The Qatar Foundation (QF) has announced a strategic partnership with WHOOP, a human performance technology company, to enhance education, research, and innovation in health, sports science, and human performance.
The collaboration is aimed at equipping Qatar Foundation students and graduates with skills, training opportunities, and industry exposure in the growing health and fitness technology sector. It also seeks to support applied research in areas including sports science, wellness, and precision health.
Under the partnership, both organizations will develop pathways for students and alumni to access learning and career development opportunities.
These will include hands-on experiences, engagement with emerging technologies, and exposure to real-world applications intended to prepare participants for evolving industry requirements.
The initiative will also focus on joint research activities between Qatar Foundation and WHOOP in fields related to sports science and health performance. The collaboration contributes new insights and innovations in wellness and data-driven health monitoring.
In addition, the partnership will extend to community programs and events across Education City and other platforms, with the aim of promoting active lifestyles and greater awareness of health and wellness among the wider population.
The agreement signed at an Education City ceremony by Yousif Al Naama, CEO of Qatar Foundation, and Will Ahmed, founder and CEO of WHOOP, will also extend to programs and events across Education City and beyond, engaging communities in meaningful ways and inspiring people to adopt more active and healthier lifestyles.
Reem Abdulrahman Jassim Al-Muftah Director WHOOP Qatar
“Qatar is setting a global standard for how health, performance, and innovation can work together to improve people’s lives. We share Qatar Foundation’s commitment to unlocking human potential through performance science and data-driven insights. By bringing together education, research, technology, and sports science, this partnership creates more opportunities for people to better understand their health, build real-world skills, and apply that knowledge in meaningful ways – supporting more health-aware communities and encouraging active, healthier lifestyles.”
Alanoud Darwish, Executive Director, Partnerships and Strategic Alignment, QF, said that “This partnership with WHOOP marks an important step in our commitment to empowering students and alumni with opportunities beyond the classroom. The collaboration reflects our shared belief in promoting healthier lifestyles, advancing research in sports and wellness, and creating meaningful opportunities for students and graduates to engage with industry.”
