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Tribune News Network
Doha
IN the framework of its commitment to provide a holistic learning environment conducive to student success across its diverse range of academic programmes, the Community College of Qatar (CCQ), Qatar's fastest growing educational institution, recently hosted a special delegation from the General Authority of Customs at the College's West Bay Campus.
The delegation's visit headed by the Authority's Chairman Ahmed bin Abdullah al Gammal, comes to support the students of CCQ's Associate of Applied Science in Customs Management and Bachelor of Border Management programmes, as well as to facilitate their learning experience and unleash their potential in the classroom.
The event was attended by CCQ President Dr Mohamed al Naemi and the College Dean Dr Abdallah Hazaimeh, in addition to 40 students.
Commenting on the occasion, Dr Naemi said:"From day one, CCQ has been committed to delivering world-class, comprehensive and up-to-date Customs and Borders education to students. This is not only in line with our dedication to academic excellence at the institutional level, but also directly contributes to developing the capacity and advancing the careers of thousands of qualified Customs professionals in Qatar, while meeting the evolving needs of the nation as it strives to realise the objectives of the Qatar National Vision 2030."
For his part, Dr Abdallah Hazaimeh said:"We are proud of our partnership with the General Authority of Customs, which culminated in the development of these distinguished academic programmes. On behalf of CCQ, I would like to express my appreciation to the Authority for helping us build this partnership on a strong foundation. It is both our duty and pleasure to continue establishing as well as strengthening our community partnerships with such leading national institutions as the General Authority of Customs, towards Qatar's Human Capital Development."
During the visit, the General Authority of Customs Chairman Ahmed bin Abdullah al Gammal led an open discussion with students on a number of key topics including student projects, work-study balance, classroom and learning environment, among others.
The chairman noted:"At the General Authority of Customs, we would like to thank CCQ for their support and dedication in making these academic programmes a success, which is evident in the positive impact it has on our employees' performance. Many national organisations are now considering the establishment of specialised programmes with leading educational institutions like CCQ. We are looking forward to the graduation of the first batch of Border Management students, and we are confident that our students are set to become distinguished professionals in their line of work."
Among the advantages of CCQ's programmes for Customs and Border Management students is introducing them to important international treaties and training them on international best practices in the field, said Talal al Shaibi, assistant director of the Operations and Risk Analysis Department at the General Authority of Customs and one of the students attending the event.
CCQ's two-year Associate of Applied Science in Customs Management and its Bachelor of Border Management programmes are designed to equip individuals that are seeking employment in the field of Customs and Border Management with the best practices in the field.
It is worth mentioning that this year will witness the graduation of the first batch of the Border Management Bachelor Degree programme, which has been developed in collaboration with the General Authority of Customs and the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies at Charles Sturt University, Australia. The College's Associate of Applied Science in Customs Management programme, on the other hand, has witnessed four batches of graduates to date.
