Qatar Cancer Society

What Qatar Cancer Society does

Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1997 and registered under Qatar's Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (charity number 7, organization 01002300). It is the only national charity in Qatar specifically dedicated to cancer support, operating from Barwa Towers in Doha with 51–100 employees. QCS provides financial coverage for cancer treatment costs paid directly to two healthcare providers — the National Center for Cancer Care and Research (adults) and Sidra Medicine (pediatrics) — and supported approximately 1,790 patients in 2025 at QAR 47.5 million. Beyond direct treatment funding, QCS delivers psychosocial support (individual counseling, support groups, art therapy workshops including 'Healing with Painting' with Houston Methodist), community reintegration programs, professional development symposia for healthcare workers, and public awareness initiatives across 11+ cancer types tied to international cancer-awareness months.

QCS's core digital products are the Wayyakum (وياكم) platform — a proprietary patient financial-assistance application reviewed by a specialized committee within 48 hours and integrated with the government's Sanad platform — and the online donation portal at portal.qcs.qa supporting one-off donations, project fundraising, and recurring subscriptions. The Ooredoo Cancer Awareness Center (OCAC), founded in 2017 and sponsored by Ooredoo, was the first dedicated cancer awareness center in the Middle East. QCS also operates a Healthcare Professional Portal, a Cancer A-Z resource suite with BMI calculator and healthy-kitchen recipes, and a Cancer Calendar aligning campaigns to international awareness months, with mobile apps on iOS and Android. Digital campaigns reached 6.6 million+ indirect beneficiaries in 2025.

QCS is funded entirely through charitable donations, corporate sponsorships (Ooredoo, QNB, Talabat, Aamal, Mowasalat, Lulu, Carrefour, Monoprix, QNA), and institutional grants including from the Daam social contribution fund. Services are provided free of charge to eligible Qatar residents. In 2025, QCS signed 17 strategic agreements, honored 51 partners, implemented 80+ awareness initiatives, and expanded its international footprint through cooperation agreements with the National Cancer Society of Malaysia and the Oman Cancer Association, plus engagement with the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The Chairman, Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabr Al Thani, was named among OncoDaily's Top 100 Most Influential Figures in Oncology 2025, and QCS won both the Qatar Social Responsibility Award 2025 and the Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work 2026 (under the patronage of the Amir of Qatar). Geographic scope is currently limited to Qatar residents.

Name

Qatar Cancer Society

Legal name

Qatar Cancer Society

Website

https://qcs.qa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Qatar Cancer Society is a Doha-based non-profit charitable organization founded in 1997 that provides cancer treatment-cost coverage, psychosocial support, and public awareness programs to Qatar residents, partnering with NCCCR and Sidra Medicine for direct service delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cancer Support and Awareness Charity Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD), Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Cancer awareness programs
• Patient financial support
• Psychosocial counseling services
• Community health education
• Charitable healthcare nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: The organization is a non-profit charity relying entirely on donations from individuals, corporations, and institutions. Donations fund patient treatment costs, awareness programs, psychosocial support, and operational activities. The digital Wayyakum platform enables rapid processing of support requests.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors (Ooredoo, QNB, Talabat, Aamal, Mowasalat, Lulu, and others) provide financial and in-kind support through CSR programs, sponsorships of events and campaigns, and percentage-of-sales initiatives.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Qatar Cancer Society is a registered charitable nonprofit that provides financial coverage for cancer treatment costs (paid directly to healthcare providers), psychosocial and community support for patients and survivors, public cancer awareness and prevention education through annual campaigns and digital resources, and professional development for healthcare workers in Qatar. It is supported by donations, corporate sponsorships, and an ecosystem of media, healthcare, and government partners.

Product overview

Qatar Cancer Society operates as a unified charitable service rather than a modular software platform. Its core digital offerings center on the Wayyakum Platform for patient financial support applications, the Wayakom Online Donation Portal, the Ooredoo Cancer Awareness Center (OCAC) as a dedicated web-based awareness hub, and a web-based Cancer Awareness resource suite. The portfolio also includes psychosocial support programs (art therapy, survivor support groups), professional development programs for healthcare workers, and a calendar of themed annual awareness campaigns targeting 11+ cancer types. The products function as an integrated service ecosystem supporting cancer patients, survivors, families, and the broader Qatar community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wayakum (وياكم): Digital platform for supporting cancer patients' treatment, enabling patients to apply for financial assistance and complete procedures electronically without in-person visits.
• Ooredoo Cancer Awareness Center (OCAC)

