Doha, April 13 (QNA) - The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) signed a joint cooperation agreement with the Yunus Emre Institute to introduce Turkish language education within its academic offerings and strengthen cultural and scholarly exchange between the two institutions in ways that enrich student learning and the wider academic community.

President of CCQ Dr. Khalid Al Horr and Director of the Yunus Emre Institute in Doha Anwar Cidek signed the agreement in the presence of HE Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to the State of Qatar Dr. Mehmet Mustafa Goksu, alongside several academic and diplomatic leaders.

Under the agreement, CCQ's Foundation Program and Foreign Languages Division will offer Turkish language courses at the A1 and A2 levels as part of its academic plan, with implementation set to begin in the 2026/2027 academic year. The partnership also includes annual joint workshops, training courses, and lectures designed to promote academic knowledge exchange and support the development of Turkish language teaching methodologies in line with leading international standards.

The three-year agreement lays the foundation for sustainable collaboration focused on strengthening students’ language skills and enriching Qatar's academic cultural landscape. It also creates new opportunities for students who wish to deepen their proficiency in Turkish through academic support and direct consultation services from the institute.

Commenting on the partnership, Dr. Khalid Al Horr said: "The agreement expands academic choices for our students and equips them with language and cultural competencies that open new pathways in the labor market and scientific research. It also supports the college's efforts to broaden its international partnership network and provide a rich educational environment shaped by cultural diversity, in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030."

For his part, Anwar Cidek expressed his pride in the collaboration, saying: "The Institute will dedicate its full academic and cultural capabilities to ensure the success of this cooperation in a way that reflects the depth of cultural ties between Qatar and Turkiye."

"We will work closely with CCQ's Foundation Program and Foreign Languages Division to prepare academic content and contribute to activities and events that showcase the richness of Turkish culture in all its dimensions, from art and literature to cuisine and traditions. We will also provide technical consultation to support the development of digital educational materials and open the institute's doors to students who wish to continue their Turkish language studies at an advanced level."

In turn, Dean of the Foundation Program and Foreign Languages Division Dr. Nisreen Anati expressed that the agreement will strengthen Turkish language education and expand academic and cultural exchange among students. She emphasized that the academic community in Qatar, driven by a shared commitment to deepening cooperation between both sides.

She indicated that the agreement would introduce Turkish Language I in Fall 2026/2027, followed by Turkish Language II in Spring 2026/2027. The collaboration also covers joint workshops, training sessions, and lectures as part of the division's annual activities, while encouraging wider participation in Turkish cultural events and programs both on and off campus. In addition, the agreement will provide academic support and advisory services for students who wish to continue their studies at the Turkish cultural center. (QNA)