Doha, May 30 (QNA) - During the past few years, Qatar University (QU) has accomplished a great development in its infrastructure, responding to the requirements of change and modernization in its academic and research buildings, scientific laboratories, and recreational facilities. It is also preparing for the opening of new projects to keep pace with the current needs and future aspirations.
In a statement during the graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020, Vice President for Administration and Financial Affairs Dr. Khalid Al Khater said that during the past few years, QU has implemented numerous great projects, and is already preparing- for the beginning of next year, to open a group of buildings that have been completed, including the Buildings of the College of Education, College of Law, and the Student Affairs.
He explained that within the framework of the university's urban plan, a number of projects were implemented, such as the Sports and Events Complex project, which is one of the most important facilities that host university events and sporting activities, and Ibn Al Bitar Building project, which is dedicated to the College of Pharmacy and all medical specialties, as it contains classrooms and educational and research laboratories and accommodates more than 800 students.
In addition to the university's Housing Complex which contains ten residential apartment buildings for students as well as temporary and visiting faculty members, he added.
Dr. Al Khater announced that the university's Club building has been completed, and it is expected to open in September at the university's Housing Complex, pointing out that the Club represents a quantum leap at the level of recreational services, which will be designated for the university's academic and administrative staff.
He also announced that there is a plan for all the university housing buildings to operate at full capacity during the coming period, within the framework of expansion plans as well as maintaining the current challenges related to COVID-19, adding that a strict plan has been drawn to facilitate the students' return to university life and to regulate their entry to the campus in case the return to normal life at the campus is approved.
He highlighted QU's endeavors to construct a building for the College of Medicine within the framework of the university's infrastructure strengthening strategy, while work is ongoing regarding the Engineering Building, and it will be inaugurated in early 2022 with a capacity of 3,500 students.
Regarding the polarization of the Qatari cadres, QU's Vice President for Administration and Financial Affairs said that the university is keen to attract and maintain competencies from all specialties, stressing that the university has made great strides in the field of localization and Qatarization of jobs, especially during the past four years.
He also emphasized QU's close cooperation with the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs (ADLSA) to employ Qataris, which contributed to the employment of many, as well as their training and development of skills in accordance with the university's requirements. (QNA)