Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has been awarded a UNESCO Chair on Digital Technologies and Human Behavior, with the College of Science and Engineering's (CSE) Dr. Raian Ali appointed as Chairholder from June 2025 to June 2029.

UNESCO’s Chairs Programme represents the organization’s most significant intersectoral activity in higher education. The designation is in recognition of HBKU’s excellence, building on the existing UNESCO Chairs on Environmental Law and Sustainable Development. 

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) held a series of summer research programs, interactive programs and activities designed to nurture academic excellence, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration among students and early-career researchers.

The Global Institute for Strategic Research (GISR) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) concluded a high-level policy roundtable examining the implications of the Ukraine war for the Gulf region. 

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ), in partnership with the Qatar Chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS), jointly hosted a two-day conference on “Innovations in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Future.”

The Qur’anic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), participated in the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025, taking place in Abu Dhabi from October 9 to 15, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.

The College of Public Policy (CPP) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has completed an intensive training program for senior officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). The course, designed under the theme “The Role of the State of Qatar in Mediation and the Resolution of Regional Conflicts,” equips officials with advanced skills relevant to the fields of diplomacy and conflict resolution.  

The Centre for Islamic Economics and Finance (CIEF) at the College of Islamic Studies (CIS), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), in partnership with the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), has concluded the 8th International Conference on Islamic Finance (ICIF) at Education City’s Minaretein.

The College of Public Policy (CPP) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), through its Hadaba initiative, recently held ‘Hadaba 25: Public Narrative & Data Storytelling’ forum at Minaretein, Education City.

This year's theme was designed to advance innovation in policy design through narrative strategy and data storytelling. In doing so, it explores the intersection of data, which is transparent, accountable, and empirical, with storytelling providing the emotional resonance needed to engage people, build narratives, and communicate complex concepts.

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), attended the landmark conference AI Ethics: The Convergence of Technology and Diverse Moral Traditions, hosted and organized by Hamad Bin Khalifa University, at Qatar National Convention Centre and taking place over two days. 

Attendance at the opening included Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, alongside ministers and other dignitaries, as well as leaders from the private sector.

The Muhammad bin Hamad Al Thani Center for Muslim Contribution to Civilization (CMCC) within the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has concluded insightful discussions at this year’s Sīrah of the Prophet (PBUH) Conference, titled Prophetic Guidance in Peace and War.