Dr. Lolwa Ahmed Al-Naemi

Dr. Lolwa A. Al-Naemi is a strategist and leader shaping the future of higher education in Qatar. She leads Qatar Foundation’s efforts to position higher education as a driver for economic and social development. At the Higher Education Division of Qatar Foundation, she spearheads strategic planning, partnerships, and data-driven decision-making, driving alignment with Qatar’s national development agenda and elevating institutional impact across all partner universities, contributing to Qatar Foundation’s role in building a knowledge-based economy.

Her work focuses on translating strategic plans into measurable outcomes, enabling institutions to align academic excellence with societal and economic transformation. With a background spanning strategy, financial planning, project management, performance evaluation, and institutional research, Dr. Al-Naemi brings a forward-thinking approach to advancing the future of higher education in Qatar and the region.