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Current Members
- AES International Consultants
- Amuser
- Barwa and Qatari Diar Research Institute
- Chevron
- Cisco
- ConocoPhillips
- deltaDOT QSTP LLC
- EADS
- ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
- ExxonMobil
- Fuego Digital Media
- GE
- GreenGulf
- Gulf Bridge International
- Hydro
- iHorizons
- Institut de Soudure
- MAERSK OIL
- Meeza
- Microsoft
- QNEXUS
- Qatar Petroleum
- Qatar Robotic Surgery Centre
- Qatar University Wireless Center
- Rolls-Royce
- Shell
- Tata
- Total
- TRL
- VHB
- Williams F1
AES International Consultants AES International Consultants QSTP-B is a professional services firm focusing on the environmental needs of our clients and providing them with sustainable environmental strategies and solutions. AES will undertake applied R & D work focusing on the development of environmental models and applications that are specific to the country. It will provide training and education in the environmental field as well as professional consulting services to both public and private entities, including supporting QSTP activities.
http://www.aesintlconsultants.com/
bernie.patterson@aesintlconsultants.com
Ph. +44912301 Fx. +974 44912306
AMUSER owns a rich portfolio of multimedia solutions based on its Multimedia Service Platform, the Amuser-developed application middleware, which are operated within its Service Centers. Opened in June 2009, within the Qatar Science & Technology Park, with the aim of developing innovative services and solutions for the Gulf Area.
info@amuser-qstpb.com
ph. +974 44176452
Barwa and Qatari Diar Research Institute (BQDRI); a joint venture between BARWA Knowledge (Subsidiary of BARWA Real Estate) and Lusail Real Estate Development Company (Subsidiary of QATARI DIAR Real Estate Investment Company); is a non-governmental research organization, located at QSTP, aiming to promote energy and resource-efficient building practices in Qatar and the Gulf region. BQDR provides direct and in-direct support to the construction industry to accelerate adoption, practice and application of sustainable solutions and technology within the building environment. BQDRI aims to attract and build strong consortium and network of local, regional and global research institutions, companies, governmental and professional organizations that have genuine interest and commitment to support the strategic objectives of the Research Institute..
> Press release, June 2009: BQDRI to set a Research Institute at QSTP
www.barwa.com.qa
a.elsheikh@barwa.com.qa
Ph. +974 44998780
Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies, with subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide. At QSTP it is establishing the Center for Sustainable Energy Efficiency, which will develop and apply state-of-the-art technologies to improve solar power and energy efficiency and provide an early understanding how applicable new renewable technologies perform in Qatar's demanding desert environment.
> Press release, February 2009: Chevron joins QSTP
> Press release, April 2010: Chevron and GreenGulf agree to test solar energy
www.chevroncsee.com
chevroncsee@chevron.com
Ph. +974 4409 8111, Fx. +974 4421 3047
Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate; its hardware, software and service offerings are used to create Internet solutions that provide easy access to information anywhere, at anytime. Cisco's research and technology base at QSTP will work with Qatar Foundation on the launch of 'Project iQ', a global platform of business and collaboration applications such as blogs, wikis, TelePresence, social networking and unified messaging. Through utilising technology, the project will allow people from Qatar Foundation, Qatar and across the globe to collaborate on areas of research, education, health and youth employment.
> Press release, January 2008: Cisco joins QSTP
www.cisco.com
jmariann@cisco.com
Ph. +971 4 4275353, Fx. +971 4 390 7973
ConocoPhillips is an integrated petroleum company with interests around the world. It is establishing the Water Sustainability Centre at QSTP, which will examine ways of treating and using by-product water from oil production and refining operations, as well as other projects relating to industrial and municipal water sustainability. The center will be designated as ConocoPhillips' worldwide center for water technologies.
> Press release, July 2007: ConocoPhillips joins QSTP
www.conocophillips.com
Ph. +974 4496 1334, Fx. +974 4496 1126
deltaDOT QSTP LLC (dDQ) is a global leader in Label Free Intrinsic Imaging, a novel and very powerful technology used in separating, analysing and quantifying a wide range of biological and chemical entities. dDQ are working with local biomedical teams in areas including cancer, diabetes and general molecular biology in seeking solutions to these problems.
