QNB Center for Business Innovation

In 2026, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar and QNB, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, formed a partnership to bridge academic excellence with deep industry expertise. The QNB Center for Business Innovation is dedicated to supporting the development of future-ready talent and fostering sustainable innovation across key sectors.

Core Pillars

AI-Powered Business Learning

Development of advanced learning tools tailored to regional market dynamics, integrating artificial intelligence and analytics to enhance business education.

Community Engagement

Delivery of comprehensive outreach programs designed to inspire and engage students across different educational stages within Qatar and the broader GCC.

Financial Literacy Platforms

Creation of accessible, gamified educational tools aimed at improving financial literacy and practical learning outcomes for the wider community.

CEO Roundtable Series

Establishment of a recurring dialogue series bringing together regional business leaders, policymakers, and academics to share insights and navigate global market trend

Fatima Amir, Class of 2016

“This collaboration reflects our belief that the future of the region will be shaped by its ability to innovate and the strength of its people. Through the QNB Center for Business Innovation, we are focused on identifying, supporting, and empowering the next generation of Qatari and GCC talent, equipping them to lead in an increasingly dynamic world. As we continue to build for the future, our ambition is to unlock potential, inspire new thinking, and contribute to driving human progress across Qatar and the wider region.”

Abdulla Mubarak Al-Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer, QNB Group

Fatima Amir, Class of 2016

“The QNB Center for Business Innovation represents a powerful convergence of academic excellence and industry leadership. By combining CMU-Q’s expertise in business administration, artificial intelligence, and technology innovation with QNB’s deep understanding of the regional business and financial landscape, we are creating unprecedented opportunities for our students and the broader community.”

Michael Trick, Dean, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Initiatives

Launch and Lead

The QNB Center for Business Innovation presents Launch and Lead, a five-day business camp for students in Grades 8 and 9. Students work in teams on a real-world business case with a company in the food sector. Their task is to develop a product launch plan for the company.

The camp combines short lectures, interactive activities, case discussions, and guided teamwork. Students explore customer insights, operations, finance, economics, and marketing before presenting their final strategies at a closing presentation and awards ceremony.

Learn more about the QNB Center for Business Innovation