PARTNERS AT WISH
WISH creates a community of innovative thinkers who can redefine the healthcare sector.
Sponsors and Partners at WISH are presented with the unique opportunity to build relationships with key decision makers from across the globe in a relaxed, face to face environment, and networking atmosphere.
We are always keen to explore new partnerships with organizations who share our commitment to building a healthier world. You can download our brochure on the partner opportunities at WISH 2022, or contact us to learn more at [email protected]
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ZULAL
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som is a pioneering destination in the Middle East that blends Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine with a holistic health and well-being philosophy. The calm and private spaces throughout Zulal Serenity with 60 rooms and suites have been dedicated for guests over 16 years. The whole Serenity experience is designed for those seeking a path of reset and reflection. Zulal Discovery is the family side of our resort. With 120 rooms and suites, we offer programmes, activities, and facilities designed to support individuals and bring families together in a journey of healthy lifestyle discovery.
QNB
Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.) (QNB Group) was established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, with an ownership structure split between the Qatar Investment Authority (50%) and the remaining (50%) held by members of the public.
QNB Group has steadily grown to be the biggest bank in Qatar and the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa region.
QNB Group, currently ranked as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, is proud to be the Official Middle East and Africa Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2022™.
Through its subsidiaries and associate companies, the Group extends to more than 30 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is 27,000 operating through 1000 locations, with an ATM network of more than 4,700 machines.
QNB Group has maintained its position as the highest-rated bank in Qatar and one of the highest rated banks in the world from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor’s (A), Moody’s (Aa3), and Fitch (A+). The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications.
QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events.
UNICEF
save the children
Save the Children is the world’s largest independent organisation for children. We exist to help every child reach their full potential. We campaign against child labour, exploitation and trafficking. We provide mental health and emotional support, and run safe spaces for children where they can play and recover. Today, we run innovative programmes, provide support in emergencies and form high-impact partnerships to help children thrive.
Discover moreCelbrea
Welwaze Medical leverages science and technology to democratize and reduce the number of breast cancer death by early detection. The company’s ecosystem consists of Celbrea®, an FDA 510k cleared medical device that is disposable, easy-to-use, non-invasive and designed for women of any age and a companion app that uses AI to help women to monitor and manage their breast health with personalized recommendations.
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Qatar National Bank (Q.P.S.C.) (QNB Group) was established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, with an ownership structure split between the Qatar Investment Authority (50%) and the remaining (50%) held by members of the public.
QNB Group has steadily grown to be the biggest bank in Qatar and the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa region.
QNB Group, currently ranked as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, is proud to be the Official Middle East and Africa Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2022™.
Through its subsidiaries and associate companies, the Group extends to more than 30 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is 27,000 operating through 1000 locations, with an ATM network of more than 4,700 machines.
QNB Group has maintained its position as the highest-rated bank in Qatar and one of the highest rated banks in the world from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor’s (A), Moody’s (Aa3), and Fitch (A+). The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications.
QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events.
Innovation Partner
Qatar Development Bank (QDB) is the primary institution that drives the development of the private sector’s economic diversification in Qatar. It plays a vital role in the progress towards the Qatar National Vision 2030 by creating opportunities for the economic development cycle. QDB focuses on enriching the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Qatar by forming partnerships with key national and global industry players. The bank’s significant achievements in the past few years include fueling industrial growth and acting as a powerful catalyst for socio-economic development. QDB was able to empower the Qatari workforce and provide a wide range of investment and export opportunities for local companies looking to expand into new markets. Aiming to promote the entrepreneurial spirit within the private sector, QDB offers services needed to facilitate the development and growth of a more diversified economy; providing entrepreneurs with access to finance, markets, and capability support.
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SPORTS AND HEALTH
Aspetar is a world leading orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, and the first of its kind in the Middle East. With a world expert team, Aspetar provides top-level comprehensive medical services to athletes in a state-of-the-art facility that sets new standards internationally. Aspetar holds multiple accreditations as IOC Research Centre for Illness & Injury Prevention, and FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence. Awarded the “Diamond Level” by ACI and 1st GCC Reference Centre by the GCC Council. |
WELLBEING
Aman Hospital is a luxurious healthcare facility established in Doha, Qatar. This new 100+ bed hospital will define the future of healthcare delivery in Qatar and the region by combining unparalleled professional expertise, cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art equipment, service excellence, a relentless pursuit of medical innovation, and deluxe hospitality, all with a focus on patient-centered care. Our mission is to be one of the leaders in the private healthcare market and build a model combining quality and luxury medical services.
