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Microsoft and Qatar Foundation launch "Student Select" initiative to provide affordable software for students
Doha, Qatar, May 31, 2011 - Microsoft has come to an agreement with Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, to provide its students and community members with heavily discounted software. Named "Student Select", the initiative was set up to further Microsoft and Qatar Foundation 's dedication to delivering quality education in the country. By enabling students to utilize the latest Microsoft products at academic prices, the initiative aids students and teachers alike to reach their full potential.
All students have to do to access the most up to date Microsoft software is to log on to the web portal and order their digital copy downloads of the latest Microsoft products, including Microsoft Office Professional 2010. The cost is significantly cheaper, with a copy of Office costing just 255.5QAR instead of 1,821.35QAR.
Mohammed Hammoudi, Country Manager Microsoft Qatar said: "The potential of students and teachers is something that is there to be unlocked, and by providing them with the latest IT tools in their homes, they have the opportunity to make the most of their talents. In offering the most up-to-date products to the Qatar Foundation community at significantly discounted academic prices, we ensure students and educators are working towards a knowledge-based society built on technology - building an even more robust future for Qatar."
Sa'di Aweinat, Director of Information Technology at Qatar Foundation commented: " Qatar Foundation is keen on protecting intellectual property while educating students on the importance of genuine software and promoting cyber safety and security within the community. Furthermore, this agreement will provide the student community within Qatar Foundation software at a feasible cost. We are happy to partner with Microsoft and other vendors on similar iniativies." ,
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About Microsoft Gulf
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ:'MSFT') is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft Gulf opened its Dubai-based headquarters in 1991. Microsoft Gulf today oversees activities in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the UAE. Microsoft Corporation's address on the worldwide web is: www.microsoft.com and Microsoft's Gulf web address is www.microsoft.com/gulf
About Qatar Foundation
Qatar Foundation
's mission is to prepare the people of Qatar and the region to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world, and to make Qatar a leader in innovative education and research. To achieve that mission, QF supports a network of centers and partnerships with elite institutions, all committed to the principle that a nation's greatest natural resource is its people. Education City,
Qatar Foundation
's flagship project is envisioned as a Center of Excellence in education and research that will help transform Qatar into a knowledge-based society.
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