H.E. Dr. Sheikha Abdulla Al-Misnad

H.E. Dr. Sheikha Abdulla Al Misnad has played a major role in the development of Qatar’s education system from the early 1990s to the present. She has contributed to landmark initiatives such as the establishment of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, the reform of Qatar’s public school system, and the transformation of Qatar University, which she also led. Dr. Al Misnad has served as a board member on numerous national and international committees and councils dedicated to advancing education and research.

Her research has been published in both regional and international academic journals, with a primary focus on the philosophy of education, women’s education and their role in society in relation to social and economic development, institutional planning, and teacher training.

Dr. Al Misnad has also participated in several United Nations programs, including serving as a member of the United Nations University in Tokyo and as part of the Expert Group on the Report of Arab Human Resources Development under the UNDP in 2010.