SDG 14: Life Below Water

Qatar’s first Maritime Training, Simulation Center inaugurated at UDST

JULY 2025

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The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport (MoT), officially inaugurated the Maritime Training and Simulation Center (MTSC) — the first of its kind in Qatar. The inauguration was led by H.E. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maadeed, Undersecretary of the MoT, and Dr. Salem bin Nasser Al-Naemi, President of UDST.
The MTSC aims to empower maritime professionals with internationally accredited training, advanced simulation technologies, and hands-on experience, establishing Qatar as a regional hub for maritime education and innovation. The center features state-of-the-art Class A and C simulators, including navigation, full-mission engine rooms, and safety training facilities for firefighting and first aid. All programs are recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). 
The event also marked the signing of a strategic MoU between UDST and the Ministry of Transport, which outlines a long-term partnership to enhance Qatar’s maritime capabilities through specialized training, global certifications, capacity building, and research collaboration. 
H.E. Al-Maadeed highlighted the MTSC as a milestone in strengthening Qatar’s maritime infrastructure and workforce readiness, aligning with national sustainable development goals. Dr. Al-Naemi emphasized the center as a national asset for applied, industry-driven education, ensuring that graduates are equipped with world-class maritime competencies and contributing to Qatar’s economic diversification and maritime leadership. 

SDG aligned Projects

2025

  1. Modeling and Simulating Qatar's Seashell Patterns: Exploring Ecological Dynamics and Cultural Significance
  2. Early Detection of Oil Spills in Seawater through Rapid Fluorometric Detection of Adsorptive Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Films

UDST Hosts the 17th International Coastal Symposium (ICS 2024)

SEPTEMBER 2024

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The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) hosted the 17th edition of the International Coastal Symposium (ICS) from September 24 to 27, 2024, at the Sheraton Grand Resort & Convention Hotel, marking the first ICS in the Middle East. Under the theme “Coastlines under Global Change,” ICS 2024 gathers global coastal scientists, engineers, researchers, and policymakers to address challenges like sea-level rise and coastal erosion. Keynote speakers include leading experts such as Prof. Tarmo Soomere, Prof. Jean Taylor Ellis, and Prof. John MK Wong. UDST President Dr. Salem Al-Naemi emphasized the importance of coastal areas to Qatar’s heritage and economy. ICS 2024 will discuss coastal management, climate change impacts, sustainable tourism, and marine industry decarbonization. Proceedings will be published in the Journal of Coastal Research, and awards for Best Paper and Best Student Paper will be given. The event aligned with Qatar’s National Vision 2030, focusing on sustainability and growth.