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Memorandum of Understanding RAF & Qatar Foundation

Publication Date:
07/09/15
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The Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar Foundation (QF) yesterday to serve the wider community by promoting humanitarian values and fostering a culture of understanding.

The MoU was signed by Dr Ayed bin Dabssan al-Qahtani, chairman of the Board of Trustees and general director of RAF Foundation and Fahad Saad al-Qahtani, group executive director of Qatar Foundation, at Al Shaqab in the Education City.

Under the agreement, the two parties will work together to achieve common goals, including highlighting the importance of humanitarian work. By encouraging community service, the MoU aims to foster an engaged, progressive society that is dedicated to serving Qatar and fulfilling the overarching goals of QF’s mission.

Dr al-Qahtani said: “I am very proud of this partnership that will benefit our communities. This MoU will strengthen the relations between the civil community institutions in Qatar, and it aims to promote people as the most important resource in this country. We hope, in the future, to witness the benefits of this MoU, as per the strategic and executive plan that was prepared by the two organizations.”

Al-Qahtani, said: “We applaud the mission of the Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services, and the charity’s on-going efforts in the field of community service. We hope that this agreement will achieve its desired objectives and encourage public interest, while promoting education, science and research, and community development to fulfill Qatar National Vision 2030.” As part of the agreement, a number of research and training programs will be developed, and both parties are set to benefit from sharing knowledge, expertise, research studies, and resources. Additionally, the organizations will be invited to attend and participate in conferences, seminars, scientific sessions, community service programs, and volunteering activities hosted by QF and RAF.
 

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