Doha: The Ministry of Social Development and Family and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the field of research and studies through conducting studies related to the social sector.

The MoU aims to enhance cooperation in joint research and joint workshops in the areas of specialisation of the Ministry and to co-develop training activities and raising the efficiency of the Ministry staff.

It also concentrates on collaboration and exchange of experiences with regard to social studies and research, proposal and implementation of national strategies and plans related to family care, education of the society about the importance of family protection and family bonding. In addition to preparation and implementation of the strategic and executive plan of the Ministry in line with Qatar Vision 2030.

The MoU was signed by Assistant Undersecretary in the Ministry of Social Development and Family, Ghanem Mubarak Al Kuwari, and Executive Director of the Administrative and Financial Sector in DI, Iman Al Sulaiti. Officials from both sides attended and witnessed the signing of the agreement that will contribute to the exchange of available experiences and information, setting up of effective partnerships aimed at achieving strategic goals, and cooperation in launching national initiatives that enhance social work. This is in addition to care and awareness programmes and community activities.

Al Kuwari expressed his appreciation of the efforts of DI and their keenness to serve the community, adding that such cooperation is one of the basic aspects pursued by the Ministry to consolidate constructive collaboration with institutions concerned with social affairs. DI is one of the organisations that has experience in field social research, and social and family studies.

He pointed out that the signed agreement aims to spread awareness and community culture among all segments of society using various available means in order to achieve the best degree of cohesion, stability and integration.

The collaboration is an embodiment of the bonds of cooperation between the two parties and an affirmation of its importance as well as the importance of benefiting from the available capabilities to serve the two institutions.

Al Sulaiti expressed her hope that the memorandum will be a qualitative addition to both sides, opening new horizons of fruitful cooperation.

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