Doha, July 09 (QNA) - The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RKH Qitarat, a service provider to Qatar Rail responsible for operating and maintaining Doha Metro and Lusail Tram networks to enhance the professional development of both entities' cadres and to offer training opportunities for UDST students in addition to strengthening the partnership between the two institutions.

President of UDST Dr. Salem Al Naemi and CEO and Managing Director of RKH Qitarat Kevin Thomas signed the agreement.

Dr. Salem Al-Naemi said: "We are pleased to sign this MoU with RKH Qitarat. This partnership brings together deep industry knowledge, academic expertise, and a strong will to empower our communities. As the leading applied sciences university, our vision is to promote excellence in applied education and research contributing to innovation and sustainable development of the State of Qatar and the global community." "This agreement comes in line with our strategy and aims to increase professional development opportunities for our students and cadres, in addition to creating research and development paths that will serve sustainability and innovation-driven initiatives," he added.

The MoU serves as a platform supporting several planned projects between the two entities. These include work placements for UDST students, as well as industrial attachments for academic staff from UDST to identify potential applied research opportunities.

In turn, Kevin Thomas said: "We're fortunate to live in a time when science and technology are breaking down barriers in all that we do. To bring these opportunities to life, we must ensure skills and knowledge are developed in collaboration by our education systems and delivery organizations. A remarkable collaboration such as this, between UDST and RKH Qitarat, brings together a comprehensive understanding of the rail and transportation sector, and dedication to developing our communities." "Working with UDST we can support this commitment by nurturing and cultivating young talents here in Qatar, for the benefit of everyone," he added. (QNA)