As part of a MoU signed with CNA-Q in December 2019, QAFCO donated a variety of pumps, valves and bearings to the university to assist with student learning as follows:-

1- Multi stage centrifugal pump

2- centrifugal pump

3- Gate valve

4- Ball valve

5- Different types of bearing

6- Non return valve

7- Control valve

8- Electrical breaker

9- Instrumentation and Control Engineering

The College of the North Atlantic in Qatar (CNAQ) and Qatar Fertiliser Company (QAFCO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in various fields. The MoU covers the topics of internal training, sponsorship of students of CNAQ, as well as technical training for short courses for QAFCO employees. The signing of this agreement followed from QAFCO’s visit to the CNAQ campus in fall 2019.

Qatar University recently conducted the 17th Annual Plant Design Competition for the Department of Chemical Engineering. As part of QAFCO’s ongoing support to the Education sector, a group of students from Qatar University were hosted to prepare their Chemical Engineering Design Project throughout the academic years 2019 and 2020.

The students who attended Summer Internship Program at QAFCO during 2019, chose QAFCO “Formaldehyde Plant” as their "Design Project", and were awarded the 1st position in the Design Competition 2020. A total of 15 groups participated in the competition.

QAFCO contributed the following to assist in the completion of the Project Design :

1. Process presentation given at Qatar University.

2. Provided site visit to view the actual shape and size of the equipment.

3. Technical support and contribution towards designing of the process and equipment.

4. Mass and energy balance and the heat integrity of the entire process.

Qatar University appreciated QAFCO for the continued guidance and support to the senior students during the whole course of the Design Project.

Qatar Fertiliser Company (QAFCO) and Qatar University signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation between them in various fields, including sponsoring agricultural research to support and develop the agricultural sector in Qatar and enhancing the knowledge of Qatari stakeholders  in the agricultural sector in addition to cooperation in the field of scientific research.

The memorandum was signed by His Excellency Dr. Hassan bin Rashid Al-Derham, President of Qatar University, and Mr. Abdulrahman M. Al-Suwaidi, Managing Director and CEO of QAFCO.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by Dr. Mariam Al-Maadeed, Vice President of the University for Research and Graduate Studies, Dr. Khaled bin Nasser Al-Khater, Vice President for Administration and Finance, Dr. Hassan Al-Sayed, Director of the Social and Economic Survey Research Institute at Qatar University in addition to a number of officials from Qatar University and QAFCO.

Commenting on the MoU, Dr. Hassan bin Rashid Al-Derham, President of the University, said: “The cooperation between Qatar University and QAFCO is not new”. He commended the reputation of QAFCO at the local and international levels, stressing that it has attracted many of Qatar University graduates and students. He also commended its MD&CEO, Mr. Abdulrahman M. Al-Suwaidi stressing that he is a strong supporter of the university and its various activities. Dr. Al-Derham spoke about the role of the recently established Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council that included in its strategy to encourage and strengthen this type of initiative to enhance the role of scientific research and its development, and to coordinate with petrochemical companies in areas that benefit society, which also reflects directly its development.

In this context, Dr. Al-Derham stressed that food security has become a priority after the blockade, and the university wants to progress the role of its farm and develop it into a model farm that benefits researchers and society with a focus on new technologies in the field of agriculture so that expertise and technology are combined.

Mr. Al-Suwaidi, said: “QAFCO is proud to partner with the local educational sector as part of its support towards Qatar’s vision of a knowledge-based economy. By signing the cooperation with Qatar University, QAFCO hopes to facilitate the development of a world-class educational system in Qatar, in alignment with the human development pillars of QNV 2030.”

Dr. Maryam Al-Maadeed spoke and praised QAFCO’s cooperation with the university and its rapid response to the university's request to support the field of scientific research.

The College of the North Atlantic in Qatar (CNAQ) and Qatar Fertiliser Company (QAFCO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in various fields. The MoU was signed by Prof. Dr. Khalifa bin Nasser Al Khalifa, President of the College of the North Atlantic in Qatar and Mr. Abdulrahman M. Al-Suwaidi, Managing Director and CEO of QAFCO. The MoU covers the topics of internal training, sponsorship of students of CNAQ, as well as technical training for short courses for QAFCO employees. The signing of this agreement follows from QAFCO’s visit to the CNAQ campus earlier this fall.

Prof. Khalifa Al Khalifa said, "We are very happy to sign this important Memorandum of Understanding with QAFCO, which is one of the largest companies in the world in the field of chemical fertilizers production, as this agreement will be of benefit to both parties. We look forward to closer cooperation with QAFCO as we move forward in this important partnership in a way that guarantees benefit for both college students and QAFCO employees, and for the benefit of the Qatari economy."

Mr. Al-Suwaidi said, "QAFCO is proud to partner with the local educational sector as part of its support towards Qatar’s vision of a knowledge-based economy. By signing the cooperation with CNAQ, QAFCO hopes to facilitate the development of a world-class educational system in Qatar, in alignment with the human development pillars of QNV 2030.”