Qatar University (QU) and Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the memorandum includes broad prospects for joint cooperation in the fields of research, training and education, in the field of data and information exchange, encouraging the use of facilities available with both parties and the exchange of experiences that enhances scientific and research cooperation.
The memorandum also included coordination and joint cooperation in organizing seminars and training workshops targeting the Qatari community, implementing joint programs in preparing studies and research, marketing the services of the two parties, working on developing entrepreneurship, and cooperating in other possible areas of mutual interest on both sides.
This memorandum was signed by Dr. Hassan Rashid Al Derham, President of Qatar University, and Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) undersecretary Sultan bin Rashid al-Khater.
Commenting on this agreement, Qatar University President Dr Hassan Rashid Al Derham stressed on Qatar University’s interest in entrepreneurship, supporting emerging companies, increasing students’ interest in this area and cooperating with the Ministry on all issues that support the development and strengthening of joint work between these two institutions and the development of joint initiatives to serve Qatari community.
Dr. Derham said that the support and motivation received by the Minsitry has contributed in the development of the student’s capacity and thanked the ministry while mentioning several opportunities which has given a positive impact on Qatari economy.
Commenting on the signing of the memorandum, Sultan Bin Rashid Al-Khart, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, said that the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding is part of the efforts of the Ministry and its constant effort to strengthen cooperation with the various educational institutions and bodies in the state as part of their community responsibility.
He was pleased that, under the memorandum of understanding, cooperation between the parties in various relevant areas would be strengthened, the exchange of experiences and information would be strengthened and the various sources available to both sides would be optimized and utilized to serve the business environment and the Qatari community and to promote the achievement of the objectives and vision of the Ministry.
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