19 April 2012 (Doha, Qatar):
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF) hosted Libyan Interior Minister Fawzi Al Tahir Abdelal earlier today. A welcoming committee received Mr Abdelal and his delegation at the QF Visitors Center.
Mr Abdelal listened to a presentation outlining the vision and mission of Qatar Foundation. The delegation was also introduced to the many educational initiatives, community development projects and scientific research programmes undertaken by the Foundation. After the presentation, the delegation was shown an impressive 3D scale model of the current buildings and future construction projects at QF.
The Libyan official, who is part of a transitional government, voiced his pride and admiration for QF's pivotal role in Qatar's development, saying, "With Qatar Foundation leading the way, the achievements of the institutions operating in Qatar is a source of great pride for all Arabs and Muslims."
He added, "We are seeking to benefit from the experience of national institutions in Qatar, in order to rehabilitate Libyans in various fields."
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Qatar Foundation - Unlocking Human Potential
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development is a private, non-profit organisation 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
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