Doha: The College of the North Atlantic Qatar (CNA-Q) recently announced a multi-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US founded training company PetroSkills Solutions and Services. Under the renewable agreement, CNA-Q will use their modern facilities and competent staff to deliver the full range of PetroSkills courses, which provide education and training in hundreds of technical processes that span the entire oil and gas industry value chain.
Acting President of CNA-Q, Dr. Salem Al Naemi said, “This MoU represents the commitment of CNA-Q in supporting the human development pillar of the Qatar National Vision 2030. Under this pillar, we seek to empower the people of Qatar to sustain and support their country’s growth.
“With the mega expansion of Qatar’s LNG production trains, this agreement could not have come at a better time. Our partnership with PetroSkills will shape the framework of training and services provided to the oil and gas industry, and utilize the state-of-the-art facilities and experienced staff we have available at CNA-Q,” he pointed out.
As the country’s leading technical college, CNA-Q efficiently responded to market needs in Qatar by striking a partnership with a reputable skills training firm. At a time when the oil and gas industry faces a human resource and skills shortage, CNA-Q has stepped in to find a solution, the matter that gives the workers in this sector an opportunity to develop their skills and abilities, under these circumstances, and to obtain the necessary training in a safe, effective and economic manner at the same time.
On the occasion, Dr. Suhaim Khalaf Al Josaiman, Manager of CNA-Q’s Continuing and Professional Education, noted, “Qatar’s oil and gas sector comprises over 60% of the country’s gross domestic product. Given the key role that oil and gas play in Qatar’s economy, and at a time when the industry is facing a growing skills gap worldwide, we are committed to constantly searching for innovative educational solutions, and forming new partnerships to ensure the right training is available to Qatar’s workforce.”
