparation for CIDA Accreditation. in Qatar and the region the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) re-accreditation Student leadership development. exercise, the Interior Design department has been correlating Increasing visibility through their learning objectives to ensure strategic community and they meet the CIDA standards. business engagement.

Painting and Printmaking Curriculum adjustments. offering more flexible curriculum: In December 2015, the new High-quality research. Notable achievements Painting and Printmaking curriculum was approved. NASAD Accreditation: In February 2016, the National Association of Student Government Association Schools and Design visited the and Clubs: This year, the student Goals campus to complete their re- government replicated the accreditation exercise. Based on home campus model, which Contribute to the vitality of human, the high caliber of student work, allows for some paid positions social, economic, and environmental complete documentation, and the within its executive body. development in Qatar and the school’s accomplishment as a region through creative innovation, whole, the university was accredited Dean’s List Luncheons: Student MAKING expression, and collaboration. for an additional ten years. Affairs worked with the Dean, CURRICULAR IMPROVEMENTS the Dean’s office, Events, and IN ART HISTORY, INTERIOR Cultivate a dynamic intercultural ARC Stage Design: Interior Design Records and Registration, to environment of diverse research, students won a design competition establish a tradition of Dean’s List DESIGN, AND OTHER ACADEMIC learning, and community for the stage design for the Annual Lunches, providing a much-needed PROGRAMS engagement that propels the Research Conference held at the incentive for student success. holistic development of exemplary Qatar National Convention Centre. artists, designers, and scholars to build vibrant communities Curriculum Design: As part of and diversified economies. ongoing efforts to enhance the curriculum through observations of students and faculty and to remain current with trends, we have launched curriculum improvements in Art History, Art Foundation, Interior Design, and Painting and Printmaking.

Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar is mandated to be a game-changer. Our wealth of creative minds, intelligent design research, pedagogical thrust, and our entrepreneurial spirit can translate discovery to social benefit.

Dr Akel Kahera Dean 56 57

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar Work with strategic partners in Qatar and beyond to foster translation of research from lab and R&D to intellectual property and real-world implementation.

Future initiatives and Consolidate and expand strategies to reach out incentives to talented young Qatari nationals who have the Providing the finest education possible potential to become the new generation of physician for medical students to produce a highly-skilled Clinical Skills Center is being scientists through initiatives such as the Adopt a biomedical workforce modernized. The college is currently School program, the Qatar Aspiring Doctors Program, augmenting and modernizing its and the Doctors of the Future Scholarships. hi-tech Clinical Skills Center; increasing its overall size and the Build upon fruitful relationships with local partners number of observation rooms; such as Hamad Medical Corporation, other Qatar modernizing the audiovisual system; Foundation institutions, Sidra Medical and Research and installing new, extremely Center, Primary Health Care Centers, and Aspetar. advanced practical learning aids. Develop more innovative and exciting community Maintaining WCM-Q’s extremely engagement methodologies to improve public Goals Notable achievements high standards of academic rigor health for all in Doha, especially the youth, and continuing to periodically through Sahtak Awalan – Your Health First. Make a significant contribution to Qatar The previous two-year premedical program and four- review and update the medical National Vision 2030 by producing year medical program were integrated to create a program curriculum and teaching highly skilled medical professionals. new six-year cohesive medical program. This reduces methods to keep pace with rapid stress for students and increases the efficiency advances in medicine, technology, Educate the community of the college, while maintaining academic rigor and pedagogical strategies. about healthy lifestyles. and exceedingly high standards of attainment. Leverage investment in research Create a culture of research Thirty-three new doctors graduated in 2016, bringing the infrastructure and human to further the drive toward a total number of doctors produced by Weill Cornell Medicine- capital to consolidate and GRADUATES ACHIEVING knowledge-based economy. Qatar (WCM-Q) since teaching began in 2002 to 256. expand WCM-Q’s Bio-Medical AN EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH INTERNSHIP Research Program’s position as a Provide the finest education WCM-Q graduates once again achieved an exceptionally regional and global research hub PLACEMENT RATE possible for medical students. high match rate (90 percent), with students gaining producing advanced science. acceptance to internship programs at some of the 90% Conduct research at the world’s leading teaching hospitals, such as the Cleveland cutting edge of knowledge. Clinic, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Improve healthcare both now and for future generations. WCM-Q Class of 2015 graduate Dr Shaikha Al-Shokri, now of Hamad Medical Corporation, received the Golden Award Provide the highest quality of from His Highness the Emir, at Education Excellence Day, care to the community. in recognition of her hard work and dedication to learning.

Twenty-five high school students, all of whom were Qatari, completed the year-long Qatar Aspiring Doctors Program.

WCM-Q contributed to a collaborative research project on cholesterol with Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Our public health campaign, Medical School, and Weill Cornell Medicine in New York that Sahtak Awalan – Your Health was named one of the top ten most significant advances in First, is inspiring and empowering heart disease of 2015 by the American Heart Association. people all over Qatar to live WCM-Q Bio-Medical Research Program reached healthy, happy lives. $109.94M awarded in competitively funded extramural programs through the Qatar National Research Dr Javaid Sheikh Fund and others over its seven-year history. Dean 58 59

2015-2016 total enrollment was 508. 253 Texas A&M University at Qatar (49.8 percent) were Qatari students. 41.2 percent of the undergraduate fall 2015 students were women, which is nearly double the US national Future initiatives and average of female engineering students. incentives

Developing exemplary engineers and leaders Texas A&M at Qatar awarded 103 bachelor’s degrees in Increased student engagement through internationally respected undergraduate 2015-2016; 45 of those awarded to Qatari nationals. with Transformative Educational and graduate degree programs Experiences, such as service The master’s program in chemical engineering learning, independent research, awarded 18 diplomas in 2015-2016. and global experiences.

The total number of bachelor’s degrees awarded Revision of freshman reached 686 and master’s degrees reached 52. year experience.

In Fall 2015, Texas A&M’s undergraduate degree Creation of dual PhD program was re-accredited by the Engineering degrees with HBKU. Accreditation Commission of ABET. FACULTY MEMBERS PUBLISHING Increasing industry Notable achievements Dr Nayef Alyafei, a Class of 2009 petroleum engineering support of research. graduate, returned to Texas A&M at Qatar as a faculty 353 JOURNAL Approximately 20 percent of students participated member in the Petroleum Engineering Program after Increasing engagement with PAPERS IN 2015 in global leadership, academic, and research earning master’s and PhD degrees from Imperial College HBKU, QF entities, industry, experiences in 2014-15 and 25 percent in 2015-16. London. He is the first Qatari former student to earn a and the community at large. PhD and join the Texas A&M at Qatar faculty, teaching and Established initial understanding with Hamad Bin inspiring the next generation of engineering leaders in Qatar. Khalifa University (HBKU) on offering of dual PhD programs and started the development of official Texas A&M at Qatar employs top-notch faculty who are agreements with strategy and operational details. recognized researchers and educators in their fields to Goals pass on their knowledge to engineering students. In Fall ENROLLING Expanded the STEM program to include 401 Qatari students. 2015, Dr Nimir Elbashir was awarded the Distinguished Be the premier provider of Achievement award at the college-level by Texas 41.2% FEMALE engineering education in the Faculty members published 353 journal papers in A&M University Association of Former Students. region, a valuable contributor to calendar year 2015. The numbers for calendar year 2016 STUDENTS, NEARLY DOUBLE THE US knowledge internationally, and will be available in March 2017. There were 17 invention NATIONAL AVERAGE a valued resource to Qatar. disclosures filed in 2014-2015 and eight in 2015-2016.

Generate new knowledge Texas A&M at Qatar was awarded 16 projects in NPRP by conducting research and Cycle 9. This is 36 percent of submitted proposals. disseminating results. Implemented a system to develop Project Safety Analysis Serve the needs of Qatar and the for all teaching and research labs at Texas A&M at Qatar. region through broad expertise.

Texas A&M at Qatar is proud that nearly 40 percent of our enrolled students are female and of the contributions our current and former female students are making in Qatar.

Dr Mark H Weichold Dean and CEO 60 61

Osaama Shehzad, a computational created a protein assay kit that can biology sophomore, created an app be used to introduce experimental Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar called ‘Game of Proteins’ to help science into classrooms that do undergraduates learn amino acids. not have specialized equipment.

In the summer of 2015, Qatar The Q-Smart Lab, developed by an Biomedical Research Institute interdisciplinary team at CMU-Q, A university with a vision to have a held its first eight-week summer was used for the first time in the transformative impact on society through research program. Of the seven capstone financial markets course in continual innovation in education, research, students who completed the spring 2016. Q-Smart Lab is a visual creativity, and entrepreneurship course, five were biological interface for big data that was created sciences students from CMU-Q. as a teaching tool. Now the team is adapting it for different applications. Umm-Kulthum Umlai, who graduated in May 2016, was a finalist in the Yousuf Akhlaq, a junior with Student Environment and Energy a double major in business category for her poster, ‘Novel administration and information bacillus-like phage genome.’ systems, was on the winning team at Microsoft Imagine Cup 2016. Goals Notable achievements The CMU-Q Biological Sciences program featured its flagship phage Dr Maher Hakim, Associate Professor To create a transformative educational Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar genomics research lab at the Sidra of Entrepreneurship, CMU-Q, experience for students focused (CMU-Q) offered 98 courses in Fall Functional Genomics Symposium. presented the inaugural session on deep disciplinary knowledge, 2015 and 108 in Spring 2016, for a of Qatar Foundation Research problem-solving, leadership, total of 206 courses. The average Biological sciences students, with the and Development’s ‘Research communication, interpersonal skills, class size was 19 students. assistance of Amie Rollins, Director of Dialogue’ on building an innovation personal health, and well-being. Health and Wellness, hosted an event ecosystem in Qatar by fostering Noora Jassim Al-Muftah became to learn about breast cancer detection creativity and entrepreneurship. PLACING To cultivate a transformative the first graduate from CMU-Q’s and prevention. Doctors from university community committed Computational Biology program. Al- Hamad Hospital, Qatar Foundation CMU-Q placed two teams in the top six to attracting and retaining diverse, Muftah completed her requirements Clinic, and Aster Clinic formed a at Enterprise Challenge Qatar 2015. 2 world-class talent; creating a for College Honors and earned panel and answered questions. TEAMS IN THE TOP collaborative environment open to University Honors for exceptional Students from a wide array of the free exchange of ideas, where academic performance. Annette Vincent, Assistant Teaching linguistic and academic backgrounds research, creativity, innovation, Professor of Biology, CMU-Q, and traveled to Andalucía, Spain, to study 6 and entrepreneurship can flourish; Aya Gaballa, who graduated in 2016, Arabic influences in Spanish culture. AT ENTERPRISE and ensuring individuals can CHALLENGE QATAR 2015 achieve their full potential.

To impact society in a transformative way—regionally, nationally, and OFFERING A TOTAL OF globally—by engaging with partners outside the traditional borders of the university campus. 206 COURSES IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2015-16

The partnership between Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar and Qatar Foundation has been strong and productive during the 2015- 16 academic year. Our students and faculty are fortunate to have the solid foundation that Qatar Foundation has built to support all of their educational endeavors.

Ilker Baybars Dean and CEO 62 63

Georgetown University in Qatar in 68 local school events and fairs.

