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The United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed regional developments with his counterparts from Qatar and Oman.
Sheikh Abdullah spoke on the phone with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Qatar Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, as well as Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, Oman Minister of Foreign Affairs.
In both calls, Sheikh Abdullah covered developments in the Middle East, regional updates and ongoing efforts to achieve lasting security and stability in the region.
He also reviewed the fraternal relations between the UAE and Qatar and Oman, paths of cooperation and ways to further strengthen them across various fields.
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 and the Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in talent development and help bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practice.</p><p>The partnership establishes a framework for initiatives that equip students and young professionals with the knowledge, practical experience, and skills required to succeed in Qatar%27s evolving financial sector. </p><p>Under the MoU, QFC will offer internship opportunities to QFBA%27s Northumbria University students, providing hands-on industry experience and pathways to future employment. The partnership will also extend to lectures, seminars, workshops, career fairs, and other academic and professional events that foster knowledge exchange between industry and academia.</p><p>The two organisations will also work together on the Takween Excellence Award Programme, a flagship initiative designed to support high-performing Qatari undergraduate students pursuing disciplines that are critical to the development of Qatar’s financial sector and future economy.</p><p>Mansoor Rashid al-Khater, CEO of QFC, said: “Developing national talent is essential to achieving the Qatar National Vision 2030, serving as a fundamental pillar for supporting sustainable economic growth. This requires a highly skilled workforce equipped to meet the evolving demands of the future. </p><p>“This partnership with QFBA reflects our shared commitment to preparing the next generation of professionals with the expertise and practical experience they need to meet the evolving demands of the modern workforce.” </p><p>He added: “This partnership will also expand the range of training and development opportunities available to QFC firms, equipping their workforce with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in an evolving financial landscape while supporting the growth of a knowledge-based economy.”</p><p>Dr Khalifa al-Salahi al-Yafei, CEO of QFBA, said: ?w=150&resize=150,150&ssl=1 "QFC, QFBA sign partnership to strengthen Qatar’s financial talent pipeline")
