Abuissa signs MoU with CMU-Q for joint research
Abuissa Holding (AIH) and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to co-operate in the fields of scientific research and strategic studies.
During the signing ceremony, Ashraf Abu Issa, chairman and CEO of Abuissa Holding, said: “We are very pleased to have formalised our co-operation with Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. The exchange of knowledge and resources will help facilitate the professional growth of both CMU-Q students and the Abuissa Holding team. By enriching the abilities and talents of our human capital, we further support the economic development of Qatar.”
The agreement includes the provision of scholarships, internships and employment for CMU-Q students; co-operation in the education of the AIH executive leadership; sharing of professional expertise, scientists and researchers; and organising specialised conferences, seminars and workshops, a press statement noted.
The dean of CMU-Q, Michael Trick, added: “The partnership with Abuissa Holding brings together academia and the business sector in the spirit of learning and co-operation. Abuissa Holding offers our students the opportunity to learn in a real-world setting; at the same time, we will share our wealth of information and expertise to help Abuissa team members learn and develop. We look forward to many years of fruitful collaboration with Abuissa Holding.”
AIH is one of the most diversified and progressive organisations in Qatar. It owns and operates over 70 global networks of marketleading businesses across 11 sectors, and employs more than 4,000 people.
It is internationally recognised as a leader in facilitating the growth of innovative new businesses, and as one of the fastestgrowing entrepreneurial incubators in the global community, the statement adds.
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar delivers select programmes that contribute to the long-term development of Qatar.
Approximately 400 students from 38 countries study at CMU-Q in the areas of biological sciences, business administration, computational biology, computer science and information systems.