Sixty-eight students graduated from Future initiatives and incentives GU-Q during the year 2015-2016 (20 Promoting intellectual, ethical, and spiritual Qatari, 23 residents, 25 international). Student Financial Aid: Funding decline will impact non- understanding through serious and sustained Qatari enrollments for current and future classes due to discourse among people of different faiths, Awards of academic excellence were lack of financial aid; this will change the mix of students cultures, and beliefs distributed for the Class of 2016: (both socio-economically and geographically). three students earned Summa Cum Laude, eight earned Magna Cum Migrant Worker Welfare: GU-Q’s concern and action in Laude, and 17 earned Cum Laude. support of improving the condition of migrant workers exists from before the recent international media scrutiny. GU-Q will GU-Q students won: (a) the 2016 continue to dedicate focused attention to this matter moving Qatar Foundation President’s Medal, forward, working with all relevant stakeholders, wherever (b) the Distinguished University possible, to improve the conditions of all migrant workers Student Award Platinum Award, within and outside of the Education City environment. STUDENTS and (c) the Gold Medal at the 9th Goals Notable achievements Qatar Education Excellence Day. Community Engagement: GU-Q will continue to enhance its community engagement programs through (a) community Be recognized as the leading academic A Georgetown University in Qatar RECEIVING A GU-Q student was the recipient education to directly support the local community through institution for International Affairs (GU-Q) student won the 2016 Qatar SEVERAL DISTINGUISHED of the Summer 2016 Education and a variety of on and off-campus efforts; (b) public events in the Middle East by demonstrating Foundation President’s Medal. Social Justice Research Fellowship, and programs that expand the local community’s horizons academic excellence in teaching, AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS, a distinctive undergraduate and knowledge; and (c) open-access resources through research, and community outreach. Two GU-Q alumni received AND GRADUATE SCHOOL Fellowship that is a collaboration the library and large collection of published research. the Platinum Medal and the PLACEMENTS between Georgetown University’s GU-Q will carry on creating and participating in spaces for Undertake education, research, and Gold Medal at the 9th Qatar Berkley Center for Religion, civil society engagement through the support of locally service to advance knowledge and to Education Excellence Day. Peace and World Affairs and based organizations as well as through campus-based provide students and the community The Center for Social Justice groups to improve the lives of the people in Qatar. with a holistic experience that Eighty-nine students from GU-Q and Research, Teaching and Service. produces global citizens committed 30 students from Education City took Academic Collaboration: GU-Q seeks opportunities to to the service of humankind. part in the undergraduate cross- Two GU-Q students were accepted collaborate with Qatari, regional, and international academic registration program, which allows into Georgetown’s highly competitive institutions to facilitate the mutual exchange of ideas, Demonstrate the values of students to register for any Education accelerated graduate degree knowledge, services, and resources to enhance research Georgetown University; build upon the City partner university class. program, which sees students and teaching and for the betterment of society. Recent world-class reputation of the Edmund complete both a bachelor and examples include joining the Digital Arab Culture and A Walsh School of Foreign Service; Three new renowned scholars joined a graduate degree in five years, Arab Women’s Studies task forces for Hamad Bin Khalifa work with the university’s partner GU-Q with PhDs from Harvard, rather than the usual six. University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Qatar Foundation in its endeavors to Yale, and Rochester University. achieve Qatar National Vision 2030. Continued development of the Strategic Enrollment Framework: GU-Q’s strategic enrollment GU-Q Professor Mohamed Arabic Heritage Learners Program, framework for students aims to achieve both a strong Qatari Zayani received the International a groundbreaking Arabic-language presence and a genuine cohort diversity regarding nationality and Communication Association’s teaching program aimed at students socio-economic background. It will be a significant challenge to Global Communication and Social from an Arab background, with maintain this diversity in Qatar’s stringent economic environment. Change Top Book Prize for 2016. the goal of preparing students for optimal performance in Arabic- As the recent class of students 206 adult learners enrolled speaking professional environments. became graduates, we took in GU-Q’s evening community another step toward our classes during 2015-16. ENROLLING Five organizations now offer goal of shaping thoughtful for-credit internships to GU-Q global citizens and promoting Academic collaboration was students each semester and enhanced with the Josoor Institute, 206 provide mentorship for them while excellence in academic research Qatar Tourism Authority, and others. ADULT LEARNERS engaging them in substantive and community service. IN EVENING work (10-15 hours per week) Admissions officers visited more than connected to their studies. Dr James Reardon-Anderson 45 schools in Qatar and participated COMMUNITY Dean CLASSES 64 65

Northwestern University in Qatar SCREENING OF Future initiatives and 2 incentives A premier, one-of-a-kind school in Qatar and the Middle East, which NU-Q STUDENT FILMS draws on extending the strengths of a world-renowned university AT THE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL Occupying and operating from and its notable programs in journalism and communication in the the new NU-Q building. context of the liberal arts to give students a unique education Memorandum of Understanding with Qatar Computing Continuing to enhance Research Institute (QCRI) for joint research events, instruction, research, and guest presentations, NU-Q student placement outreach/thought leadership. in QCRI’s summer school, and collaboration on research projects and related papers. Creating a program in Executive and Mid-Career Education for Screening of two NU-Q student films media and communication. at the Cannes Film Festival. Developing collaborative Student achievements and outside recognition awards graduate programs with Hamad Goals PUBLISHING for film, journalism, and research projects. Bin Khalifa University and the Northwestern home campus. To create an integrated program MAJOR STUDIES RELATED TO Conducted Task Forces to refresh and enhance the of instruction, research, service, MEDIA IN THE MIDDLE EAST curriculum of NU-Q, create a program in Strategic Growing and strengthening and thought leadership in Communication with new faculty and add courses of the student body. communication, journalism, and instruction; developed a Middle East Studies minor to media embraced by the liberal augment an already existing and successful certificate arts, serving the people of Qatar program; addition of new faculty in Digital Media, and the region in harmony Science and Technology Studies, Sociology, Psychology, with Northwestern University’s and Philosophy to enhance liberal arts instruction. strategic vision and development Notable achievements of Qatar National Vision 2030. Proposed changes to strengthen Journalism Signing a new, 10-year agreement with Qatar Foundation. and Communication curricula are being To assist in fostering a talent considered by home campus. pool of educated persons in the Implementation of new courses in Media and Society, quest to transform Qatar from a Media Law and Ethics, Strategic Communication, Implemented common freshman year curriculum carbon-based to a knowledge- Science and Technology Studies, and Sociology. with strong emphasis on writing. based society, especially in the media, communication, Hiring of new faculty in Digital Mobile Established Academic Resources Center, and related industries. Communication and Strategic Communication. augmenting former writing center in concert with NU-Q Library, and hired new administrator. Publication of major Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) studies on Media Industries in the Middle East Successful recruitment of regular and visiting and the 4th edition of Media Use in the Middle East. faculty to strengthen the academic program.

Unprecedented increase of 37 percent Publication of NU-Q’s signature institutional research of faculty research activities. projects featuring surveys with 6,000 subjects across six MENA countries, including Qatar: Media Use in the Middle East (2016), a monograph accompanied Thanks to a Qatar National Research Fund grant on Qatari by an interactive website at www.mideastmedia. women’s engagement and empowerment, a team of NU-Q students com, presentations at International Press Institute conducted research and presented papers at scholarly and World Congress, conventions of the International Communication Association, and Association for professional meetings globally and locally, while disseminating Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. their findings to people in Qatar. Publication of the first-ever comprehensive study of Media Jocelyn Sage Mitchell Industries in the Middle East, introduced at World Media Assistant Professor in Residence Forum and also promoted in the GCC countries and globally. 66 67

Graduated 45 Executive MBA students, half of which are HEC Paris in Qatar Qataris in senior positions. Students’ capstone projects cover a broad scope of initiatives: Start-ups, Medical Care, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Nutrition, Health and Recreation, Jewelry, Education, and Entrepreneurship. Future initiatives and incentives Offering business management programs Graduated 49 Executive Master in Strategic Business Unit designed to meet the specific needs Management, of which 40 are Qataris in mid-management Continue to maximize national of high-potential professionals and executives positions. 55 percent of the class is female. Students’ theses impact while delivering financial in Qatar and the Middle East covered research on oil and gas, corporate restructuring, returns to Qatar Foundation (QF). e-commerce platforms, sports management, and real estate. Diversify degree program portfolio, Trained over 400 individuals in customized increase Open Program offerings, programs in Doha and the GCC. and expand all products regionally.

160 individuals attended HEC Paris’ Open Programs. Pursuant to HEC Paris’ new legal status, and complete GRADUATING HEC Paris recently received the Qatar the reorganization of HEC Goals Enterprise Agility Achiever Award in Education at Paris in Qatar in 16-17. the 2015 Qatar Enterprise Agility Awards. Contribute to Qatar National Vision 49 STUDENTS Fully staff HEC Paris in Qatar’s 2030 by developing knowledge IN THE STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT Maintained intra-campus collaboration by welcoming several non-academic staff; add that leads to greater economic groups from the home campus and vice-versa. In April one or two professors. diversification and sustainability, MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 2016, 51 students of the MSc in Large Projects visited Doha improves best business practice, and witnessed first-hand Qatar’s large-scale projects. Conclude QF-HEC Paris in Qatar and strengthens global corporate agreement renewal in 16-17. competitiveness for organizations Hosted three-day workshop for early career in Qatar and the region. researchers from the UK and Qatar, in collaboration Continue with high-visibility with Heriot-Watt University, funded by the Qatar research activities. Offer a memorable customer National Research Fund and the British Council. experience, which in turn increases Notable achievements Intensify bilateral links and activities loyalty, converting customers into HEC Paris in Qatar full-time faculty (two in total) between Doha and Paris campuses. ambassadors. This experience Degree programs are operating submitted six articles to academic journals (in review). is consistent with HEC Paris’s at near-full capacity. educative mission contributing to the development of participants’ Delivered custom programs for competencies, and their ability to blue-chip companies, among them behave as reflective practitioners Ooredoo, CBQ, and Etisalat (UAE). who revisit their practices and are architects of a responsible world. Re-launched Open Programs as a counter-cyclical product. Develop a close relationship with stakeholders and act Twenty-four events organized with professionalism in an with an average of 33 percent international frame of reference. female attendance.

As one of the top-ranked educational institutions for Executive Education by the Financial Times over the last ten years and a member of QF, our activities and achievements have always been consistent with our aim of training the future leaders of tomorrow in Qatar and the region.

