A top British official, along with educational leaders, has visited Williams Advanced Engineering’s Technology Centre in Qatar (WTCQ) to learn from the company’s research and engagement with local universities.
“My visit to the centre was a great opportunity to learn about the company’s innovative projects. It is very encouraging to see one of Britain’s leading companies expanding its operations overseas and exporting its engineering knowledge,” said David Willetts MP and  minister for Universities and Science.
“We were delighted to host  David Willetts MP and a delegation that included many of Britain’s leading higher education figures,” said Damien Scott, general manager of WTCQ.
The delegation had the chance to see the road safety simulators being developed by WTCQ. It is expected to help reduce road traffic accidents in Qatar.
The visit also included a demonstration of Williams Advanced Engineering’s flywheel energy storage technology that reduces energy consumption and green house gas emissions in applications such as metros and renewable energy generation.
“Like our guests we are passionate about education, using the popular appeal of motorsport to inspire the study of STEM subjects in Qatar and by working closely with local universities,” Scott stressed.
He said the delegation learned about WTCQ’s “ambitious technology transfer programme”.