KUWAIT, Nov 9 (KUNA) -- Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) and Abdullah Al-Salem University seek to join hands to exchange know-how, scientific research and development, after the two sides signed a memorandum of understadning.
"This MoU sets the foundation for an important partnership with Abdullah Al-Salem University and plays a positive role in scientific research and development," Wadha Al-Khateeb, KNPC CEO, said in a statement Thursday.
Scientific and Technological development required specialized academic expertise, she noted.
Dr. Moudhi Al-Humoud, Chairperson of Abdullah Al-Salem University's Constituent Board, said cooperation with KNPC would serve common aspirations at different levels.
The MoU, signed yesterday by Al-Khateeb and Al-Humoud, would include field training for students, supervising post-graduate students, encourage innovation, register patents, holding conferences and workshops and visiting refineries. (end) km.bs