Professor Laoucine Kerbache, PhD Dean and CEO 68 69

UCL Qatar DELIVERING Future initiatives and incentives A center of excellence in the field of cultural heritage, focusing 35 on postgraduate degrees in museology, library, and information SHORT COURSES TO To work collaboratively with studies, along with flexible and high-quality continuing professional Hamad Bin Khalifa University to development courses delivered to meet market requirements enhance shared research and 276 postgraduate provision in the PARTICIPANTS area of cultural heritage, and progressively develop common academic provision and services. In support of the mission to further develop Qatar’s capacity regarding heritage-related professionals, 64 percent of To contribute to the development the participants were Qatar Museums employees, and of cultural leaders and heritage 92 percent stated they would consider taking further managers in Qatar, the MENA professional development of this sort; 60 percent indicated region, and internationally. Goals Notable achievements that undertaking such courses would positively impact their future career prospects; and between 60-70 percent To embed critical thinking, Conduct world-class research Working with partners Qatar Foundation (QF) and Qatar rated the courses highly regarding content and delivery. discussion, and debate in all that will inform our postgraduate Museums to agree a new strategic direction for 2015-2020. aspects of professional development teaching portfolio specializing in UCL Qatar delivered an extensive range of community and academic study within the the Arab and Islamic world. Successfully undertook an internal Quality Review outreach activities during the 2015-16 session. This museum and library sectors. by the UCL home campus, which highlighted very involved work with schoolchildren, teachers, young people Promote and enhance research positive feedback from current and former students. with disabilities, migrant workers, and hospitalized To further support the capacity in the heritage sector within children, among other audiences. All outreach initiatives professionalization of staff working Qatar and the wider MENA region. Eighty-five percent of the student cohort were designed to promote access to cultural heritage in museums, galleries, and progressed to roles in the Heritage Sector. and UCL Qatar’s work in collaboration with QF. libraries, and the wider heritage Work with appropriate sector using a structured CPD and organizations and bodies to Awarding UCL Qatar’s first Doctoral student, UCL Qatar runs a public lecture series by internationally short course portfolio informed promote understanding, interest, Maninder Singh Gill, for his dissertation ‘Glazed renowned scholars for the general public. These emphasize by market requirements. and knowledge about cultural Tiles from Lodhi and Mughal Northern India.’ UCL Qatar and QF’s work, aspiring to increase the heritage among people within Qatar, enjoyment, awareness, knowledge, and engagement with To continue to conduct outreach the region, and the international Re-aligning recruitment and marketing operations to cultural heritage. During 2015-16, 880 people attended activity that adds value to community as a whole. better assist regional capacity-building, particularly nine lectures on Archaeology; four on Library; one specific the community and supports around Library and Museology, which greatly increased to Museums; and one focusing on Conservation. Qatar’s societal ambitions. applications from Qatari and MENA residents.

During 2015-16, UCL Qatar offered 35 short courses (averaging five days in duration) to 276 participants, with 80 percent being female and 20 percent being male; 45 percent being Qatari nationals; 67 percent being MENA nationals; and 10 percent originating from Europe, America, Asia, and Australia.

I have a strong sense that graduates have both the ability and motivation to engage fully within civic society and that as a result of their time at UCL Qatar they will contribute positively to the future of the region’s heritage.

Dr Jane Henderson Cardiff University 70 71

72 Qatar Science & Technology Park

74 Qatar National Research Fund

76 Qatar Genome Programme

78 Sidra Medical and Science Research Center 82 Qatar Biobank

Qatar Foundation is helping to build Qatar’s innovation and technology capacity by developing and commercializing solutions for the nation through continuous investment in human capital and key sciences. 84 Research Coordination and and Special Initiatives

86 Policy, Planning, and Research Evaluation

88 Education Training and Development

90 Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer

92 QF R&D Office of Outreach and Communications 72 73

Qatar Science & Technology Park

Future initiatives and incentives Providing a unique platform for supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in Qatar, Pivot away from supporting Qatar accelerating the commercialization of research Foundation-based research and incubating technology initiatives and offer greater support to private sector technology COMPLETING business and entrepreneurs. Incubate technology startups as a 30 PROJECTS means of nurturing innovation and AS PART OF THE ACCELERATOR PROGRAM diversifying the local economy.

Facilitate technology development and commercialization through Implement changes to the Free Zone Goals co-funded applied research projects law in support of commercialization. in line with QF R&D strategic To be recognized as an international interests and research hotspots. Leverage physical space hub for applied research, Notable achievements (Tech 1, 2, and 4) in addition to innovation, and entrepreneurship. Explore options to fill the venture favorable regulations to promote Thirty projects completed capital gap needed for innovation. innovation and entrepreneurship across Cohorts 2 and 3 of the while simultaneously Accelerator Program. attracting new tenants.

One graduate of the Accelerator Enhance the services offered to Program graduating to the Incubator Qatar Science & Technology Park and securing their first customer. tenants as a means of creating Strategies a new USP for the center. Delivered two well-attended Serve as an incubator for new Accelerator Demo Days. technology-based businesses. Fifty-two applications received Facilitate applied research and for the Proof of Concept Fund. technology development through capacity-building programs. Seven active Proof of Concept Fund awards supporting local Continue to develop the Free Zone technology-based SMEs. to meet the complex needs of technology businesses in Qatar. Two new tenants incorporated.

Accommodate applied research Capital works for Tech4 and technology development construction is progressing through capital works. as per the set schedule.

Delivered three TECHtalk editions, Global Entrepreneurship Week, and Business Connect events.

Gathered and updated tenant investment, employment, outputs (patents, publications, tech transfer) data, allowing year-to-year and cumulative performance comparison. 74 75

Continued the capacity-building and Qatar National Research Fund development programs: Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP). Scientific Research Competition (SRC): SRC Future initiatives and Advancing knowledge and education by supporting original, is organized in collaboration with the Ministry incentives competitively selected research at all levels—from students of Education and Higher Education. to established scientists—in the academic, public, and private Fund research projects of sectors, and in all fields of science, in alignment Continued the research connections national interest with Qatar’s with Qatar’s National Research Strategy programs and activities: public and private sector, and further align research and Conference and Workshop Sponsorship innovation funding with QNRS. Program (CWSP). Research Outcome Seminars (ROS) on a Build human capital, infrastructure, quarterly basis, where each ROS session and research culture in Qatar with focused on one of the four QNRS pillars. a focus on economic diversification, growth, and social impact. Launched the first cycle of: CONTINUING Establish effective local and Strategies Women In Science Program. international partnerships to CAPACITY-BUILDING INITIATIVES Best Representative Image of an attract co-funding and achieve SUCH AS UREP Fund research projects of Outcome (BRIO) competition. Strategic Priorities (SP) 1 and 2. national interest to Qatar. Held the 8th QNRF Annual Forum, with over 400 attendees. Support QF R&D to establish Build human capital, infrastructure, a national knowledge and research culture in Qatar. Hosted the 3rd edition of the International information system, based School on Research Impact Assessment (ISRIA) on the Q-Grant system. Goals Raise Qatar’s international in November 2015, with over 80 attendees. profile in research. Manage the Education, Fellowship, Qatar National Research Fund and Training Program as the (QNRF) will advance knowledge and Enhance and build QNRF human capacity-building education by supporting original, research management element of QF R&D by inserting competitively selected research in all capabilities and infrastructure. HOLDING THE 8TH QNRF ANNUAL FORUM WITH OVER candidates into research programs fields of science with emphasis on designed to fulfill Qatar’s needs the following four pillars of the Qatar and to create new jobs. National Research Strategy (QNRS): 400 ATTENDEES Energy and Environment, Computer Sciences and ICT, Health, Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities.

It will provide funding opportunities Notable achievements for researchers at all levels, from students to professionals, QNRF’s portfolio continued to fully incorporate whether in the private, public, QNRS-focused research objectives. or academic sectors. Continued the competitive research-funding programs: Unsolicited Programs (investigator- driven) and Solicited Programs.

QNRF is now renowned among global funding agencies, and we are proud to work with some of the most exciting and developing global research institutions within the field of Information and Communication Technology, or ICT, today. We provide advice, support, and services in line with our understanding of the needs of this dynamic industry as Qatar pushes forward to a knowledge-based economy.

Dr Munir Tag Director, Information and Communication Technology 76 77

Qatar Genome Programme

Notable achievements

Through innovation and integration of genomic and other The sequencing and primary analysis of the first ‘OMICS’ technologies into medical and research practices, 3,000 whole genomes was started in September HOLDING Qatar seeks to improve population healthcare and contribute 2015 and was completed by June 2016. A SYMPOSIUM AND WORKSHOP to a knowledge-based economy Human Resources: The initially small team was ON ‘HANDLING GENOMIC DATA’ stretched to achieve the goals set for the pilot phase by working closely with Qatar Biobank (QBB) under the supervision of the QGP committee and its chairperson.

Holding the first QGP symposium and workshop under the title ‘Handling Genomic Data: Clinical interpretation, Governance and Responsible sharing.’ Future initiatives and incentives The survey on the public awareness on genomic medicine was completed in June in collaboration Building a QGP team SEQUENCING THE FIRST with SESRI from Qatar University. capable of taking the project beyond the pilot phase. Governance and Policies: The three main governing 3,000 bodies (QGP committee, QBB board, and iSAC) Ramping up sequencing capacity WHOLE GENOMES overlooking the project met regularly during the after the pilot phase. first year and made multiple recommendations that contributed to the progress of the pilot phase. Establishing graduate programs and short courses in Genomic Medicine and Genetic Counseling.

Introducing genomic medicine into clinical practice. Goals Strategies Executing QGP’s publication strategy Positioning Qatar as a pioneer in Building a Qatar Genome Program through local research partnerships. the implementation of advanced (QGP) team capable of taking the personalized healthcare. project beyond the pilot phase.

Ramping up sequencing capacity after the pilot phase.

Establishing graduate programs and short courses in Genomic Medicine and Genetic Counseling.

Introducing genomic medicine into clinical practice.

Executing QGP’s publication strategy through local research partnerships. 78 79

Sidra Medical and Research Center

Providing patients with world-class healthcare services in an innovative and ultra-modern facility designed to promote healing

Goals Strategies

Be a beacon of learning, Create and execute an activation plan for the discovery, and exceptional care, opening of Sidra’s Outpatient Clinic (OPC). ranked among the top academic medical centers in the world. Create an environment conducive to interdisciplinary investigations. Address the growing need for more comprehensive, patient- Provide optimal training to the next generation of Qataris. focused medical services for women and children in Qatar Establish evidence-based practice policies, and throughout the region. procedures, and guidelines.

Provide a diversity and quality Transform the organizational culture. of care conducive to training medical students and highly Continue to use and integrate technology to enhance skilled clinicians, in collaboration patient care, promote efficiency, and ensure safety. with the premier medical school in Education City: Weill Cornell Prepare and plan for the opening of the main hospital. Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), leading research institutions worldwide, and with Qatar’s health sector.

Be a pioneer in clinical and translational biomedical research of value to the population of Qatar and the world.

The opening of the Sidra Outpatient Clinic has been an opportunity for us to proudly showcase the skills and expertise of our diverse healthcare leaders and teams. Their hard work has made it possible for Sidra to offer patient- and family-centric services that will match the excellence of our medical care and the needs of our patients.

Peter Morris CEO 80 81

Deliver the individual performance development system, including clarity of objectives, performance appraisal, and training and development planning.

