Key Players
Key players between Germany and Qatar – German institutions in Qatar, Qatari institutions in Germany and central institutions in Qatar: from embassies and chambers to investment agencies, foundations and universities.
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Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Doha
Germany's diplomatic mission in Qatar – with consular services such as passports, visas and assistance for German nationals.
Embassy of the State of Qatar in Berlin
The diplomatic mission of the State of Qatar in Germany.
AHK Qatar – Representative Office of German Industry and Commerce
The German business community's point of contact in Qatar for business, politics and administration – supporting market entry and the brokering of business contacts.
Consulate General of the State of Qatar in Munich
The consular mission of the State of Qatar in southern Germany, opened in July 2017 – complementing the embassy in Berlin.
German Business Council Qatar
A non-profit association founded in Doha in 2002 for German and Qatari companies and for people engaged in business activities in both countries.
The German Mittelstand GCC Office LLC
The representation of the German SME association BVMW in the Gulf region – supporting German small and medium-sized enterprises and partners from the GCC states in working together.
Invest Qatar (Investment Promotion Agency Qatar)
Qatar's investment promotion agency, founded in 2019 – the first point of contact for foreign companies and investors wishing to invest or establish themselves in Qatar.
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA)
Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, founded in 2005 – responsible for the State of Qatar's investments abroad, including in Germany.
German International School Doha
A German school abroad in Doha, founded in 2008 – with kindergarten, primary and secondary school; awarded the title “Excellent German School Abroad”.
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development
A non-profit foundation based in Education City, Doha – operating education, research and community institutions, including Hamad Bin Khalifa University.
Qatar University (QU)
Qatar's oldest and largest higher education institution, founded in 1977 – a public university with programmes from bachelor's to doctoral level.
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)
A university of Qatar Foundation, founded in 2010, focusing on graduate studies and research.
University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST)
Qatar's first national university for applied, technical and professional education (in its current form since 2022).
Lusail University
Qatar's first private national university, opened in 2020 – with programmes in fields including law, business, education and international relations.
Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
An independent institution of graduate studies in Doha, founded in 2015 – offering master's programmes mainly in the social sciences and humanities.
Community College of Qatar (CCQ)
Qatar's largest national college, founded in 2010 – offering practice-oriented programmes.
City University Qatar (CUQ)
A private university in Lusail in partnership with Ulster University (United Kingdom) – offering UK-certified diploma and degree programmes in fields including business, computing, engineering, law and psychology; licensed by Qatar's Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
VCUarts Qatar (Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar)
The Qatar campus of Virginia Commonwealth University's School of the Arts (USA) – founded in 1998 as the first campus in Education City, with programmes in design, art and art history.
Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar
The Qatar campus of Cornell University's medical college (USA) in Education City, founded in 2001 – medical education leading to a US degree (MD).
Texas A&M University at Qatar
The Qatar campus of Texas A&M University (USA) in Education City, founded in 2003 – offering engineering programmes.
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
The Qatar campus of Carnegie Mellon University (USA) in Education City, founded in 2004 – with programmes in fields including computer science, business, information systems and biological sciences.
Georgetown University in Qatar
The Qatar campus of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service (USA) in Education City, founded in 2005 – studies in international affairs and politics.
Northwestern University in Qatar
The Qatar campus of Northwestern University (USA) in Education City, founded in 2008 – offering programmes in journalism and communication.
HEC Paris, Doha
The Qatar location of the French business school HEC Paris in partnership with Qatar Foundation – offering executive education programmes such as the Executive MBA; now based in Msheireb Downtown, Doha.
InStrat
An independent, multidisciplinary knowledge and advisory platform focused on the Gulf region and its role in global affairs – covering strategic communications, international public affairs, governance, political risk, business and trade, and the energy transition. A department of 4th Dimension.
Creators Majlis
A business consultancy and company formation hub in Doha – supporting companies and entrepreneurs in setting up in Qatar, including company formation, trademark registration, PRO services, local sponsorship, residency matters and business consulting.
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