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Qatar Foundation Appoints New President for Research and Development

Mr. Al-Suwaidi to develop future plans and research strategies for QF
Doha, Qatar - 10 January 2012: The Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) , Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, formally announced today the appointment of Mr. Faisal Mohammed Al-Suwaidi as President of Research and Development at QF.

In his new role, Mr. Al-Suwaidi will be responsible for all QF's activities relating to scientific research and development, including projects that fall under Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), and the Qatar Research Institutes, which form an umbrella organization for Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) and Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI).

Additionally, Mr. Al-Suwaidi will oversee the development of executive plans for future research strategies at QF, thus ensuring the growth of scientific research in Qatar.

Mr Al-Suwaidi's illustrious career began almost four decades ago when he began working for Qatar Petroleum ( QP ), rising to become QP 's Administration Director. In 1992 he was appointed as Managing Director of Qatar Fertiliser Company (QAFCO), and in 1997 he became the Vice Chairman and CEO of Qatargas.

During his tenure at Qatargas, Mr. Al-Suwaidi oversaw the construction and realization of Qatargas LNG trains 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, as well as the Laffan Refinery. The LNG trains are the largest in the world, while Laffan is also the largest condensate refinery in the world. During this period, Mr. Al-Suwaidi also oversaw the construction of the largest LNG carrier fleet in the world, which consisted of 56 ships.

Mr. Al-Suwaidi will contribute to QF's mission of unlocking human potential by promoting QF's research initiatives, which are a key aspect in transforming Qatar's carbon based economy to one based on knowledge.

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Qatar Foundation - Unlocking Human Potential
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development is a private, non-profit organization that is supporting Qatar on its journey from carbon economy to knowledge economy by unlocking human potential for the benefit of not only Qatar, but the world. Founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Amir of Qatar, QF is chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser.

QF carries out its mission through three strategic pillars: education, science and research, and community development. QF's education pillar brings world-class universities to Qatar to help create an education sector in which young people can develop the attitudes and skills required for a knowledge economy. Meanwhile, its science and research pillar builds Qatar's innovation and technology capacity by developing and commercialising solutions through key sciences. Finally, its community development pillar helps foster a progressive society while also enhancing cultural life, protecting Qatar's heritage and addressing immediate social needs in the community.

For a complete list of QF's initiatives and projects, visit http://www.qf.org.qa