AFG College, beIN sign long-term MoU

AFG College with the University of Aberdeen (AFG College) has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with beIN Media Group (beIN) to further educational and professional opportunities between the two organisations in Qatar.

The MoU is part of AFG College’s ongoing commitment to boost student and community engagement, as well as beIN’s dedication to advancing human capital efforts in the world of sports and entertainment broadcast. The collaboration provides a dedicated pathway for AFG College students to gain insights into beIN’s professional environment through core business, including organisational engagement, internships, research projects, panel discussions, and guest lectures.In addition to the ample new opportunities for students, AFG College will work alongside beIN to create and offer professional training and development programmes for the global broadcaster’s employees. AFG College principal, Brian Buckley said: “It’s a great privilege to formalise this relationship with such a prestigious organisation; the insight they will provide through guest lectures will offer our students a fascinating window into the operations of an international media group. Our two-way partnership means beIN’s staff will also gain access to our network of professional educational products and services. This MoU further demonstrates our commitment to fostering an outcome-based learning environment that offers our students an insight into the types of environments they can expect to enter after graduation.” Tareq Zainal, chief financial & human resources officer, beIN, remarked: “beIN’s collaboration with AFG College reaffirms our commitment to developing Qatar’s human capital and supporting media enthusiasts with exciting and fulfilling professional opportunities. This MoU will give students the invaluable and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from beIN’s best-in-class talent in real-life scenarios. Through the internship programmes, students will gain first-hand experiences that will become the robust building blocks of their flourishing careers in media and broadcasting.”