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Qatar Tribune
01-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
‘Qatar Square' reflects depth of Qatar-Albania relations
QNA Tirana Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani visited 'Qatar Square', one of Qatar Fund for Development's (QFFD) projects in the Albanian capital of Tirana. During her visit, Deputy to the Prime Minister Natalie Blushi, Ambassador of Qatar to Albania HE Jaber bin Ali Hussein Al Dosari and Director-General of QFFD Fahad bin Hamad Al Sulaiti were also in attendance. The visit aimed to strengthen cultural and diplomatic relations between the two countries and included a comprehensive programme focused on promoting cooperation in areas of culture, urban development, and heritage preservation. This project is considered one of the most prominent initiatives of QFFD as it embodies a shared cultural and urban development vision and reflects the strong fraternal ties between Qatar and Albania. In July 2024, QFFD signed a grant agreement with the Municipality of Tirana to establish 'Qatar Square' in the heart of the capital. The project is funded with a budget of EUR 11 million and spans an area of 23,700 square metres. It will feature diverse facilities, including public celebration areas, exhibition and event spaces, commercial outlets, gathering spaces, and a water purification system for the Lana River, which will support the natural irrigation of the surrounding park. The square's design is inspired by the traditional Qatari Sadu pattern, reflecting the beauty of Qatari heritage and fostering cultural exchange between the two nations. The project seeks to achieve long-term development goals, including creating a suitable environment for building 25,000 housing units around the square and generating diverse job opportunities for Albanian citizens. This will contribute positively to the local economy and position the square as a vibrant centre in the city.
Qatar Tribune
01-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar Square project in Tirana reflects depth of Qatari-Albanian relations
TIRANA: Chairperson of Qatar Museum HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani visited 'Qatar Square,' one of Qatar Fund for Development's (QFFD) projects in the Albanian capital of Tirana. During her visit, Deputy to the Prime Minister Natalie Blushi, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Albania HE Jaber bin Ali Hussein Al Dosari and Director-General of QFFD Fahad bin Hamad Al Sulaiti were also in attendance. The visit aimed to strengthen cultural and diplomatic relations between the two countries and included a comprehensive program focused on promoting cooperation in areas of culture, urban development, and heritage preservation. This project is considered one of the most prominent initiatives of QFFD as it embodies a shared cultural and urban development vision and reflects the strong fraternal ties between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Albania. In July 2024, QFFD signed a grant agreement with the Municipality of Tirana to establish 'Qatar Square' in the heart of the capital. The project is funded with a budget of EUR 11 million and spans an area of 23,700 square meters. It will feature diverse facilities, including public celebration areas, exhibition and event spaces, commercial outlets, gathering spaces, and a water purification system for the Lana River, which will support the natural irrigation of the surrounding park. The square's design is inspired by the traditional Qatari Sadu pattern, reflecting the beauty of Qatari heritage and fostering cultural exchange between the two nations. The project seeks to achieve long-term development goals, including creating a suitable environment for building 25,000 housing units around the square and generating diverse job opportunities for Albanian citizens. This will contribute positively to the local economy and position the square as a vibrant center in the city. This initiative embodies Qatar's active role in supporting development and infrastructure efforts in friendly nations and reaffirms its steadfast commitment to empowering communities across various sectors worldwide.
Qatar Tribune
29-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QF launches Alumni Chapter for the UK
Tribune News Network London They graduated from different schools and universities, but UK-based alumni of Qatar Foundation (QF) are united by having been part of its globally unique educational environment – and now they are strengthening their connections through a new network. The Qatar Foundation Alumni Chapter for the UK – launched at a London gathering where Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, met graduates now pursuing their careers in the UK – is a platform aimed at helping its members support each other as their journeys continue to unfold, as well as to retain their ties with Qatar. It is the second international Alumni Chapter to be established by QF's Alumni Programme, following the launch of its US and Canada equivalent in 2024. Reflecting the global reach and impact of QF's ecosystem of education, 137 of its alumni are currently working or pursuing further advanced studies in the UK, in fields including Artificial Intelligence, healthcare and medical research, policy, sustainability, communications, and humanitarianism. In the 30 years since QF was established, around 20,000 students from Qatar and over 120 countries have graduated from its schools and universities, with its global network of alumni being supported and cultivated by the QF Alumni Programme that is open for all of them to join. 'The true legacy of Qatar Foundation – and its schools, partner universities, and Hamad Bin Khalifa University – lies not in rankings or research output, but in the lives of our alumni,' said Francisco Marmolejo, President of Higher Education and Education Advisor, QF. 'Graduates of Qatar Foundation-supported institutions are now driving positive change in over 120 countries – living proof of our mission to unlock human potential. Among them are the members of our vibrant community of alumni living in the UK, who are making meaningful contributions across sectors from medicine to the arts, as committed and successful professionals of whom we are proud.' Speaking at the launch of the Chapter, diplomat and economic strategist Sheikha Alanoud H. Al-Thani, who currently serves as the Counselor for Economic Affairs at the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the UK and is a graduate of QF's Qatar Academy Doha and QF partner university HEC Paris, Doha, said: 'This Chapter deepens the longstanding Qatar-UK partnership in education and innovation – not just through institutions, but through the living bridge of our alumni. 