Qatar Foundation

Qatar Foundation

Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (Arabic: مؤسسة قطر ‎) is a semi-private chartered, non-profit organization in the state of Qatar, founded in 1995 by decree of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar. In addition to private funding it is government-supported and in some parts government-funded by the government of Qatar. Qatar foundation is chaired by Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned. Its aim is to "support Qatar on its journey from a carbon economy to a knowledge economy by unlocking human potential".

Qatar Foundation carries out its mission by focusing on three pillars—education, science and research, and community development. Its work in the education field has brought a number of international universities to Qatar to help develop an education sector in which young people can develop the attitudes and skills required for a knowledge economy. Its main science and research agenda is to build Qatar's innovation and technology capacity by developing and commercializing solutions through key sciences. The community development programs aim to help foster a progressive society, while also enhancing the cultural landscape, protecting Qatar's heritage, and addressing immediate social needs in the community.

Joint venture partnerships in the areas of design, information and communication technologies, telecommunications, policy studies, and event management also contribute to fulfilling the objectives of Qatar Foundation.