Diabetes Qatar

What Diabetes Qatar does

Diabetes Qatar (legally Qatar Diabetes Association) is a charitable nonprofit organization founded in 1995 and operating as a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. The organization provides diabetes awareness, prevention, education, and clinical management services to the population of Qatar from its headquarters in Education City, Doha. Its service portfolio spans a clinical facility (medical consultations, foot care clinic, dietetics unit), a specialized gym (DQ Gym), a device sales outlet for blood glucose monitoring supplies, a kids education room, and conference/training halls. Community-facing programs include the Al Bawasil International Camp for children with diabetes, Al Bawasil Summer Club for newly diagnosed children, Tahadi Camp and Diabetes Prevention Camps for at-risk youth, school nurse training programs, and World Diabetes Day awareness campaigns. A mobile diabetes clinic launched in 2012 extends service delivery to workplaces, schools, and underserved locations across Qatar.

The organization's business model is nonprofit and primarily funded through charitable donations, corporate sponsorships, and Qatar Foundation support. The only direct revenue stream disclosed is a 100 QAR/month subscription for the DQ Gym, with initial account creation and nutrition consultation provided free of charge. Strategic partnerships underpin most programming: Hamad Medical Corporation and Primary Health Care Corporation collaborate on the 'Action on Diabetes' initiative; Sidra Medicine supports online parent education; Landmark Group underwrites the annual walkathon; Maersk Qatar Petroleum sponsored the certified diabetes educator program delivered with the Michener Institute Canada and University of Calgary Qatar. The organization does not offer a software or technology product and operates without disclosed revenue figures, with no funding rounds or venture backing.

Name

Diabetes Qatar

Legal name

Qatar Diabetes Association

Website

https://qda.org.qa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Diabetes Qatar is a Qatar Foundation-affiliated nonprofit, founded in 1995 in Doha, providing diabetes prevention, education, clinical management, and community outreach programs serving people with diabetes, at-risk youth, schools, and healthcare professionals across Qatar.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Diabetes Care Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKADAA

Diabetes (General)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Endocrinology & Diabetes

SECONDARYBPAGAKAA

Private Foundations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

SECONDARYHSABACAJ

Diabetes Education & Insulin Management (Home-Based)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Skilled Nursing & Clinical Home Health

SECONDARYHSADAFAF

Diabetes & Blood Sugar Nutrition Coaching

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Nutrition Coaching & Weight Management

Keywords

• Diabetes care services
• Diabetes education programs
• Preventive health programs
• Community health outreach
• Nonprofit healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations and Sponsorships: Diabetes Qatar is a charitable nonprofit organization supported by Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. Revenue comes from donations, sponsorships, and charitable contributions from corporate partners and individuals. Membership fees are charged for gym facilities (100 QAR/month).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Diabetes Qatar (legally the Qatar Diabetes Association) is a charitable nonprofit organization operating under Qatar Foundation that provides diabetes awareness, prevention, education, and care services to the Qatari community. Founded in 1995 and based in Doha, it serves individuals living with diabetes, those at risk of developing diabetes, families, and healthcare professionals through educational programs and clinical care services.

Product overview

Diabetes Qatar is a charitable nonprofit organization under Qatar Foundation providing a comprehensive suite of diabetes care and prevention services. The organization operates from its main facility offering clinical services (Clinic, Foot Care Clinic, Dietetics Unit), fitness facilities (DQ Gym), and a Device Sales Outlet. Its community programs include international camps for children with diabetes (Al Bawasil), youth challenge camps, prevention camps for at-risk teenagers, and summer clubs for newly diagnosed children. The association conducts awareness campaigns, provides training for healthcare professionals and school nurses, and organizes World Diabetes Day activities. Services span diabetes management education, nutrition counseling, self-monitoring guidance, A1C testing, and mobile clinic outreach. The organization does not offer a technology product or software platform but rather provides healthcare services, educational programs, and community support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Al Bawasil International Camp: Annual international camp for children with diabetes featuring educational workshops and recreational activities
• Al Bawasil Summer Club
• Diabetes Prevention Camp