'Qatar Foundation has long recognised that lasting influence is not measured solely by institutions or infrastructure, but by the people it empowers. Its alumni continue to make meaningful contributions across diverse fields, embodying Qatar Foundation's values on a global stage.' Across the UK, graduates of QF schools and universities are now harnessing the skills, knowledge, and values they gained through their years of study and discovery at Education City in Doha, as government economists, data scientists, software engineers, doctors, neuroscientists, climate strategists, and legal experts, among other roles. Others are pursuing postgraduate and doctoral studies in fields such as AI, public health, cancer research, and global affairs. Among them is Dr. Basil Mahfouz, a data scientist at University College London and a graduate of QF partner university Georgetown University in Qatar. His projects focus on harnessing Artificial Intelligence to unlock knowledge and drive inclusive innovation, and he co-founded SynSapien, an open science platform that united global researchers during the COVID-19 pandemic. 'QF offered something genuinely unique – world-class education without leaving our region,' he said. 'I spent four years learning alongside the brightest minds in the region – students who would otherwise never have been in the same place together. We learned from each other and from world-leading researchers. And what really set it apart was how close-knit we were. 'Everyone knew everyone – students and professors alike. It felt like we were part of something pioneering, an adventure we were creating together. That shared sense of purpose created connections unlike anything I've experienced.' Ulan Seitkaliyev, an alumnus of QF partner university Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar and now a London-based software engineer for Bloomberg, said: 'What stood out most for me during my time at QF was the incredible support we received, as well as the wide range of projects and opportunities available to explore our interests and pursue our own initiatives – it was an environment that truly encouraged creativity, independence, and innovation. 'My QF education had a lasting impact on both my personal and professional development,' he says. 'It gave me the chance to learn from different cultures, travel to new countries, and form meaningful friendships with people from incredibly diverse backgrounds – connections that remain strong to this day.' Asmaa Alkuwari, Alumni Engagement Manager, QF, said: 'This Chapter represents more than just a gathering, it's part of a broader strategic effort by the QF Alumni Engagement Office to foster lasting, global connections among QF graduates.' More details about the QF Alumni Programme can be found at
Qatar Tribune
19-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Partnership with Art Basel reflects Qatar Museums' vision to bring top contemporary art fair to region: Sheikha Al Mayassa
BASEL: Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani has affirmed that Qatar Museums' partnership with Art Basel in establishing Art Basel Qatar embodies its vision to bring the world's most prominent contemporary art fair to the region. In statements to Qatar News Agency (QNA), she said that, with Qatar's participation in the flagship Art Basel fair in Switzerland, a new chapter has begun in the country's ongoing international cultural dialogue. Qatar's pavilion at Art Basel offers a rich glimpse into the rich heritage and ambitious vision for the future, with leading institutions such as Lusail Museum contributing to the promotion of artistic and intellectual exchange, she added, pointing out the participation of Qatar Airways as a distinguished partner of the fair. She emphasized that Qatar's pavilion offered a forward-looking vision of the future, showcasing selected works from the Lusail Museum's collection, along with an exceptional loan from the Arsene Museum, reflecting the promising potential of international cultural partnerships. She noted the preview of Al Maha Island, the future home of Lusail Museum, as well as the showcase of Qatari culinary arts during the exhibition. Qatar Museums, represented by the Lusail Museum, is participating in Art Basel 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, which runs until June 22. Over 280 leading art galleries are participating, showcasing works by more than 4,000 artists from around the world. The Qatar Museums Pavilion at the exhibition features a variety of international collections and artworks, and allows visitors to view the 3D architectural rendering of the future Lusail Museum, which will be located on Al Maha Island and serve as a cultural hub for the sustainable city of Lusail. Qatar Museums' participation in Art Basel, the world's largest and most important modern and contemporary art fair and an international destination for artists around the world to showcase their works, follows the announcement that Doha will host the first edition of Art Basel Qatar in February 2026, a move aimed at consolidating Qatar's position as a global destination for the arts.
Qatar Tribune
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Partnership with Art Basel reflects our vision to bring top art fair to the region: QM chairperson
QNA Basel Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani has affirmed that Qatar Museums' partnership with Art Basel in establishing Art Basel Qatar embodies its vision to bring the world's most prominent contemporary art fair to the region. She said that a new chapter has begun in the country's ongoing international cultural dialogue with Qatar's participation in the flagship Art Basel fair in Switzerland. Qatar's pavilion at Art Basel offers a glimpse into the rich heritage and ambitious vision for the future, with leading institutions such as Lusail Museum contributing to the promotion of artistic and intellectual exchange, she added, pointing out the participation of Qatar Airways as a distinguished partner of the fair. She emphasized that Qatar's pavilion offered a forward-looking vision of the future, showcasing selected works from the Lusail Museum's 16
