As part of ongoing efforts to enhance Qatar’s vegetation cover and preserve native plant species, the Qur’anic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), has distributed 5,000 native trees and wild plants over the past 2 months. 

The distributed species included sidr (Ziziphus spina-christi), samar (Vachellia tortilis), ghaf (Prosopis cineraria), qarat (Vachellia nilotica), awsaj (Lycium shawii), neem (Azadirachta indica), and frankincense (Boswellia sacra) trees, which are propagated in QBG’s nurseries using advanced scientific techniques.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) hosted Her Excellency President of the Republic of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar, on a visit to its campus, where she also delivered a talk on geopolitics and Slovenia’s role in promoting peace. 

By hosting world leaders and fostering high-level intellectual exchange, HBKU continues to be a catalyst for diplomacy and cross-cultural engagement. The talk exemplified the university’s commitment to connecting local perspectives with global narratives, facilitating knowledge and enriching dialogue.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), in collaboration with The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia, hosted the first-ever MENA 3MT Competition at Minaretein in Education City.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Health and Life Sciences (CHLS) hosted the Second Advances in Precision Medicine (APM2025) Conference at Education City’s Minaretein. The two-day event was co-organized by Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI) and sponsored by Qatar Research Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and the Organizing Committee of the GCC Women's Sports Committee for Universities and Higher Education Institutions have announced details of the upcoming tournament, set to take place at HBKU from February 6 to 11, 2026, with the Opening Ceremony taking place February 7.

In a press conference, members of the GCC Supervisory Committee, and several leaders from the sports and academic sectors, introduced participating universities, sports disciplines, and competition schedule.

The College of Public Policy (CPP) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), in collaboration with the Geneva Graduate Institute, has successfully concluded the 2025–2026 Executive Programs in Development Policies and Practices (DPP) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Conflict and Fragility Management (CFM).

Held in partnership with the Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD), the programs brought together a diverse group of mid-career professionals committed to advancing leadership, governance, and sustainable development in their respective fields.

Breast cancer remains the most common type of cancer and leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in examining medical images, especially digital pictures of tissue samples under the microscope, is one of the most revolutionary developments in the field of medicine. These technologies promise to enhance doctor expertise, not replace them, leading to more precise classification, quicker diagnosis, and customized treatment regimens.

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The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) convened a Joint Capacity-Building Seminar on Corporate Sustainability Reporting in collaboration with the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA), Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), and Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE). 

The Global Institute for Strategic Research (GISR) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) hosted a talk examining the Gaza peace deal with renowned economist and global policy expert Jeffrey Sachs.