QU Vice-President for Research and Graduate Studies Prof Mariam Al-Maadeed and KSU Vice-President for Graduate Studies and Research Prof Ahmed Al-Amri signing the MoU.
Doha: Qatar University (QU) and King Saud University (KSU) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their existing relations and promote research collaboration among institutions in the GCC.
The agreement was signed by QU Vice-President for Research and Graduate Studies Prof Mariam Al Maadeed and KSU Vice-President for Graduate Studies and Research Prof Ahmed Salim Al Aameri in the presence of QU President Dr Hassan Al Derham, as well as officials from both institutions.
The agreement aims to build national human capital, and to strengthen links between researchers and develop research networks in the GCC.
The terms of the agreement include exchange of students and visiting scholars, and collaboration in the area of hosting visiting delegations. Both institutions will also cooperate in establishing joint research projects and cultural programmes, as well as internship opportunities.
The agreement will contribute to strengthening the GCC-Wide Universities Funding Program which was initiated earlier this year by QU and other universities in the region.
The programme aims to build bridges and break barriers between institutions in the GCC, create a genuine market for GCC grant challenges, generate more research capabilities and expertise within the GCC, and further enhance regional research networking.
Dr Hassan Al Derham highlighted the importance of the collaboration with KSU, which is one of the most prestigious universities in the region, especially in the field of research and community service. He also expressed his hope to establish a joint research fund to support the research projects, which are conducted by researchers in the GCC. Prof Mariam Al Maadeed said: “This agreement will contribute to building trust and strengthening links between institutions in the region. It will also provide excellent research outcomes and resources to develop the national human capital towards building a knowledge-based economy.
“Cross national research projects can only be successfully undertaken when universities join hands and collaborate on such projects."