Discover moreEnterprise Partner
Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA) started its operations in 2019 and it oversees and regulates world-class free zones in Qatar and secures fixed investments within the zones. QFZA offers outstanding opportunities and benefits for businesses seeking to establish operations and expand regionally and globally, providing quality infrastructure, a skilled workforce, 100% foreign ownership, access to investment funds, tax exemptions and partnership opportunities with Qatari entities.
Discover moreDoha Healthcare Week Sponsor
Welwaze Medical leverages science and technology to democratize and reduce the number of breast cancer death by early detection. The company’s ecosystem consists of Celbrea®, an FDA 510k cleared medical device that is disposable, easy-to-use, non-invasive and designed for women of any age and a companion app that uses AI to help women to monitor and manage their breast health with personalized recommendations.
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Event Partners
Save the Children is the world’s largest independent organisation for children. We exist to help every child reach their full potential. We campaign against child labour, exploitation and trafficking. We provide mental health and emotional support, and run safe spaces for children where they can play and recover. Today, we run innovative programmes, provide support in emergencies and form high-impact partnerships to help children thrive.
Discover moreZulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som is a pioneering destination in the Middle East that blends Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine with a holistic health and well-being philosophy. The calm and private spaces throughout Zulal Serenity with 60 rooms and suites have been dedicated for guests over 16 years. The whole Serenity experience is designed for those seeking a path of reset and reflection. Zulal Discovery is the family side of our resort. With 120 rooms and suites, we offer programmes, activities, and facilities designed to support individuals and bring families together in a journey of healthy lifestyle discovery.
DIFI is a global policy and advocacy Institute working to advance knowledge on Arab families and promote evidence-based polices at national, regional and international levels. DIFI is a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) and is an integral part of the Foundation’s efforts to foster healthy, educated societies underpinned by strong cohesive families in Qatar and the region.
Doha Debates believes the world will be better if we make room to listen to all sides of an issue and seek consensus together. As divisions become more entrenched, people retreat into echo chambers and refuse to listen to a spectrum of perspectives. We believe that meaningful change only happens when we build bridges.
Even on the most divisive problems, with the right tools, we can learn from each other and walk away with a more robust understanding of an issue. Through our programming and content, Doha Debates provides intellectual and practical tools to empower a new generation of leaders.
EMERGENCY is an independent and neutral international organisation founded in 1994 to provide free, high-quality medical and surgical care to victims of war, landmines and poverty. EMERGENCY promotes a culture of peace, solidarity and respect for human rights. |
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is the main provider of secondary and tertiary healthcare in Qatar and one of the leading hospital providers in the Middle East. For more than four decades, HMC has been dedicated to delivering the safest, most effective, and compassionate care to all its patients. HMC manages thirteen hospitals as well as the National Ambulance Service, Mental Health Service and home and residential care services. HMC’s hospitals have been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International more than 40 times over the last 16 years, recognizing HMC’s commitment to providing the highest quality of care and safety for all patients.
Discover moreThe International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), founded in 1951, is one of the world’s oldest and largest student-run organisations. It represents, connects and engages every day with an inspiring and engaging network of 1.3 million medical students from 139 national members organizations in 130 countries around the globe.
Discover moreAs a specialised United Nations agency, the International Labour Organization (ILO) works to promote social justice and internationally recognised human and labour rights. As the only tripartite UN agency, the ILO brings together governments, employers and workers to promote decent work in different parts of the world, as well as develop labour standards and policies.
Since 2018, Qatar and the ILO have been working together on a technical cooperation programme to carry out extensive labour reforms.
Discover morePrivate institution for public benefit, which was founded in 2010 as an initiative that aims at promoting digital inclusion and building a technology-based community that meets the needs of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Qatar. Mada today is the world’s Center of Excellence in digital access in Arabic.
Discover moreThe Ministry of Public Health in Qatar is the sole authority responsible for regulating healthcare services in the country, and it works to ensure the provision of the highest level of healthcare, provide preventive and curative health services of international reputation and global appreciation, and to spread and develop health awareness. It is also responsible for regulating the private sector’s establishment of health facilities and overseeing them, and supervising the health insurance system, hospitals and primary health care centers, and the practice of medical, allied, and pharmacy professions.
The Ministry aims to develop an integrated and comprehensive healthcare system, managed according to world-class standards, with accessible health services to the entire population in line with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 to ensure continuous care, develop frameworks to provide healthcare services to priority populations and introduce new tools and procedures to support patient care and transfer of knowledge among different healthcare systems.
