Doha, Qatar, On December 8, 2025, University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) welcomed the opening ceremony of a professional development program for 15 professionals from the Namangan region.

The event brought together Rector of the University Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the State of Qatar Ashraf Khodjaev, as well as CEO of the Center for Progressive Reforms Mirshohid Aslanov, who noted the consistent strengthening of educational and practical cooperation between the two countries.

This 10-month training program is being implemented in cooperation with the Embassy of Uzbekistan in the State of Qatar, the Namangan Regional Administration, “Asakabank” JSC, the Center for Progressive Reforms, and University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST). The main part of the project was financed by grant funds allocated by Qatari partners.

Professional training is conducted at the Professional Skills Center at the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST). 15 professionals from Uzbekistan will deepen their knowledge and practical skills based on modern technologies in welding, plumbing, electrical installation, and general engineering. After the successful completion of the program, it is planned that the graduates will undergo training at the “Uzbek-Qatar Vocational Skills Center” organized in the Namangan region. Graduates of this center, which will subsequently begin operations in Namangan, will receive internationally recognized certificates and have the opportunity to work in the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and other countries.

This initiative fully corresponds to the priority tasks defined in the Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated October 23, 2025 No. RP-316 “On Measures for the Implementation of Reforms in the System of Vocational Education”. In particular, the directions of improving the quality of vocational education, training personnel in accordance with international standards, and expanding opportunities for young people to enter the global labor market are being implemented through this project.

This professional exchange between Uzbekistan and Qatar is a new stage of cooperation between the two countries and is expected to lay the foundation for many more joint educational and innovative initiatives in the future.