UDST President Dr. Salem Al-Naemi along with Qatar Cool and the university officials during the signing of the agreement.
Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and Qatar Cool signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in student innovation, applied learning, research, professional development, and sustainability.
The MoU was signed by UDST President, Dr. Salem Al-Naemi and Acting Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Cool, Nahar Saleh Al-Mutawah, on behalf of their respective organisations, in the presence of representatives from both sides.
The collaboration will include student competitions and hackathons, innovation and applied learning initiatives, research projects, curriculum development, internships and training, and initiatives focused on sustainability and energy efficiency. These activities will connect academic learning with current industry practices and challenges.
The partnership builds on the successful Qatar Cool Hackathon, organised in collaboration with UDST’s College of Engineering and Technology, where students were challenged to develop innovative solutions addressing industry-related challenges. The initiative provided students with an opportunity to apply their engineering knowledge, work on practical problems, and develop solutions in an industry setting.
Following the MoU signing ceremony, Qatar Cool distributed commemorative plagues to the students who won the hackathon, recognizing their achievements and contributions.
Commenting on the MoU, UDST President Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, said: “Industry partnerships are an important part of UDST’s applied education model, providing students with opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges. Our collaboration with Qatar Cool reflects our commitment to connecting education with industry needs and creating meaningful opportunities for our students to develop their skills, innovation and applied professional capabilities.”
Acting Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Cool, Nahar Al-Mutawah, commented: “We believe in the important role the next generation of engineers can play in developing innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Through this initiative, we aim to give students the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge to a practical industry challenge, helping to bridge the gap between academic learning and business needs. The QC Hackathon reflects Qatar Cool’s commitment to encouraging creative approaches to energy efficiency and environmental stewardship, while contributing to community development and supporting the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030.”
The partnership also supports the University’s applied learning approach by bringing industry perspectives into the educational experience and creating opportunities for students to engage with professionals, explore emerging technologies, and develop solutions relevant to Qatar’s energy and sustainability priorities.
