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Doha
From smart technology and sustainability to the preservation of Qatar’s identity, Qatar Foundation-funded research aimed at improving people’s lives and building a stronger Qatar has been brought to broader attention.
A series of Research Outcome Seminars (ROS) organised by Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) has given the public an insight into how projects supported by the funding agency have been developed, and the benefit they can bring to the nation.
The seminars focused on projects in environmental sustainability; cultural heritage; and advanced analytics and next-generation technologies in the fields of health, education, and finance that help solve problems and lead to better decision-making.
“We believe that it is important to showcase the outcome of the research work that is underway to the relevant beneficiaries and stakeholders from government and industries, as well as to the research community and public at large,” said Dr. Abdul Sattar al Taie, Executive Director, QNRF.
“The outcomes of these research projects will have a direct impact on addressing our national priorities and Qatar’s aim of developing a sustainable post-hydrocarbon society, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
“We are committed to streamlining research and delivering results, since we believe that good dissemination, good communication, and synergy is a key factor in overcoming challenges and achieving long term economic sustainability and prosperity.”
In the field of environmental sustainability, Qatar Foundation member QNRF – through its portfolio of programs – has provided funding to stakeholders in Qatar to support 150 research projects in areas including water, food, and energy security, climate change and its environmental impact, energy efficiency, nature, and the built environment. The ROS event focusing on this area saw QNRF-funded researchers provide an overview of research projects into the development of green building guidelines, the use of recycled materials in the construction industry, and the current and future environmental impact of water desalination plants in Qatar.
It also outlined a proposal for an “energy city”, through a model that would establish an Institute of Energy Education for teachers and increase the number of students pursuing STEM degrees in Qatar.
During another seminar titled Preserving Qatari Identity in a Globalised World – held ahead of the start of Qatar National Day celebrations – a panel session saw speakers from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the College of Health and Social Sciences at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, and Qalam Hebr for Creative Writing discuss the theme of culture, identity, and heritage, and the challenges that sustaining its value and relevance present.
Doha
From smart technology and sustainability to the preservation of Qatar’s identity, Qatar Foundation-funded research aimed at improving people’s lives and building a stronger Qatar has been brought to broader attention.
A series of Research Outcome Seminars (ROS) organised by Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) has given the public an insight into how projects supported by the funding agency have been developed, and the benefit they can bring to the nation.
The seminars focused on projects in environmental sustainability; cultural heritage; and advanced analytics and next-generation technologies in the fields of health, education, and finance that help solve problems and lead to better decision-making.
“We believe that it is important to showcase the outcome of the research work that is underway to the relevant beneficiaries and stakeholders from government and industries, as well as to the research community and public at large,” said Dr. Abdul Sattar al Taie, Executive Director, QNRF.
“The outcomes of these research projects will have a direct impact on addressing our national priorities and Qatar’s aim of developing a sustainable post-hydrocarbon society, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
“We are committed to streamlining research and delivering results, since we believe that good dissemination, good communication, and synergy is a key factor in overcoming challenges and achieving long term economic sustainability and prosperity.”
In the field of environmental sustainability, Qatar Foundation member QNRF – through its portfolio of programs – has provided funding to stakeholders in Qatar to support 150 research projects in areas including water, food, and energy security, climate change and its environmental impact, energy efficiency, nature, and the built environment. The ROS event focusing on this area saw QNRF-funded researchers provide an overview of research projects into the development of green building guidelines, the use of recycled materials in the construction industry, and the current and future environmental impact of water desalination plants in Qatar.
It also outlined a proposal for an “energy city”, through a model that would establish an Institute of Energy Education for teachers and increase the number of students pursuing STEM degrees in Qatar.
During another seminar titled Preserving Qatari Identity in a Globalised World – held ahead of the start of Qatar National Day celebrations – a panel session saw speakers from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the College of Health and Social Sciences at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, and Qalam Hebr for Creative Writing discuss the theme of culture, identity, and heritage, and the challenges that sustaining its value and relevance present.
