DrKhalid Naji, Dean of the College of Engineering, addressing the forum.
Qatar University (QU) hosted the 9th meeting of the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) Forum for Asia and the Pacific (APIF), which aims to strengthen the exchange between member countries and tackle challenges together. The forum fosters the core values of Asian and Pacific members’ friendship.
The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, Association sans but lucratif (non-profit association), commonly known as IAESTE A.s.b.l. is an association of national committees representing academic, industrial and student interests.
The association offers employers well-qualified and motivated trainees to promote international understanding, cooperation and trust among students, academic institutions, employers and the wider community.
QU College of Engineering Department Head Dr. Nasser Al Emadi spoke at the event saying, “Qatar University has been hosting the IAESTE since 2011. Our national committee consists of academic and student representatives from Qatar University, College of the North Atlantic-Qatar, Community College of Qatar and industry representatives from Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO), Qatar Fertilizer Company (QAFCO) and Qatar Chemical Company (QChem).
In addition, we have been accepted during the general conference in 2019 to be an associate member and we hope to get the full member position in 2021.” In his speech, Sultan Qaboos University College of Engineering Assistant Dean for Training and Community Service, and Asia-Pacific IAESTE Forum President Dr. Ghazi Ali Al-Rawas said, “This annual meeting aims to strengthen ties and discuss common issues among the members of APIF, and I would like to thank Qatar University represented by IAESTE-Qatar for hosting this forum 2019.”
