Hamad Al Kawari with Anne Lene Hompland and Kristian Berg Harpviken. Richard Griffiths
Hamad Al Kawari with Anne Lene Hompland and Kristian Berg Harpviken. Richard Griffiths

His Excellency Dr. Hamad Al Kawari visited PRIO yesterday to address the importance of education in combating extremism.

Dr. Kawari is an Adviser to the royal palace of Qatar, former Minister of arts and culture in Qatar, and a candidate to the post of Director General of UNESCO. He has previously served as Ambassador of Qatar to France, the United States, UNESCO and the United Nations.