Doha, Qatar, 17 September 2025: One of Qatar’s leading banks is demonstrating its support for Qatar Foundation’s mission – and the youth of Qatar – by sponsoring its inaugural QIYADA conference.

Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) is the sponsor for the two-day conference, which will take place on 19-20 September 2025 at Multaqa (Education City Student Center), as Muslim youth from Qatar’s schools and universities gather to engage, share challenges, and explore solutions rooted in faith.

The sponsorship – an agreement for which was signed during a ceremony at Education City today – reflects the shared commitment of QF and QIIB to supporting, empowering, and inspiring the youth of Qatar and the region.

“In our continuous efforts to support our ever-growing community of students and alumni, and provide opportunities for the youth of Qatar to engage in meaningful and valuable dialogue, strategic partnerships such as those with Qatar International Islamic Bank are central,” said Francisco Marmolejo, President of Higher Education and Education Advisor, QF.

“QIIB shares our belief in the benefit of platforms and pathways that enable the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and perspectives, and that foster discourse and dialogue. And, like QF, Qatar International Islamic Bank is committed to investing in the youth who are the future of our nation and our region. We are delighted to be partnering with socially focused, value-driven companies like QIIB to create opportunities that positively impact the lives of tomorrow’s leaders.”

Ali Hamad Al-Mesaifri, Chief of Human Resources and Administration of QIIB, said: “We are pleased to sign today the sponsorship agreement for the QIYADA conference, organized by Qatar Foundation – an esteemed national institution that stands as a global model in education, research, innovation, and community service, and of which we are truly proud.

“Through this collaboration with Qatar Foundation, we are reinforcing a strategic partnership born out of the alignment of our missions to support and empower youth, while fostering an environment that nurtures creativity and conscious leadership.

“Our decision to sponsor this conference – together with the activities and initiatives included in the agreement – stems from our firm belief in the importance of investing in youth. They are the true driving force of our nation’s future, capable of turning challenges into opportunities through knowledge, self-confidence, and innovation.

“At QIIB, our social responsibility is not a mere formality, but an integral part of our institutional identity. We believe that serving the community goes hand in hand with our banking mission, and that supporting initiatives focused on education, identity, and leadership reflects our vision of contributing to the development of a well-educated generation, equipped to lead the future. We are confident that the QIYADA conference will represent a landmark milestone for young people in their journey toward making a positive impact both locally and internationally.”

Bringing together global scholars, thought leaders, and influencers, the QIYADA conference is focused on strengthening Islamic identity and cultivating conscious leadership. Its two tracks will center on identity and faith, and knowledge and leadership, equipping and empowering Muslim youth to positively impact their communities and the wider world.