The construction of Doha College’s new campus at Al Wajbah has been officially inaugurated, it was announced yesterday.
British ambassador Ajay Sharma, Doha College principal Dr Steffen Sommer, Commercial Bank Group CEO Joseph Abraham, Domopan (main contractor) CEO Fouad Hamdan and other prominent partners associated with the project took part in a ground breaking ceremony.
“Qatar’s National Vision 2030 includes amongst its goals, the creation of a world-class education system delivering a first-rate education. At Commercial Bank we are proud to support this vision through the financing of major projects in the education sector,” Abraham said.
“Doha College has been one of our customers for just over 20 years now and is not only one of the leading schools in Qatar, but has been a pillar of the community since its founding in 1980,” he noted. 
“We are delighted to support the growth of education in Qatar as the sole financier for Doha College’s new campus in Al Wajbah,” Abraham added.
Sharma said Doha College has been a long-standing provider of quality education to the British and other international communities in Qatar. 
“It’s a great pleasure for me to be here and witness the school taking a further step towards providing and outstanding service to the community with this new campus. I wish them every success,” the envoy said. 
Dr Sommer said: “As one of the most established British schools in Qatar, Doha College boasts a rich history of educational excellence dating back to 1980.”
“I am delighted to be part of the journey that will enhance our legacy and further embed our motto of Excellence for All, Excellence from All,” he noted. 
“Our new world-class campus will allow future generations of Doha College students to thrive and unlock their full potential in an environment which is fit for the learning needs of the 21st century,” Dr Sommer said.
Quantex Qatar is the construction consultant. The new 90,000sqm campus will offer a 6-form Primary School and a 10-form Secondary School, in addition to retaining a 4-form Primary School at its West Bay location. 
Operations at the school’s Al Waab location will cease and move to the new campus in Al Wajbah. 
The new campus is due to open its doors in September 2020, the year of the 40th anniversary of Doha College.