Qatar’s ‘renaissance an investment in Arab world’

DOHA: Visiting Palestinian Prime Minister Dr Rami Hamdallah has lauded Qatar’s leadership for their wise investment in science and research and expressed interest in strengthening collaboration with Qatar’s academic institutions.
“We would like to congratulate this country’s leadership… There is no doubt that Qatar’s advancement brings us back to an era in which Arabs and Muslims were pioneers of science and culture,” Hamdallah said during a visit to Qatar Foundation yesterday.
“I think that this renaissance is an investment in the Arab world, and we need to invest in education and scientific research so we congratulate Qatar on this remarkable effort. 
“The investment in human capital will reap rewards for many years to come and it also sets a strong foundation for the rest of the region to follow. 
“We constantly strive to collaborate with educational institutions across Qatar, including Qatar University. 
“We have worked with Qatar University in the past and I have visited it prior to assuming my post as prime minister. 
“We are also keen to work in the field of medical education with Hamad Medical Corporation, since we have a number of Palestinian doctors working and undertaking residencies at HMC,” he said.
He said nine Palestinian doctors are working at HMC and another six would join in July next year. 
“We are eager to continue our medical research in all areas, and we look forward to gaining knowledge from the advanced medical expertise in Qatar,” said Hamdallah.
The prime minister and his delegation were shown a presentation that outlined the vision and mission of Qatar Foundation. They were also introduced to QF’s educational initiatives, community development plans and scientific research programmes. 
Hamdallah has served as president of An-Najah National University since 1998. He holds a doctorate in applied linguistics from Lancaster University in the UK. He was also briefed on QF’s sustainability initiatives and climate action solutions. 
After the presentation, he was shown an impressive 3D scale model of current buildings and construction projects underway at QF.
The delegation is in Qatar to promote collaboration in the fields of education, science and research. The Peninsula