Notable achievements Future initiatives and incentives Implement the revised National Development Strategy and support Qatarization. LAUNCHING Sidra was accredited as a continuing Activation NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS medical education/continuing Deliver safe, high-quality, patient, and family- FOR 2016, INCLUDING EDUCATION professional development provider centered care. Achieve operational stability through Resources by QCHP on February 2016. risk management, safety management, and quality Manage expenditure and cash flow in line with budget GRANTS, INTERNSHIPS, AND JOB- systems, measures/KPIs and improvement capability. and commissioning, and operating plans as measured by SHADOWING OPPORTUNITIES In January 2016, Peter Morris was KPIs. Develop a revenue cycle relevant to the business. appointed as Chief Executive Officer. Realize OPC Operating Plan and IVF Operating Plan to EC approved milestones with required licensing. Produce a business plan and budget for 2018. Dr Elizabeth Cannon and Sir Murray Brennan were appointed Achieve main hospital building handover Streamline policies and procedures to as members of the Board of and commissioning milestones. conduct business effectively and safely. Governors in December 2015. Prepare implementation plans for 2018 service Sidra hosted its first symposium activations within agreed models and clinical strategy. Research on functional genomics Continue to be recognized internationally for in December 2015. Implement the Target Operating Model. clinical research projects through volume of high-impact research publications. In November 2015, Sidra announced Deliver the activation recruitment plan in the appointment of its first group of preparation for patient activation. Develop a five-year research strategy aligned with Qatari Health Promoters (six in total). Sidra’s corporate strategy to accommodate the Education research priorities of Sidra’s physicians and Qatar. In February 2016, Sidra announced Commence the development of an Education Strategy Align research resources to the amended strategy. its National Development programs that includes all staff and decides on the governance for 2016. The programs include framework and operating model that ensures all education grants, internships, and staff has continuing professional development. job-shadowing opportunities.

Strategy and Partnership Develop a five-year corporate strategy.

Add value to national health capacity through collaborating on NHS initiatives and activities, as measured by project KPIs and stakeholder satisfaction.

Continue integrating Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) staff through careful planning and ORGANIZING mutual trust and respect. Deliver agreed staff AN INAUGURAL SYMPOSIUM transfers and on-boarding of HMC staff.

ON FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS Implement Cerner HIE and produce with HMC a pathway for a single Cerner instance for implementation by the end of 2019.

People Continue developing leadership and culture aligned with Sidra mission and strategy.

Embed organizational values.

Achieve staff engagement and good opinion. 82 83

Qatar Biobank

Notable achievements Future initiatives and incentives A national center for the collection Recruited 5,530 participants—4,314 of whom were of biological samples, data, and information Qatari—with a satisfaction rate of 97 percent. Ramping up QBB participants to enable research leading to the discovery (pp) to 10,000 pp/year. and development of new healthcare interventions Provided 3,025 high-quality DNA samples to the Qatar Genome Program before target time. Implement sample quality control systems. Maintained second surveillance of ISO 9001:2008 QMS and ISO 27001:2013 without non-conformance. Implement data quality metrics.

Approved 19 new research collaboration projects Enhance information security with different research institutes in Qatar. management system.

Developed and implemented new, QBB-owned Facilitate research collaborations. Clinical Information System that will replace the ICL system by 1 March, with average weekly throughput 46.2 compared with ICL 36.4.

Successful connection to HMC laboratory (Power chart/ Cerner), which is reflected in the turnaround time of lab results from three weeks to a one-week average.

Goals Presented QBB in the scientific community: one international publication, five conference PROVIDING Establish a research enterprise presentations, two international, and three local. platform across Qatar to achieve extraordinary improvement Organized a summer training program 3,025 in diagnostic and prognostic from 28 July to 27 August. HIGH-QUALITY DNA SAMPLES intelligence required to deliver TO THE QATAR GENOME PROGRAM personalized healthcare for the benefit of people in Qatar, the region, and worldwide. Strategies

Establish and sustain Qatar Biobank (QBB) as a fully operational organization internationally recognized for excellence.

Create a biobank with sufficient numbers of participants, contributing high-quality data and bio-samples for use in research of benefit to .

RECRUITING Increase the supply of bio- samples and data to researchers for use in research of benefit 5,530 to healthcare in Qatar. PARTICIPANTS Provide the region’s most advanced Biobank Collection and 4,314 QATARIS TO Asset Management Service. CONTRIBUTE TO THE BIOBANK 84 85

Research Coordination and Special Initiatives

Enable Qatar’s R&D enterprise to lead and innovate

Goals Future initiatives and incentives

Within the framework of the Qatar Identify and respond to special R&D National Research Strategy, needs arising during the year. Research Coordination and Special Initiatives aim to add value to Qatar’s Support R&D management. R&D enterprise by advocating stakeholder engagement, promoting international partnerships, responding to special leading- edge programs, and supporting the management of R&D.

Notable achievements

Co-ordinated and executed international agreement with:

Korean Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation and Planning Strategies The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey Nurture strategic, multi- disciplinary, multi-institution The Mexican Agency of International research collaborations. Cooperation for Development

Foster science diplomacy, National Research Foundation of Korea locally and internationally. The European Organization for Nuclear Research

Co-ordinated and executed the Arab Expatriate Scientists Forum.

Working closely with Qatar R&D entities, there is more collaboration, better alignment among the local entities. We are making progress in sharing knowledge and experiences, with less fragmentation and the creation of more synergies.

Maria Yogo Project Manager 86 87

Monitoring and Evaluation: In the Policy, Planning, and Evaluation process of revisiting QF R&D KPIs and developing a new framework for the KPI monitoring system.

R&D Management Information Systems: Design the National Management Information System Qatar will be an international center for research to be used by researchers and and development excellence and innovation managers to facilitate R&D in Qatar.

Strategic and Annual Business Planning: Worked with QF SPD and QF business partners to align R&D with QF’s strategic plans and KPIs, and to improve the planning process.

Policy Observatory: Analyzed R&D policy priorities areas by collecting existing policies and Future initiatives and incentives listing future policy requirements. Develop and update the strategic plan of QF R&D and drive the annual planning process that Goals leads to a defined set of program plans.

Within the framework of the Qatar National Research Monitor, evaluate, and review research, development, Strategy (QNRS) and PRD, the mission of Policy, and innovation efforts and impact at different Planning, and Evaluation (PPE) is to provide support to levels, and enhance and expand the KPI monitoring R&D through the three divisions presented below. Notable achievements system for R&D performance management.

Division of Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Managed the annual integrated R&D Improve and expand portfolio analysis. Policy Evaluation, and Strategic Policy Initiatives: business and budget planning for Strategies the financial year of 2015-2016. Continue to implement the Research and Assess Qatar’s current research capacity, outline numerous Development Sustainable Management System. future research and development priorities, and make Portfolio Analysis: Carry out a Completed the QF R&D recommendations in several areas of national importance. portfolio analysis for all Qatar Sustainability Management System Continue to develop the policy initiatives identified in the National Research Fund (QNRF)- evaluation report by DNV. policy agenda, which resulted from policy prioritizing Division of Portfolio Analysis, Monitoring, and Evaluation: funded NPRP projects and Qatar exercise and the decision-makers workshop. Science & Technology Park (QSTP) Further developed the portfolio Support the frequent monitoring and periodic evaluation and Qatar Research Leadership analysis based on QNRF grants and Set up a nationwide R&D information system. of progress. Also, provide analysis of Qatar’s R&D portfolio Program (QRLP) programs. Carry the QSTP portfolio with the aim of and R&D issues to advise R&D leadership of gaps and out a diagnostic analysis for QNRS identifying possible synergies and opportunities relevant to Qatar’s R&D enterprise. pillars. Carry out an in-depth analysis ways to improve the research and of portfolio regarding Technology innovation funding strategy to align Division of Planning, Budget, and Strategic Initiatives: Readiness Level and impact-risk these strategies with the human analysis on a subset of projects capacity-building programs. This division works with the President and his (in collaboration with QNRF). leadership team to design and lead a semi-annual, In collaboration with the R&D-wide planning process that leads to a defined QNRS and Grand Challenges: President’s Office and supported set of program plans which capture the priorities for Provide technical and analytic by McKinsey, implemented a study all R&D program institutes and related entities. support to the QNRF Annual Forum, on the future direction of R&D, the IMPLEMENTING such as giving advice regarding recommendations of which were A STUDY USED IN HIGH-LEVEL theme/priorities, program, and endorsed by a high-level meeting of STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DECISION desired outcomes; synthesizing decision-makers. The outcomes will findings and recommendations; provide the basis for the development MAKING ON THE FUTURE DIRECTION and disseminating to stakeholders of the 2018–2023 strategic plan with OF QF R&D for review and comment. all the QF concerned stakeholders. 88 89

Education Training and Development ATTRACTING Future initiatives and incentives 5,000+ Integrate Education Training and Development, including To develop capability through direct action PARTICIPANTS FOR MATH ALIVE QRLP, with the capacity-building programs QF R&D and collaborating with others, acting to ensure Education, Fellowship, and Training Program. This program the highest standards of quality will be managed as the human capacity-building element of QF R&D through inserting candidates in research programs designed to Qatar’s needs and to create new jobs.

To provide as the primary source of future, locally derived research scientists, technical research professionals, and research administrators for Qatar through management and growth of the QRLP. Expose students to research Notable achievements environments and equip them with appropriate skills for effective operations of science and research. Strategies Fourteen QRLP graduates;

14QRLP 6 PhD holders. To create and administer a program of continual skills GRADUATES; To provide as the primary development in all areas relevant to research performance source future, locally derived Math Alive had 5,000+ participants. by building on the management track activity of QRLP. research scientists, technical To produce leaders and scientists to address the research professionals, and RD Workshop Series had needs of research institutes and centers in Qatar. 6 PHD research administrators for 100+ participants. HOLDERS Qatar through management and To ensure a robust inflow of high-level, local human growth of the Qatar Research Initiated and organized the capability into Qatar’s research workforce via QRLP Leadership Program (QRLP). Research Dialogues series. through effective outreach programs within Qatar.

To create and administer a program of continual skills development in all areas relevant to research Goals performance among all QF- supported research staff in Qatar, High-level human capability in in collaboration with others, by research in areas aligned with building on the Management Qatar’s needs, principally from Track activity of QRLP. local sources as soon as possible, in numbers sufficient to support To ensure a robust inflow of high- Qatar National Vision 2030. level, local human capability into Qatar’s research workforce via QRLP through effective outreach programs within Qatar.

Taking part at the Intel ISEF competition and encouraging young and bright Qataris to tackle important, modern scientific challenges is a great indication that QF R&D is well and truly dedicated to the production of a young community of scientific researchers that is both competent and motivated.

Noora Al Thani Program Specialist, Office of Education Training and Development, QF R&D 90 91

Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Notable achievements Future initiatives and incentives Conducting an IP landscaping analysis for QF R&D management Work with Qatar’s public and private Acquire inventions from external and internal on the research priority areas to sectors to identify technology sources, and transform them into innovations identify research/IP hotspots in needs and source solutions from collaboration with the Qatar National the IP developed in Qatar and from Research Fund (QNRF). QNRF’s external sources. Use the Technology NPRP cycle 10 will be a mission- Inventions Fund to adapt technology driven cycle based on these IP solutions to the needs of Qatar and hotspots, with the aim of producing the larger international community. more commercially applicable research results to increase the Offer future Cycle 9 and later NPRP innovation impact for Qatar. participants the opportunity to apply for “follow-on funding” to take their Strategies Establishing an Invention research results to TRL 7-9 and ESTABLISHING Development Fund with QNRF to apply them to Qatar needs if they are PARTNERSHIPS WITH QU AND HMC Capture and protect Qatar Foundation support the development of hundreds determined (Hot Spot analyses) to (QF) innovation through world- of early-stage QF inventions currently be uniquely suited and to have highly TO MANAGE THEIR IP PORTFOLIOS class innovation and intellectual managed by Intellectual Property probable international markets. property management practices. and Technology Transfer (IPTT). Build the Hot Spot analyses Encourage the adoption and QF technology deployment for the remainder of the 12 diffusion of QF technologies through the licensing of a Qatar Qatar Grand Challenges. through intellectual property (IP) Environment and Energy Research licensing and commercialization. Institute-developed desalination Increase the commercialization of technology to a Qatari company. QF IP by identifying (from the Hot Goals Promote a culture of innovation Spot data) the commercial entities and impact within QF and Establishing partnerships with (from global firms to startups) To create a vibrant and diversified facilitate the development of an Qatar University and Hamad Medical who are investing in the field. knowledge-based economy in Qatar. ecosystem that supports the Corporation to take complete adoption and commercialization management of their IP portfolios. Combine 1-4 to foster the of QF technologies. development of a diversified and The development of a new tool growing knowledge-based economy. Promote the transformation of QF and database to identify research. inventions into innovations that can Investments of QF R&D with the be diffused and adopted within Qatar. greatest potential to support new diversified economic growth in Qatar.

