Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) yesterday hosted Princess Lalla Salma, wife of the King of Morocco. Her visit aims to promote close collaboration in the fields of health and innovative research.
A welcoming committee led by Saad al-Muhannadi, president, QF, received the dignitary at the QF Visitors Centre.
Princess Lalla Salma is in Qatar to participate in WISH.
The princess and her delegation were shown a presentation that outlined the vision and mission of QF. They were also introduced to QF’s many educational initiatives, community development plans, and scientific research programmes.
Princess Lalla Salma, actively engaged in healthcare initiatives, is president of the ‘Lalla Salma Foundation – Prevention and Treatment of Cancers’ in Morocco. The organisation, which was founded in 2005, employs innovative approaches in the fight against cancer. The foundation encourages scientific research and it has advanced its mission by raising public awareness and access to treatment for people living with cancer. The organisation also seeks to significantly improve early diagnosis and strengthen partnerships in Morocco and internationally.
Similarly, Qatar has been at the forefront of healthcare reform in the region with its introduction of a visionary National Health Strategy. As part of its mission, QF has launched a number of initiatives in healthcare – from scientific research in medicine to maternal health and clinical care.
Dr Rachid Bekkali, executive director, Lalla Salma Foundation, hoped that the visit will be fruitful and provide Morocco with an opportunity to foster several collaborations in the field of medical research with QF’s scientific and research centres.
“We have established good relations with the Sidra Medical and Research Centre,” he added. The under construction Sidra, a member of QF, is a groundbreaking hospital, research and educational institution, which is setting new standards in patient care for women and children in Qatar, the Gulf region and internationally. It encompasses three essential missions: world-class patient care, medical education and biomedical research.
The princess and her delegation were also briefed on QF’s various sustainability initiatives and climate action solutions. After the presentation, they were shown a 3D scale model of the current buildings and construction projects underway at QF.
As the visit drew to a close, Princess Lalla Salma signed the visitor’s book and was presented with a commemorative gift from QF.
Princess Lalla Salma signing the visitors’ book at QF yesterday.
