Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is proud to announce the signing of a three-year cooperation agreement with TotalEnergies Qatar. The agreement aims to enhance the professional development of UDST students and graduates by offering dedicated training and development programs at TotalEnergies, and to strengthen the partnership between the two institutions. Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, President of UDST, and Matthieu Bouyer, Country Chair, TotalEnergies Qatar and Managing Director, TotalEnergies EP Qatar, signed the agreement on the University’s campus in the presence of officials from both institutions.

Dr. Salem Al-Naemi said, "We are delighted to sign this agreement with TotalEnergies Qatar. As the nation’s leading applied sciences university, UDST continues to build a portfolio of leading-edge programs to educate and empower the country’s future professionals across multiple sectors. We also strive to provide our students with unparalleled access to real work in industry. This partnership will help provide our students with invaluable exposure to real-world challenges and opportunities in the oil and gas sector. It also supports our mission of developing a skilled and sustainable workforce in Qatar.”

The agreement serves as a framework for several planned projects to be carried out between the two entities. These include work placements for selected UDST students, as well as work placements, and short-term industry postings for academic staff from UDST to identify potential applied research opportunities. UDST will also integrate TotalEnergies’ Al Reyada program, an initiative designed to bring together academia and industry professionals to tackle energy-related challenges, as an essential part of several degrees, and TotalEnergies will be able to help students select suitable capstone projects for their final year of study.

This agreement is part of TotalEnergies’ broader TAMKEEN program that aims at developing human capacity and local talents through multiple initiatives such as training, internships, education.

Matthieu Bouyer commented on this occasion, “Our collaboration with UDST is a good example of what our TAMKEEN program can bring, enriching students and young professionals with new skills and competencies through engagement, training and career opportunities. We are committed to supporting, utilizing, and developing Qatari talents so they, in turn, can play an active role in the energy industry in Qatar and abroad.”

The Cooperation Agreement between UDST and TotalEnergies Qatar is a significant step in advancing Qatar's workforce development and supporting the growth of the country's energy industry.

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About University of Doha for Science and Technology:

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) was officially established by the Emiri Decision No13 of 2022, and it is the first national university that specializes in academic applied, technical, and professional education in the State of Qatar.  UDST has over 60 Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs, diplomas, and certificates. The University houses 5 Colleges: The College of Business Management, the College of Computing and Information Technology, the College of Engineering Technology, the College of Health Sciences and the College of General Education in addition to specialized training centers for individuals and companies. UDST is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Its world-renowned faculty and researchers work on developing the students’ skills and help raise well-equipped graduates who are proudly serving different sectors of the economy and contributing to the achievement of human, social and economic development goals nationally and internationally.

For more information visit: www.udst.edu.qa

About TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a global multi-energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, cleaner, more reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.

In Qatar, TotalEnergies has been present since 1936, and is active in exploration and production, refining and petrochemicals, and marketing of lubricants, and renewable energies. TotalEnergies is the shareholder and sole operator of Al Khalij offshore oilfield, and a shareholder in North Oil Company, the operator of Al Shaheen offshore oilfield.

TotalEnergies is also one of the founding partners of Qatargas and Dolphin Energy and holds a 16.7% and 24.5% interest in Qatargas 2 and Dolphin Energy respectively. The Company is also present in five downstream joint ventures : QAPCO, Qatofin, RLOC and Laffan Refineries 1 & 2.

In 2022, TotalEnergies was awarded a 6.25% interest in the 32 million tons per annum (Mtpa) NFE project; followed by a 9.375% participating interest in the 16 Mtpa North Field South (NFS) LNG project. It is also a partner in the Al Kharsaah Solar PV IPP Project, a 800 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar plant.