At the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva (held under the theme One World for Health), Qatar’s Minister of Public Health, His Excellency Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, reaffirmed his country’s commitment to global public health - as both an end in itself and a means to achieving a more just, secure, and humane world.

The AI in Higher Education Research Group and  Center for Faculty Advancement and Success in Teaching (CFAST), both based within Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Office of the Provost, co-hosted a full-day symposium to examine the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Public Policy (CPP) has received full accreditation for its Master of Public Policy (MPP) program from the International Institute of Administrative Sciences’ International Commission of Public Administration (ICAPA), reinforcing its status as one of the leading public policy schools and knowledge hubs in the world.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Student Enrichment Program has been recognized for its commitment to empowering students with valuable skills, experiences, and opportunities to thrive beyond the classroom.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently recognized undergraduate students who demonstrated academic excellence throughout their studies at the President’s and Dean’s List Recognition Ceremony.

A team from Qatar Biomedical Research Institute’s (QBRI) Neurological Disorders Research Center (NDRC) achieved first place at the MIJHAR 1st Cycle Demo Day.

Four faculty members from Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Public Policy (CPP) - Dr. Esmat Zaidan, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; Dr. Evren Tok, Associate Dean for Community Engagement; Dr. Asmaa Al Fadala, Assistant Professor; and Dr. Logan Cochrane, Associate Professor - have co-edited a new open access book titled The Future of Education Policy in the State of Qatar (Springer). The edited volume brings together 45 contributing authors from at least 12 countries, offering 25 chapters across 514 pages of in-depth analysis and diverse perspectives.

Naqd, meaning “critique,” has historically been vital to Arabic epistemology, emphasizing the verification of knowledge, ethics, and cultural values. More specifically, it functions as a framework through which scholars, educators, and students can identify flaws and provide an appraisal. Naqd needs to be revisited to enhance the quality of discourse, reclaim cultural integrity, and promote moral reasoning. 

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Law hosted a public discussion on the essential role of international law in preserving Qatar’s cultural heritage, exploring how legal measures can be developed and implemented to safeguard the country’s customs and traditions.

Two innovative projects advancing international trade law in the digital age–including the use of generative AI, and Asia region digital transformation–were recognized at the inaugural Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) TradeLab Award ceremony, held at GU-Q in May, 2025.