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QND revives our pledge to follow footsteps of the Founder

The Peninsula

19 Dec 2020

Qatar National Day is a day of joy and pleasure when we recall the great sacrifices made by the founders of this great country and a day when we pledge to follow in the footsteps of the Founder to continue the building process for which he had laid the foundation, said Prof. Khaled Nasser Al Khater, Vice-President for Administration and Financial Affairs Office at Qatar University.

He told The Peninsula that this is a great national occasion in which we offer our sincere greetings and best wishes to the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and the people of Qatar.  “Despite the challenges, the State of Qatar has achieved many achievements that made it an advanced country in all fields, and a country, in which people enjoy the best means of life and prosperity, thanks to the achievements made under the leadership of His Highness the Amir,” Al Khater said.

Qatar has made distinguished achievements, especially in the field of higher education, mentioning in this regard the Qatar University and other universities operating in the country. “Also, the government’s handling of the pandemic deserves appreciation and praise and on this occasion I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the White Army (health workers) and the Ministry of Public Health with all its and departments. We were able to overcome the coronavirus pandemic thanks to their efforts and the cooperation of the Qatari people and residents.”

“Thanks to their good planning and management, which enabled us to continue education without interruption, taking advantage of the infrastructure and technology enjoyed by Qatar, and distance education was one of the fruits of this technological advancement.”  He lauded the achievements made at all levels in Qatar, especially in the field of education, health, infrastructure projects and preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.