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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. +974 496 1334, Fx. +974 496 1126
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. +974 411 0752, Fx. +974 411 0784
ExxonMobil, a leader in liquefied natural gas (LNG) technology, has established the ExxonMobil Research Qatar center at QSTP in 2006 to conduct LNG-related research in areas of interest to both ExxonMobil and the State of Qatar. Research projects will include continuous improvement of LNG plant safety, development of novel sulfur management technologies, and development of cost effective technologies to mitigate the environmental impact of large concentrations of industrial activities.
> Presentation, February 2008: ExxonMobil Research Qatar overview
> Press release, May 2004: ExxonMobil joins QSTP
Fuego Digital Media is a Canadian software development company specialising in content- and portal-management technologies. As the recipient of QSTP's first Proof of Concept Fund grant, it is establishing a company at the science park that will develop, validate and commercialise new web-based software for managing websites from mobile devices and support advanced eCommerce capabilities. The software will be the first in the region to be available as a service, supporting the Arabic language.
> Press release, April 2008: Fuego wins QSTP's first POCF grant
www.fuegocms.com
Kevin.Higgins@LargeDay.com
Ph. +974 673 8737
Gartner Lee is a Canada-based environmental services and consulting firm with 17 offices and 350 staff worldwide. It has established its regional headquarters at QSTP, specialising in environmental planning and assessments, ecological management and waste management. Gartner Lee will be developing and adapting its environmental technologies to address Qatar's needs in conjunction with local partners.
> Press release, July 2005: Gartner Lee joins QSTP
www.gartnerlee.com
pklaassen@gartnerlee.com
Ph. +974 492 7438, Fx. +974 492 7857
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. +974 424 2374, Fx. +974 432 0303
iHorizons is a Qatari software company, with offices throughout the region, specialising in the development of e-business applications and content management solutions. It is establishing a research and development subsidiary at QSTP that will engineer applications in new markets such as bioinformatics, social web applications, and corporate knowledge management tools. iHorizons is also pursuing joint projects with the computer science department of Carnegie Mellon Qatar.
> Press release, December 2006: iHorizons joins QSTP
www.ihorizons.com
Ph. +974 432 2269, Fx. +974 436 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. +974 413 8604, Fx. +974 413 8650
Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The company is committed to investing in Qatar's IT skills and capabilities. At QSTP Microsoft is undertaking collaborative research into national education, developing a new "Office 4 Kids" software suite, and developing training courses specifically for the Qatar community.
> Press release, June 2006: Microsoft announces QSTP projects
www.microsoft.com
Ph. +974 492 7550, Fx. +974 492 7560
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
www.qp.com.qa
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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. +974 455 1725, Fx. +974 455 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
www.shell.com/qatar
QatarEnquiries@Shell.com
Ph. External Affairs Manager, Qatar Shell, +974 4957 777
SMARD (Scientific Medical Applied Research & Development) is Qatar's first biotechnology and medical research company. It is establishing a laboratory at QSTP that will initially focus on developing diagnostic tools and treatments for chronic diseases induced by disturbances of the immune system, including diabetes. SMARD is a subsidiary of German companies KMG AG and iSIMA.
> Press release, January 2008: SMARD joins QSTP
Total is the world's fourth-largest oil and gas company and a world-class chemicals manufacturer. The Total Research Centre - Qatar will undertake R&D activities in five areas: multiphase oil and gas production, carbonate reservoir modelling, acid gas management, polymer production, and air-quality management. Total will also provide training and technical assistance services from QSTP.
> Press release, July 2005: Total announces QSTP projects
www.total.com
Ph. +974 430 6661, Fx. +974 443 1981