Our Founder’s Guiding Principles
Sheikh Faisal considers education, culture, and heritage as core pillars of nation-building and social advancement. His philanthropic philosophy integrates with Al Faisal Holding’s broader mission to support people-first development through investment in institutions that elevate society.
A Vision for Culture, Education & Heritage
Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of Al Faisal Holding, leverages his business success to drive expansive philanthropic impact across education, cultural preservation, and community empowerment. His foundation, Al Faisal Without Borders (ALF) Foundation, and the renowned FBQ Museum reflect his deep-rooted commitment to enriching society through heritage and knowledge.
Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation
Under Sheikh Faisal’s leadership, ALF Foundation advances educational excellence across the Arab world.
Each year, it grants the Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Educational Research Award, recognizing outstanding researchers, academics, teachers, and practitioners from Arab countries to promote innovation in pedagogy and policy. In the 2024 - 2025 edition alone, over 300 submissions were received, engaging participants from more than 30,000 students over a decade-long journey of impact. The award ceremony is often hosted at Qatar University and is expanding internationally.
Through programs such as the Destination Imagination competition run in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. ALF has nurtured creative problem-solving in nearly 2,000 students across 222 teams, including international participation.
FBQ Museum & Cultural Legacy
Driven by his passion as a collector for over five decades, Sheikh Faisal established the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum (FBQ Museum), home to an eclectic collection of over 100,000 artifacts.
The museum showcases Islamic art, historic manuscripts, traditional Qatari handicrafts, antique vehicles, coins, carpets, dinosaur fossils, and even a reconstructed Syrian home, offering a holistic view into Qatar's heritage and humanity's broader history. In addition, the Oriental Carpet Museum in West Bay further enriches this cultural ecosystem by presenting one of the region’s most exquisite collections of handcrafted carpets, each piece representing centuries of artistry, symbolism, and craftsmanship. Together, these institutions serve not just as repositories but as living bridges between the past and present, placing Qatar’s rich cultural tapestry onto a global platform.
Read MoreAl Faisal Global Foundation for Culture & Knowledge
Guided by the tagline “Enlightening Minds for a Better World,” Al Faisal Global Foundation for Culture and Knowledge (AGCK) is a non-profit organization established in 2016 to preserve and promote Qatari, Arab, and international heritage. The foundation publishes in-depth cultural and historical works and supports heritage documentation through multilingual publications. Among its most notable contributions is “Qatar Through My Eyes” by Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, which chronicles the history of the State of Qatar, its people, and its rulers. The book has been translated into several languages and gained academic recognition at Georgetown University in Qatar. AGCK also supports emerging authors by assisting with the production and publication of their literary works.
Al Faisal Global Foundation for Culture & Knowledge
Guided by the tagline “Enlightening Minds for a Better World,” Al Faisal Global Foundation for Culture and Knowledge (AGCK) is a non-profit organization established in 2016 to preserve and promote Qatari, Arab, and international heritage. The foundation publishes in-depth cultural and historical works and supports heritage documentation through multilingual publications. Among its most notable contributions is “Qatar Through My Eyes” by Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, which chronicles the history of the State of Qatar, its people, and its rulers. The book has been translated into several languages and gained academic recognition at Georgetown University in Qatar. AGCK also supports emerging authors by assisting with the production and publication of their literary works.
Al Faisal Global Foundation for Culture & Knowledge
Guided by the tagline “Enlightening Minds for a Better World,” Al Faisal Global Foundation for Culture and Knowledge (AGCK) is a non-profit organization established in 2016 to preserve and promote Qatari, Arab, and international heritage. The foundation publishes in-depth cultural and historical works and supports heritage documentation through multilingual publications. Among its most notable contributions is “Qatar Through My Eyes” by Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, which chronicles the history of the State of Qatar, its people, and its rulers. The book has been translated into several languages and gained academic recognition at Georgetown University in Qatar. AGCK also supports emerging authors by assisting with the production and publication of their literary works.
