This came during a press conference held Sunday at the LIC, attended by Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and LIC president Abdulrahman al-Mannai and UDST president Dr Salem bin Nasser al-Nuaimi.
The collaboration will support Qatar's Vision 2030 by fostering education, innovation, and youth employment in the sports and events management sector, particularly for prestigious motorsport events including Formula 1, MotoGP, and World Endurance Championship races.
"This partnership represents a significant step forward in developing local talent for Qatar's growing sports and events industry," al-Mannai said. "By working closely with the UDST, we can provide students with unparalleled hands-on experience while strengthening our operational capabilities for world-class events."
Dr al-Nuaimi emphasised the importance of this collaboration.
"This strategic partnership with Lusail International Circuit marks a milestone in advancing applied education at the University of Doha for Science and Technology,” he said.
“By bridging academic knowledge with real-world experience in the field of motorsports, we are equipping our students with the skills and competencies required to excel in innovation-driven and technically demanding industries,” Dr al-Nuaimi added. “Moreover, this collaboration aligns with our long-term vision to support the circuit with a pipeline of highly qualified professionals."
The partnership includes several key initiatives:
- A structured internship programme providing UDST students with practical experience across various LIC departments during major international events.
- Aannual Open Day at the LIC where students can engage with professionals across different motorsport industry roles.
- Quarterly industry seminars and workshops led by LIC professionals covering specialised topics in event management, marketing, and motorsport operations.
- A long-term talent pipeline framework designed to identify high-performing students for potential employment at LIC post-graduation.