In this episode, Alex speaks with Francisco Marmolejo about the origins and evolution of the Qatar Foundation, which was established by the royal family of Qatar in 1995. They delve into the unique approach Qatar took by partnering with top international institutions to build a robust education system aimed at transitioning to a knowledge-based economy. Francisco discusses the distribution of students at Education City, the collaborative efforts between various universities, and how the Foundation's initiatives have contributed to the country's development. They also explore the long-term vision for the Foundation and its impact on Qatar's future.

Episode Links:

• Qatar Foundation website
• AI-CADEMY: Canada Summit for Post-Secondary Education