Qatar Foundation

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Qatar Foundations Education CITY Challenges and
Achievements Dr Mohamad Fathy Saoud President
of Qatar Foundation
Magna Charta Universitatum
September 19, 2013
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QATAR FOUNDATION

• Qatar Foundation was founded in 1995 by His
  Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
• QF is a Private, Non-Profit organization that
  serves the people of Qatar by supporting and
  operating high quality programs in Education and
  Research and, through both, in Community
  Development.

www.qf.org.qa
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STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK

• We strongly believe that the nations true asset
  is its People. Within this context, Qatar
  Foundation strives to develop and nurture the
  future leaders of Qatar. By example and by
  sharing its experience, the Foundation also
  contributes to human development, nationally,
  regionally, and internationally.
• Education and Research have been marked as the
  powerful vehicles for human development and
  social change and the key components for
  transformation of Qatar from Energy to
  Knowledge-Based Economy.
• Although Qatars community has been at the heart
  of everything we do in QF, yet the regional and
  global horizons have been signaled very early, as
  clear targets.

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STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK

• QF Leadership so rightly observed in mid-nineties
  that greater change was coming with the emergence
  of Globalization. We opted to embark on a global
  partnership model with some of the best Education
  and Research Institutions in the world.
• Apart from tapping on the quality of education
  and research standards of these elite
  institutions, QF Leadership strongly believed
  that sharing of knowledge, ideas and values is
  the noblest way to transcend barriers. This
  vision developed in the mid-nineties of the last
  Century was truly ahead of its time.
• It did not only make Qatar Foundation what it is
  today, but also became a role model that has
  started to replicate in several other countries
  in the region.

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CHALLENGES, RISKS AND CONCERNS
Recruitment Pressures
Geographical Location
Faculty and Staff Students
Regional Tensions
Governance and Academic Freedom
Institutional Autonomy
Term of Relationship
Long Term Strategic Partnerships
Overseas Management
Strong Resident Core Faculty and Leading Academic
Administration
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CHALLENGES, RISKS AND CONCERNS
Sustainable Resources
Compliance with Policies of Parent Academic
Institutions
Endowment Model
Competitive Admission Based on Academic Merit
Branding Quality Assurance
Non Discrimination
Need-Blind Admission
Accreditation
Scholarships Financial Aid
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EDUCATION CITY
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EDUCATION PROGRAMS

• Pre-University Education
• Undergraduate Degrees and Programs
• Graduate Degrees and Programs

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MULTI UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES







Al Shaqab School for Arts and Design Previously



1998
2001
2003
2004
2005
2007
2010
2011
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

• Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar
  VCUQatar (1998)
• Art and design education and training. Fine Arts
  degrees in Graphic and Fashion Design
• Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar WCMC-Q
  (2001)
• Premedical Program
• Medical Program - MD degree
• Texas AM University at Qatar TAMUQ (2003)
• Engineering programs in Chemical, Electrical,
  Mechanical and Petroleum Engineering
• Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar CMU-Q
  (2004)
• Programs in Business Administration, Computer
  Science, Information Systems, and Computational
  Biology
• Georgetown University School of Foreign Service
  SFS-Qatar (2005)
• Programs in International Politics, Culture and
  Politics, and International Economics, leading to
  a BSc in Foreign Service degree
• Northwestern University in Qatar NU-Q (2007)
  NU-Q            
• Programs in Communications and Journalism

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GRADUATE DEGREES

• Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies QFIS (2007)
• Master of Science in Islamic Finance and Urban
  Design and in Architecture in Muslim Societies
• Master of Arts in Public Policy in Islam, in
  Islamic Studies, and in Contemporary Muslim
  Societies
• Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar
  VCUQatar (2009)
• Master of Arts in Design Studies
• HEC Paris in Qatar (2010)
• Executive MBA
• University College London UCL Qatar (2010)
• Master programs in Museums and Conservation
  Practice and Archaeology
• Texas AM University at Qatar TAMUQ (2011)
• Masters degree in Chemical Engineering
• Hamad Bin Khalifa University HBKU (2011)
• Offers Graduate and Research Programs
• Graduate Faculty of Islamic Studies QFIS (2007)
• Translation and Interpreting Institute TII
  (2012)
• Graduate programs in translation and interpreting

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
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STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK

• Promote and nurture Culture of Research at the
  National Level
• Maintain an efficient Governance to maximize
  synergies across the Broad Research Continuum vis
  a vis Basic, Applied and Research Development
• Research Funding
• National Commitment (2.8)
• Qatar National Research Fund
• Competitive Funding of Research
• Qatar National Research Strategy and Priorities
  Programs
• Coordination and Integration of the National
  Research Enterprise
• Lead Technology Development and Commercialization
  of Research
• Capacity Building

