Doha: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) held a certificate distribution ceremony for the Public Works Authority’s (Ashghal) staff following the completion of a 14-week training program on Administrative Development. Present at the ceremony were Dr. Rachid Benlamri, Vice President, Academic Affairs at UDST, Dr. Saheim Khalaf Al-Temimi, Director of Continuing and Professional Education Directorate (CPE) at the University and Mr. Rashid Saeed Al-Hajri, Acting HR Director, Ashghal.

The Continuing and Professional Education Directorate has tailored the training program and courses based on the administrative needs of Ashghal. The program consisted of four modules: workplace professionalism, computer applications, Microsoft Excel and General English. The training provided the staff with theoretical knowledge and applied skills related to communication, business etiquette, time management, customer service, business meetings, office management, relationship building and more.

Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, President of UDST said: “It was a pleasure to collaborate with Ashghal on this particular initiative. We appreciate the trust that was put in our University to deliver this training. Learning is a never-ending process and as an applied University, our commitment does not end at graduation. We are keen on providing customized training solutions to suit the development requirements of working professionals within the public and private sectors. We look forward to future collaborations and we wish the participants, success and achievement in their professional life.”

Dr. Saheim Khalaf Al-Temimi, Director of UDST’s Continuing and Professional Education Directorate said: “We are celebrating today the outcome of a long-standing collaboration with Ashghal. CPE has provided the administrative staff of the company with skills, information and the ability to apply their practical knowledge to the workplace. The agreements we have signed with a number of world-class educational partners enable us to offer internationally recognized programs to professionals in Qatar and give the opportunities to our trainees to compete not only at a national level but also at an international level. We wish the trained professionals all the best and we look forward to new collaboration opportunities.”

Mr. Rashid Al-Hajri, Acting HRDM said: “Ashghal always seeks to build bridges of knowledge, culture, interaction, development, training with the State’s different institutions and invest in youth power, enhance their skills to achieve the first pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030”.     

The CPE Directorate at UDST has become a leader in the provision of customized training solutions in Qatar. In the past six months, CPE has delivered 14 courses to Ashghal and trained a total of 282 participants to date.

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About University of Doha for Science and Technology:

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) was officially established by the Emiri Decision No13 of 2022, and it is the first national university that specializes in academic applied, technical, and professional education in the State of Qatar.  UDST has over 60 Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs, diplomas, and certificates. The University houses 5 Colleges: The College of Business Management, the College of Computing and Information Technology, the College of Engineering Technology, the College of Health Sciences and the College of General Education in addition to specialized training centers for individuals and companies. UDST is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Its world-renowned faculty and researchers work on developing the students’ skills, and help raise well-equipped graduates who are proudly serving different sectors of the economy and contributing to the achievement of human, social and economic development goals nationally and internationally.