IPTT has helped QF R&D move to the next level in linking our research agenda to the real needs of Qatar and the global marketplace.

Dr Erik Stenehjem Executive Director 92 93

QF R&D Office of Outreach and Communications Notable achievements

Organized ARC’16. CONDUCTING A NATIONWIDE SURVEY An office of QF Research and Development Supported/organized key R&D events (workshops, signing FOR MEASURING PUBLIC ceremonies, forums, etc). AWARENESS, PERCEPTION, AND SUPPORT FOR R&D IN QATAR Planned and conducted a nationwide survey for baseline measurement of public awareness, perception, and support for R&D in Qatar.

Developed and launched the new R&D website.

Published the R&D Milestones report. Future initiatives and incentives Strategies Initiated and organized the Research Dialogues series. Position and raise the profile of Raise QF R&D’s QF R&D nationally, regionally, international visibility. and internationally.

Goals Project QF R&D as an attractive Project QF R&D as an attractive destination for scientific research. destination for scientific As an office of QF R&D, the Office research and innovation. of Outreach and Communications Enhance community understanding shares the QF R&D vision: “Qatar and support for research. Enhance community understanding will be an international center and support for research. for research and development Strengthen stakeholder excellence and innovation.” participation and collaboration. Strengthen stakeholder participation and collaboration.

Enhance QF R&D’s internal INITIATING communication. AND ORGANIZING THE RESEARCH DIALOGUES SERIES

The spotlight of R&D Communications team’s achievements is the successful organization of ARC’16. Given the scale of participation and the number of satellite events organized in conjunction with the Annual Research Conference (ARC), it is clear that this event has transformed into a national research festival that encourages continuous innovation, fosters a culture of excellence for the benefit of society, and promotes closer engagement among national stakeholders and the wider research community.

Dr Nabeel Al-Salem Executive Director 94 95

96 AL SHAQAB

98 Qatar Diabetes Association

100 QatarDebate Community 102 Qur’anic Botanic Graden 104 Reach Out To Asia

Community Development at Qatar Foundation helps to foster a thriving society compatible with the knowledge 106 Qatar Career economy, while enhancing Qatar’s cultural Development Center life and preserving the nation’s heritage.

108 Qatar Green Development Building Council 110 Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra

112 Qatar Music Academy

114 Qatar National Library

118 Qatar Nanny Training Academy 96 97

AL SHAQAB

Notable achievements Future initiatives and incentives Striving to become the global leader in preserving, improving, and Achieving four gold, four silver, and two bronze promoting the Arabian horse breed through setting the highest medals in spite of the Endurance Department Develop and implement a five-year standards in equestrian arts, equine welfare, breeding, showing, only participating in seven local, one regional and strategic plan and a commercial and encouraging community participation five international endurance competitions. strategy that focuses on achieving financial sustainability. Breeding and show horse Hariry Al Shaqab winning the 2015 World Senior Male World Champion; Marwan Al Shaqab Develop a horse population winning the Best Sire; and AL SHAQAB winning the Best management strategy based on Breeder at the 2015 Paris World Champion Horse Show. clear standards for breeding, show, RECEIVING FOUR education and endurance activities. GOLD, FOUR SILVER, AND TWO BRONZE Tremendous increase in the Equine Education Department’s revenue this year. Revenues have exceeded Maintain and improve AL MEDALS ACROSS COMPETITIONS QAR 3,400,000 compared to QAR 1,800,000 last year, SHAQAB’s international, Goals with further aims to reach up to 130 percent year-on- regional, and local competition year revenue growth by the end of this academic year organization and participation. Build on Qatar’s heritage with through efficient financial management planning. the Arabian horse to become Continue to strive for business a leading global center for To further support the Equine Education efforts in improvement through equine professionals. pursuing excellence, AL SHAQAB has developed a new process efficiency and job family for Equine Education Department Riding adopting best practices. Provide an engaging experience Strategies Instructor and Trainer positions based on international for the community. standards, which would facilitate hiring of qualified certified Develop human capital. Instructors for its programs. Furthermore, AL SHAQAB also initiated a national program to attract and influence Increase awareness of AL SHAQAB’s history and young Qataris to pursue a degree in veterinary science achievements locally, regionally, and internationally. through co-ordination with colleges and universities.

Produce subsequent generations of World AL SHAQAB maintained its ISO Certification after Class and Premier Show horses within top meeting external quality audit requirements. bloodlines to which AL SHAQAB has access. AL SHAQAB staged its internationally-renowned Lead equestrian education for riders and equestrian event CHI AL SHAQAB and other trainers in the Arabian Gulf region. international events such as Champion of Champions and Longines Global Champions Tour Final. Become a world-renowned equine education center, AL SHAQAB continued to be a graduating educated riders up to the level of competition. major destination and a popular landmark, engaging the Qatari Develop and maintain riders able to compete community as well as regional with top 10 ranked FEI riders. and international admirers. Ensure sustainable preservation of the Arabian We strive for the best. This breed for future generations in Qatar. coming year, we will embark on a journey on the road Lead innovations and advances in equine veterinary toward financial sustainability medicine, research, and welfare while becoming the point by focusing on commercial of reference for equestrian information in the region. activities and creative utilization Become a focal point and knowledge center for of our exceptional assets. the public, and a major Qatari landmark.

Khalifa Al Attiya Become financially sustainable within the next 10 years. Executive Director 98 99

Provided support to children living with type 1 diabetes Qatar Diabetes Association through Al Bawasil annual Children with Diabetes Camp. Advocated for patients’ rights, particularly for the vulnerable Notable achievements group of children with diabetes at school. QDA has initiated a series of contacts with stakeholders at the Ministry of QDA becomes Qatar’s accredited Education and at Hamad Medical Corporation upon which a Raising the quality of life in Qatar through diabetes care program by Michener ministerial committee has been formed. This committee will promoting awareness of healthy lifestyles, and Institute – 21 students completed follow up on the previously accepted directive and translate the management and prevention of diabetes the Diabetes Educator Specialty it into guidelines to be adopted and disseminated to schools course, training healthcare providers, in Qatar. Under the same objective, mass communication and 32 students completed the tools for behavior change targeting school personnel have Diabetes and Pregnancy course. been developed in the form of 12 English and Arabic videos that introduce the life of a student with type 1 diabetes, QDA continues supporting studies the challenges faced, and the means to tackle them. and research projects about diabetes through the Qatar National Research Fund and Weill Cornell Medical College-Qatar with the below study:

Qatar Universal Diabetes BECOMING Strategies Outcomes Study (QUDOS) – a THE ACCREDITED DIABETES prospective comprehensive Future initiatives and incentives CARE PROGRAM BY MICHENER To improve the level of education, multidisciplinary cohort knowledge, and awareness of study of diabetes and its Continue improving the level of education, knowledge, INSTITUTE IN QATAR diabetes prevention and care in Qatar. complications in Qatar. and awareness on diabetes care and prevention in Qatar.

Increase the number of patients Diabetes Intervention receiving support from the Qatar Accentuating Diet and Enhancing Diabetes Association (QDA) team. Metabolism (DIADEM): randomized controlled trial Expand and improve the level assessing the impact of a low- Goals of diabetes education offered calorie diet and activity on body or sponsored by QDA to weight and glycemia in diabetes. Help people with diabetes and healthcare professionals. those who are at risk of developing it by providing innovative patient Improve and increase QDA care, diabetes education, and fundraising efforts. related services with the hope of improving the overall quality of Be an advocate of patients’ life for those who are affected. rights in general, and of patients with diabetes in particular.

Facilitate and co-operate with diabetes related research and statistics.

QDA strives to serve the people of Qatar and improve their quality of life by supporting and operating programs to raise awareness on healthy lifestyles, diabetes management, and prevention.

Dr Abdulla Al Hamaq Executive Director 100 101

QatarDebate

Notable achievements Future initiatives and incentives Fostering dialogue and debate, and promoting the principles Organizing the 3rd International of youth empowerment and active citizenship through Schools Arabic Debate Championship Organize the 4th International QatarDebate’s unique contribution to the education (including the appointment of Universities Arabic Debate and engagement of young people QatarDebate’s new ambassadors Championship (IUADC) 2017. from Oman and Jordan for spreading the debate in their countries). Organize QatarDebate Academy for International Organizing QatarDebate Universities Debate Trainers. Academy for International Schools Debate Trainers. Participation of QatarDebate at Qatar Celebrations. Participation at the Jordanian University Championship. Participation of Team Qatar Strategies at The World Schools Debate Participation of QatarDebate at Championship (WSDC) Germany. PARTICIPATION Promote and integrate Qatar National Day Celebrations. OF TEAM QATAR AT THE WORLD QatarDebate’s bilingual debate Organize and run various debate programs and learning materials Participation of Team Qatar at The tournaments for schools and SCHOOLS DEBATE CHAMPIONSHIP as a formal part of Qatar’s World Schools Debate Championship universities, in both Arabic and educational curricula. (WSDC2016) Germany. English programs, and conduct debate training workshops Promote and facilitate the practice Organizing various debate for various levels: beginners, of debate in Arabic and English as a tournaments for schools and advanced, and professional. key learning method for developing universities, in both Arabic and confident and articulate active English programs, and conducting Goals citizens among young people and debate training workshops educators in Qatar and the region. for various levels: beginners, Become the premier resource, advanced, and professional. reference, and education center Make QatarDebate the premier for dialogue, debate, and public bilingual debate program in the speaking in Qatar and internationally. region and the premier Arabic debate program in the world. Develop lifelong skills and values, as well as public awareness of the Give Qatari youth unique value of open dialogue, debate, youth opportunities to participate and empowerment, and active citizenship. develop their understanding of active citizenship.

Support the continuous growth of QatarDebate as a center of expertise and excellence in Qatar and the region through effective awareness- raising activities and robust institutional systems and resources. ORGANIZING THE Build the capacity of QatarDebate and its beneficiaries through 3RD the availability of learning INTERNATIONAL tools, resources, and infrastructure to support debate SCHOOLS ARABIC DEBATE programs internationally. CHAMPIONSHIP 102 103

Qur’anic Botanic Garden

Notable achievements Future initiatives and incentives A garden and worldwide center of excellence for Engaging more than 15,800 national and international knowledge, education, and research, to bridge participants in the public awareness and educational To open the Qur’anic Botanic cultures and inspire appreciation of nature, activities organized and participated in by QBG. Garden for the public. fostering responsibility for our environment Providing 61 educational hours for 1,157 students To study the medicinal properties inside and outside Qatar: 210 students at EXPO of plants mentioned in the Milan, and 947 students from Qatar. Holy Qur’an and Hadith.