> Press release, June 2009: DeltaDot Partners with QSTP to Create Qatar's First Proteomics Facility
www.deltadot-qstp.com
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European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company is the largest aerospace and defence company in Europe and the second largest worldwide. The EADS Competence Centre of Qatar at QSTP will deliver training and certification programs for non-destructive testing technologies, and internationally accredited training courses in aircraft maintenance. It will also include R&D programs in cooperation with universities in Qatar.
> Press release, February 2006: EADS joins QSTP
www.eads.net
Ph. +974 4411 0752, Fx. +974 4411 0784
Engineering Solutions a start-up committed to develop products mainly for the oil and gas industry. Initial development will focus on wireless communications systems and solar cooled equipment housings.
http://www.engineering-solutions-qstp.com
Ph. +974 4491 2063, Fx. +974 4491 2068
ExxonMobil, the world's largest publicly traded international oil and gas company and a leader in liquefied natural gas technology, established ExxonMobil Research Qatar as an anchor tenant at the Qatar Science & Technology Park. ExxonMobil Research Qatar will conduct research in areas of common interest to the State of Qatar and ExxonMobil including environmental management research and LNG safety research that will be applicable to many of the country's industry leading projects. These will be increasingly important as Qatar continues to develop the world's largest integrated gas processing and liquefaction facilities.
> Press release, May 2004: ExxonMobil joins QSTP
> Press release, April 2010: ExxonMobil to invest QR 218M in QSTP research
Fuego Digital Media is a 'software on demand' company focused on building a Qatar-based enterprise to provide simple Web-based business applications in Arabic, English and French to the 5.3M small- and medium-size enterprises across the 22 countries of the MENA region. Fuego is QSTP's first recipient of a Proof of Concept Fund grant to adapt core software technology from Fuego's sister company in Canada to the requirements of MENA users.
> Press release, April 2008: Fuego wins QSTP's first POCF grant
> Press release, March 2009: Fuego and MEEZA form partnership to offer Web-based applications to Small and Medium Businesses
www.FuegoOnDemand.com
Kevin.Higgins@FuegoOnDemand.com
Ph. +974 4413 5321, Fx. +974 4413 5319.
GE is a diversified technology, media and financial services company focused on solving some of the world's toughest problems. The GE Advanced Technology & Research Center at QSTP will deliver technical training for Aviation and Energy customers, while GE's Global Research Center, Oil and Gas, and Water divisions will undertake research and development of technologies relevant to industry across the region.
> Press release, November 2005: GE joins QSTP
www.ge.com
Ph. +974 4424 2374, Fx. +974 4432 0303
GreenGulf is an advisory business focused on the development of Renewable Energy in the Middle East. The company has extensive experience in the energy sector with partnerships across the value chain and a strong commitment of addressing climate change. GreenGulf will establish a world class solar test facility at the QSTP to test new and emerging solar technologies in order to understand their suitability for the Qatari and Gulf environments. The facility will provide QSTP, GreenGulf and other partners a platform to develop partnerships and generate unique Intellectual Property to support the roll-out of solar technologies across the region. The facility is scheduled to begin operations in late 2010.
> Press release, March 2009: QSTP, GreenGulf launch solar power trials
> Press release, April 2010: Chevron and GreenGulf agree to test solar energy
www.green-gulf.com
info@green-gulf.com
Gulf Bridge International (GBI), owned by strategic GCC investors is dedicated to connecting the Gulf nations to one another and the rest of the world, using the latest fibre optic technologies. GBI QSTP has selected QSTP as its headquarters. GBI's significant network capacity combined with IT systems and applications will facilitate a collaborative environment which promotes social and economic growth, ensuring that GCC countries have the connectivity to be an active participant in global conversations.
Hydro is an integrated aluminium and energy company, serving the global market with aluminium and aluminium products. The Hydro Technology Centre of Qatar at QSTP will establish R&D programs in close cooperation with local universities and industries for development of competence and technologies within operational health care, energy saving, environment and inter-cultural management.
> Press release, January 2009: Hydro joins QSTP
www.hydro.com
tormod.bjork@hydro.com
Ph. +974 6600 2547
iHorizons is a Qatari software company, with offices throughout the region, specializing in the development of e-business applications and software solutions. It is establishing a research and development subsidiary at QSTP that will engineer applications in new markets such as Arabic language technologies, wireless services, bioinformatics and corporate knowledge tools. iHorizons is also pursuing joint projects with the computer science department of Carnegie Mellon Qatar and various QSTP members.
