Siemens, Emerson to set up centre of excellence in Qatar

Siemens, Emerson to set up centre of excellence in Qatar

The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) has signed up global technology majors -Siemens and Emerson - for the establishment of a centre of excellence in Lusail City, thus adding significant value to the country's talent ecosystem and leadership in technological and software design.

IPA Qatar’s partnership with Siemens establishes the foundation for collaboration in the development of sustainable infrastructure projects in Qatar, leveraging Siemens' expertise in infrastructure, industry and mobility.

It aims to strengthen cooperation in key sectors, such as vertical farming, smart cities, and transportation. According to the agreement, Siemens is committed to fostering local talent and plans to increase its workforce to exceed 300 full time employees.

This will facilitate knowledge transfer and create new opportunities, contributing to the growth and development of Qatar's workforce.

The MoU with Emerson will accelerate the expansion of automation technology and industrial software excellence in Qatar. IPA Qatar will support Emerson in its development of a Centre of Excellence in Lusail City, which will serve as a central hub for fostering innovation, sharing technology best practices, and nurturing local talent in key industry sectors, such as energy utilisation, he added.

These agreements were signed today (May 24) on the sidelines of the 3rd edition of the