Initiating two new educational programs for To involve the Qur’anic schools: Environmental Research Contest and Botanic Garden within school Fun and Learn Educational programs. curricula in Qatar.

Printing of 11 new publications which include an To establish the botanic museum illustrated book of plants from the QBG and a book on and information center for the local Strategies the proceedings of the 2nd International forum of QBG. and international community.

To establish the Qur’anic Botanic Distributing 4,411 copies of QBG’s printouts including To continue public awareness Garden (QBG) physical site and books, brochures, and educational aids. activities for national and ENGAGING MORE THAN indoor information center. international communities. Preserving and securing 41 plant species at QBG’s To raise community environmental permanent nursery, as well as 41 herbarium samples and 15,800 education and awareness, advocacy, 34 seeds at QBG’s permanent herbarium and seeds unit. PARTICIPANTS and conservation by providing diverse opportunities to gain knowledge Conducting 11 conservational and experimental IN PUBLIC AWARENESS AND of biodiversity in a local, regional, studies by QBG in collaboration with the EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES and international context. Ministry of Municipality and Environment.

To be the leading international 130 tree planted by locals and the diplomatic community authority on Qur’anic Botanic of Qatar during the Ghars planting campaigns in 2016. Garden plants and facilitate research to provide new knowledge Launching the English version of the and insights on Qur’anic Botanic QBG’s website: www.QBG.org.qa Garden plants, environment, and conservation of natural resources. Goals To build best management practices To promote a complete at the Qur’anic Botanic Garden. understanding of the plants, botanic terms, and conservation principles mentioned in the Holy Qur’an, Hadith, and Sunnah by applying scientific innovations, building appreciation of cultural traditions, and by creating a garden that will provide unique opportunities for learning. 104 105

Reach Out To Asia

Notable achievements Future initiatives and incentives

Helping to create a world in which all young The Ramadan 2015 Project Launch Qatar School Service Program in people have access to the education they need reached over 900 beneficiaries. collaboration with the Ministry of Education. to realize their full potential and shape the development of their communities Three international volunteer trips. Institutional strengthening of national partners to implement the Volunteer Program. Two ‘Reach Into Qatar’ house renovations. Merge and align the two literacy programs with the Better Connections Program. Empowering 653 Youth at EMPOWER 2016 and 46 Create a more sustainable model for clubs, through leadership training. ROTA Youth Advisory Board members, and build a network of young leaders in Qatar. More than 700 workers trained, by ROTA volunteers, Continue to support ROTA-FCB-UNICEF sports as Digital Champions to for education projects under the ‘1in11’ initiative, cascade ICT knowledge and in , and . skills to other workers. Scale up and diversify response to education More than 500 people benefited needs of Syrian refugees in Jordan, , Goals Strategies ORGANIZING from the Arabic and English and Turkey to a three-year budget of $9M. Literacy Programs. Work together with partners, Increase access to educational Respond to educational needs in volunteers, and local communities facilities, programs, and 3 Reaching 8,026 beneficiaries with a new post-conflict program. to ensure that people affected by resources for children and youth INTERNATIONAL in development contexts in crises across Asia and around the in post-crisis situations. VOLUNTEER TRIPS , , Tunisia, Explore pedagogical models of integrating ICT in world have continuous access to Indonesia, and Bangladesh. education through supporting pilot projects, academic relevant and high-quality primary Improve the quality of education research and other initiatives in fragile and underserved and secondary education. in crisis-affected countries by Leading the formulation of a contexts such as the Syrian refugee population to promoting new or improved national response to the Syrian improve quality and effectiveness of education. teaching techniques and tools, crisis in the education sector facilitating the sharing of expertise titled ‘Qatar Upholding Education Explore opportunities for using mobile devices in education among educators, and helping to for Syrians’ Trust’ (QUEST). for its higher penetration rates and lower cost. ensure that schooling prepares young people for the realities of local and global economies.

Engage youth as leaders in Through providing migrant defining and advocating for workers in Qatar with innovative solutions to education and development challenges. knowledge and skills to utilize technology in ways Leverage Reach Out To Asia’s that can directly improve (ROTA’s) strengths and resources their social well-being, the as a Qatar-based organization to Better Connections Program conduct advocacy on issues related to education in crisis settings. is extending QF’s impact to REACHING members of underprivileged Develop the institutional systems communities in Qatar. and capacities necessary to support the continued growth of Reach 8,026 Anwar Abdulbaki Out To Asia’s (ROTA’s) programs. BENEFICIARIES IN ICT for Education Manager DEVELOPING COUNTRIES 106 107

Qatar Career Development Center

Notable achievements

Strengthening the foundation of the ‘Career Mindset and Nurturing human potential via lifelong career Practice’ in Qatar. guidance, learning, and development Empowering Qatari youth and career guidance stakeholders via multifaceted programs, such as: Future initiatives and incentives Career Advisor Training Course, Career Counselors Training Launch/activate QCDC. Course, and workshops. Improve upon successful projects Career Guidance Stakeholders that have been previously organized. Platform, Career Camps, and School Career Day. Introduce new projects and GENERATING Strategies initiatives that address some of the Generating considerable areas and gaps identified through CAREER GUIDANCE KNOWLEDGE To empower Qatar’s youth, particularly career guidance knowledge research and work in general. THROUGH RESEARCH, PAPERS, AND pre-university students, via providing and insights through research, PUBLICATIONS and contributing to quality career papers, and publications. Improve public awareness and educational platforms and tools. interest in QCDC and its human, Developing strategic relationships social, and economic value to Qatar. To instill a career guidance mindset via with career development providing and contributing to quality organizations and individuals. Further develop QCDC’s team career events, activities, and groups. competencies and skills. Improving awareness and To enrich and support career stakeholders’ interest regarding Build strategically and tactically Goals guidance policy-making and Qatar Career Development needed relationships/partnerships with practices via providing and Center (QCDC) and its work. quality career development entities. Be a model career development contributing to quality career center recognized for making an literature, insights, and consulting. invaluable contribution toward establishing highly accomplished Qatari human capital.

Support the continual building of Qatari capacity in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the aims of a knowledge-based economy. EMPOWERING QATARI YOUTH AND CAREER GUIDANCE STAKEHOLDERS

Qatari youth possess the needed character traits and motivation to build a bright future through career optimization.

Abdulla Al Mansoori Director 108 109

Qatar Green Building Council

Providing leadership and encouraging collaboration in conducting environmentally sustainable practices for green building design and development in Qatar

Goals Notable achievements

To generate and foster awareness, Partnering with Hamad Bin Khalifa University in create understanding, and to initiate delivering the postgraduate program in sustainability. education; develop a definitive set of clear environmental and green Developing Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) building best practice guidelines; best practices and green building guidelines. and to support and commit to research and development. Launching the online Qatar Green Directory, the first of its kind in Qatar. The platform had traffic of more than 7,000 visitors.

DEVELOPING QGBC BEST PRACTICES AND GREEN Strategies BUILDING GUIDELINES Establish a research culture in the green buildings sector in Qatar.

Enhance green buildings related knowledge in Qatar through training and awareness programs Future initiatives and incentives for public and professionals. Enhance QGBC outreach and collaborations.

Establish sustainability best practices and guidelines for Qatar.

The wide range of sustainability research efforts undertaken at QGBC and Qatar Environment and Energy are a few prime examples of the strategic thinking behind QF’s endeavors to help Qatar realize the sustainable development goals set in Qatar National Vision 2030.

Engineer Meshal Al Shamari Director 110 111

Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra

Future initiatives and incentives

Aspiring to be a mirror to Qatar by creating a link Increase exposure internationally: between Western and Eastern music under China Tour (October 2016), the Qatar Foundation umbrella Poland Tour (June 2017).

Notable achievements Diversify performances to attract new customers locally: QPO Launch of the QPO Arabic website Festival (December 2016), video (using only internal resources games (March 2017), Walt Disney’s – including the back end). Fantasia (January 2017).

International tour of Linz and Secure a permanent home for Rome. For four weeks, the the QPO: currently either Katara Qatar flag was raised in front or Qatar National Convention Goals Strategies of the concert hall in Linz. Centre (under discussion).

Be a national orchestra that For the first time, QPO Increase the Qatari audience represents the country. Build appreciation of both Arabic offered a popular show music attending QPO concerts: fielding and classical Western music performance and sold out two a market research survey. Increase the size of the in Qatar and the region. performances on Broadway. Qatari audience. Increase revenue streams: Become an internationally renowned For the first time, QPO delivered start paid recordings at the Enhance community and culture and world-class orchestra. a video games concert, which Katara recording studio. within Qatar and throughout the drew in many new attendees, region, bringing a message of Become known for the especially young Qataris. peace to the world via the union development and performance of Arabic and Western music. of unique combinations of Had the most famous living OFFERING Arab and Western music. classical composer perform with A SHOW AND SELLING OUT TWO Lead the way for children and adults QPO, Krzysztof Penderecki. to appreciate classical music. Attract the required government and PERFORMANCES ON BROADWAY community support for the Qatar Inspire those throughout the Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO). music field, including composers, conductors, and soloists. Improve financial self-sufficiency.

Develop and maintain an effective orchestra infrastructure that supports world-class performances.

In Qatar, once again, our children/family-oriented initiatives have grown into a music festival we have held at Qatar National Convention Centre, a full day of music that has attracted over 2,000 people.

Samar Slaïbi Communications Specialist 112 113

Curricula continued to be developed and enhanced. Qatar Music Academy Both Western and Arab curricula underwent continued revision cycles, and recording was added. The Arab Music Department also began the process of publishing the Level 2 curricula for nay, qanun, oud, and percussion. Future initiatives and incentives To be internationally renowned for excellent QMA has conducted 15 workshops designed to give music education, incorporating both Arab and children at schools exposure to music education. We aim to build and enhance Western music, and thereby helping to foster This has been coupled with the staging of high relationships with the corporate a thriving music culture in Qatar and the region profile musical performances by both QMA students community in Doha, with the and faculty. The outcome is a strengthening of aim of increasing organizational music awareness and appreciation in Qatar. sustainability through sponsorships.

Three students in the Western Department completed Ensure the retention of students their Diploma exam, held by the ABRSM. The results and increase the proportion of the exam should arrive in August 2016. of Qatari students at QMA.

RECEIVING A TOTAL OF QMA’s Youth Orchestra held a concert with the Qatar To promote the awareness and Strategies Philharmonic Orchestra, performing together on stage at the appreciation of music in the Qatar National Convention Centre for the Family Concert. community, and to increase 619 Establish a music academy that supports musical participation of Qataris, the NEW APPLICATIONS FOR excellence and is internationally recognized for Students in the Western Department traveled with their existing program of community 2016-17 PROGRAMS the quality and uniqueness of its education. families to international competitions and received performances and educational outstanding results. Tricia Ng came 1st in the Singapore events will be continued. Attract musically talented students from Qatar and the region. Violin Competition. Julia Salvaggio came 1st at the Italian Music Competition in May 2016. Three piano students were Prepare all students of the Academic Provide a world-class musical education program. ranked in the Abu Dhabi Piano Competition. David Sztankov Program to sit the ABRSM and came first in a Hungarian French horn competition. RIAM examinations and Sharqiyyat Build awareness and appreciation of music in Qatar and Arab Instrument exam and ensure the region (both traditional Arab and Western classical). a pass rate of at least 85 percent. Goals CONDUCTING Ensure Qatar Music Academy’s (QMA’s) ongoing sustainability. Ensure the availability of world- Develop promising talent from the class music teachers at QMA. region to be the next generation 15 WORKSHOPS of world-class musicians by FOR CHILDREN ON MUSIC EDUCATION providing comprehensive music education programs in Arab and Western classical music.

