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MIE-SPPU partners with Ali Bin Ali Holding for industry-academia collaboration

Published: 24 Feb 2025 - 09:56 am | Last Updated: 24 Feb 2025 - 09:59 am
MIE-SPPU Institute of Higher Education and Ali Bin Ali Holding officials at the agreement signing ceremony.

MIE-SPPU Institute of Higher Education and Ali Bin Ali Holding officials at the agreement signing ceremony.

The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: MIE-SPPU Institute of Higher Education has forged a significant strategic partnership with Ali Bin Ali Holding, one of Qatar’s largest and most diversified business conglomerates. This collaboration marks a key milestone in enhancing industry-academic cooperation, providing students with real-world industry exposure and practical learning opportunities.

The partnership will facilitate a mutually beneficial engagement between the institution and the corporate sector, ensuring that MIE-SPPU students gain first-hand industry experience across multiple sectors, including retail, wholesale, IT, tourism, and healthcare. Ali Bin Ali Holding will also contribute to curriculum enrichment, integrating industrial insights and expertise to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and industry requirements.

The formal agreement was signed by Yasir Nainar, President, MIE-SPPU Institute of Higher Education, and Moataz H. Ahmed Eid, Admin Advisor to the Chairman’s Office, Ali Bin Ali Holding. The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Bimalendu Nath, Director of MIE-SPPU; Dinesh Bakshi, Head of Administration; and Jhulan Mukherjee, Outreach Programs Officer and Dr. ManishKumar Varma. Representing Ali Bin Ali Holding were Aldrine Fernandez, Group General Manager - HR & Administration, along with senior managers from the group.

Speaking at the event, Yasir Nainar emphasized the importance of such partnerships in advancing research, student placements, and curriculum development, reinforcing MIE-SPPU’s commitment to aligning education with industry demands.

Aldrine commended the initiative, highlighting Ali Bin Ali Holding’s dedication to supporting higher education, training, and research through collaborative programs with MIE-SPPU.

MIE-SPPU Institute of Higher Education remains committed to expanding industry collaborations that enrich student learning experiences and prepare them for successful careers in a competitive global market.