Doha, State of Qatar – Gulf Bridge International (GBI), one of the region’s leading cloud, connectivity and content enablers, and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting scientific research and the exchange of professional expertise.
Abdulla Al Rwaili, Executive Director and Managing Director of GBI, signed the agreement on behalf of the company and said, “From a corporate standpoint, GBI looks towards educational institutions such as CMU-Q to aid in our directive to strengthen human capital in Qatar. Going forward, this partnership will enable students to experience a dynamic business setting, while we can utilize the expertise of CMU-Q faculty to add value to the knowledge and skills of our employees. As a supplier of superior connectivity network infrastructure, GBI services major telecom operators, internet service providers, stock exchanges, and governments – all of whom will derive great benefit from our improved competency portfolio.
“Today’s agreement marks the beginning of a long and productive relationship with a key academic stakeholder whose proven dedication in research and development complements our company’s vision for the future.”
CMU-Q delivers select programs that contribute to the long-term development of Qatar. Approximately 400 students from 38 countries study at CMU-Q in the areas of biological sciences, business administration, computational biology, computer science, and information systems.
Dean Michael Trick represented CMU-Q at the ceremony: “While there are many ways that cooperation between GBI and CMU-Q will be beneficial, to me the most significant outcome will be the experience our students will gain in the workplace. This is a fast-moving economic landscape, and as our students spend more time in diverse workplaces, the more they learn to adapt and make valuable contributions.”
The agreement outlines how GBI and CMU-Q will bolster cooperation in scientific research. The organizations will promote joint research activities and strategic studies in the fields of computer science, business administration and information systems in an effort to build national capacity and contribute to Qatar’s long-term development and growth.
Additionally, GBI will offer internships for CMU-Q students, who will be invited to engage in the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities in Qatar.
Collaborative agreements that transverse Qatar’s corporate and academic sector are major drivers of the national capacity-building agenda. In line with the national human development framework, GBI acts as a transnational agent for corporate and government connectivity. As such, the MoU agreement demonstrates a commitment to research and development that further bolsters Qatar’s position as a center of innovation and active knowledge-exchange.
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About GBI
Gulf Bridge International (GBI) is a global cloud, connectivity and content enabler that owns and operates a smart, fully managed service network. Our multilayer terrestrial and subsea cable meshed network bridges the East to the West through the Middle East, empowers businesses, connects societies and contributes to the region’s transformation towards knowledge-based economies. Our agility, business innovation and diverse portfolio of services make us a partner of choice for carriers, ISPs, governments, and the smart living ecosystem. We are a carrier’s carrier and an enterprise global managed services provider dedicated to turning the region into a global connectivity hub.
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About Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
For more than a century, Carnegie Mellon University has challenged the curious and passionate to imagine and deliver work that matters. A private, top-ranked and global university, Carnegie Mellon sets its own course with programs that inspire creativity and collaboration.
In 2004, Carnegie Mellon and Qatar Foundation began a partnership to deliver select programs that will contribute to the long-term development of Qatar. Today, Carnegie Mellon Qatar offers undergraduate programs in biological sciences, business administration, computational biology, computer science, and information systems. Nearly 400 students from 38 countries call Carnegie Mellon Qatar home.
Graduates from CMU-Q are making a deep impact in Qatar and around the world. Most choose careers in top organizations, and many have completed graduate studies. A growing number are pursuing entrepreneurial projects. With 11 graduating classes, the total number of alumni is nearly 800.
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