Products and services

• Wayyakum Platform (وياكم) A pioneering digital platform enabling cancer patients in Qatar to apply for financial assistance and complete support procedures electronically without in-person visits, with applications reviewed by a specialized committee within a maximum of 48 hours and integrated with the Sanad platform of the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities.
• Ooredoo Cancer Awareness Center (OCAC) A dedicated cancer awareness hub founded in 2017, sponsored by Ooredoo, serving as the first of its kind in the Middle East. Provides community education, early detection promotion, and distributes multilingual awareness content.
• Wayakom Donation Portal An online donation hub allowing registered users to make donations, track donation statistics, manage payment methods, campaign for charity projects, and receive donation invoices, with project fundraising goals and progress tracking.
• Cancer Awareness Resource Programs A comprehensive suite of awareness resources covering general cancer information, 11 specific cancer types (breast, prostate, colorectal, cervical, blood, skin, thyroid, liver, lung, head and neck, childhood cancers), a healthy lifestyle section with BMI calculator, FAQs, and protective advice for the general public.
• Psychosocial Support Programs for Cancer Survivors Psychosocial and community support services including art therapy workshops (Healing with Painting), support groups for women living with cancer, individual psychological support, patient visits, and Hope Iftar events delivered in partnership with Houston Methodist.
• Healthcare Professional Education and Symposia Program Continuing medical education programs for healthcare professionals including symposiums on cancer care, training workshops, early detection protocols, referral mechanisms, palliative care education, and scientific research collaboration such as the Cancer Care Symposium at OCAC.
• Annual Themed Cancer Awareness Campaigns Annual themed awareness campaigns including Blossom (breast cancer), Early Detection (cervical cancer), Vital Thyroid (thyroid cancer), Prevention is Everything (colorectal cancer), Protect Yourself (liver cancer), Your Skin is Your Health (skin cancer), and Blood is Your Health Mirror (blood cancer), aligned with international cancer awareness months.
• Derb Alafia Sustainable Lifestyle Program A sustainable lifestyle program launched during Ramadan, delivered via social media platforms, providing health tips focused on nutrition, physical activity, and disease prevention, with video episodes and interactive audience engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Treated 1,790 patients in 2025 at a cost of QAR 47.5 million
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and minor.

