CEO of QMC, H E Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani (left) and President of QU, Dr. Omar Al-Ansari at the agreement signing ceremony.
Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) to strengthen collaboration in audiovisual and digital media, scientific and academic research, and professional training.
The agreement was signed by CEO of QMC, H E Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani, and President of QU, Dr. Omar Al-Ansari, in the presence of several officials from both institutions.
The agreement aims to strengthen the strategic partnership of both institutions through establishing a long-term framework for cooperation in fields of mutual interest.
It also seeks to support the development and recruitment of Qatari media professionals, among students and graduates, equipping them with the knowledge, experience, and skills they need to pursue careers in QMC’s various media platforms.
The QMC CEO said: “This agreement strengthens the mutual benefit from the capabilities of Qatar Media Corporation and Qatar University, and provides practical pathways for applying media expertise and academic knowledge to joint projects that serve the needs of the media sector.”
He added: “We look forward to this cooperation contributing to the development of areas of joint work between the two sides and translating research outputs and knowledge into media applications and practices that can be effectively applied in the workplace.”
Commenting on the agreement, the President of QU said, “Our collaboration with Qatar Media Corporation represents an important step toward bridging the gap between academic education and professional practice. It provides valuable opportunities for our students and graduates to develop their media skills and enhance their capabilities, preparing national talent for careers in the media sector.”
