Doha, May 07 (QNA) - Qatar University is fully committed to being a strategic partner in the path towards comprehensive and sustainable national development and contributing to creating a brighter and sustainable future for the State of Qatar. A new academic plan has been approved to meet national aspirations, HE President of QU, Dr. Omar bin Mohammed Al Ansari, said.

Addressing the convocation ceremony of the 48th cohort of the university's students, held at QU's Sports and Events Complex, HE Al Ansari added that the university boasts of its effective role in empowering sectors nationwide and advancing them through multiple avenues, foremost of which is its academic role.

The university is committed to offering high-quality academic programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels, thereby graduating qualified individuals with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to compete domestically and internationally, His Excellency underlined.

He highlighted that QU's Board of Trustees has recently approved a new academic plan for the coming years, which primarily aims to promote academic programs, alongside their outputs, to keep up with the labor market and meet national aspirations.

The university has reformulated its research priorities to better align with national needs, alongside the country's national development strategy goals, with the aim of offering impactful solutions to national challenges and achieving the Qatar National Vision 2030, His Excellency added.

He noted that QU has laser-focused on fostering its partnerships with various national institutions to interact and provide scientific, technological, consultative, and enduring solutions, strengthening its stature as a strategic partner in achieving national development goals.

HE Al Ansari underlined that QU is significantly interested in its societal responsibility and is committed to offering professional consultative and training services to build national capabilities and advance the skills of the country’s workforce, along with its academic and research role.

The university is committed to enhancing societal awareness and protecting the State of Qatar's cultural and civilizational heritage, in addition to consolidating societal and Islamic values through its partnerships with the nation's relevant ministries and institutions, he pointed out.

His Excellency reaffirmed that QU boasts its pioneering role in preparing a conscious generation capable of making a positive and enduring impact on the community, commending the prudent leadership's interest in education.

This interest, alongside the unwavering support of QU's Board of Trustees, provides a robust drive for the university to proceed with its course towards achieving academic and research excellence and bolstering its role in serving the Qatari community, His Excellency underlined.

Throughout the years, the close relationship between QU and the Qatari community has enabled its affiliates to sense the needs for development, anticipate the future, and direct efforts and resources towards enhancing sustainable development in the areas of human, social, economic, and environmental development, His Excellency noted.

Closing his remarks, HE Al Ansari congratulated all graduates and wished them success in their career paths. He urged them to constantly learn and diligently strive to keep up with the rapid evolution in multiple fields in their pursuit of achieving their personal and professional goals and ambitions with courage and creativity, while remaining committed to the highest ethical values.

He also congratulated the parents of the students on their graduation, lauding the sincere efforts of all university functionaries and their enduring dedication to cultivating a generation with a well-rounded character, one that stands out for its creativity, innovation, and leadership.

Speaking on behalf of the graduates, valedictorian Abdulrahman Hashem Al Sayed hailed the university's efforts and keenness to provide an exceptional educational atmosphere that helped them achieve their academic aspirations and strengthened their skills to serve their homeland. (QNA)