Research Matters

Every year, the International Youth Day is celebrated on 12^th August to raise awareness about the issues facing our youth and the role they are playing in helping solve the foremost challenges faced by communities worldwide. This year, the United Nations has selected “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health,” as the theme.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the limitations of the current virology testing methods. Despite large-scale vaccination drives around the world, it appears that COVID-19 will continue to be a part of our lives for years to come. This means that testing will continue to be of vital importance to ensure that we remain fully protected.

QNRF is at the forefront of fostering a thriving and dynamic research culture and helping Qatar become a leading center for knowledge creation and exchange. To support our efforts, we launched the Conference and Workshop Sponsorship Program (CWSP), which now in its 21^st cycle, connects researchers from around the world and helps them learn about research opportunities in Qatar.

Advancements in the human ability to harness energy have been an important factor in shaping the world we live in today. Mankind's history is full of interesting and valuable lessons on the importance of energy production and use, and its role in the rise and fall of empires, human migration, and large-scale wars. While the history of the impact of energy on human civilization is highly fascinating and can inform our present, the decisions we make today will play a crucial role in dictating our future and how it will be impacted by trends in energy production and usage.