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QATAR RESEARCH INSTITUTES

• Institutes Developed
• Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI)
• Qatar Energy Environment Research Institute
  (QEERI)
• Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI)
• Qatar Social Sciences and Arts Research Institute
• Objectives
• Build research capabilities in Qatar that are
  locally relevant and globally competitive across
  the full continuum from basic research to
  commercialization
• Address critical national grand challenges
  through large-scale research teams and programs
• Integrate and coordinate intramural and
  extramural research nationally, regionally, and
  internationally in their priority areas

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Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Objectives
Will Support Policy, Society and Culture
SAH.1 Society
SAH.2 Culture
SAH.3 Public and Economic Life
SAH.4 Capabilities, Collaboration and
Cross-Cutting
SAH.1.1 Education and Skills Development
SAH.2.1 Culture, Society, Language, Identity
SAH.3.1 International Affairs
SAH.4.1 Capacity
www.qnrf.org
SAH.3.2 Public Policy, Governance, and Regulations
SAH.4.2 Collaboration
SAH.1.2 Family and Gender
SAH.2.2 Communication
OVERVIEW OFTHE QATAR NATIONAL RESEARCH FUND
SAH.4.3 Methodology
SAH.3.3 Business and Innovation
SAH.1.3 Labor and Migration
SAH.2.3 Arts and Design
SAH.4.4 Information Access
SAH.3.4 Economics
SAH.2.4 Sports
SAH.3.5 Safety and Security
SAH.3.6 Urban Development and Planning
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QNRF CORE VALUES

• Transparency
• Equal opportunities
• Learn to improve
• Commitment for excellence

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QNRF FUNDING SCOPE
QNRS
Social Sciences Arts Humanities
Computer Sciences ICT
Energy Environment
Health
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CURRENT FUNDING PROGRAMS
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FUTURE FUNDING PROGRAMS
Fund research of national interest
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STATISTICS OF QNRF PROGRAMS
Number of Cycles Submitted proposals Awarded Projects Amount of Fund (USM)
UREP 13 1528 645 21
NPRP 5 2615 567 485
JSREP 3 54 16 3.4
SSREP 2 358 N/A N/A
NPRP-EP 2 14 4 15.26
Total 4211 1232 524.7
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Funding Amount per Field of Science
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IMPACT OF QNRF FUNDING
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SUSTAINABILITY
Secondary School Research Experience Program
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Undergraduate Research Experience Program
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Graduate Research Experience Program
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Junior Scientist Research Experience Program
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National Priorities Research Program
National Priorities Research Program- Exceptional
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QNRS Program
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GREP
UREP
SSREP
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QNRF INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS
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Collaborative Institutions Awarded
Awarded Projects
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NPRP INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS
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QATAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK (QSTP)

• Vision
• QSTP will be a recognized international hub for
  research and commercialization
• Objectives
• Promote applied research, technology development
  and commercialisation in Qatar
• Grow and diversify Qatars economy through
  application of technology
• Accelerate formation and growth of start-up
  technology companies
• Create high-value employment opportunities, in
  particular for Qatars university graduates

www.qstp.org.qa
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QSTP INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
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SIDRA RESEARCH AND MEDICAL CENTER
www.qstp.org.qa
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Sidra Medical and Research Center
Sidra will set new standards in patient-centered
care for women and children in Qatar, the Gulf
Region and internationally
Presented By Date
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Acclaimed Design and Architecture

• Stunning modern glass, steel and white ceramic
  tile structure
• Designed by world renowned architect Cesar Pelli
  (Petronas Towers and other landmarks)
• Three towering atria reflect Qatari themes
• Atria encompass healing gardens
• Buildings will house water features and art
  collections

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Hospital-Building / Technology

• Innovative features include
• Holistic approach to patient tracking (RFID) and
  full electronic record handling, interfaced with
  an enterprise-wide Cerner Computer Information
  System
• A paper-lite/digital information system
• All private rooms filled with natural light
• HIMSS Analytics Stage 7 designation within months
  of opening
• Only IMRIS hybrid operating room in the region
• Robotic pharmacy

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Sidras Focus

• At the heart of Sidras mission is nurturing
  womens and childrens health and wellness, now
  and for future generations

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Patient Care

• As a specialty center for women, Sidra will
  provide care in Obstetrics and Gynecology,
  including
• Total deliveries greater than 10,000 by 2015
• High risk deliveries 2,000 anticipated by 2015
• Specialized Antenatal Care and Prenatal Diagnosis
• Fetal Medicine/Perinatal Medicine
• Reproductive Medicine including IVF and more
  advanced techniques
• Perinatal (Genomic, Proteomic, Imaging including
  fetal MRI)

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Patient Care

• Scope of Services

• Allergy/Asthma
• Anesthesia
• Cardiology
• Child Development
• Critical Care Medicine
• Dental
• Dermatology
• Emergency Medicine
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
• General Pediatrics

