Ooredoo Tunisia has announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with ESPRIT University, one of Tunisia’s most prestigious engineering institutions.
This partnership marks the beginning of a new phase of innovation, development and training aimed at strengthening cooperation between business and academia, while preparing young talent to meet the challenges of the future.
Mansoor Rashid Al-Khater, CEO of Ooredoo Tunisia, expressed his delight at formalizing this collaboration with ESPRIT University, stressing that this agreement will contribute to the development of the technology and education sectors in Tunisia, while offering students new learning opportunities in key areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 5G.
“It is a great honor for us to sign this agreement with ESPRIT University today. This partnership is an important step in fostering innovation and offering students new opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies such as AI and 5G that will shape Tunisia’s digital future,” said Mansoor Rashid Al-Khater.
Tahar Ben Lakhdar, Director General of ESPRIT University, also expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: “This agreement represents a crucial step in the development of the academic and professional ecosystem in Tunisia.
It strengthens the link between higher education and the business world, offering our students unique opportunities to work on advanced technologies that will shape the future. We are proud to partner with Ooredoo Tunisia, a leader in innovation and technology, to ensure that our students are ready for the digital age”.
The partnership will cover several key areas, including research and development, the integration of 5G and AI technologies into academic projects, student education and the combination of academic expertise and industrial experience. Through this collaboration, ESPRIT students will have the opportunity to work on hands-on projects and develop concrete solutions to future telecom challenges.
In addition, Ooredoo and ESPRIT will organize joint events such as conferences and hackathons to foster innovation and knowledge sharing between students, academics and industry professionals.
Mansoor added: “We firmly believe that collaboration between universities and the private sector is essential to building a competitive and sustainable workforce that can meet the challenges of an increasingly digital world.”
This partnership is just the beginning, and both parties are committed to supporting Tunisia’s growth through innovative training programs, research collaborations and events that will inspire future generations.
Ooredoo Tunisia remains enthusiastic about the potential outcomes of this partnership, and looks forward to the positive impact it will have on Tunisia’s digital transformation journey.
