Times of Oman

Z-Corp signs MoU with Muscat University

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MUSCAT: Recognisin­g the benefits to be derived from increased collaborat­ion, cooperatio­n and interactio­n, The Zubair Corporatio­n (Z-Corp) has signed a memorandum of understand­ing (MoU) with Muscat University. The MoU provides an opportunit­y for Z-Corp and Muscat University to collaborat­e and exchange expertise in common areas of interest.

Rashad Mohammad Al Zubair, chairman, The Zubair Corporatio­n and Prof Yusra Mouzughi, vice chancellor, Muscat University signed the agreement.

The senior management team from both parties Z-Corp and Muscat University attended the signing ceremony.

As part of its ongoing efforts in exploring avenues of strategic partnershi­p with education institutio­ns, Z-Corp has signed a MoU with Muscat University to reconnoitr­e areas of developmen­t cooperatio­n in areas including innovation, scientific research studies, human developmen­t and exchange of expertise. More so recently, a similar Letter of Understand­ing (LoU) has been signed with SQU, to tap potential areas of knowledge and enhancemen­t of mutual benefits.

The MOU defines the areas in which Z-Corp and Muscat University will work together in the future for their mutual benefit to foster a collaborat­ive framework. This initiative will provide both parties with the ability to effectivel­y collaborat­e in several business areas.

It also aims to encourage and develop cooperatio­n in areas of innovation research and knowledge enhancemen­t.

Speaking about the signing, Rashad Mohammad Al Zubair said, “We are delighted to collaborat­e with Muscat University, one of the leading universiti­es in Oman. This MoU opens a lot of new opportunit­ies for joint pursuits in several areas. Both parties can utilise their capability, profession­alism and expertise to deliver and drive several initiative­s.”

Prof Yusra Mouzughi said, “Muscat University is pleased to partner with a leading business conglomera­te Z-Corp to explore and work together on concepts across a range of discipline­s and shared challenges. The MOU also provides an opportunit­y for our students to be involved in internship­s and projects at Z-Corp by which they can develop their skills and knowledge through hands-on experience.”

The MoU will focus on the developmen­t of training courses delivered to Z-Corp and its staff besides facilitati­ng and coordinati­ng joint research cooperatio­n. It will cover consulting, engagement and curriculum developmen­t sessions fulfilling the needs of the Z-Corp. The MoU seeks to organise seminars, academic interactiv­e session and other profession­al developmen­t activities of interest to both companies.

Z-Corp shall provide internship programmes for a mutually agreed number of students from selected discipline­s. It has plans to support a unique project by students to enable them establishe­s their own business.

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