Dr Hassan Al Derham (left), President of Qatar University, and Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari, President of Kahramaa, during the signing of a MoU at Kahramaa Awareness Park yesterday. Pic: Baher Amin / The Peninsula
DOHA: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Qatar University (QU) to cooperate in various fields related to scientific, creative, innovative, administrative, technical and research fields.
Signed at Kahramaa Awareness Park, the memorandum of cooperation was signed by Kahramaa President Eng Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari and QU President Dr Hassan Al Derham.
The memorandum included mutual cooperation in the field of expertise and information and the organization of studies, research, special workshops, conferences and meetings of common interest to raise the efficiency of the performance of the two sides in accordance with the overall quality standards and outline the vital role played by ministries and government agencies in the service of the nation and society.
The memorandum provides for a mechanism for its implementation through the formation of working committees and joint teams, holding consultative meetings for coordination in the common areas, reviewing the implementation of the items and evaluating the results periodically with the possibility of preparing an executive program or more between the different administrative sectors of the two sides through separate agreements.
At a press conference held on the occasion of the signing of the memorandum of cooperation, Kahramaa President said that creativity and innovation have become crucial for the development of performance.
“The corporation has adopted and promoted a culture of creativity and innovation by launching an incubator for innovators and supporting them by creating a stimulating and positive work environment to launch creative ideas and turn them into innovations,” he noted.
Al Kuwari added that Kahramaa seeks to develop internal and external partnerships to share experiences. “Out of belief in the vital and effective role that ministries and government bodies play in serving the country and society, working with scientific partners will add value and help in addressing the challenges and dealing with them in ways and means that contribute to enhancing performance and achieving the ambitious vision of the State of Qatar 2030,” he said.
