Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently held its annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, celebrating the research achievements of its doctoral students.

This year’s event drew 29 participants from across HBKU’s colleges, each presenting projects that tackle topics within fields of national and global relevance, running from Islamic studies and the humanities to biomedical and engineering sciences. An esteemed panel of university faculty evaluated each entry, grading the robustness of the academic research and the student’s research communication skills.

When people think of "smart cities" they frequently picture self-driving cars travelling along AI-controlled roads, IoT sensors optimizing energy consumption, and blockchain-based governance systems. But what if our fixation with technology prevents us from seeing what actually makes a city ‘smart?’ Through a multidisciplinary model that evaluates 32 performance indicators across 20 global cities, research demonstrates that a city's intelligence goes beyond its technological features.

Islamic jurisprudence offers a powerful complement to secular efforts to combat money laundering and other financial crimes, writes the CIS' Dr. Abdulfatah Said Mohamed. Find out how and why here.

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Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Student Affairs office recognized eight students who dedicated themselves to becoming socially responsible community members through involvement in extra-curricular activities at this year’s Student Life Awards.

The annual event commemorates exemplary students who have demonstrated service to the local community, promoted engagement and vibrancy within HBKU student life, exhibited outstanding leadership, or represented the university with distinction in sports and other competitions.

As the presence of AI in healthcare settings continues to grow, how can we ensure that its application is safe, ethical, and trustworthy? The College of Law's Dr. Barry Solaiman proposes a “True Lifecycle Approach” (TLA) that embeds medical law and ethics, while consistently putting the needs of patients first. Read the full article here .

bNovate Technologies, a leader in advanced microbial water quality monitoring, is proud to announce its participation in the SMART-Distribution project. This pioneering initiative addresses critical challenges in Qatar’s water distribution networks. The project seeks to enhance the resilience of Qatar’s water infrastructure against climate-induced risks through innovative, real-time water quality monitoring and advanced risk assessment tools. 

While AI has undoubtedly enhanced efficiency in translation, the technology still lacks the ability to work with complex, sensitive, or culturally nuanced content.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Office of Innovation and Industrial Relations (OIIR) concluded the first phase of its MIJHAR Program with an information and feedback session for members of the 11 participating projects.