Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al Thani, CEO of IPA Qatar with Matthias Rebellius, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and the CEO Smart Infrastructure during the MoU signing, yesterday.
Doha, Qatar: The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA Qatar) announced the signing of new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with two international companies, Siemens and Emerson, yesterday on the sidelines of the Qatar Economic Forum (QEF), Powered by Bloomberg.
The new partnerships will play a role in facilitating the establishment of a centre of excellence in Lusail City, adding significant value to Qatar’s talent ecosystem and leadership in technological and software design.
The agreements were signed on the sidelines of the 3rd edition of the Qatar Economic Forum. The signatories included Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al Thani, CEO of IPA Qatar; Matthias Rebellius, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and the CEO Smart Infrastructure; and Walid Samara, Vice President of Emerson for the Northern Region – MEA. Other notable attendees included Helmut von Struve, CEO of Siemens in the Middle East and UAE; Hakan Ozdemir, CEO of Siemens in Qatar; and Mazen Ghannam, Emerson’s QatarEnergy Global Strategic Account Director.
Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al Thani, CEO of IPA Qatar, said: “The new strategic partnerships with Siemens and Emerson are a significant step forward for IPA Qatar in achieving our mission to attract foreign direct investment and promote economic growth in Qatar. By collaborating with global leaders in technology, finance and innovation, we can create new opportunities for our local businesses and help them compete on a global scale. We are confident that these partnerships will lead to mutually beneficial outcomes and look forward to working closely with our new partners to drive sustainable economic development in Qatar.”
For his part, Hakan Ozdemir, CEO of Siemens in Qatar, said: “We are happy to collaborate with IPA Qatar and embark on this partnership, as it signifies our strong commitment to collaboration and contributing to the digital transformation in Qatar. Together, we will contribute to Qatar’s position as a leading business location for the technology sector in the region, by leveraging our expertise and working closely with local partners. Our aim is to make significant advancements in digitalisation, sustainability, and alternative energy solutions, creating a brighter and more IPA Qatar’s partnership with Siemens establishes the foundation for collaboration in the development of sustainable infrastructure projects in Qatar, leveraging Siemens’ expertise in infrastructure, industry and mobility. The collaboration aims to strengthen cooperation in key sectors, such as vertical farming, smart cities, and transportation.
According to the agreement, Siemens is committed to fostering local talent and plans to increase its workforce to exceed 300 full time employees. This will facilitate knowledge transfer and create new opportunities, contributing to the growth and development of Qatar’s workforce.sustainable future for Qatar through this collaboration.”
Walid Samara, Vice President and General Manager of Emerson for the Northern Region, said: “We are excited to partner with IPA Qatar in supporting the development of a vibrant Qatar Economy. Over the years, Emerson, as a leading automation technology and industrial software provider, has supported Qatar’s hydrocarbon industry and its position as a leading LNG producer and exporter in the world market. The development of our Centre of Excellence will unlock opportunities for industry collaboration in innovation, local talent development and the sharing of technology best practices.”
The MoU with Emerson will accelerate the expansion of automation technology and industrial software excellence in Qatar. IPA Qatar will support Emerson in its development of a Centre of Excellence in Lusail City, which will serve as a central hub for fostering innovation, sharing technology best practices, and nurturing local talent in key industry sectors, such as energy utilisation.
This year, the Qatar Economic Forum 2023 brought together global leaders, policymakers and investors to discuss key issues related to economic growth and sustainable development.
