Education & Research
From The Report: Qatar 2025
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Qatar’s education and research sector continues to evolve under the strategic oversight of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE), aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy for the 2024-30 period. With a diverse ecosystem of public and private schools, international university branches and vocational training centres, Qatar is prioritising innovation, inclusivity and workforce readiness. Policies such as the MEHE Strategy 2024-30 and updated guidelines for private education emphasise digital literacy; early childhood development; and science, technology, engineering and maths advancement.

This chapter contains interviews with Salem Al Naemi, President, University of Doha for Science and Technology; and Marwan Kraidy, CEO and Dean, Northwestern University in Qatar.

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Overview

Integrating innovation: The country is increasing private sector participation in higher education and creating a robust scientific research landscape
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Qatar’s education and research sector continues to evolve under the strategic oversight of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE), aligning with Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy (NDS-3) for the 2024-30 period. With a diverse ecosystem of public and private schools, international university branches and vocational training centres, Qatar is prioritising innovation, inclusivity and workforce readiness. Policies such as the MEHE Strategy 2024-30 and updated guidelines for private education emphasise digital literacy; early childhood development; and science, technology, engineering and…

Analysis

International appeal: Qatar has positioned itself as a higher education centre through participation in key international higher education events
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Part of Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030, the country’s long-term economic development framework, is fostering innovation and creativity and creating a robust system for funding scientific research. It also aims to ensure that Qatar has a global influence in scientific research and intellectual activity. Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy (NDS-3) for the 2024-30 period aims to have more than 18% of students graduating from the science, technology, engineering and maths fields, up from the 10% figure witnessed in 2024. The NDS-3 also targets making the country a regional centre for research and innovation as well as increasing the…

Interview

Scaleable solutions: Salem Al-Naemi, President, University of Doha for Science and Technology, on facilitating the use of new technologies and research to align the workforce with real-world demands
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Interview: Salem Al-Naemi, President, University of Doha for Science and Technology, on facilitating the use of new technologies and research to align the workforce with real-world demands How is skills development in Qatar’s educational institutions aligning with the evolving needs of the local and international job markets? SALEM AL-NAEMI: There is growing recognition that educational institutions must stay aligned with job market needs, both locally and globally. Graduates who are not equipped…

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Aligning goals: Marwan Kraidy, CEO and Dean, Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q), on how higher education in the country is shaping the future of innovation and workforce development
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Interview: Marwan Kraidy, CEO and Dean, Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q), on how higher education in the country is shaping the future of innovation and workforce development In what ways is the evolution of higher education in Qatar contributing to long-term economic goals? MARWAN KRAIDY: The strategic national objective of Qatar is to transition from an extractive economy based on oil and gas to a knowledge-based economy. Higher education institutions play a central role in this transformation…