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Energy efficiency services for industry
Qassim University provides consulting and development services to the energy sector through its cooperation agreement with King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (K.A.CARE), including studies, research and joint laboratories to develop and test technologies, and works with the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center and industry partners on energy rationalization and clean energy.
Cooperation agreement with K.A.CARE for consulting and development services
On 16 November 2025 the College of Engineering signed a two-year cooperation agreement with King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (K.A.CARE) to provide consulting and development services. Under the agreement the two parties will activate programmes and initiatives that encourage innovation and entrepreneurship; carry out studies and research in the services sector and in atomic and renewable energy; support emerging ideas, research and start-up projects and establish business incubators; design and deliver training programmes in open innovation, design thinking and digital transformation; organise hackathons, competitions and specialised workshops; share data and statistics for research and development; establish joint research and innovation laboratories to develop and test new technologies in atomic and renewable energy; develop practical, innovative solutions from setting priorities and designing prototypes to final implementation; and cooperate in social-responsibility and volunteer initiatives.
MoU with Shell Global Solutions on engineering innovation and clean energy
The University signed an MoU with Shell Global Solutions to strengthen cooperation in engineering innovation, sustainability and clean energy. It was signed by the Dean of the College of Engineering, Dr. Fahd Al-Sunaidih, and Shell’s Executive Director, Mr. Mohammed Al-Zumai, in the presence of the Vice President for Educational Affairs. The MoU supports innovative initiatives, the exchange of academic and technical expertise, and students’ participation in international programmes and competitions on engineering solutions, clean energy and sustainability, developing engineering and research capabilities with an energy-industry partner.
UQU organizes a workshop on "Rationalizing Energy Consumption in Government Entities"
The Qassim University Agency, represented by the Standing Committee for Energy Management, organized a workshop yesterday, Monday corresponding to Rabi” al-Awwal 7, 1444 AH, titled “Rationalizing Energy Consumption in Government Agencies,” in cooperation with the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center. The workshop was attended by a number of university staff and was held in the auditorium of the College of Applied Medical Sciences at the main campus in the university city.
During the workshop, Professor Badr Al-Shehri, Official of Awareness and Public Relations at the Saudi Center for Energy Efficiency, spoke. He addressed a number of topics, including: energy consumption in the Kingdom, the most energy-consuming sectors, as well as royal orders to achieve energy efficiency improvement. He also provided some tips and guidance for reducing consumption in government entities, such as air conditioning, lighting, and government vehicles.
The workshop included a presentation by Dr. Talal Al-Harbi, a faculty member at the College of Engineering, titled “Energy Management and Efficiency.” During his presentation, he emphasized the role of institutions in energy conservation, raising awareness on how to rationalize consumption, and optimal investment in high-efficiency devices. He stated that the university strives to achieve high efficiency in its energy consumption and undertakes research and development in new technologies to solve consumption problems. He also explained that the university, represented by the College of Engineering, offers distinguished bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in the field of energy and its efficiency, a joint master’s program in renewable energy, as well as specialized training programs.
For his part, His Excellency the Vice President, Dr. Mohammed Al-Saoui, received representatives from the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center during their visit to the university city to present this workshop, in the presence of members of the Permanent Committee for Energy Management at the university.
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The university signed a memorandum of understanding with Shell Global Solutions Ltd. to enhance cooperation in the fields of engineering innovation, sustainability, and clean energy, and to enable students to participate in international programs and competitions related to engineering solutions, clean energy, and sustainability. This was attended by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Fahd bin Suleiman Al-Ahmad. The memorandum was signed on behalf of the university by the Dean of the College of Engineering, Dr. Fahd bin Nasser […]
2026-05-10