Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) and Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUQatar) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide internships for graduates from QF schools and universities.  The MoU was signed by Mohammed Abdulaziz al-Naimi, chief operations officer, QF, and Dr Akel I Kahera, dean of VCUQatar. The internship programme is an initiative by QF’s leadership to provide opportunities for graduates from QF schools and universities to gain hands-on experience and expand their prospects through engagement with QF partners.
This initiative helps to establish a high performance and collaborative culture that enhances the employability of the participants of the programme.  
Al-Naimi said: “We are delighted to sign this MoU with VCUQatar as we believe our employees are our greatest asset; it is for this reason that lifelong learning is part of our core mandate. We aim to provide unique opportunities that will equip young people of Qatar with the knowledge, confidence and skills they need to excel, personally and academically.”
“We recognise that a vibrant, innovative economy also requires more writers, artists, and designers of every sort, who will energise the culture and breathe inspiration into daily life. We are committed to encouraging the interns to soar beyond their horizon and embrace their leadership capabilities,” said Kahera.
This initiative is part of QF’s mission to contribute to human development nationally, regionally and internationally by giving its graduates the best possible start to their chosen careers and to experience the inspiring and dynamic working environments of QF partners.
VCUQatar was the first campus established in Education City. It has substantial involvement with the emerging design industries in Qatar and is a significant catalyst for that growth. It has established itself as a centre of excellence for education and research in art and design.
The signing ceremony was attended by Mohammed Abdulaziz al-Naimi, chief operations officer, QF; Mohammed Fakhroo, executive director, Human Capital at QF; Aljazi al-Henzab, national development manager at QF, Omneya Negm, academic affairs co-ordinator at QF; Dr Craig Anz, interim dean of academic affairs, VCUQatar and Hissa al-Garni, director, strategic engagement and business development,VCUQatar.