QNBN, Carnegie Mellon Qatar to collaborate on digital security and infrastructure innovation

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Broadband Network (QNBN) and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU Q) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to est...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Broadband Network (QNBN) and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive framework for cooperation in the fields of next-generation networking, digital security research, and capacity building for the nation’s digital economy.

The MoU was formally signed by Eng. Ahmad Mohamed AL-Kuwari, CEO of Qatar National Broadband Network, and Dr. Michael Trick, Dean of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, during a ceremony held at the Mobile World Congress in Doha, Qatar. This collaboration underscores the shared dedication of both institutions to cultivate innovation, facilitate knowledge exchange, and build capacity that directly supports Qatar’s rapid digital transformation agenda. The partnership will leverage CMU-Q's world-class expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, and Information Systems, and QNBN’s leadership in fiber and wireless infrastructure.

Eng. AL-Kuwari emphasized the strategic importance of the collaboration: “This partnership with Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar is part of our commitment to national digital security and innovation. The future of Qatar's connectivity depends on robust, intelligent infrastructure, and by working alongside CMU-Q, we can ensure our network remains cutting-edge and protected. We are not just investing in technology; we are investing in the human capital that will drive Qatar National Vision 2030’s goal of a knowledge-based, technologically advanced economy.”

The Qatar National Broadband Network was established in 2011 to deploy a world-class, high-speed fiber optic network across the country. QNBN plays a strategically vital role in Qatar’s development and the nation’s wider digitization agenda, empowering the nation with infrastructure that connects citizens and businesses alike to the world.