The Sidra Tree
The Sidra tree is found primarily in the deserts of Qatar. With deep roots to extract limited water it produces fruit, flowers and leaves that are used for food and healing. The Sidra tree is considered a beacon of comfort in the harsh desert environment, allowing life to flourish. The tree also is known for providing shade and shelter to travelers and scholars, who would escape the desert heat, gathering together to share stories and knowledge. Her Highness, Sheikha Moza bin Nasser selected the three-branched tree as the namesake and symbol of her country's newest hospital.
The Sidra tree is found primarily in the deserts of Qatar. With deep roots to extract limited water it produces fruit, flowers and leaves that are used for food and healing. The Sidra tree is considered a beacon of comfort in the harsh desert environment, allowing life to flourish. The tree also is known for providing shade and shelter to travelers and scholars, who would escape the desert heat, gathering together to share stories and knowledge. Her Highness, Sheikha Moza bin Nasser selected the three-branched tree as the namesake and symbol of her country's newest hospital.
"The Sidra tree, growing strong and proud in the harshest of environments, has been a symbol of perseverance and nourishment across the borders of the Arab world. What is the significance of this glorious tree? With its roots bound in the soil of this world and its branches reaching upwards toward perfection, it is a symbol of solidarity and determination; it reminds us that goals of this world are not incompatible with the goals of the spirit."
The three branches are meant to represent the the three missions of education, research and patient care. If it lives up to the hype, this promises to be an exciting project!
The three branches are meant to represent the the three missions of education, research and patient care. If it lives up to the hype, this promises to be an exciting project!
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