Doha, Qatar: Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Centre (Itqan), a part of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), and the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) .
The agreement was signed by Secretary General of QRDI Council Eng. Omar Al Ansari and Acting Assistant Managing Director of HMC Ali Al Janahi, during the recently concluded Web Summit Qatar.
This strategic collaboration will facilitate the development of healthcare research, development, and innovation (RDI) policies, joint research initiatives, and innovation calls addressing national healthcare challenges. It also aims to position Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Centre as a hub for testing new healthcare technologies and fostering collaboration between local and international innovators in the field.
Eng Al Ansari, stressed the significance of the collaboration, highlighting, “QRDI Council is dedicated to positioning Qatar as a leading hub for research, development, and innovation. This collaboration will enhance the RDI and healthcare systems, nurturing new innovations that will tackle pressing healthcare challenges and pave the way for groundbreaking advancements.”
Al Janahi emphasised the importance of this partnership, stating, “This MoU represents a transformative step toward integrating cutting-edge research and innovation into Qatar’s healthcare system. By joining forces with QRDI Council, HMC is fostering an environment that accelerates the adoption of advanced healthcare technologies, ultimately enhancing patient care and clinical education.”