Qatar’s signing of the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime largely aligns with the State’s pre-existing legal framework. Writing for Gulf Times , the College of Law’s Dean Susan L. Karamanian nevertheless anticipates further legislative alignment and conversations about protecting critical cyber infrastructure while preserving competing values.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) hosted the International Annual Tradelab Conference 2026, where global scholars, legal, and policy practitioners addressed the evolving role of industrial regulations in redefining economic competitiveness in the digital and climate transition era. 

Children are more likely to sense shifts in the world around them. Changes in habits, conversation tone, and the constant flow of news can create a sense of uncertainty, even as adults try to shield them from these concerns.

Expanding its collaboration with leading institutions, the Language Center within Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) has been designated a Chinese Testing International (CTI) center, starting this year.

For the second-year running, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) hosted the Qatar edition of Invent for the Planet (IFTP), a 48-hour intensive design experience hackathon that brings together students from universities worldwide to solve pressing, high-impact global challenges.

Qur’anic Botanic Garden (QBG) organized a hands-on agricultural workshop for female members of the General Authority for Minors’ Affairs at its Conservation Center. The workshop aimed to develop participants’ practical knowledge while raising awareness of sustainable agricultural practices in the State of Qatar.

The UNESCO Chair on Environmental Law and Sustainable Development at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Law jointly organized the 7th MENA Environmental Law and Policy Scholars Conference in Abu Dhabi. 

Hosted in partnership with The Association of Environmental Law Lecturers in Middle East and North African Universities (ASSELLMU) and Sorbonne University, Abu Dhabi (SUAD), the conference brought together leading academics, educators, policymakers, and practitioners to examine the future of environmental law amid rapid digital transformation.

The College of Public Policy (CPP) is pleased to announce that Dr. Sultan Barakat has been appointed to the Editorial Board of the International Review of the Red Cross for the 2026–2030 term.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) held its fourth Student Research Forum, highlighting the depth and diversity of student-led innovation across Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU). 

The forum provides a platform for students to present original research, test ideas, and engage in meaningful dialogue with peers and faculty. In doing so, the gathering fosters a culture of excellence and reflects HBKU’s commitment to cultivating academically robust scholarship that is also responsive to contemporary societal challenges.