HBKU, talabat partner to give students first-hand innovation experience

HBKU, talabat partner to give students first-hand innovation experience

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has signed a memorandum of understanding with talabat, the region’s leading local tech company that will enable students to apply industry-relevant knowledge to benefit their career development.

The one-year agreement is particularly aimed at students in the College of Science and Engineering (CSE)’s multidisciplinary programmes in logistics and supply chain management, sustainable energy, and sustainable environment, at both the Masters and PhD levels.

A signing ceremony was held in the presence of Dr Mounir Hamdi, CSE founding dean and talabat Qatar’s Mary Ann Umali, manager of people operations, alongside other representatives.

The agreement reflects their mutual intent to give HBKU students and alumni opportunities to apply their learning and pursue career development. One such initiative will be for talabat to share case studies or business problems, including those facing the q-commerce (quick commerce) sector. HBKU students will apply their subject matter expertise to generate innovative solutions. The two organisations will work to support student research projects, internships, shadowing, and employability opportunities for alumni, with talabat set to participate in HBKU’s career fairs and employer relations events.

Dr Hamdi said: “This agreement is an excellent opportunity for both sides and we’re excited to cooperate with a