Qatar
First Lady’s visit expected to boost US-Qatar education, healthcare ties
December 09, 2024 | 12:46 AM
US First Lady Jill Biden’s recent visit to Qatar Foundation (QF) is poised to strengthen Qatar–US collaboration in education and healthcare, given her background in these areas and her dedication on supporting military families and trauma victims, US ambassador Timmy T Davis has said.The visit also highlights the First Lady’s deep commitment to education, stemming from her own career as an English professor at a community college, the envoy told on the sidelines of Doha Forum Sunday."She has a couple of focuses that have been really important obviously on education. We think about broader education here, she and I discussed the Community College of Qatar,” he said.Citing the success of Qatari students in the US as proof of strong existing ties and a foundation for future co-operation, he said there are plans to facilitate a meeting between Dr Biden and Qatari students and institutions upon her return to the US."We want more Qatari students in the US. When I was in New York recently for an event with QF, I met with Qatari students at a university in New York and they’re doing so well and they represent Qatar is such an amazing way,” he said.Beyond education, Davis also highlighted the potential for increased co-operation in healthcare, pointing to the work of Sidra Hospital and Hamad Hospital within QF, especially their focus on women’s health and trauma care.He noted Dr Biden’s keen interest in supporting not only patients but also the caregivers and support staff involved in this vital work. Davis said this also includes supporting the mental health needs of those affected by trauma, a field where Qatar’s experience in assisting injured Palestinians is seen as a valuable resource for collaboration.
December 09, 2024 | 12:46 AM