The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Al Ahli Hospital to engage in collaborative work of mutual interest across a range of clinical, educational, community outreach, and research-related areas.
The memorandum was signed on UDST campus by UDST president Dr Salem al-Naemi and Khaled al-Emadi, the chief executive of Medicare Group and Al Ahli Hospital, in the presence of other attendees from both organisations.
The aim of the agreement is to serve as a co-operative framework, ultimately helping to advance Qatar’s healthcare education, research and services.
It will also help to foster a culture of knowledge sharing between the two entities.
“We at the UDST reaffirm our commitment as a leading national applied university to connect academia and the professional world,” said Dr al-Naemi. “This collaboration reflects our dedication to providing our students and faculty with real-world experiences and research opportunities.”
“Together, we aim to contribute significantly to Qatar's National Vision 2030, nurturing a generation of healthcare professionals equipped with practical skills and innovative insights, ready to make a meaningful impact in our society,” he said.
“The importance of this collaboration is in providing practical training opportunities for students in healthcare specialties,” al-Emadi said. “This contributes to enhancing and developing their practical and clinical skills.”
“This collaboration is part of the Al-Ahli Hospital's contribution to achieving the goals of Qatar Vision 2030,” he added. “Both parties aim to qualify healthcare professionals to effectively meet the needs of the job market.”
The MoU encourages the two organisations to work jointly on designing and developing academic pathways and higher degree programmes, including professional certificates and post-graduate studies for the healthcare sector.
UDST students will be able to take advantage of practical opportunities at Al-Ahli Hospital, along with enhanced support for their capstone projects.
The agreement promotes the development of joint research and publications between the two institutions on projects that align with Qatar’s national priorities, and enables Al Ahli Hospital practitioners to engage in specific teaching and project supervisory roles at the UDST, and vice versa for the university faculty.
Additionally, under the agreement, both institutions are committed to community outreach, including jointly organising health-awareness campaigns, seminars and workshops.
UDST and Al Ahli Hospital officials at the signing ceremony.