The Ministry of Public Health and its affiliate institutions (Hamad Medical Corporation, Primary Healthcare Corporation and Nawfar) have achieved significant milestones; Qatar has laid the foundations to a strong global health system, and Qatar’s healthcare system has seen an important development and improvement in recent decades. Investment in new health facilities, services and techniques has contributed to the overall development of the country’s health sector infrastructure with a view to meeting health needs of the steadily growing population in the country.
Discover moreNaufar is a groundbreaking sanctuary for the treatment of substance use and related addictive behavioral disorders that includes 127 residential rooms together with clinics and over 50 individual and group treatment/therapy rooms. Naufar medically driven, and evidence-based services for the treatment rehabilitation and after care for people suffering the effects of Substance dependency and its pioneering research contribute to a healthy population for current and future generations in the country. Offering residential and non-residential programs, assessment services, individualized treatment, and community awareness programs Naufar offers a wide range of experts in mental health, physical health, occupational health and addiction who provide specialised care and support for patients whole-person recovery. Operates under the auspices of the Qatar Ministry of Public Health.
Discover moreThe Nursing Now Challenge works with universities, colleges and health employers around the world to create leadership development opportunities for student and early-career nurses and midwives. The Nursing Now Challenge offers members the opportunity to be part of a global network that supports nurses and midwives on their leadership journey. Investing in nurses and midwives is essential for improving health and healthcare globally.
Discover morePHCC is leading the transformation of the health and wellbeing of the people of Qatar, by shifting the balance of care from curative, hospital-based treatment to enhanced preventive, health and wellness services in the community, by operating and managing different Health Centers across the state of Qatar.
Qatar Biobank, a center within Qatar Foundation, was created in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation and the Ministry of Public Health to enable local scientists to conduct medical research on prevalent health issues in Qatar.
Through its collection of samples and information on health and lifestyle from large numbers of members of the population of Qatar, Qatar Biobank will make vital health research possible for researchers in Qatar, the region and the world.
Qatar Biobank is a globally unique resource that will raise Qatar’s profile in biomedical research regionally and globally.
The Qatar Genome Programme (QGP) is an ambitious population-based project aiming to position Qatar among the pioneering countries in the implementation of precision medicine. The project is generating large databases combining whole genome sequencing and other omics data with the comprehensive phenotypic data collected at Qatar Biobank.
Discover moreAn entirely youth-led organization that aims to unite all medical and healthcare students in Qatar to redefine healthcare. QMSA is a full member of the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). We aim to inspire, equip, and empower medical and healthcare students in Qatar to influence healthcare both locally and globally. QMSA has strived to positively empower the national and global community through aligning its vision and projects with Qatar’s National Vision 2030.
The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) is a governmental entity that was established in the year 2021, under the Patronage of HE Mariam bint Ali Al Misned. The ministry’s focal goal is to foster sustainable developmental methods to advance the Qatari social sphere. MSDF firmly believes that the family unit is the core of the Qatari social fabric. MSDF strives to empower society through the unison of familial beliefs and values which stem back to our Islamic and cultural vices. It is our driving goal at MSDF we aim to secure the stability, rights, dignity, of all social sectors, inclusive of the family unit, woman and children, persons with disabilities, and the elderly.
Discover moreOur mission is to invent practical solutions that restores and enhances the health of individuals. We envision a world where personalized medicine is available to all. Each individual is unique. The effort to diagnose, treat and prevent disease requires precision and personalization. Our multidisciplinary teams work as part of a unique convergent ecosystem to quickly translate scientific knowledge into real-world solutions in the clinic. We identify problems, then create solutions.
Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) is at the forefront of medical education, clinical care, and biomedical research in the Middle East. Established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University in the US and Qatar Foundation, WCM-Q is part of Cornell University and was the first US university to offer its MD degree overseas. WCM-Q is also home to a world-class biomedical research program which investigates the most pressing health concerns facing Qatar and the region, as well as providing comprehensive training opportunities for local researchers. WCM-Q is dedicated to delivering excellence in education, patient care and biomedical research. |
WISE is an international initiative aimed at transforming education through innovation. WISE was established by QF in 2009, and has brought together since then diverse education stakeholders in Doha to explore and share ideas, and to collaborate toward creative action in education. At WISE, teachers, decision makers, and influential experts from all fields of public and private sectors gather in a collegial environment to harness their experience in addressing evolving education challenges.
