Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has been awarded a UNESCO Chair on Digital Technologies and Human Behavior, with the College of Science and Engineering's (CSE) Dr. Raian Ali appointed as Chairholder from June 2025 to June 2029.

UNESCO’s Chairs Programme represents the organization’s most significant intersectoral activity in higher education. The designation is in recognition of HBKU’s excellence, building on the existing UNESCO Chairs on Environmental Law and Sustainable Development. 

The Global Institute for Strategic Research (GISR) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) concluded a symposium examining the growing prominence of narrative construction and the critical role of digital archiving in preserving authentic records of war atrocities.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ), in collaboration with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and European Materials Research Society (E-MRS), are hosting Advancing Materials Science: Bridging Chemistry and Engineering for a Sustainable Future conference.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) held a series of summer research programs, interactive programs and activities designed to nurture academic excellence, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration among students and early-career researchers.

The Global Institute for Strategic Research (GISR) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) concluded a high-level policy roundtable examining the implications of the Ukraine war for the Gulf region. 

Rapid global urbanization has resulted in substantial growth in the construction industry. This increase indicates the rising demand for infrastructure and housing as populations continue to expand.

The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), participated as an academic partner in the 2025 IFN Qatar Dialogues. Recognized as one of the most prominent events in the field of Islamic finance, the event serves as a distinguished platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among regulators and financial institutions. 

The College of Law hosted U.S. scholar Dr. Ryan Rowberry for an insightful session titled ‘Legal Strategies for Protecting Cultural Heritage.’ The event, held in partnership with the U.S Embassy in Qatar, examined legal frameworks that can be adopted to safeguard historic and cultural resources.

The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) has highlighted several informative publications addressing the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in our daily lives. In a seminar, titled Seminal Texts in AI Ethics: Author Reflections and Dialogues, hosted by the Research Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE), leading scholars debated the philosophical, moral, and ethical applications of AI as well as its implications for humanity.