Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail), in collaboration with FCC, has successfully completed the first phase of a strategic knowledge transfer program aimed at training Qatari engineers and improving national capabilities in the railway sector. This program is in line with the social and corporate contribution agreement signed between the two parties.

The success of this collaboration reflects Qatar Rail's commitment to supporting Qatar's National Vision through investment in human capital and national talent, and to advancing internationalization efforts by offering experiential learning opportunities aligned with Qatar's aspirations to achieve a sustainable, knowledge-based economy. The initiative is part of an agreement with FCC Construcción.

As part of the first phase, a specialized training program was held in Spain for eight Qatari engineers, accompanied by two supervisors. Participants received intensive practical training that allowed them to gain first-hand knowledge of international best practices and major infrastructure projects carried out by FCC Construcción, a leading company in the sector. FCC built the elevated section and several stations of the Red Line of the Doha Metro.

The program lasted 10 days, and participants made technical visits to several strategic projects, including Line 6 of the Madrid Metro, one of the largest and most complex urban rail networks in Europe, as well as the Mediterranean Corridor rail project, which plays a key role in strengthening connectivity along the east coast of Spain. The delegation also visited the Murcia tramway and toured the areas affected by recent storms in Valencia, where FCC is carrying out rehabilitation work.

This program is part of a three-year knowledge transfer agreement between Qatar Rail and FCC, which will continue in the coming years with similar programs aimed at new classes of Qatari engineers. The initiative is a key component of Qatar Rail's strategy to provide national talent with practical experience and applied learning.

In conjunction with this program, and as part of the activities of the first phase, Qatar Rail and FCC jointly organized a two-day technical seminar on urban transport systems, which was held on June 16 and 17, 2025, at the La Cigale Hotel in Doha. The seminar was aimed at Qatar Rail engineering staff and focused on fostering a culture of professional development, knowledge sharing, and employee motivation. Around 80 employees were selected by their line managers to attend the sessions, ensuring a high level of relevance and participation.

FCC, as a strategic partner in this initiative, played a key role in sharing specialized technical knowledge in railway systems, reflecting the strength of its collaboration with Qatar Rail and the shared long-term commitment to developing sustainable national capabilities in this vital sector.