Doha:HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater affirmed that investing in education, skills development, and individual capacity-building serves as a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development and enhancing economic competitiveness.

According to Qatar News Agency, Her Excellency emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in expanding educational opportunities, empowering talent, and preparing individuals for the evolving demands of the labour market. During the "Investing in Skills, Talent, and Entrepreneurship" session at the World Investment Forum 2026, she advocated for strong, sustainable partnerships between governments, the business sector, academic institutions, and international organizations.

Her Excellency highlighted a public-private partnership program valued at QR 6.4 billion, aimed at developing 20 schools. This initiative involves the ministry providing land and academic staff support, while private-sector partners handle financing, construction, and operation. She noted that two schools would be the largest globally to use 3D printing technology in their construction.

Further agreements with private schools and investors will provide 5,000 additional student seats, with investments and operational expenditures totaling QR 1.48 billion over 25 years. Social responsibility programs have significantly expanded access to education for low-income families, increasing beneficiaries from 40 to 18,000 in a year. Partnerships in social responsibility are expected to exceed QR 2 billion over the next decade.

Her Excellency stressed that rapid technological changes, particularly in AI, necessitate continuous learning to keep pace with the labour market. Lifelong learning and future-skills programs were highlighted as essential for enhancing adaptability and workforce resilience.

In conclusion, HE Minister Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater underscored the importance of inclusive opportunities and shared prosperity, asserting that the true value of investment lies in empowering individuals and fostering collaborative action to ensure innovation benefits all segments of society.