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QU, Huawei partnership to empower next generation of ICT leaders
On 28 May 2019, Qatar University College of Engineering signed an Memorandum of Undrstanding (MoU) with Huawei
Technologies Investment Co Ltd – Qatar.The MoU was signed by QU-CENG Dean Prof Abdelmagid Hammuda and CEO of Huawei
Technologies LLC Frank Fan, in the presence of QU President Dr. Hassan Al Derham, Vice President of Huawei Technologies
LLC Farhan Khan, Huawei representatives, as well as QU leadership, faculty and staff.
The MoU states that Huawei will deliver some training and certification programs to QU through Huawei Authorised Information
and Network Academy (HAINA),the academy will be newly launched in Qatar.Huawei will promote QU as a training organization
to its students and customers base for HAINA-based programs and selected professional programs according to QU’s capability
and capacity. Additionally, Huawei will provide Huawei Certification Academy Instructor (HCAI) training for professional instructors
for each course direction.
QU will provide classroom and other teaching facilities to accommodate Huawei ICT equipment for the HAINA programme, as well
as professional instructors to become Huawei Certified Academy Instructors. The university will also add the HAINA certification
course as an extension course for the QU curriculums, liaise with local networking industry – in particular government entities and
institutions – to promote and deliver HAINA Network training across a wider outreach of population in the ICT realm within Doha,
Qatar, and work with Huawei to develop a training schedule that meets students’ needs.
In his remarks, Prof Abdelmagid Hammuda said: “Through this MoU, Qatar University CENG showcases its commitment to
providing students with opportunities to heighten their skills and competencies and to enhance their knowledge in the field of
information and communications technology. Additionally, this opportunity will help students stay in close touch with technological
advancements and innovations in China, and to interact with experts easily. In coordination with our partners, Qatar University will
continue to deliver on its mission and vision to fulfill the needs of the industrial sector by graduating highly qualified professionals,
and by providing its students with training and internship opportunities that enable them to make a difference in various areas at
the workplace.”
Frank Fan said: “We are proud to roll out our flagship global CSR program in Qatar in partnership with a leading educational
institution such as Qatar University, and in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar. The Huawei
academy will equip Qatari youth with the necessary skills and know-how to lead the country’s journey to become a knowledge-
based society and support digital transformation in Qatar.”