Bule Hora and Kebri Dehar universities have signed separate memoranda of understanding with Austria's Leoben University to strengthen training in mining, petroleum and energy as Ethiopia seeks to build resource-based industrial capacity. The partnerships aim to enhance academic and practical skills in mining engineering, petroleum studies and energy systems, disciplines viewed as critical to the country's long-term extractive and industrial ambitions. Under the agreement, Bule Hora University will strengthen its mining engineering programme with support from MIDROC Investment Group and Leoben University, focusing on technical expertise across the mining value chain and producing industry-ready graduates. Kebri Dehar University will expand capacity in petroleum and energy studies to support future upstream and downstream industry needs. The agreements were signed by Bule Hora University President Temesgen Debelo (PhD), Kebri Dehar University President Abdulfetah Ahmed, and Leoben University Vice Rector Thomas Prohaska.

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