Budding scientists get boost from QNRF awards Budding scientists get boost from QNRF awards Haya H Al Muhannadi / Wednesday, August 28, 2013 0 25852 Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) has awarded three new research grants to junior scientists, in the fifth cycle of its Junior Scientists Research Experience Programme (JSREP). The three projects will receive total funding of almost half a million dollars over the next three years. Read more
Mr. Faisal Alsuwaidi Mr. Faisal Alsuwaidi Wael Khedr / Tuesday, August 27, 2013 0 43940 Mr. Faisal Alsuwaidi's illustrious career began almost four decades ago when he began working for Qatar Petroleum (QP), rising to become QP's Administration Director. In 1997, he became the Vice Chairman and CEO of Qatargas, where he oversaw the construction and realization of LNG trains that are still the largest in the world, while Laffan is the largest condensate refinery in the world. As Qatar Foundation's President of Research and Development, Mr. Alsuwaidi brings a wealth of management and strategic experience to the research sector of Qatar Foundation. This interview highlights his transition, his vision for more collaboration among institutions and the power of the recently-unveiled National Research Strategy. Read more