Barwa Real Estate Group yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Qatar University to enhance and consolidate joint cooperation with the College of Engineering in the field of expertise sharing, scientific research as well as raising the standards of efficient performance.

It will be in accordance with comprehensive quality standards, specializations, and legislation of the state of Qatar. This is directly addressing the pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030 and the National Development Strategy (2018-22).

CEO of Barwa Real Estate Group, Abdullah bin Jobara Al Rumaihi and President of Qatar University, Dr. Hassan bin Rashid Al Derham signed the MoU which will be the basis for this collaboration. 

As per the MoU, both Barwa Real Estate and Qatar University will be exchanging knowledge and expertise, as well as information, statistics, data, studies, publications, and periodicals which are of interest to both parties. 

In addition to the support extended to students of the College of Engineering as part of their graduation projects, practical training, as well as organizing joint events, competitions, and conferences which serve the aspirations and goals of both parties.

The MoU will provide support in the field of research, scientific studies, and workshops at the College of Engineering through the formation of joint workshops between the two parties.

Abdullah bin Jobara Al Rumaihi said: “This signing is establishing a new phase of constructive cooperation with Qatar University, the leading educational institution in the fields of academic and research excellence in the region. This will enhance areas of sharing expertise and scientific research, as well as the academic and professional cooperation to support students of the College of Engineering and their training programs.”

He added: “Barwa Real Estate Group always calls for such collaborations and integration with Qatar University, to raise the competitiveness of this vital sector in conducting research and academic studies, in addition to developing the skills of youth who are the main element for the success of long-term development plans in order to achieve Qatar’s National Vision 2030.”

Al Rumaihi explained that the MoU with Qatar University will support the different aspects of research and scientific studies that will contribute to developing the real estate sector and establishing its various projects. 

He added that Barwa has got all the required expertise, making it a distinguished and important partner for the university, in order to achieve a scientific renaissance and constructive research cooperation that supports the path of students of the College of Engineering in the labour market. 

President of Qatar University, Dr. Hassan bin Rashid Al Derham commented on the cooperation between the two parties, saying: “The signing of this memorandum comes within the framework of Qatar University’s permanent commitment to community service and cooperation with the private sector on issues that contribute to the development of this sector.” 

“The constructive cooperation between Qatar University and Barwa Real Estate Group is diversified and is in line with the two institutions’ plans to develop the capabilities of Qatari youth, and in this context comes the signing of this MoU, which will enable the two parties to exchange experiences and joint research.”

Dr. Al Derham said that the memorandum also includes cooperation in the field of scientific research, various studies, and field training, all of which are important, as the university seeks to make this partnership an actual beginning for training that ends with the employment of graduates in the various production sites in this important national institution.