Doha, September 29 (QNA) - The Ministry of Municipality and Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) today signed a strategic partnership agreement to enhance the role of the 'LifeHub' project, the pioneering project in Msheireb Downtown Doha. The project represents a unique interactive educational center that embodies Qatar's national vision of building a more sustainable future based on innovation and human progress.
The partnership agreement was signed on behalf of the Ministry of Municipality by Assistant Undersecretary for Public Services Affairs Eng. Abdullah Ahmed Al Karani, and on behalf of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar by Dean of the College Dr. Javaid Sheikh, in the presence of a number of senior officials from both sides.
On this occasion, Al Karani affirmed that the Ministry of Municipality is adopting the latest technologies and innovations to develop smart solutions to contemporary challenges, and is continuing to develop its infrastructure and services to provide a sustainable environment that supports human health in the country. He pointed out that the 'LifeHub' project will contribute to enhancing community participation in sustainability efforts and moving forward towards a safe, healthy, and sustainable country, for the benefit of current and future generations.
He added that the Ministry seeks to expand its partnerships with national institutions on issues related to its mandate, such as recycling, public hygiene, agriculture and greening, and food safety and security, contributing to raising community awareness, particularly among students and youth.
For his part, Dr. Javaid Sheikh said that the strategic partnership with the Ministry of Municipality will help expand the project and highlight opportunities to harness technology and artificial intelligence to serve sustainability, human health, and environmental protection. He emphasized that 'LifeHub' will serve as an inspiring educational and dialogue platform for Msheireb visitors.
The project builds on WCM-Q's success during Expo 2023 Doha, where the LifeHub pavilion attracted more than 70,000 visitors and provided an interactive experience on the role of innovation and technology in addressing global challenges.
LifeHub Msheireb is located in The Z-07, a 1,634-square-meter building, and includes an educational area for the Ministry of Municipality, designed according to the latest interactive standards.
The project is scheduled to open to the public in the fourth quarter of 2025, serving as an educational beacon that highlights the convergence of health, technology, and sustainability in Msheireb. (QNA)