Which educational and scientific foundation was established in 1995 by Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser to foster human capital through Education City?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development

  1. Step 1: Qatar Foundation (QF) is a non-profit organization founded in 1995 by the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad and Sheikha Moza bint Nasser.
  2. Step 2: Its flagship project is Education City, an 800-hectare campus in Al Rayyan hosting prestigious international branch universities (including Georgetown, Weill Cornell, Texas A&M, Carnegie Mellon, and Northwestern), as well as Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and the Qatar National Library.
  3. Step 3: QF is a driving force behind Qatar's transition from a carbon-based to a knowledge-based economy.
Answer
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development.
Why not the others: 'Qatar National Research Fund' is a funding arm within Qatar Foundation; 'Silatech' is a youth employment initiative launched in 2008; 'Teach For Qatar' is a non-governmental educational fellowship.

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