by Sondos ElGebaly
  • 1 minute read
  • January 21, 2025
Sheikha Hind Bin Hamad Al Thani meets King Charles in Scotland

A month after His Highness the Emir of Qatar’s state visit to the UK, which garnered global attention, his sister, Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, CEO of Qatar Foundation, met His Majesty King Charles III in Scotland to announce a significant new partnership.

The Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future unveiled its collaboration with The King’s Foundation – a UK charity established by HM King Charles III – during an event at the charity’s headquarters, Dumfries House in Scotland.

The announcement came just days after The King’s Foundation celebrated its 35th anniversary in Scotland.

The partnership aims to launch four urban development pilot projects across India, Guyana, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania, showcasing how traditional knowledge can inform sustainable practices for the 21st century.

This two-year collaboration underscores the shared vision of both organisations: leveraging traditional knowledge to promote environmental sustainability, stimulate local economic growth, and strengthen community resilience.

“Our partnership with The King’s Foundation is founded on a shared belief: that the timeless wisdom of traditional knowledge, cultivated over generations in harmony with nature, offers a vital path to a sustainable future for our world,” said Sheikha Hind.

“By preserving the cultural heritage of these four countries, we are not only safeguarding invaluable knowledge but also transforming it into a dynamic resource for sustainable development.”

These four projects will be showcased at the upcoming second edition of the Earthna Summit, scheduled to take place in Doha, Qatar, from April 22–23. The summit will focus on advancing sustainability in hot and arid environments.

The strategic partnership between the Qatar Foundation and The King’s Foundation underscores the critical role of international collaboration in tackling environmental challenges. It emphasises the value of traditional knowledge as a renewable resource that can contribute to building a more sustainable future for generations to come.

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