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Qatar University and Thales sign MoU on information technology security
November 2013 by Marc Jacob
Qatar University and Thales signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) for academic development, research and training of future Qatari
professionals on new and emerging technological solutions in the field of
information systems for a range of specialties.
The agreement was signed between Qatar University President Prof Sheikha
Abdulla Al-Misnad and Thales Communications & Security Chairman and CEO Mr
Jean-Michel Lagarde, in the presence of the Ambassador of France to Qatar, M.
Jean-Christophe Peaucelle, QU VP and Chief Academic Officerfor Academic
Affairs Dr Mazen Hasna, several officials from the French Embassy, Thales,
ictQATAR and QU, along with representatives from leading information and
communication organizations in Qatar.
The agreement will benefit students of the departments of Electrical Engineering
and Computer Science and Engineering in the College of Engineering. Its objective
is to harness Qatar’s central role as the lead producer of Qatar’s engineering
graduates and partner with Thales’s experience, technological know-how, product
expertise and active research activity in a wide range of functional domains and
associated services related to information systems. Underlying this objective is the
shared commitment to contribute to Qatar’s development and progress.
Commenting on the agreement, Prof Al-Misnad said: “We are pleased to partner
with Thales who is a leader in the field of information systems and related products
and services. The research component of this agreement is in line with our
continued push to advance our research capacity and to provide our students with
an environment of vibrant research activity. Information systems is a fast-growing
field around the world and we are pleased to be part of the development of these
competencies among our students to prepare them to take the reins as future
leaders in Qatar”.
“We are very pleased and honored to start the cooperation with Qatar University in
the field of information systems security. It will enhance IT awareness across Qatar
and improve Qatari workforce skills in that field and will aid Qatar University in
becoming an active member of recognized university organizations and forums”,
said M. Lagarde.