Offer Arab and Western Notable achievements curricula that draw on both practice and music theory. QMA received a total of 619 new online applications for all of its 2016-17 programs, demonstrating the Provide an environment demand for music . Moreover, that encourages students to QMA accepts around 500 students a year, as these achieve their potential. are the only vacant seats at the academy.

Students performed extremely well in external music examinations held by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) and the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM). The overall pass rate was 95 percent. Our music education programs Students participating in the Arab Department are filling a real gap in the examination equivalent, Sharqiyyat, had community. an overall pass rate of 100 percent.

Dr Abdul Ghafour Al Heeti Director 114 115

The Document Delivery Services, as Qatar National Library part of the Inter Library Loan, was established in February 2016, and more than 100 requests were proceeded. Notable achievements

Making the collection shelf ready and Programs and Cultural and other events Disseminating knowledge, nurturing imagination, facilitate access in FY 2015/2016 cultivating creativity, and preserving the nation’s QNL has over 120,000 Arabic and 507,000 QNL supported four different library heritage for the future English print items as of May 2016. branches: the Law program of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), College QNL participated in preparing and placing of Science and Engineering of HBKU, over 200,000 orders with several vendors. Translation and Interpreting Institute at HBKU, and Msheireb Museums library. QNL has 63,575 e-journals, 318,086 e-books, and 3,669 magazines as of May 2016. Organized the IFLA Metlib Section conference 2016 in Qatar, with about 100 participants QNL conducted quality assurance for the cataloging of over half a million volumes being QNL provided programs for cultural events supplied by Arabic and English vendors. and celebrations, including National Day, Strategies Garangao, Eid Al-Adha, Doha Book Fair, and QNL work on Qatar National Bibliography list the Arabic Language Learning Conference. 120,000 Complete a 21st century, world- verification and identification of QNL holdings. ARABIC PRINT ITEMS class Qatar National Library (QNL) by 2017 with all the functions of a Building the professional team of QNL national library, a university and Develop library services to build QNL’s and install procedures research library, and a metropolitan user group Since July 2015, QNL HR recruited 25 new staff public library for the digital age. QNL increased registrations to 20,696 users, members, covering all the library departments. of which 16,592 are active members, able to Provide library services to access all e-Resources from home. The increase Qatarization on the year of 2014-2015 was 25% support all levels of research. from 1 July 2015 to 31 May 2016 showed 6,533 and a figure of 29% was reached in June 2016. new members of which 4,461 are active. Provide library services to Two Qatari employees completed their Library Goals support all levels of education. In 2015-2016, 1,887 new Qataris became Master degree in UCL Qatar and currently four members with QNL. The cumulative number of Qatari employees are continuing their studies. Building a bridge of Raise awareness, foster Qataris registered since 2012 reached 3,753. knowledge between Qatar‘s understanding of Qatar’s heritage, heritage and its future. and support its preservation.

Leverage knowledge technology to implement library activities and outreach programs that foster life-long learning, nurture creativity, and promote recreation.

QNL will continue to contribute Play a leading role in developing to the local community and the professional library network in the broader MENA region and Qatar and to advance scholarship with partners around the world. international level by remaining devoted to its patrons and the respective needs.

Laala Al-Jaber Services Librarian, Literature and Popular Fiction 507,000 ENGLISH PRINT ITEMS 116 117

Future initiatives and incentives

Continue to develop internal capacities – staff development and library systems: Access Services aims to have a user-friendlier registration page on the website.

Recruit more staff and train them on the role of Access Services. Prepare for move to new building and opening Legal Deposit functions in QNL. Plan and develop the Library opening exhibition. Provide advanced research programs 20,696 that cater to the different user Improve the workflow of REGISTERED USERS groups within the community. processing SCA items.

Initiate programs for the Writing Open the new conservation Center, the Makerspace, and laboratory. 16,592 the Learning Commons. ACTIVE MEMBERS Acquire and process another Provide appropriate information 50,000 Arabic and other language resources for conducting research. books for the opening. 3,753 Focus on internal staff development. Prepare QNL website with new QATARI MEMBERS features for the opening and Focus on Qatari staff training on enhance registration process. future services for the public. Start new partnerships to enhance historical content of .

Continue working with Dar Al-Kutub for the cleaning and preservation process for 300,000 Arabic books. 63,575 Develop a standardized model E-JOURNALS of support and activities for branch libraries.

Finalize selection and written 318,086 explanation of most stunning E-BOOKS heritage items to showcase in the new building.

Develop opening plan and 3,669 international marketing of QNL. MAGAZINES 118 119

Qatar Nanny Training Academy

Notable achievements Future initiatives and incentives Graduating and placing 32 qualified nannies Contributing to social and human development as part of the Academy’s 3rd batch. Support the development of the in Qatar through educating and training nannies nanny profession in Qatar. tasked with raising Qatari children Promoting best professional practices through the improvement of internal policies that regulate the work of Build financial sustainability the Academy (disciplinary code, student recruitment policy, for the Academy. graduates’ hiring policy, students’ handbook, practicum policy, accommodation policy, and purchase policy). Attract new sourcing countries to recruit more suitable students. Revising and improving curriculum through the formation of a specialized committee.

Finding additional sourcing countries such as GRADUATING AND PLACING Jordan, while still co-operating with government entities in Comoros and Djibouti to secure the recruitment of students through the years. 32 QUALIFIED NANNIES Organizing and implementing individual meetings with Qatari families to explain the Academy’s mission, and to explain the role and responsibilities of the nanny.

Co-operating with the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Labor and obtaining approvals on amendments to the job contract for new nannies. Goals REVISING Providing professional development for all employees. Help families to raise their AND IMPROVING TRAINING CURRICULA children in a way that enhances Islamic values, Arab culture, and national identity.

Offer high-level childcare and child development education and training, both locally and regionally. Strategies

Preserve Qatari and Islamic identity. Graduate qualified nannies who are sensitive to the local culture, language, and religion.

Promote best practices in the field of nanny training in the Arab world.

An indicator of our success is our continuation for the third consecutive year of the graduation of qualified nannies and the continued demand for hiring nannies among Qatari families.

Ghania Al Saboni Academic Manager 120 121

122 Doha International Family Institute

124 Qatar Foundation International CEO’s 126 Stars of Science

Through its global initiatives, Qatar Foundation applies its keen focus on the areas of education, science and research, and community development to ensure that it can create a legacy for the world.

130 World Innovation Office Summit for Health

132 World Innovation Summit for Education

136 World Organization for Renaissance of Arabic Language 122 123

Doha International Family Institute

Notable achievements Future initiatives and incentives Two in-house research projects on family issues in Qatar Striving to be a global knowledge leader were completed (“Mixed Marriage among Qataris” and Identify, conduct, and support on the Arab family through research, policy, “Caregivers for Elderly People”). Outcomes of the projects research and policy studies on and outreach included papers published in academic journals. pressing family issues in Qatar and the Arab World and share outcomes. First cycle of OSRA Research Grant (with the Qatar National Research Fund) was awarded. Produce and launch DIFI’s first flagship report on Arab families. The Regional Gulf Seminar on Protecting the Best Interests of the Child in Cross-Border Family Disputes was organized Strengthen DIFI’s engagement in March 2016. Participants included the Director of the and policy advocacy at the UN. International Agreements and Cooperation Department and Goals Strategies other representatives from Qatar’s MOJ; representatives Publish and launch DIFI’s from Kuwait’s MOJ and Saudi Arabia’s MOFA; the Vice Chair commissioned book (Arab Family Support the aims of the 2004 Contribute toward national priorities related of the UN’s CRC; and representatives from the embassies of Studies: Critical Reviews). Doha Declaration on the Family. to family cohesion and social protection Canada, Germany and Oman, and the US State Department. through research, policy, and outreach. Strengthen DIFI’s communications Contribute to the global knowledge GCC Policy Forum on Rethinking the Work–Family and outreach. base on the Arab family today Contribute to the global knowledge base on issues Reconciliation Policies in the GCC was organized in May 2016. through the development and facing the Arab Family and influence policies. Participants included representatives from the Ministry of dissemination of high-quality, Labor and Social Affairs and Directors of the Department policy-relevant research. Promote the central importance of the family in programs of Social/Family Affairs from the six GCC countries. and strategies at the UN level in line with the 2004 Encourage knowledge exchange on Doha Declaration and the 2014 Doha Call to Action. Panel discussion at a UN Commission for Social Development issues related to the family across side event organized with Qatar’s Mission at the UN. an international and interdisciplinary Enhance internal capability, synergy, and sustainability. network of researchers, policy- Staff presented 14 papers at national, regional, and COMPLETING makers, and service providers. Develop young, motivated university students/public international events. Topics included marriage, housing administrators in family research, policy, and outreach. welfare system, and family formation/dissolution, Make family issues a priority for family-work balance, and family policies within the 2 policy-makers through advocacy Maintain and strengthen the Doha International 2030 Sustainable Development Goals agenda. IN-HOUSE RESEARCH PROJECTS and outreach at the national, Family Institute’s (DIFI’s) national, regional, ON FAMILY ISSUES IN QATAR regional, and international levels. and international stakeholder networks of policy-makers, researchers, and NGOs. Build an international network of regional experts. Enhance visibility of DIFI and its impact.

It is a great privilege to be part of Qatar Foundation. The family research division at DIFI has initiated multiple ambitious research projects on families in Qatar and the rest of the Arab world. We expect the findings of these projects to inform the design of family-related policies and programs and ignite some debates on family matters.

Abdallah Badahdah, PhD Director of Family Research 124 125

Qatar Foundation International

Notable achievements

Over 5,000 students across Dedicated to connecting cultures and advancing the US were impacted by QFI FUNDING TRAINING FOR OVER global citizenship through education grants that were given to their schools or teachers. 250 Over 250 Arabic language ARABIC LANGUAGE TEACHERS and Arab culture teachers received QFI funded training.

