Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar Stock Exchange (QSE) and the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote collaboration between the two sides.The MoU was signed by QSE Acting CEO Abdul Aziz Nasser Al Emadi and CCQ President Khalid Mohamed Al Horr. The two parties have pledged to work together to collaborate in the fields of education, training, capacity building and community development.Under the MoU, the two parties agreed to develop awareness courses, and workshops to be provided by QSE to the CCQ students pertaining to the QSE’s market and operations, as well as training the students using QSE’s trading simulation programmes and introducing them to safe investment methods.The two sides also agreed to benefit from the expertise of academic tutors, trainers, and experts in each of them, in addition to providing practical training opportunities for the CCQ students at the QSE and preparing joint research and studies related to the scope of the MoU.Speaking on the occasion, Horr said, “We are pleased to partner with the QSE, which provides our students with a unique opportunity to enhance their academic education through knowledge sharing, joint research, and practical training opportunities using simulation programmes for trading in QSE’s market, in an effort by both parties to achieve our vision and build a knowledge-based economy.”The MoU with the QSE lays a solid foundation for cooperation between the two sides and confirms the CCQ’s continued commitment to achieving academic excellence for students and developing their abilities and skills. The MoU reflects our firm belief in QSE’s vital role in advancing economic development and supporting the continuous efforts to build a knowledge-based economy, Horr noted.Welcoming the signing of the agreement as a basis for close cooperation with CCQ, Emadi said, “This agreement comes within our social responsibility role and the mission and vision to support QNV 2030, with a particular focus on the human development pillar.”This cooperation is a continuation and culmination of education and awareness efforts undertaken by QSE in the local community. QSE has an important role and active initiatives aimed at contributing to society’s service through specialised training and rehabilitation. Thousands of people, especially youth and students, have benefited from QSE programs aimed at capacity-building and investment awareness through specialized field training in the securities market, Emadi said.
