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Qatar Foundation Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with Microsoft
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-MoU in line with Qatar FoundationQatar Foundation
's strategy to transform Qatar to knowledge based society and foster local innovation-Doha, Qatar: August 31, 2010: Furthering its commitment to the development of knowledge based society in Qatar, Qatar FoundationQatar Foundation
for Education, Science and Community Development and MicrosoftMicrosoft signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a press conference in Doha, Qatar. The MoU was signed between Executive Director of Operations, Qatar FoundationQatar Foundation Mr. Khalid Al-Sulaiteen and Mr. Mohammad Hammoudi, Country Manager for Microsoft QatarMicrosoft Qatar.Under the agreement, Qatar FoundationQatar Foundation will benefit from a 90 percent discount on the commercial prices of MicrosoftMicrosoft software licenses as well as software assurance benefits such as free online training on the software purchased. In addition, MicrosoftMicrosoft will provide professional-level developer and design tools to students under its DreamSpark program to support and advance their skills. Schools and universities at Education City will also be able to benefit from MicrosoftMicrosoft's Live@edu, a cloud based service, which will provide students, staff and faculty with primary email addresses and a collaborative communications platform.
"Through our partnership with MicrosoftMicrosoft, we are strengthening the capacity of teachers and students to use technology effectively in the classroom. We believe that technology can expand the power of education and unlock the potential of students, educators and schools by delivering relevant solutions, services and programs that focus on improved personalized learning outcomes," said Al Sulaiteen
"This Strategic Partnership Agreement comes with boatloads of value for Qatar FoundationQatar Foundation
and its users. And I believe it establishes the foundation for a new era of education innovation and development," he added Speaking at the conference, Mr. Sa'di Awienat, IT Director of Qatar FoundationQatar Foundation, said, "MicrosoftMicrosoft is a valued partner to Qatar FoundationQatar Foundation and we are glad to engage with them in realizing our vision in creating a knowledge-based society. Our users will continue to enjoy increased innovation thanks to the scale and resources this deal provides."
Mohammad Hammoudi, Country Manager, Microsoft QatarMicrosoft Qatar
expressed MicrosoftMicrosoft's support of QF in achieving its vision to create a positive impact on the education sector in the country. "We value our relationship with Qatar FoundationQatar Foundation and will continue to offer expert knowledge and tools that will help the education community be at the forefront. Education is the foundation of economic growth and in collaboration with educators, governments, and local partners. MicrosoftMicrosoft is committed to providing access to technology, helping students acquire skills required to pursue their career and fueling local innovation."
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