MOU between QBA and Carnegie Mellon University Qatar

The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, aimed at fostering cooperation in the fields of education, scientific research, and community development. Both parties seek to establish partnerships across various sectors including education and research. The agreement reflects the shared belief of both Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar and the Qatari Businessmen Association in the vital role educational institutions play in enhancing the quality of the economy and society.

The collaboration aims to include training, exchange of expertise, the preparation of economic reports, public policy, business management, information systems, capacity building, specialized academic conferences, and community development initiatives.

His Excellency Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani stated during the MoU signing:
"Qatar's Third National Development Strategy 2024–2030 places great emphasis on the outcomes of education. Educational institutions in Qatar are producing globally competitive graduates who serve as a strong asset to the economic landscape. Accordingly, the Qatari Businessmen Association, in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030, is committed to supporting graduates—both now and in the future—by facilitating their entry into the labor market and creating wide-ranging opportunities."
Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani added that through its partnership with Carnegie Mellon University, the Qatari Businessmen Association seeks to enhance academic and scientific research efforts in line with the goals of Qatar’s Third National Strategy. He emphasized the importance of strategic partnerships between the business community and academic and research institutions to accelerate the application of research findings and development initiatives in economic and commercial sectors, thereby boosting overall productivity in the private sector.
The Qatari Businessmen Association also plans to leverage the university's educational programs and strategic research, particularly in fields such as computer science, business administration, and information systems, offered by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar as well as its renowned colleges and research centers in the United States.

A Promising Partnership
For his part, Mr. Michael Trick, Dean of Carnegie Mellon University Qatar, expressed his pleasure in signing the agreement, noting that it will contribute to the successful implementation of the Third National Development Strategy—of which education and technology are key pillars. He highlighted that Carnegie Mellon is committed to utilizing its research and technological capabilities to support this promising partnership, which will help develop innovative solutions to increase productivity across the private sector. Furthermore, the collaboration aims to prepare a new generation of highly skilled professionals who are equipped to integrate into the labor market or launch successful ventures in the digital economy, supporting Qatar’s ambition to become a regional hub for innovation.
The Qatari Businessmen Association and Carnegie Mellon University have agreed to establish a joint working group to ensure the effective implementation of the areas of cooperation outlined in the MoU.