Products and services

• Diabetes Awareness Programs Public awareness campaigns and community outreach initiatives that inform the Qatari public about diabetes prevention, symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of early detection. Aimed at the general population and at-risk individuals.
• Diabetes Prevention Programs Preventive health programs designed to reduce diabetes incidence among at-risk individuals in the Qatari community through lifestyle, nutrition, and risk-reduction education.
• Diabetes Education Programs Structured educational sessions and resources for patients, families, and healthcare professionals covering diabetes self-management, treatment adherence, and long-term health outcomes.
• Diabetes Care Services Direct clinical care and support services provided to individuals living with diabetes in Qatar, delivered through the organization's Doha-based operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• International participation in camps from 13+ countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Sidra MedicinemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2020Collaboration for online discussion sessions for parents of children with Type 1 diabetes. Focused on COVID-19 care, insulin pumps, mental health, and school return procedures.
• Dolphin EnergyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2019Sponsor of diabetes prevention camps organized by Diabetes Qatar for at-risk youth.
• Qatar National Convention CentreminorOthers · 3 May 2019Venue partner for Family and Diabetes symposium.
• ORYX GTLminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2019Corporate sponsor honored by Diabetes Qatar for supporting various projects and initiatives benefiting the community.
• Hamad Medical CorporationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 November 2017Part of the 'Action on Diabetes' initiative bringing together diabetes care experts in Qatar and internationally.
• Qatar University - College of EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 October 2017Collaboration for 'Are you at risk of diabetes?' program targeting engineering students at Qatar University.
• Occidental Qatar PetroleumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2014Used mobile diabetes clinic to conduct awareness campaign and screenings for employees.
• Ezdan VillageminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2013Hosted open health day for residents with diabetes screenings and health awareness.
• Katara Cultural VillageminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2013Hosted Al Bawasil Summer Club for children with diabetes at Katara Cultural Village.
• Landmark GroupmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 November 2012Annual Beat Diabetes walkathon events under patronage of Diabetes Qatar. Landmark Group organizes events to commemorate World Diabetes Day, with participation of over 5,000-9,000 people.
• Maersk Qatar PetroleummajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2012Partnership for the first certified diabetes educator program in Qatar. Program duration October 2012 - May 2013, conducted with Mitchner Institute Canada and Calgary University support.
• Qatar FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization. Diabetes Qatar is a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. Qatar Foundation provides institutional support and operates under its umbrella.
• Primary Health Care CorporationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Action on Diabetes initiative and annual Ramadan diabetes symposium.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saudi Diabetes & Endocrine Association: Saudi-based national nonprofit focused on diabetes awareness, education, and patient support; operates in an adjacent GCC market with a near-identical mission, programs (camps, education, professional training), and institutional-backing model.
• Emirates Diabetes Society: UAE-based nonprofit society for diabetes education and prevention; directly comparable as a national-level diabetes nonprofit in a neighboring GCC country serving similar patient and healthcare-professional audiences.

Broad incumbents

• American Diabetes Association: The largest national diabetes nonprofit globally; comparable mission around awareness, education, professional training, and advocacy, though operating at vastly greater scale and a US-centric program portfolio.
• Diabetes UK: UK national diabetes charity delivering awareness, research funding, professional training, and patient services; same operating model as Diabetes Qatar but at much larger scale and geographic scope.
• JDRF International: Global Type 1 diabetes research and advocacy nonprofit; directly comparable on the pediatric Type 1 focus (Al Bawasil, Al Bawasil Summer Club) and convening of international youth camps.
• Diabetes Australia: Australian national diabetes nonprofit offering awareness, education, and advocacy services; structurally analogous operating model though serving a developed-market population.

Peers

• International Diabetes Federation: Global umbrella organization for national diabetes associations; Diabetes Qatar is a member and has hosted IDF congresses (e.g., the Ramadan and Diabetes Congress in Dubai), making IDF the closest global institutional peer.

Others

• Hamad Medical Corporation: Qatar's primary public healthcare provider and a strategic partner of Diabetes Qatar; included as a peer because it is the largest actual clinical provider of diabetes care in the same market, against which Diabetes Qatar's clinical programs must be positioned.
• Sidra Medicine: Qatar-based specialty pediatric and women's health hospital; partner of Diabetes Qatar on Type 1 pediatric programs but also an indirect competitor for pediatric diabetes patient engagement and donor mindshare.
• Qatar Foundation: Parent organization of Diabetes Qatar and operator of Health & Wellness initiatives across Education City; included as the institutional enabler whose strategy directly determines Diabetes Qatar's mandate and funding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/QatarDiabetes
• Xx.com/qatardiabetes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qatar-diabetes-association-qda-

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