By Kholoud M. Al Ali, Executive Director of Community Engagement and Programming, Qatar Foundation. Nations are shaped over time by the choices they make about people - not only by what they build, but by how they invest in learning, curiosity, and the capacity of individuals to engage with the world around them. Progress rises through people, and the future depends on what they are empowered to become. As Qatar marks its National Day, this idea feels particularly present. ‘