> Press release, December 2006: iHorizons joins QSTP
www.ihorizons.com
Ph. +974 4432 2269, Fx. +974 4436 4183
Institut de Soudure, the national French welding body, is one of the world's premier institutes of welding and non-destructive testing technologies. It was established in 1905 and has 800 scientists and engineers worldwide. The institute is establishing a regional technology centre at QSTP that will develop and commercialise new welding and NDT techniques, train inspectors, provide professional services to industry, and help develop accredited welding standards.
> Press release, November 2006: Institut de Soudure joins QSTP
www.institutdesoudure.com
Ph. +974 4413 8604, Fx. +974 4413 8650
The Maersk Oil Research and Technology Centre (MO-RTC) signifies a long term investment in Qatar's development and in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and Horizontal Well Technology technologies. The centre will focus on applied technology development into horizontal wells and carbonate EOR; these hold the key to unlocking the vast potential of challenging oil fields including Qatar's largest, the Al Shaheen field.
Studies are also planned into the effects of offshore operations on the environment, fulfilling Maersk Oil's commitment to sustainability and to reducing environmental impact. The MO-RTC will offer training facilities for employees and local universities, helping to build cooperation with students by providing academic support and expertise. The new centre will invest up to USD 100 million in projects and studies over the next ten years further placing the State of Qatar and Maersk Oil at the forefront of the energy industry.
http://www.maerskoil.com/Technology/Pages/TechnicalPapers.aspx
soren.frank@maerskoil.com
Ph. +974 4401 3880
MEEZA, a Qatar Foundation joint venture, has established a base at QSTP to deliver a wide range of I.T. Services and Solutions to clients, from creating and managing I.T. infrastructure to providing full business and technology consulting. M-VAULT 1, MEEZA's Tier III Data Centre is located at a highly secure location within QSTP and delivers 99.98% availability, the highest levels of availability offered from any commercial Data Centre in Qatar. MEEZA is seeking to accelerate competition in the I.T. sector and to support the development of a knowledge-based economy through the provision of world-class Managed IT Services and Solutions to the market.
www.meeza.net
info@meeza.net
Ph. +974 4405 1000, Fx. +974 4405 2000
Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. Its projects at QSTP revolve around research & development and technical training. Microsoft will dedicate its R&D efforts to the implementation of E-Health and E-Learning in Qatar and the region. Training includes the Microsoft IT Academy and other projects that empower the local community with the knowledge and the skills for using technology.
> Press release, June 2006: Microsoft announces QSTP projects
www.microsoft.com
Ph. +974 4492 7540, Fx. +974 4492 7560
QNEXUS is a technology services & solutions provider for the energy industry in qatar enabling operations in real-time. QNEXUS QSTP-LLC will be developing and commercializing connectivity solutions, network technology, industry software applications, and management systems that truly enable real-time, integrated, "E-Field" operations for Oil & Gas companies in Qatar and the Gulf Area.
Info@qnexus.net
Ph. +974 7730 7007
Qatar Petroleum is Qatar's national oil & gas corporation. The Qatar Petroleum Research & Technology Centre at QSTP will define and participate in collaborative research projects that contribute to QP's operational performance. It will initially address upstream oil and gas operations, carbonate reservoir research and the environment.
> Press release, April 2008: QP joins QSTP
The Qatar Robotic Surgery Centre is a training, demonstration and technology-development facility for state-of-the-art medical robots. A QSTP initiative in collaboration with Imperial College London, the centre will comprise three Da Vinci-brand medical robots, a simulation operating theatre and a "tele-mentoring" suite. It will open in the second half of 2009.
> Press release, November 2008: Robotic Surgery Training Launched
info@qstp.org.qa
Ph. +974 4485 2092
Qatar University Wireless Innovation Center
The Qatar University Wireless Innovation Center at QSTP is dedicated to applied research, technology development, consulting services and education in wireless systems and applications. A key goal is to develop new wireless applications for specific Qatar industries such as oil and gas, healthcare, security, and transportation. QUWIC will be an enabling platform for wireless and telecom innovations in Qatar and the region. The center is run by Qatar University and will open in the first half of 2009.
> Press release, November 2008: QUWIC joins QSTP
> QUWIC executive summary
info@quwic.com
Ph. +974 44592700, Fx. +974 44592724
Rolls-Royce, which operates in the global markets for civil aerospace, defence aerospace, marine and energy, is supplying aero engines for Qatar Airways' fleet of A340 aircraft and industrial engines for the Dolphin Project, piping natural gas from Qatar to the United Arab Emirates. Rolls-Royce will design testing and maintenance facilities in QSTP for new marine and aeronautical applications for its highly successful series of Trent gas turbine engines.
