HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met Tuesday at the Ritz Carlton Doha with the winners of the ninth Education Excellence Day award for academic year 2014-2015.

    HH the Emir said that the he was keen on meeting the winners to listen to their views on the country and development. HH the Emir added that Qatar was continuously looking for national talent that pushes the country forward in all fields.

    HH the Emir added that education was an important phase, but business and work after graduation was an even more important step. His Highness urged the young to stand resilient in the face of bureaucracy to facilitate development for their generation and the coming ones.

    HH the Emir discussed with the winners the recent changes to the cabinet and mergers of ministries. His Highness said that these changes will improve efficiency and help the country achieve its 2030 national vision.

    Furthermore, HH the Emir stressed that development projects, spending on infrastructure, education and health well remain at good levels despite the fall in oil prices.

    For their part, their winners expressed their thanks to HH the Emir for attending the event, which reflected the commitment of HH the Emir to education