Education City is an initiative of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. Located on the outskirts of Doha, the capital of Qatar, Education City covers 14 square kilometers and houses educational facilities from school age to research level and branch campuses of some of the world's leading universities. Education City aims to be the center of educational excellence in the region, instructing students in fields of critical importance to the Gulf Cooperation Council region. It is also conceived of as a forum where universities share research and forge relationships with businesses and institutions in public and private sectors. Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned was a driving force behind the foundation and construction of Education City.
| Education City | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | to teach children |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Read more about Education City: Universities, Colleges and Schools, Research and Industry, Other Centers, Qatar Foundation For Education, Science and Community Development
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