{
  "id": 12117080,
  "title": "UDST, Qatar Cool sign MoU to strengthen industry-academia collaboration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/udst-qatar-cool-sign-mou-to-strengthen-industry-academia-collaboration",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-05T09:12:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/05/10/2026/udst-qatar-cool-sign-mou-to-strengthen-industry-academia-collaboration"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Doha, the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and Qatar Cool have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in multiple areas including student innovation, applied learning, research, professional development, and sustainability. The agreement was inked by UDST President, Dr. Salem bin Nasser Al Naemi, and Qatar Cool's Acting Chief Executive Officer, Nahar Saleh Al Mutawah.\n\nThe partnership will involve student competitions and hackathons, innovation and applied learning initiatives, research projects, curriculum development, internships and training, as well as sustainability and energy efficiency programs. These activities are designed to align academic learning with present industry practices and challenges.\n\nCommenting on the MoU, Dr. Naemi stated: \"Industry partnerships are a vital part of UDST's applied education model, offering students opportunities to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges. Our collaboration with Qatar Cool underscores our commitment to connecting education with industry needs and creating meaningful opportunities for students to enhance their skills, innovation, and professional capabilities.\"\n\nNahar Al Mutawah echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the role of the younger generation in developing innovative solutions for real-world challenges. She expressed Qatar Cool's intention to enable students to utilize their academic knowledge in a practical industry challenge, aiding in the bridging of the gap between academic learning and business needs.\n\nThe QC³ Hackathon, she noted, represents Qatar Cool's dedication to fostering creative approaches to energy efficiency and environmental stewardship, contributing to community development and supporting the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.\n\nThe collaboration also aligns with UDST's applied learning approach by incorporating industry perspectives into the educational experience, providing students with the chance to interact with professionals, explore emerging technologies, and develop solutions pertinent to Qatar's energy and sustainability priorities.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and Qatar Cool signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in student innovation, applied learning, research, professional development, and sustainability.</p> <p>The MoU was signed at the University of Doha for Science and Technology by President of the University, Dr. Salem bin Nasser Al Naemi and Acting…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Doha News",
        "title": "International Advertising Association launches Qatar Chapter to strengthen the country’s position as a regional hub for creativity and communications",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/international-advertising-association-launches-qatar-chapter-to",
        "published": "2026-10-05T09:43:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}