Qatar University College of Engineering (QU-CENG) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Huawei Technologies Investment Co Ltd - Qatar to establish and implement a Chinese language and information and communications technology (ICT) training programme for 10 selected students from different departments.
The MoU was signed by CENG dean Dr Khalifa al-Khalifa and Huawei - Qatar president and CEO Zong Yan in the presence of Chinese ambassador Li Chen, QU vice president for Research and Graduate Studies Prof Mariam al-Maadeed, Huawei - Qatar vice president Farhan Khan, and other officials from both QU and Huawei.
According to the MoU, the Chinese language and ICT training programme will be provided to students selected by a panel of QU representatives. The training programme will be in China for two weeks. The Chinese language training will be provided in Beijing during one week, while the ICT training will be provided in Huawei research and development centres in Shenzhen for another week.
Dr al-Khalifa said: “Through this MoU, CENG showcases its commitment to providing students with opportunities to heighten their skills and competencies and to enhance their knowledge in the field of information and communications technology. Additionally, such opportunity will enable our students to get acquainted with Chinese language, which will help them to stay in close touch with technological advancements and innovations in China.”
Yan said Huawei is proud to roll out its flagship global CSR programme in Qatar in partnership with a leading educational institution such as Qatar University, and in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Qatar.  “Huawei’s Seeds for the Future programme will equip Qatari youth with the necessary skills and know how to lead the country’s journey to become a knowledge-based society and support digital transformation in Qatar.”