Discovering Education City: A Guided Tour of Qatar Foundation and Qatar National Library

Event
Session Type
Conference
27 October 2026
09:00 - 10:30 Doha, Qatar
Asia/Qatar

World Investment Forum 2026 participants are invited to explore Qatar Foundation’s Education City through a guided tour of two of its landmark institutions: Qatar Foundation Headquarters (QF HQ) and Qatar National Library (QNL).

The visit offers an opportunity to discover Qatar Foundation’s contributions to education, research, and innovation while experiencing the architecture and facilities that make Education City a hub for knowledge and collaboration.

 

Tour Highlights

Qatar Foundation Headquarters (QF HQ) Balcony

Designed by renowned architect Rem Koolhaas, Qatar Foundation Headquarters stands at the heart of Education City. From its balcony, participants will enjoy panoramic views of the campus while learning about Qatar Foundation’s history, the Education City model, and the initiatives shaping education, research, and community life.

Qatar National Library (QNL)

Home to more than one million books, Qatar National Library combines modern architecture with spaces dedicated to learning, discovery, and cultural exchange. The guided visit will introduce participants to key facilities, including the Heritage Library, Children’s Library, and Innovation Stations.

 

Itinerary

  • 9:00–9:30 a.m. | Qatar Foundation Headquarters Balcony Tour
  • 9:30–9:45 a.m. | Transfer from QF HQ to Qatar National Library
  • 9:45–10:30 a.m. | Qatar National Library Tour

 

Meeting Point and Practical Information

Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Time: 9:00–10:30 a.m.

Meeting point: Qatar Foundation Headquarters, Ground Floor

Arrival time: Participants are kindly requested to arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins (by 8:45 a.m.).

Vehicle drop-off:QF Headquarters Basement Parking

 

Registration

Participation is limited to 25 attendees, and advance registration is required. Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the maximum capacity of 25 participants has been reached, the registration form will automatically close.

https://form.jotform.com/262841509181458

 

For questions or additional information, please contact [email protected].