As part of its aim to promote the exploration of different countries and cultures, the Translation and Interpreting Institute (TII), part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), has opened registration for its spring 2020 language courses. 

As part of its commitment to promoting a vibrant literary and scholarly community across Qatar and the Middle East, Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) will have a robust presence at Doha International Book Fair 2020.

QEERI's Dr. Deema Al Masri has been named among 25 game-changers working to make our world a better place in 2020

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As part of its ongoing mission to facilitate ongoing professional development, the Translation and Interpreting Institute (TII), part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), is to host an Accessible Hospitality and Events workshop from January 5-8, 2020. 

Dr. Georgios Dimitropoulos, Associate Professor at the College of Law, discusses cryptocurrencies, blockchain regulation, and the challenges governments face when trying to protect economies and their citizens. 

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A chief scientist at Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), has been named an IEEE Fellow. Dr. Mohamed Mokbel received the prestigious title as recognition for his contributions to building spatially- and privacy-aware systems. The IEEE is the world’s leading professional association for advancing technology for humanity, and is a leading authority on a range of areas from aerospace systems, computers, telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics.

Dr. Frank Peter, Assistant Professor at CIS, defines islamophobia, and whether education can help to overcome it. 

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A student at the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), recently addressed the United Nations (UN) Alliance for Civilizations (UNACO) fellowship alumni, during the event at the UN Headquarters in New York. 

Professional interpreting will be in the spotlight when the Translation and Interpreting Institute (TII) of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), hosts a four-day workshop from December 29 to January 1 as part of the Translation and Training Center’s workshops. 

Qatar’s efforts to promote the sustainable adoption of water, energy and food (WEF) technologies provided the backdrop for a recent experts’ workshop by the College of Law at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU). The two-day event also sought to strengthen collaboration between WEF nexus researchers in Qatar and the United Kingdom.