Discover moreWe are a UK charity using the power of sport, specifically international sports events, to change the negative perceptions and treatment of street-connected children everywhere.
In October 2022, the fourth Street Child World Cup will be held in Doha. 28 teams from 24 countries will gather in Qatar from 8-15th October, to tell the world that ‘We are all Somebody’!
Discover moreAs a global healthcare knowledge provider, BMJ publishes one of the world’s most cited general medical journals, The BMJ, and over 70 specialty journals. The company also offers digital professional development courses and clinical decision support tools to help health professionals improve the quality of healthcare delivery.
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Qatar Cancer Society is a charity that was founded in 1997. It works under the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities. Qatar Cancer Society seeks to prevent cancer and reduce its burden in Qatar by working with our partners to educate the community, support, empower and advocate for people living with the disease, and engage in professional development and scientific research in cancer. |
Research Partners
DIFI is a global policy and advocacy Institute working to advance knowledge on Arab families and promote evidence-based polices at national, regional and international levels. DIFI is a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) and is an integral part of the Foundation’s efforts to foster healthy, educated societies underpinned by strong cohesive families in Qatar and the region.
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is the main provider of secondary and tertiary healthcare in Qatar and one of the leading hospital providers in the Middle East. For more than four decades, HMC has been dedicated to delivering the safest, most effective, and compassionate care to all its patients. HMC manages thirteen hospitals as well as the National Ambulance Service, Mental Health Service and home and residential care services. HMC’s hospitals have been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International more than 40 times over the last 16 years, recognizing HMC’s commitment to providing the highest quality of care and safety for all patients.
Discover moreThe Ministry of Public Health in Qatar is the sole authority responsible for regulating healthcare services in the country, and it works to ensure the provision of the highest level of healthcare, provide preventive and curative health services of international reputation and global appreciation, and to spread and develop health awareness. It is also responsible for regulating the private sector’s establishment of health facilities and overseeing them, and supervising the health insurance system, hospitals and primary health care centers, and the practice of medical, allied, and pharmacy professions.
The Ministry aims to develop an integrated and comprehensive healthcare system, managed according to world-class standards, with accessible health services to the entire population in line with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 to ensure continuous care, develop frameworks to provide healthcare services to priority populations and introduce new tools and procedures to support patient care and transfer of knowledge among different healthcare systems.
The Ministry of Public Health and its affiliate institutions (Hamad Medical Corporation, Primary Healthcare Corporation and Nawfar) have achieved significant milestones; Qatar has laid the foundations to a strong global health system, and Qatar’s healthcare system has seen an important development and improvement in recent decades. Investment in new health facilities, services and techniques has contributed to the overall development of the country’s health sector infrastructure with a view to meeting health needs of the steadily growing population in the country.
Discover morePHCC is leading the transformation of the health and wellbeing of the people of Qatar, by shifting the balance of care from curative, hospital-based treatment to enhanced preventive, health and wellness services in the community, by operating and managing different Health Centers across the state of Qatar.
Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) is at the forefront of medical education, clinical care, and biomedical research in the Middle East. Established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University in the US and Qatar Foundation, WCM-Q is part of Cornell University and was the first US university to offer its MD degree overseas. WCM-Q is also home to a world-class biomedical research program which investigates the most pressing health concerns facing Qatar and the region, as well as providing comprehensive training opportunities for local researchers. WCM-Q is dedicated to delivering excellence in education, patient care and biomedical research. |
WISE is an international initiative aimed at transforming education through innovation. WISE was established by QF in 2009, and has brought together since then diverse education stakeholders in Doha to explore and share ideas, and to collaborate toward creative action in education. At WISE, teachers, decision makers, and influential experts from all fields of public and private sectors gather in a collegial environment to harness their experience in addressing evolving education challenges.
Discover moreAs a global healthcare knowledge provider, BMJ publishes one of the world’s most cited general medical journals, The BMJ, and over 70 specialty journals. The company also offers digital professional development courses and clinical decision support tools to help health professionals improve the quality of healthcare delivery.
