Islamic-led initiatives to stimulate the development of fragile states provided the backdrop for the fifth CEOs and Islamic Finance Leaders Roundtable. Hosted on November 3 by the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), the event brought together experts, policymakers, and thought leaders to discuss efforts to help Muslim countries recover from periods of conflict and economic instability. 

As part of its commitment to building key partnerships with like-minded organizations, the College of Law (CL) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently participated in the Association of Environmental Law Lecturers in Middle East and North African Universities’ (ASSELLMU) annual conference. 

Held in Settat, Morocco from November 4-5, the conference brought together leading environmental law scholars, practitioners and policymakers to discuss legal innovations and approaches to climate change impacts affecting the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). 

In line with their mission to support the development of Qatar’s  innovation and technology capacity, Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) and the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) are to stage the 1st International Conference on Visualization and Computer-Human Interaction (VisCHI). Registration is now open for Qatar-based communities of researchers and scientists in the field.

Dr. Leslie Pal, dean of CPP, discusses how HBKU's newest college aims to connect the global policy environment to local issues pertinent to Qatar.

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In line with its commitment to framing intellectual debates on Islam in a global context, the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) partnered with the Turkish Ministry of Youth and Sport to co-organize this year’s Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF). 

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) collaborates with IBM to equip its students with future-ready skills in new and emerging technologies, such as cloud, data science, analytics, blockchain, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, through IBM Skills Academy program. The IBM Skills Academy is a training and certification program that is designed to bridge the skill gap between the University and the market industry. 

According to United Nations’ projections, around 70% of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050. Such a rise can be expected to place enormous pressure on city infrastructure worldwide.

Big data analytics has a major role to play in alleviating this pressure and helping to make cities better places to live, and as a forward-thinking nation Qatar prides itself on keeping pace with rapid advancements in technology, and using it effectively.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has established itself as a leading contributor to the nation’s tech-driven innovation expo through its highly interactive showcase. One of the conference’s silver sponsors this year, HBKU’s showcase was presented with the ‘Most Innovative’ platform award because of its capacity to display impactful research projects with promising potential.

The College of Science and Engineering (CSE) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has entered into partnership with Microsoft to facilitate joint research projects and the optimization of the college’s educational experience.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) contribution to Qatar IT Exhibition and Conference (QITCOM) 2019 rested on four pillars essential to the development of safe, smart and sustainable cities. By specifically focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, the Internet of Things (IoT) and online learning, the university was able to showcase more projects than ever to policymakers, thought leaders and other participants.