• Genetics - Clinical
• Hematology/BMT/Oncology
• Immunology/Immune Deficiency
• Infectious Disease
• Metabolic Disorders
• Neonatology
• Nephrology
• Neurology
• Pulmonology
• Rheumatology
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Pathology

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Patient Care

• Scope of Pediatric Services

• Pediatric Surgical Sub-Specialties
• ENT
• General Surgery
• Cardiac Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedics (including Trauma)
• Plastic/Oral Maxillofacial
• Urology

• Pediatric Support Services
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Case Management
• Clinical Pharmacist
• Child Life
• Respiratory Therapy

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Patient Care

• Clinical Service Departments
• Pediatric Anesthesia
• Obstetrical Anesthesia
• Anatomic/Clinical Pathology
• Pediatrics Imaging
• Womens and Fetal Imaging

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Medical Education

• Sidra will play an integral role in the education
  of students at Weill Cornell Medical College in
  Qatar
• Sidras state-of-the-art simulation center will
  be used to train Sidra staff, using web-based
  learning and virtual reality
• Sidra will offer employees time allocated for
  training and teaching opportunities

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Biomedical Research

• Research Agenda
• Development and Preventive Medicine
• Pregnancy Health and Fertility
• Womens Health
• Sidra will develop clinical, translational and
  basic research programs that aim to
• Advance understanding, develop preventive,
  diagnostic and therapeutic tools, and improve
  public health overall
• Build on existing strength of child health
  research in Qatar

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QF GLOBAL INITIATIVES
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ABOUT WISE

• WISE was established by Qatar Foundation in 2009
  under the patronage of its Chairperson, Her
  Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser.
• WISE is an international, multi-sectoral platform
  for creative thinking, debate and purposeful
  action.
• WISE is now an ongoing initiative and a global
  reference in new approaches to education. Through
  both the annual Summit and a range of continuing
  programs WISE is promoting collaboration and
  building the future of education.

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WISE PROGRAMS

• WISE is much more than an annual Summit. The
  initiative is action-oriented and seeks to raise
  the status of education through a growing number
  of year-round programs launched since 2009. 
• WISE Summit. The annual three-day event in Doha,
  Qatar, is the leading international forum for
  innovation in education, bringing together over
  1,000 practitioners, decision makers and thought
  leaders from multiple sectors and more than 100
  countries.
• The annual WISE Prize for Education, the first
  major global prize of its kind, recognizes an
  individual or a team for an outstanding,
  world-class contribution to the field. 
• The  WISE Awards identify and promote each year
  six innovative educational projects that have had
  a transformative impact on societies.
• WISE Learners' Voice brings the views of students
  to the issue of rethinking education.  

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WISE PROGRAMS

• Other WISE Initiatives
• The WISE Education Leadership Program supports
  current and emerging leaders in higher education,
  principally from the developing world.
• WISE Books are a result of the WISE initiatives
  commitment to support, spread and inspire
  innovative thinking and sound practices in
  education.
• The WISE Community Platform is the social
  networking feature of the WISE web platform
  through which members of the WISE community can
  connect, interact and share knowledge and
  experience.

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World Innovation Summit for Health
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On the 1st of August 2012 during the London
Olympics, an international Summit has been
organized
500 health leaders from over 40 countries
including over a dozen ministers
Speeches by HH Sheikha Moza, HRH Duke of York,
Lord Darzi, Don Berwick, Andrew Witty the PM
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WHAT WE LEARNED
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Problems are shared globally but solutions arent
There is great appetite to collaborate
internationally about what reforms work and how
to implement them
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As Don Berwick said, the design of healthcare
systems...is not yet a...scientific endeavour
but it can be and should be.
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Building on this success, the next annual summit
will take place on December 10-11 in Doha, as an
initiative of Qatar Foundation
Chaired by Lord Darzi and supported by teams in
both Doha and London.
About 500 of the worlds most influential health
leaders drawn from different sectors.
A two-day meeting with a richer agenda, more
networking opportunities and even better speakers.
As with last year, the agenda will be based
around a set of policy discussion papers produced
beforehand
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Eight policy papers led by chairs of
international renown in their fields
Prof Shiriki Kumanyika, University of
Pennsylvania and International Obesity Taskforce
Obesity
Susan Edgman-Levitan, Mass General
Hospital/Partners, founder of the Picker Institute
Empowering patients
Antimicrobial resistance
Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer, UK
Sir Thomas Hughes-Hallett, Executive Chair,
Institute of Global Health Innovation, Imperial
College London
End-of-life care
Big data and healthcare
Professor Sandy Pentland, Massachusetts Institute
of Technology
Prof Vikram Patel, Prof of Mental Health, London
School and Dr Shekhar Saxena, WHO
Mental health
Accountable care
Dr Mark McClellan, Brookings Institution and
former Administrator of CMS
Road Traffic Injury
Professor Adnan Hyder, Johns Hopkins School of
Public Health