Texas A&M University at Qatar (Tamuq) recently hosted HE Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim al-Thani, founder and chairman of Al Faisal Holding, during a Dean’s Leadership Series lecture in the branch campus’ building at Education City.
During his talk, HE Sheikh Faisal praised the mission of the branch campus in contributing to the development goals of Qatar by educating exemplary engineers.
“Having a degree, getting an education in Qatar is better than getting one abroad. Here, you are actively participating in the culture and building connections that will serve you in your professional life. Upon graduation, you are a step ahead to build a career and you also have the knowledge to build your country better than how you found it,” he said.
His closing words were “to be content with what you have in order to build a better, sustainable future and seek out a virtuous circle of friends from whom you can benefit and grow from, and engage in lifelong learning with”.
Tamuq dean Dr César O Malavé said: “Leadership is a core value instilled in every student at Texas A&M University, and His Excellency is an inspirational business and cultural leader in Qatar. We are honoured to have him share his experience and wisdom with our students, who will be the next generation of engineering leaders in Qatar.”
Born in Al Markhiya in 1948, HE Sheikh Faisal is one of Qatar’s most successful businessmen and has played a significant role in the development of the business sector in Qatar. The story of Al Faisal Holding’s growth and development reflects the same entrepreneurial vision, drive and innovative thinking that has seen the transformation of Qatar into one of the world’s strongest and fastest-growing economies, according to a press statement from Tamuq.
Originally created with modest start-up capital in 1964 as a small, local trading company, founder and chairman HE Sheikh Faisal has built that business over the past five decades into one of Qatar’s largest privately held diversified industry groups with operations that continue to grow across local, regional and international markets, the statement adds.
HE Sheikh Faisal has also pioneered the establishment of a heritage venue, the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, with the objective of reviving public interest and appreciation of local culture.
This window to the beauty and splendour of the past of Qatar and the Islamic world has been opened for people from all walks of life to view and experience.