Doha: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Innopolis University marking a major step in academic cooperation and professional development. This came on the sidelines of the official visit of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the friendly Russian Federation.

According to Qatar News Agency, the agreement was signed by Director of Partnerships and Engagement at UDST Najla Al Naemi, and the Deputy Director of the Russian IT University Aleksei Pavlov. The MoU outlines both institutions’ mutual goal to cooperate across several academic fields. It serves as a framework for advancing shared objectives and engaging in joint activities that will benefit students, faculty, and researchers from both universities.

The entities will collaborate on scientific and research projects in the fields of machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and robotics. Special attention will be given to the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare, smart cities, and energy, key sectors for both Qatar and Russia.

President of UDST Dr. Salem Al Naemi highlighted the significance of the agreement: “We are proud to establish this partnership with Innopolis University, aligning with the country’s vision of cultivating global connections and innovation-driven education.”

Director of Innopolis University Iskander Bariev stated: “This will expand the horizons of Russian-Qatari cooperation in the field of high technology. Together, we will be able to accelerate the development of new innovative projects. In addition, the cooperation between the two universities will strengthen scientific and technological ties between our countries.”