The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has officially launched its enhanced research management system, ‘Elmi’. The comprehensive and unified platform is designed to empower collaboration, highlight research strengths, and share the university’s achievements globally.

Elmi, derived from the Arabic word for ‘science’ and ‘knowledge’, reflects one of the platform’s core purposes of advancing HBKU’s research as well as fostering a culture of discovery and academic excellence. 

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) will host a forward-looking conference exploring the global ethical implications of AI technologies. Taking place September 28-29, at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), AI Ethics: The Convergence of Technology and Diverse Moral Traditions centrally considers the impact of AI on culture, tradition, and values. 

The Master of Public Policy program at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Public Policy (CPP) has earned accreditation from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). 

The Qur’anic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), is participating in the State of Qatar Pavilion at Expo 2025, in Osaka, Japan, from August 21 to 31. 

QBG’s involvement builds on its record of engagement in major international platforms, reaffirming its pioneering role as the world’s first garden dedicated to plant species mentioned in the Qur’an and Sunnah. It is also the second accredited botanical garden in the Middle East.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) held its Student Orientation Program for a record number of incoming students. Held August 19 to 21 at the Minaretein and Manufactury in Education City for new undergraduates and postgraduates, the event also provided an opportunity to welcome returning students back to campus. 

bNovate Technologies, a leader in advanced microbial water quality monitoring, is proud to announce its participation in the SMART-Distribution project. This pioneering initiative addresses critical challenges in Qatar’s water distribution networks. The project seeks to enhance the resilience of Qatar’s water infrastructure against climate-induced risks through innovative, real-time water quality monitoring and advanced risk assessment tools. 

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Public Policy (CPP) has received full accreditation for its Master of Public Policy (MPP) program from the International Institute of Administrative Sciences’ International Commission of Public Administration (ICAPA), reinforcing its status as one of the leading public policy schools and knowledge hubs in the world.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) has launched its online application portal for this year’s annual Art Omi collaboration. This marks the fifth year of collaboration between both organizations, which sponsors one Arab writer located anywhere in the world to attend the prestigious Art Omi program in Ghent, New York. The program presents an exceptional opportunity for the aspiring writer to fully immerse themselves within an inspiring literary community, networking with industry professionals and honing their craft away from the distractions of the busy modern world. 

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Public Policy (CPP) hosted renowned academics, UN employees and policymakers for an intensive five-day humanitarian health diplomacy course.

A first-of-its-kind study led by Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) sheds new light on electrocardiogram (ECG) genetics among Middle Eastern populations.