UDST Signs MoU with Somali Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education
Doha, September 01 (QNA) – The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia. This partnership aims to foster cooperation in higher education, including academic program development, faculty professional development, and academic quality assurance.
The signing ceremony was attended by HE UDST President Dr. Salem bin Nasser Al Naemi and HE Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir. The MoU, which was formalized by UDST Vice President of Academics Dr. Rachid Benlamri and the Director General of Higher Education Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamud, focuses on developing joint diploma programs in five key fields:
- Information Technology
- Information Systems
- Construction Engineering
- Electric Power and Renewable Energy Engineering Technology
- Healthcare Management
Dr. Benlamri stated, “This partnership reflects UDST’s commitment to advancing applied education through international collaboration and knowledge exchange. We look forward to sharing our academic expertise in program development, faculty professional development, and quality assurance.”
Additionally, the partnership will involve establishing a joint, co-branded institute in Somalia, further enhancing collaborative efforts in higher education.
Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamud expressed optimism about the collaboration, stating, “This partnership with UDST is an important step in strengthening higher education in Somalia. We look forward to benefiting from UDST’s expertise to create new opportunities for Somali students and institutions.”
The MoU lays the groundwork for ongoing academic collaboration between UDST and the Somali Ministry, promoting joint programs, faculty development, quality assurance, and institutional capacity building. (QNA)
