Posted on Wednesday 02 Nov 2011
Williams F1 and Mowasalat have today signed a memorandum of understanding that will see Williams F1’s advanced simulator technology, currently under development at the Williams Technology Centre, Qatar (WTCQ), applied in Mowasalat’s driver training operations to help improve road safety, passenger comfort and fuel efficiency.
Popularly known as the “The Transport Company,” Qatar-based Mowasalat started its activities in the region in October 2004 by providing land transport services and solutions. Mowasalat’s mission is to be the regional leader in the provision of integrated ground transport services across Qatar.
Under the terms of the MoU, the WTCQ will work with Mowasalat’s world-class Karwa Transportation Training and Development Centre (KTTDC) to adapt, further develop, empirically validate and ultimately integrate Williams F1’s advanced simulator training systems into its operations.
Williams F1’s simulator technology, pioneered over the last decade for the advanced training of the world’s leading racing drivers, allows high-fidelity advanced training to be conducted in a controlled environment across varied contexts with the benefit of repeatability to enable assessment and skills improvement. The enhanced training and assessment capabilities provided by Williams F1’s state-of-the-art driving simulators will help Mowasalat improve the skill level of its drivers to deliver better service to customers, improve the company’s environmental efficiency, reduce costs, improve road safety and further Mowasalat’s contribution to the development of a world-class transportation sector in the State of Qatar.
The MoU agreement was signed today at the Williams Technology Centre, Qatar in the Qatar Science & Technology Park by Mr. Alex Burns, CEO of Williams F1 and Mr. Nasser Al Khanji, Mowasalat Strategy and Business Improvement Director.
Mr. Al Khanji commented on the importance this initiative, “Working with Williams F1 to develop and apply their unique simulator technology in our training activities represents an important progression of Mowasalat’s strategy of harnessing world-class technology and adopting the latest training methods to maintain our position at the forefront in the field of training and transportation. This initiative also demonstrates Mowasalat’s ongoing commitment to supporting the National Vision through partnerships with academic, research and commercial entities.”
Mr. Burns commented, “For the last thirty five years Williams F1 has developed techniques and technology to train some of the world’s best drivers in international motorsport. We are delighted to be partnering with Mowasalat to apply our existing training technology and know-how as well as to develop new technologies to help improve the skills and capabilities of its drivers. In addition to delivering safety, cost, environmental and customer service benefits to Mowasalat, today’s announcement also affirms Williams F1 and Mowasalat’s shared commitment to developing Qatar’s knowledge based economy through collaborative partnerships.”
Mr. Robert Makondo, KTTDC Director added, “Our vision is to improve and boost transport industry standards in the State of Qatar and the region through education, training and utilising the latest world-class technology and training methods. The partnership with Williams F1 is an important part of realising this vision. The provision of unique immersive driving simulators designed specifically for the requirements of the State of Qatar and GCC region based on an extensive study of Mowasalat’s requirements will represent a world-first in driver training technology.”
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About Mowasalat
Mowasalat 'Karwa' is the exclusive official passenger transportation company in Qatar and it aims to be the first choice in world-class transportation services. The company provides the best services according to the highest international standards and it continues to evolve and grow to achieve its vision to provide a unique experience in transportation. For more information please visit http://www.mowasalat.com/
About Karwa Transportation Training and Development Centre
Mowasalat Karwa Transportation Training and Development Centre (KTTDC) is a vocational training centre which provides competency based training to Mowasalat employees and staff as well as the employees of other transport related organisations in Qatar and the wider region on a commercial basis. KTTDC has a large number of trainers and instructors, administrative staff and a fleet of training vehicles that can handle nearly 9,000 external trainees per annum and around 3,000 internal trainees per annum. KTTDC is located in Karwa City has state-of-the-art facilities.
About Williams F1
Formed in 1977 by Frank Williams and Patrick Head, Williams F1’s core competencies are the design and manufacture of Formula One race cars, and the deployment of this expertise in running the team’s entries in each season’s Grands Prix.
As one of the world’s leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles in the past thirty years. Nine of these titles have been won in the Constructors’ Championship in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. The remaining seven titles are Drivers’ Championships, won with Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve.
AT&T Williams is one of the most vertically-integrated of Formula One teams with first-class design and manufacturing facilities on its 33 hectare site in Oxfordshire, England. Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited aims to develop substantial revenues from exploiting its brand, intellectual property and rapid development skills in projects outside Formula One. For more information, please visit www.attwilliams.com
About the Williams Technology Centre, Qatar
In partnership with the Qatar Science & Technology Park, Williams F1 established the Williams Technology Centre, Qatar to develop and commercialise technologies that have their origins in F1. This is currently focused on two R&D projects. The first is the application of Williams’ advanced vehicle simulator technology to develop solutions for training & certification of regular, emergency and commercial drivers to improve road safety and fuel efficiency as well as other motorsports and entertainment. The second is development of high-power composite flywheel energy storage systems that improve the efficiency and reliability of rapid transportation and strengthen electricity grids to support increased renewable generation.
About the Qatar Science & Technology Park
Qatar Science & Technology Park is the national agency charged with executing applied research and delivering commercialized technologies in four themed areas, Energy, Environment, Health Sciences and Information & Communication Technologies. QSTP is located in Qatar Foundation's Education City and has access to the resources of its cluster of leading research universities. In addition to QSTP’s centres, members include small companies, international corporations and research institutions, which have together committed to funding new ventures, creating intellectual property, enhancing technology management skills and developing innovative new products in line with the national vision. QSTP supports economic and human development in Qatar and has achieved recognition as an international hub for applied research, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Credit: at&t Williams F1 (www.williamsf1.com)
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