Qatar University (QU) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Al-Sulaiteen Centre for Research, Studies, and Agricultural Training, it was announced on Monday.
The partnership aims to foster collaboration and leverage shared resources for mutual benefit. Key areas of cooperation include scientific research, studies, skill enhancement, and practical training.
QU president Dr Omar al-Ansari and Al-Sulaiteen Centre for Research, Studies, and Agricultural Training chairman Abdullah Salem al-Sulaiteen signed the MoU.
The agreement outlines the framework for joint research and agricultural studies, food security initiatives, knowledge exchange, and data sharing, including publications, journals, studies, and statistics, all geared towards enhancing collaboration. It also encompasses joint developmental and research projects, as well as cooperation in training, organising workshops, conferences, seminars, and graduate study programmes, among other areas of mutual interest.
The partnership signifies the vital and active role QU plays in scientific, managerial, technical, and research-based collaboration. QU is committed to contributing to sustainable development in agricultural and environmental fields.
Dr al-Ansari, said: "This agreement focuses on collaborative research in agricultural studies and food security, as well as knowledge exchange that contributes to the development of this field in Qatar."
Dr al-Ansari emphasised that QU, through its Environmental Sciences Department and QU Agricultural Station, will work closely with the Al-Sulaiteen Centre to support agricultural development through research, training, innovation, and joint conferences that will benefit the nation.
Al-Sulaiteen, said: "We are pleased with this partnership to develop the agricultural sector by exploring new innovations, particularly in food security and other areas related to agricultural development. We believe in QU and its significant role in contributing to this field, especially with the university's recent achievements. Through this collaboration, we hope to enhance the agricultural sector by sharing experiences between the parties."