Doha: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Qatar University (QU) and the Hague Institute for Global Justice to promote exchange of knowledge, executive programmes, student opportunities and expansion of shared research projects to highlight the role of legal education in addressing issues such as extremism and advancing the spirit of citizenship.
The agreement was signed by QU President Dr Hassan Rashid Al Derham and institute President Dr Abe Williams, and facilitated by QU College of Law.
It aims to underscore the importance of establishing partnerships and networking with local and international parties to explore and take advantage of new experiences to provide quality academic programmes and strengthen national competencies towards leadership roles in the judiciary, legislature and legal sector to serve the interest of Qatar.
Dr Al Derham said: “The agreement aligns with QU’s efforts to ensure education excellence in the Arab region and provide students with the opportunity to benefit from international expertise and experiences in the field of international law, which will have a positive impact on the Qatari society.”
Dr Williams said: “The chief among our priorities is sharing knowledge among practitioners, academics, students and policymakers globally to inform policy recommendations and improve best practices. QU and Qatar Leadership Centre share this important pillar of our mission and we are eager to partner with them on teaching and research activities in Qatar and the Middle East, a region at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations, despite significant political and security upheaval.”
College Dean Dr Mohammed Al Khelaifi said: “The MoU will allow both institutions to cooperate in educational and research areas. Our students and faculty will benefit from the expertise of the institute in the area of international law and human rights.” He said each party of the MoU will nominate two members for a committee to design a clear and long-term plan to implement activities of mutual interest. “We are looking forward to working with this institute.”
Dr Winand Staring, the Hague Institute in Qatar Resident Coordinator, said: “We are looking forward to strengthening collaboration with Qatar on research, training, education and study trips and have joined the Hague Roundtables on issues of peace and justice in a global and local/regional context, where the institute could be of added value to Qatar.”
The Peninsula