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Aspetar is a world leading orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, and the first of its kind in the Middle East. With a world expert team, Aspetar provides top-level comprehensive medical services to athletes in a state-of-the-art facility that sets new standards internationally. Aspetar holds multiple accreditations as IOC Research Centre for Illness & Injury Prevention, and FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence. Awarded the “Diamond Level” by ACI and 1st GCC Reference Centre by the GCC Council. |
Doha Healthcare Week Partners
Welwaze Medical leverages science and technology to democratize and reduce the number of breast cancer death by early detection. The company’s ecosystem consists of Celbrea®, an FDA 510k cleared medical device that is disposable, easy-to-use, non-invasive and designed for women of any age and a companion app that uses AI to help women to monitor and manage their breast health with personalized recommendations.
Discover morePrivate institution for public benefit, which was founded in 2010 as an initiative that aims at promoting digital inclusion and building a technology-based community that meets the needs of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Qatar. Mada today is the world’s Center of Excellence in digital access in Arabic.
Discover moreThe Ministry of Public Health in Qatar is the sole authority responsible for regulating healthcare services in the country, and it works to ensure the provision of the highest level of healthcare, provide preventive and curative health services of international reputation and global appreciation, and to spread and develop health awareness. It is also responsible for regulating the private sector’s establishment of health facilities and overseeing them, and supervising the health insurance system, hospitals and primary health care centers, and the practice of medical, allied, and pharmacy professions.
The Ministry aims to develop an integrated and comprehensive healthcare system, managed according to world-class standards, with accessible health services to the entire population in line with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 to ensure continuous care, develop frameworks to provide healthcare services to priority populations and introduce new tools and procedures to support patient care and transfer of knowledge among different healthcare systems.
The Ministry of Public Health and its affiliate institutions (Hamad Medical Corporation, Primary Healthcare Corporation and Nawfar) have achieved significant milestones; Qatar has laid the foundations to a strong global health system, and Qatar’s healthcare system has seen an important development and improvement in recent decades. Investment in new health facilities, services and techniques has contributed to the overall development of the country’s health sector infrastructure with a view to meeting health needs of the steadily growing population in the country.
Discover moreNaufar is a groundbreaking sanctuary for the treatment of substance use and related addictive behavioral disorders that includes 127 residential rooms together with clinics and over 50 individual and group treatment/therapy rooms. Naufar medically driven, and evidence-based services for the treatment rehabilitation and after care for people suffering the effects of Substance dependency and its pioneering research contribute to a healthy population for current and future generations in the country. Offering residential and non-residential programs, assessment services, individualized treatment, and community awareness programs Naufar offers a wide range of experts in mental health, physical health, occupational health and addiction who provide specialised care and support for patients whole-person recovery. Operates under the auspices of the Qatar Ministry of Public Health.
Discover morePHCC is leading the transformation of the health and wellbeing of the people of Qatar, by shifting the balance of care from curative, hospital-based treatment to enhanced preventive, health and wellness services in the community, by operating and managing different Health Centers across the state of Qatar.
Qatar Cancer Society is a charity that was founded in 1997. It works under the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities. Qatar Cancer Society seeks to prevent cancer and reduce its burden in Qatar by working with our partners to educate the community, support, empower and advocate for people living with the disease, and engage in professional development and scientific research in cancer. |
As a global healthcare knowledge provider, BMJ publishes one of the world’s most cited general medical journals, The BMJ, and over 70 specialty journals. The company also offers digital professional development courses and clinical decision support tools to help health professionals improve the quality of healthcare delivery.
Discover moreAman Hospital is a luxurious healthcare facility established in Doha, Qatar. This new 100+ bed hospital will define the future of healthcare delivery in Qatar and the region by combining unparalleled professional expertise, cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art equipment, service excellence, a relentless pursuit of medical innovation, and deluxe hospitality, all with a focus on patient-centered care. Our mission is to be one of the leaders in the private healthcare market and build a model combining quality and luxury medical services.
Discover morePodcast Partners
Qatar Cancer Society is a charity that was founded in 1997. It works under the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities. Qatar Cancer Society seeks to prevent cancer and reduce its burden in Qatar by working with our partners to educate the community, support, empower and advocate for people living with the disease, and engage in professional development and scientific research in cancer. |
As a global healthcare knowledge provider, BMJ publishes one of the world’s most cited general medical journals, The BMJ, and over 70 specialty journals. The company also offers digital professional development courses and clinical decision support tools to help health professionals improve the quality of healthcare delivery.
Discover moreMedia Partners
As a global healthcare knowledge provider, BMJ publishes one of the world’s most cited general medical journals, The BMJ, and over 70 specialty journals. The company also offers digital professional development courses and clinical decision support tools to help health professionals improve the quality of healthcare delivery.
Discover moreWISH is an initiative of Qatar Foundation