900 educators attended Teacher Council events (all funded by QFI) in Los Angeles, Washington DC, Chicago, Michigan, and New York City. IMPACTING OVER Strategies Over 13,000 new and returning users Arabic Language and Culture Program: expand accessed Al-Masdar to look for or Future initiatives and 5,000 access to the study of Arab language and culture contribute Arabic language or Arab incentives STUDENTS THROUGH GRANTS GIVEN TO in public schools in North and South America, the culture resources and materials. THEIR SCHOOLS OR TEACHERS United Kingdom, and potentially other countries, Expand access to the study of Arab producing a growing cadre of young people with good #iSpeakArabic contest, to highlight language and culture in public knowledge and understanding of – and a positive the various types of people schools in North America, the disposition toward – Arabic language and culture. who use Arabic in their lives United Kingdom, and potentially had over 90 video submissions other countries – and bridge Youth Engagement: instill critical skills in with a total of 55,000 votes. the gap between K-12 and Qatari and international students for global university language programs. citizenship in the 21st century. There were over 400,000 views of QFI’s iSpeakArabic videos Grow the number and quality Steam Initiative: raise student motivation and from around the world. of Arabic teachers in North performance in STEAM disciplines and increase America, UK, and Qatar. Goals student and teacher collaborative engagement on global challenges, especially for students in Qatar. Increase the number and quality To create a world that embraces and of and access to free, open respects diversity, values lifelong Co-funding and Sustainability: QAR 7.3 million (USD 2 age-appropriate curricula, learning, and empowers individuals million) is the amount of documented co-funding from lesson plans, and materials for to take action to shape their future. Qatar Foundation International (QFI) project partners. teaching and learning Arabic.

Leverage QFI’s visibility by networking with like- minded organizations on core program areas and issues such as global education.

I think our biggest achievement this year was the launch of the #iSpeakArabic campaign. It’s such an amazing resource for advocacy and outreach, both about QFI and the Arabic language. I think the campaign raised our profile and cemented QFI’s position as the leading organization for Arabic in the United States, while also providing genuinely useful tools for advocacy.

Kelly Doffing ALC Program Officer 126 127

Continue to offer more humanized and less Stars of Science technical storytelling while maintaining scientific robustness and credibility. INCREASING ONLINE MEDIA COVERAGE BY Continue to encourage and inspire the next generation of Qatari and Arab innovators by presenting relatable young Arab males and females who are creating world- 134% To be the leading Arab reality tv show that class products and go on to become role models in their encourages and enables the region’s aspiring communities by applying their skills and knowledge. science and technology entrepreneurs To continue to prove through positive examples that the journey of transforming novel scientific ideas and research outcomes to economic value and products is achievable.

To continue to harness best practice within reality TV to show that science, engineering, and innovation are important in everyday life and can be fun.

To continue to contribute to Qatar National Vision 2030 Goals Strategies and the journey to a knowledge-based economy.

To mobilize a new generation of Increase interest and participation To continue to shine a light on the vast resources and skills Arab innovators and problem solvers of people, particularly the within Qatar Foundation centers and partner universities. by encouraging youth participation youth in the Arab world, in and interest in science, technology, science and technology. and entrepreneurship throughout the Arab world via the program Moving into season 8, the Stars of and its social media activities. Science (SOS) objective is to build on the learnings from SOS season 7. To make science accessible and attractive to a mass audience by de- The format for the season will shift REACHING mystifying the process of innovation. to allow customer validation to take precedence over prototyping. Harnessing best practices 3,102,442 within reality TV to show that The jury will comprise of three MINUTES OF STARS OF SCIENCE CONTENT VIEWED ON YOUTUBE science, engineering, and established jury members who will innovation are important in be present throughout all episodes. everyday life and can be fun. Support the SOS alumni through positive media communications and opportunities to contribute to the program.

Qatar Foundation’s encouragement for young people to unleash their potential and to instill a culture of science in the Arab world through an initiative like Stars of Science is only a confirmation of your noble mission for community development. We, the alumni of Stars of Science, seek to contribute to the continuation of your mission by spreading your culture in the Arab world, for a prosperous future built on science and innovation.

Abderrahim Bourouis Season 8 Candidate 128 129

Notable achievements Future initiatives and incentives Stars of Science increased the popularization of science and Encourage and inspire the next technology locally and regionally generation of innovators by through the program, media, building on the increased caliber digital, and outreach activities. of candidates with a special focus on Qatari and GCC applicants. 33% increase in web exclusive content. Increasing audience engagement with the program and highlight the Increased online media coverage by program’s successes through digital 134%: 4,064 articles online in SOS activities and communications. 7 from 1,735 articles in SOS 6. Supporting and celebrating Stars Grew online SOS community (social of Science alumni achievements. media followers and supporters) by 65% between SOS 6 and SOS Developing new partnerships 7. There are 3.3 million followers and building on existing combined across all digital platforms, partnerships to support the up from 2 million in SOS 6. development of innovations.

1.1 million views on Instagram Shift the format in further seasons to (66% coming from GCC). reflect a journey of innovation better.

3,102,442 minutes of Stars of Science content viewed on YouTube.

108 positive local media articles published during SOS 7.

Distribution of Stars of Science Fast Facts box sets to over 100 schools in Qatar.

Shifting the focus of Stars of Science toward lighter, less scientifically- detailed content with more emphasis on problem-solving and adding a new customer validation phase.

Active local outreach and media program that included collaborations with Ministry of Education, Qatar Science Club, QND, Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Qatar University, and Qatar Academy. 130 131

World Innovation Summit for Health

Notable achievements WISH changed the way care is delivered in Qatar: the PUBLISHING Al Wakra Accountable Care Project was developed TEN ARTICLES IN HEALTH AFFAIRS, by the WISH Implementation Task Force. A healthier world through global collaboration THE WORLD’S PREMIER HEALTH WISH directly supported four ministries (the POLICY JOURNAL Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Public Health, the Ministry of Commerce, and the Ministry of Finance) on specific policy goals.

Academic Credibility: in the financial year 15/16, WISH published ten articles in the peer reviewed journal Health Affairs, the world’s premier health policy journal. Goals Global Pull (not Push): in the financial year 15/16, WISH We build action-driven communities content was requested by international conferences Future initiatives and of experts to address today’s most Strategies and multilateral organizations on a weekly basis. incentives pressing healthcare challenges. Lead in healthcare innovation The widely reported United Nations World Happiness Continue to lead in healthcare We influence healthcare through world-class, Report featured the WISH Forum Report on Mental innovation through world-class, policy, locally and globally. evidence-based research. Health and Wellbeing in Children in its entirety. evidence-based research.

We create and disseminate world- Establish the World Innovation class, evidence-based content. Summit for Health (WISH) as the premier health policy and innovation We promote active learning event in the global calendar. and support within and between communities. Create impact to facilitate the adoption of WISH policy We showcase innovations that recommendations and best practices make a difference for healthcare locally, regionally, and internationally. communities everywhere. Build, maintain, and expand a We contribute to the vision and WISH global community to help mission of Qatar Foundation and heighten Qatar Foundation’s the Qatar National Vision 2030, and Qatar’s profile. and serve to highlight Qatar’s pioneering role as an emerging Make the community center for healthcare innovation. financially sustainable.

Playing a role, however small, in a national effort to rapidly develop Qatar is a unique and inspiring opportunity. WISH’s work bringing health policy innovation to Qatar has visible, immediate impact on improving people’s lives. It is a privilege to be a part of this effort.

Matt Wahnsiedler Policy Development Officer 132 133

World Innovation Summit for Education

The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) was established by Qatar Foundation in 2009 under the leadership of its Chairperson, Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser. WISE is an international, multi-sectorial platform for creative thinking, debate, and purposeful action in building the future of education

Goals Strategies

To strive for a world where all Supporting Qatar National Vision 2030 and have access to quality education that consolidating research and policy impact. can provide the tools for individuals to confront the challenges of our Strengthening WISE content channels rapidly changing world – and facilitating innovation. a quality education that enhances one’s human potential, Maintaining a robust public affairs and outreach program. challenges oneself, and provides the means for individuals and Managing to keep costs down and identifying communities to overcome long-term strategic funding partners. the obstacles they face. Working with partners to host a regional summit.

Even in the few years of its existence, WISE has raised the status of education on the global agenda, and has emerged as a premier platform for education. Committed to action and to making a difference in people’s lives in all contexts globally, WISE is an ongoing initiative, which provides our growing community with a rich resource of information, research, and best practices.

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ORGANIZING, CO-HOSTING, AND BEING Future initiatives and INVOLVED WITH incentives

Supporting Qatar National 12 INTERNATIONAL Vision 2030 and consolidating EVENTS research and policy impact.

Strengthening WISE content channels and facilitating innovation.

Maintaining a robust public Notable achievements affairs and outreach program.

New Research Partnerships – WISE began its research Identifying long-term strategic series in 2014-2015 with two papers, and for this past funding partners. series 2015-2016 it has produced eight authoritative reports with leading education-related institutions Seeking partners to work with and universities. WISE has continued its research when hosting regional summits. partnership with Babson College, Beijing National University, Gallup, and the University of Cambridge.

Outreach Events – with the decision to make WISE biennial, we have refocused our resources into hosting more international outreach events. In the 2015- 2016 year, WISE has organized, co-hosted, and been involved in 12 international events: SxSW Austin, RSA London, Brussels, IEFA Miami, Skoll Oxford, WPEL Washington, HoL London, WISE@Tunis, BNU Beijing, IEFA Montreal, and EdTechX London. With each event, WISE is expanding its recognition and network. These events are an offshoot of the model of major forums, such as the World Economic Forum, and are co-organized with local partners in the countries we host the events.

Education Workshops – WISE launched the Empowering Leaders of Learning program in partnership with LearnLabs. The program is designed to support school leaders in Qatar implement change in teaching practices. Two out of three workshops were held in January and April and the workshops were well received with 100% of participants agreeing they would recommend it in our feedback form.

Local Education Stakeholders – we have increased efforts to collaborate with more education-related institutions in Qatar. Thus far, we have worked with the Ministry of Education, Pre-University Education (QF), Teach for Qatar, and Qatar Academy.

Tunisian Minister of Education – following the highly successful @Tunis event in May 2016, which discussed the role of education in promoting peace and social cohesion, the Tunisian Minister of INCREASING Education sought ways to collaborate with WISE. COLLABORATION WITH EDUCATION- RELATED INSTITUTIONS IN QATAR 136 137

World Organization for Renaissance of Arabic Language Notable achievements LAUNCHING Creating a finalized law that A WEBSITE (www.woral.org) protects the Arabic language. AND TWITTER ACCOUNT A leading organization for the renaissance of the Arabic language The World Organization for (@woralqatar) Renaissance of Arabic Language (WORAL) held the second session of the Forum for the Advancement of the Arabic Language.

Organizing a leadership course for members. Future initiatives and Launching the ‘Arabic Language incentives First initiative to mainstream the in general usage. Enhance the presence of “الضاد“ use of INFORMING Strategies WORAL internationally. LAWS TO PROTECT THE Launching the organization’s Enhance the process of teaching website: www.woral.org, and Enhance the teaching of Arabic ARABIC LANGUAGE and learning Arabic. launching a social media account language in Arab societies. on Twitter: @woralqatar. Strengthen cultural identity. Strengthen the presence of Arabic language in Arab societies. Support scientific, technical studies, and translations Develop the Arabic language digitally. that seek to serve the Arabic Goals language and its renaissance. Support research and studies aiming to support the Arabic language. To participate prominently in the Empower the organization to renaissance of the Arabic language fulfill its vision for the renaissance and make it a language of dialogue, of the Arabic language. science, research, and culture.

Promote the use of the Arabic language among native and non- native speakers on the local, regional, and international levels.

This year, several QF centers such as Qatar Debates and Qatar Computing Research Institute supported the Arabic language through their participation in various events. Moreover, QF’s Social Media department launched a hashtag for Arabic Fus’ha on social media sites, and supporting the campaign of ‘Arabic First’.

Dr Amr Jomaa Project Manager www.qf.org.qa