University of Doha for Science and Technology, Elegancia Healthcare Sign MoU

Doha, December 24 (QNA) - University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and Elegancia Healthcare (a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU), marking a significant step forward in the collaboration between healthcare and higher education sectors in Qatar. The MoU was signed by President of UDST Dr. Salem Al Naemi, and Chief Executive Officer of Elegancia Healthcare Joseph Hazel during a ceremony held at UDST, in the presence of officials from both entities. This partnership is designed to establish a robust cooperation framework reflecting a shared commitment to advancing Qatar’s health, social, and economic goals. The MoU covers many areas of collaboration, notably designing and developing academic programs, providing practical and preceptorship opportunities at Elegancia Healthcare for UDST students, and supporting them in their capstone projects. Both parties will also collaborate on continuing education in various fields such as business, health sciences, engineering, computing, and information technology. The MoU includes plans for joint research projects aligned with Qatar’s national research priorities and areas of mutual interest. Furthermore, the agreement facilitates cross-appointments, allowing Elegancia Healthcare practitioners to engage in teaching and research supervision at UDST, and UDST faculty to participate in clinical practice at Elegancia Healthcare. Both institutions have also committed to organizing joint conferences, seminars, workshops, and health-awareness campaigns, along with other outreach activities. President of UDST Dr. Salem Al Naemi commented on the MoU by stating that the collaboration is a milestone in bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical healthcare applications and offers the Qatari students and faculty unique opportunities to contribute directly to the advancement of healthcare in Qatar. It is also an opportunity for knowledge sharing, where the exchange of health practitioners and faculty contributes to the enhancement of applied education standards, which is regarded as one of UDST's core strengths, he added. For his part, Joseph Hazel added that he is excited to be signing this agreement today with UDST, affirming that partnership aligns with the mission aimed at transforming and improving healthcare services, emphasizing that this collaboration is a step towards fostering a new era of healthcare education and research. (QNA)