The Qatari Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development has struck a partnership deal with Russia’s Rosneft to set up a research center focused on the energy industry. The announcement was made by a spokesman for the foundation during a visit by Qatar’s emir to Russia. “It is expected that the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development and the Rosneft company will sign an agreement on cooperation in science and education, which implies creation of a joint scientific center for research in the oil and energy sectors,” the spokesman said, as quoted by Sputnik. Separately, the ambassador of the emirate to Russia told the media that Doha would like to encourage Russian companies to bid for the development of gas fields in Qatar during tenders to be held in 2019 and 2020. The invitation is part of a wider one to Russian companies from various sectors to […]