• Qatar News Agency (QNA)notableGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025QNA was honored at QCS's 2025 annual Partners and Supporters Recognition Ceremony for supporting the Society's humanitarian mission and cancer awareness efforts. QNA provides media coverage and news dissemination supporting QCS's awareness and fundraising activities.
• National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement signed in June 2024 between QCS and the National Cancer Society of Malaysia aimed at enhancing cooperation in designing, organizing, and implementing cancer-related activities in Qatar, Malaysia, and broader regional and global contexts. Signed by Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabr Al Thani and Dr. Sunthari Somasundaram, President of NCSM.
• Lebanese Ministry of HealthnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinister Dr. Rakan Nasr El Din of the Lebanese Ministry of Health visited QCS in October 2025 to explore cooperation in cancer control, exchange expertise, and develop joint training programs and awareness campaigns between Lebanon and Qatar.
• Oman Cancer Association (OCA)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerQCS maintains a twinning arrangement with the Oman Cancer Association reflected in joint exhibition booths at international conferences, demonstrating a unified approach to cancer awareness and prevention in the Gulf region.
• Fadaat Media GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership agreement signed with Fadaat Media Group aimed at unifying media and community efforts to raise cancer awareness, highlight prevention and early detection, and provide psychosocial community support. Includes content exchange, event coverage, awareness campaigns, hope story features, fundraising support, and institutional branding for awareness purposes.
• Mashael Al Sulaiti Law and Arbitration OfficeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMoU signed in January 2025 providing QCS with free legal consultations including banking and investment dispute resolution, real estate legal support, labor dispute resolution, and legal representation for QCS cases. The office also commits to sponsoring several legal cases annually related to QCS activities.
• Houston Methodist Global Health Care ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the 'Healing with Painting: A Brush & Story' workshop using art as therapy for cancer survivors. Houston Methodist contributed expertise in holistic patient care and psychosocial support, with plans for expanded future collaboration. Ms. Najla AlHudaib, Country Manager for Qatar and Saudi Arabia, represented the organization.
• National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQCS covers treatment costs for adult cancer patients at NCCCR, which serves as the primary cancer treatment facility for QCS-supported adult patients in Qatar. Direct financial payments ensure transparent and efficient patient support.
• Sidra MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQCS covers treatment costs for pediatric cancer patients at Sidra Medicine. Sidra Medicine serves as the pediatric oncology partner, with treatment costs paid directly by QCS to ensure financial barriers do not prevent access to care.
• Education Above All FoundationnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner highlighted in award ceremonies and recognition events, indicating cooperation in educational and awareness initiatives.
• Qatar CharitynotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner highlighted in award ceremonies and recognition events, indicating cooperation in charitable and awareness activities in Qatar.
• Hamad Medical CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in medical symposia and patient programs. HMC collaborated with QCS on the Second Symposium for Primary Healthcare Providers on Cancer, contributing expert speakers and clinical expertise to professional development initiatives.
• Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with QCS on early detection initiatives, including a colorectal cancer screening initiative at Al Rayyan Health Center, promoting population-wide early screening programs.
• International Union for Cancer Control (UICC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQCS is a member of the UICC. Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabr Al Thani serves as President of the International Cancer Patients Alliance and participated in the 2019 World Cancer Leaders Summit in Kazakhstan and BGIICC 2025 in Cairo, contributing to regional cancer control declarations.
• OoredoocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOoredoo's corporate social responsibility strategy includes supporting QCS's community health initiatives, particularly the Blossom breast cancer awareness campaign. Ooredoo sponsors the Ooredoo Cancer Awareness Center (OCAC), the first dedicated cancer awareness center in the Middle East founded by QCS in 2017.
• MowasalatnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerMowasalat supports QCS's awareness initiatives as part of its community responsibility program, contributing transportation and operational support for events and campaigns.
• QNB (Qatar National Bank)notableGTM or Marketing PartnerQNB provides ongoing support for QCS initiatives as part of its corporate social responsibility program, promoting public health awareness and cancer-related community programs.
• Talabat QatarnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerTalabat supports QCS's cause within its social responsibility framework, including donating QAR 1 per order from its vegetable and fruit store through its app during breast cancer awareness month.
• Lulu Hypermarket QatarnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerLulu Hypermarket donated QAR 100,000 to QCS through a 'Shop and Donate' campaign in October 2019, dedicating a portion of product sales to QCS and encouraging staff to wear the pink breast cancer awareness ribbon.
• AamalnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerAamal partnered with QCS as a key player in awareness, patient support, and research, looking forward to a lasting collaboration reflecting commitment to society, human capital, and innovation.
• Carrefour QatarnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerCarrefour supported the Hope Iftar event for cancer survivors with approximately 300 attendees, providing food and beverage sponsorship as part of its community responsibility activities.
• Monoprix QatarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMonoprix Qatar actively supports QCS's cancer awareness efforts as part of its community engagement activities.
• Al Araby 2 TVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAl Araby 2, a multi-platform entertainment and cultural channel broadcasting from Lusail City, supports QCS through media coverage and content dissemination for awareness campaigns.
• Sehatok WebsiteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSehatok is an Arabic health platform led by Arab doctors and global partners that promotes social responsibility by raising health awareness, collaborating with QCS on shared health content and campaigns.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Saudi Cancer Society: Saudi Arabia's national cancer charity providing awareness and patient support. Direct regional peer with an analogous mission and program mix, operating in the same GCC healthcare ecosystem.
• National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM): Malaysia's national cancer NGO providing awareness, patient support, and screening programs. Direct peer: QCS signed a cooperation agreement with NCSM in June 2024 for joint cancer-related activities, including training and twinning.
• Oman Cancer Association (OCA): Oman's national cancer NGO focused on awareness, early detection, and survivor support. Direct peer: holds a formal twinning arrangement with QCS, jointly exhibiting at international oncology conferences.
• King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) - Jordan: Jordan's leading cancer-focused nonprofit operating treatment coverage, awareness, and research programs across MENA. Direct peer: similar Arab-region nonprofit model covering treatment costs, building awareness, and delivering psychosocial support.
• Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) - UAE: Sharjah-based charitable society providing financial and moral support to cancer patients in the UAE. Direct regional peer: comparable Gulf charitable-cancer model delivering treatment subsidies, awareness campaigns, and psychosocial care.

Broad incumbents

• Macmillan Cancer Support: UK's largest cancer-support charity providing financial, medical, and psychosocial support. Broad incumbent with a comparable integrated model combining financial grants, information, professional education, and digital self-service.
• American Cancer Society: Global-scale voluntary health organization funding research, patient support, and awareness. Broad incumbent: comparable in mission (cancer-only charity with awareness + patient-support focus) and program model (Relay for Life event hosting is moving to QCS), but vastly larger in scope and resources.

Others

• International Union for Cancer Control (UICC): Geneva-based umbrella organization convening 1,100+ cancer organizations across 170 countries. Ecosystem counterpart: QCS is a member and its Chairman serves as President of the International Cancer Patients Alliance under UICC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/QCS_Qatar
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/qcsqatar
• Facebookfacebook.com/qatarcancersociety2
• Instagraminstagram.com/qatarcancersociety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qatar-cancer-society

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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