> Press release, June 2005: Rolls-Royce joins QSTP
www.rolls-royce.com
Ph. +974 4455 1725, Fx. +974 4455 1725
As a leader in Gas to Liquids (GTL) technology, Shell has initiated a cutting-edge GTL R&D programme in Qatar. The programme builds upon Shell's extensive experience in the GTL field and focuses on catalyst testing, product development and GTL by-product research, including sulphur management. Shell is also executing technology programmes focusing on Khuff reservoirs as part of its global Carbonates Reservoir Centre of Expertise. It is also establishing a learning centre that delivers a variety of technology-related courses and the Intilaaqah Qatar Youth Enterprise program.
> Press release, April 2008: Shell opens its centre at QSTP
> Press release, February 2005: Shell announces QSTP projects
>Press release, February 2009:Shell files first patent from QSTP
www.shell.com/qatar
QatarEnquiries@Shell.com
Ph. +974 44957 777
TCE Consulting Engineers Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Ltd, is a leader in comprehensive and integrated engineering services. Through its centre TCE QSTP-LLC, it will carry out major applied research and development related to energy, water, material science, development of new softwares, modeling activities, selection and scale up of lab scale research work related to nanotechnology, technical consulting, etc
> Press release, October 2008: Tata to Develop Green Technologies at QSTP
www.tce.co.in
bpatel@tce.co.in
Ph. +974 66458465
For 75 years, Total has been a partner of Qatar in three branches in Exploration and Production, Refining and Petrochemicals. The Total Research Center - Qatar (TRC-Q) also undertakes activities related to these three branches. In E&P, the Smart Metering project develops new techniques for metering of oil,gas and water flow in wells and pipes. The activities related to carbonate reservoirs include Prodcution Geochemistry and Acid Simulation, performed in labs containing some of the most sophisticated instruments in the Middle East. The third TRC-Q lab is dedicated to Petrochemicals and more specifically to organo-metallic pre-catalysts for polyolefins and biopolymers. Last but not the least, TRC-Q is well-known in Qatar for its state-of the art projects in Air Quality, from the monitoring of Air Quality at the local / regional scale to the investigation of innovative techniques for measuring and predicting emissions at the plant scale.
> Press release, July 2005: Total announces QSTP projects
>Brochure of Total Research Center-Qatar
www.total.com
Ph. +974 4420 8111, Fx. +974 4498 0791
Transport Research Laboratory is an independent research and technology development organisation specialising in the transport and infrastructure sectors. Its centre at QSTP will develop innovative road transport processes and technologies to help realise Qatar's vision of economic growth. In the long term TRL aims to collaborate with Qatar's universities and other science-based transport and infrastructure companies to develop technologies through research and proof-of-concept studies.
> Press release, Feb 2009: TRL to set a Research Lab at QSTP
www.trl.co.uk
khassan@trl.co.uk
Ph. +974 55752 961
Virgin Health Bank QSTP is a cord blood stem cell collection, processing and storage business which initially launched in the UK in early 2007. Its mission is to provide the highest quality service in making stem cells available for use in today's therapies for diseases like leukaemia and thalassaemia and also to ensure they're available to take advantage of developments in regenerative medicine in the future. From its base in QSTP VHB will develop operations in both the Middle East and Europe.
> Press release, 8 March 2009: VHB launches stem-cell bank in Qatar
www.virginhealthbank.com/qatar
Williams F1 is one of the world's leading racing teams having won 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles and pioneered many technological innovations in the past thirty years. The Williams Technology Centre, Qatar at QSTP will develop and commercialise technologies that have their origins in Formula One. Initially this will focus on two R&D projects: the development of a large composite electromechanical flywheel energy storage system for mass transportation and electric power stabilisation; and the application of Williams F1's simulator know-how to develop solutions for motorsport, road cars and emergency services.
> Press release, 28 October 2009: Williams F1 joins QSTP
> We are currently hiring. For a list of positions and how to apply visit http://www.attwilliams.com/corporate/recruitment/
www.williamsf1.com
wtcqatar@williamsf1.com
Ph. +974 4419 3777, Fx. +974 4419 3700