Texas A&M, Qatar and Rheinmetall Barzan Technologies ink pact for joint activities – The Peninsula

Texas A&M, Qatar and Rheinmetall Barzan Technologies ink pact for joint activities – The Peninsula

Doha: Texas A&M University, a Qatar Foundation partner university, and Rheinmetall Barzan Advanced Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on exploring, investigating, and developing joint activities in the fields of engineering, science, and technology.

As per the MoU, both entities will explore research and development projects that provide solutions to local challenges and investigate avenues for strengthening collaboration and furthering academic excellence in Qatar. All these are in alignment with national priorities toward becoming a knowledge-based economy and supporting Qatar National Vision 2030.

Andre Conradie, CEO of Rheinmetall Barzan Advanced Technologies, said, “This MoU will support the establishment of new relations towards fruitful cooperation between RBAT and Texas A&M University in Qatar. This partnership will encourage the development of technological and operational capabilities to enhance military protection and empower key stakeholders in the defence industry. RBAT looks forward to its continued collaboration with Texas A&M University.”

As part of the MoU, the two entities will also develop collaborative workshops, seminars, training, conferences and other joint programmes to further academic excellence, exploring joint projects using the state-of-the-art facilities and expertise of researchers and engineers at both organisations.

Dr. César Octavio Malavé, dean of Texas A&M University at Qatar, said, “We are