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H.E. Mr. Surangel Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, met with H.E. Mr. Fahad bin Hamad Al-Sulaiti, Director General of QFFD. During the meeting, the two sides discussed avenues to strengthen bilateral cooperation and explored opportunities for collaboration in areas of mutual interest to support sustainable development.

H.E. Mr. Fahad Hamad Al-Sulaiti, Director General of QFFD, has been appointed as a Board Member of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, representing the Additional Public Donors Constituency.

From regaining his hearing in 2017 to celebrating his wedding today, the journey of the first cochlear implant recipient at QFFD-supported Hamad Hospital for Rehabilitation and Prosthetics in Gaza reflects the lasting impact of investing in accessible healthcare. QFFD’s support goes beyond providing treatment, it empowers individuals to move forward with confidence, participate in their communities and build their futures. This is how hope becomes lasting impact.

H.E. Fahad bin Hamad Al Sulaiti, Director General of QFFD, met with Mr Maciej Popowski, Director General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations at the European Commission, on the sidelines of InvestFrontier, convened by the World Economic Forum and the European Commission in Brussels. During the meeting, discussions focused on exploring avenues for strengthening humanitarian cooperation and supporting healthcare services in Gaza, as well as identifying opportunities to advance recovery and development efforts in Syria.

H.E. Mr Fahad Hamad Al-Sulaiti, Director-General of QFFD, participated in a session titled “Building Markets: Investment-Ready Ecosystems for Community-Led Growth” as part of InvestFrontier, convened by the World Economic Forum and the European Commission in Brussels. In his remarks, the Director-General highlighted that attracting investment and creating jobs require an integrated approach that brings together the financial sector, education, vocational training and infrastructure, while enhancing regional connectivity through energy and trade. He further emphasised the importance of addressing energy needs, strengthening the financial sector and maintaining humanitarian support, to help countries transition from recovery to investment.

H.E. Mr Fahad Hamad Al-Sulaiti, Director General of QFFD, met with Mr Federico Dessi, Director General of Doctors of the World Belgium, on the sidelines of InvestFrontier, convened by the World Economic Forum and the European Commission in Brussels. During the meeting, discussions focused on exploring avenues to strengthen cooperation in healthcare in Gaza and identifying opportunities for innovative partnerships to enhance humanitarian preparedness and emergency response.

H.E. Mr Fahad Hamad Al-Sulaiti, Director General of QFFD, met with Mr Jean Van Wetter, Chief Executive Officer of the Belgian Development Agency, Enabel, on the sidelines of InvestFrontier, convened by the World Economic Forum and the European Commission in Brussels. During the meeting, discussions focused on exploring avenues for cooperation to support recovery efforts in Gaza and strengthen innovative development partnerships that contribute to improving access to energy, enhancing food security, expanding access to education, and creating employment opportunities in the most vulnerable communities.

H.E. Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al-Thani, Chairperson of QFFD, met with Dr. Fadlo R. Khuri, President of the American University of Beirut (AUB). During the meeting, discussions focused on strengthening the existing partnership between QFFD and AUB, exploring opportunities to expand access to higher education, advance human capital development, and empower youth, while contributing to the long-term resilience, recovery, and sustainable development of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon.

As part of the Doha Health Initiative for the Global South 2026 Annual Convening, QFFD co-hosted a panel discussion with the Middle East Council on Global Affairs and the Gates Foundation, in collaboration with Qatar University, on protecting women’s health in fragile and conflict-affected settings. Dana Al-Misnad, Director of Programs and Projects at QFFD, highlighted the importance of sustaining essential healthcare amid conflict and instability through effective financing and alignment with national health priorities, underscoring QFFD’s commitment to addressing the needs and challenges faced by women in conflict zones.