Qatar University (QU) signed a MoU yesterday with the Ministry of Sports and Youth to enhance joint cooperation between them and benefit from the joint capabilities of both parties, including working in the field of developing, organizing, managing and implementing training programs and courses to qualify cadres working in sports professions. The MoU signing was attended by QU’s College of Education Dean, Dr. Hessa H. Al-Thani; His Excellency Salah bin Ghanim Al-Ali, Minister of Sports and Youth; QU President, Dr. Hassan Al-Derham and Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Eiman Mustafawi; as well as a number of professors in the College of Education.

The MoU was signed by QU’s Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Omar Al-Ansari and Director of the Ministry of Sports and Youth's Sports Affairs, Issa Al-Harami.

The MoU paves the way for both parties to work together to develop certifications for the accreditation of fitness trainers and cadres working in sports professions, including the fulfillment of their basic professional competence based on a specific international standard.

The signing of the MoU comes as part of the belief in the vital and effective role of QU’s cooperation with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, represented in this agreement by the Qatar Sports for All Federation, as QU is keen to continue playing a role in enabling the various sectors of the state to benefit from its resources and expertise to implement its strategy and achieve its goals.