The Qatar Foundation delegation at the technology forum in California.
DOHA: Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) recently participated in ‘The Economist Group’s Ideas Economy: Information’ event alongside leading global technology experts from organisations such as Intel and Google.
The forum took place in San Francisco, California, and was the fourth event stemming from the successful relationship between Qatar Foundation and The Economist Group. Discussion at the event covered the growth in the use of data to address challenges facing the business community.
It was co-chaired by Kenneth Cukier, The Economist’s data editor, and US technology correspondent Martin Giles.
Featuring presentations from globally renowned pioneers including Eric Schmidt, Executive Chairman of Google, and Kim Stevenson, Chief Information Officer at Intel, the event reinforced Qatar Foundation’s position among the world’s leading advocates of knowledge advancement.
Rashid Al Qurese, Qatar Foundation’s Deputy Director of Communication, commented on the value of the relationship with The Economist Group, and underlined the importance of providing opportunities for delegates from Qatar to interact with other global leaders.
“The thought-provoking Ideas Economy series has allowed us to accomplish several of our goals within Qatar’s National Vision 2030, which include driving forth innovative practices, creating fresh and exemplary business models, and training our youth to support the nation in its journey towards a knowledge economy,” he said.
“At Qatar Foundation we constantly endeavour to foster dialogue and meaningful collaborations, since this approach serves as a catalyst for further learning and allows us to nurture a culture of knowledge.”
The Peninsula
