On November 24, 2025, Queen Rania of Jordan attended the inaugural Franca Fund Gala at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha. The event was organized by Qatar’s hub for innovation, M7, and the Franca Sozzani Fund for Preventive Genomics, in support of medical research. Queen Rania was received by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chair of Qatar Museums and Co-Chair of Fashion Trust Arabia.
Co-hosted by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Franca Fund founder Francesco Carrozzini, and Vogue Global Editorial Director Anna Wintour, the gala paid tribute to the life and legacy of the late Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Italia, Franca Sozzani, who passed away from a rare cancer in 2016.
The Franca Fund is a research and advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the use of genomic data to help predict and prevent disease before symptoms arise, with a focus on underserved communities. Established in 2018, it aims to improve access to cutting-edge personalized medical treatments for a range of health concerns.
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