Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Public Policy (CPP) convened international leaders in education, international diplomacy, and development, as well as senior figures from Palestinian academia for the Conference on Rebuilding Higher Education in Gaza. Organized in collaboration with Education Above All, the Islamic University of Gaza, University of Fort Hare, University of Johannesburg, and University of Glasgow, the event builds on the expertise of the CPP’s Professor Sultan Barakat and is a follow up to a previous meeting that took place in Glasgow in December 2024.

As Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s Dr. Sanjay Chawla sees it, despite hours of research and countless academic papers, there’s still no such thing as a “Science of AI.” If there was, the emergence of DeepSeek would not have been as controversial as policymakers and media would have us believe.

Qatar Biomedical Research Institute’s (QBRI) Neurological Disorders Research Center (NDRC) has collaborated with Oman’s Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) on a study casting new light on the genetic landscape of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Alija Izetbegović’s remarkable contribution to the creation and shaping of modern Bosnia and Herzegovina was the subject of a lecture organized as part of the College of Islamic Studies’ (CIS) Visionary Leaders Program.

What practical steps should be taken to create more inclusive Islamic spaces for neurodivergent children and individuals with disabilities across all age groups? The College of Islamic Studies' Sabika Shaban offers her suggestions here.

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how individuals interact, communicate, and experience the world around them. Its core symptoms include difficulties in social interaction, communication and repetitive behaviours. Social challenges include limited eye contact, delayed or absent speech, and difficulty understanding emotions or social cues. Repetitive behaviours may involve hand flapping, jumping, intense focus on specific objectives, and strong resistance to changes in daily routines.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) proudly launched the latest book by Qatar’s former Minister of Sports and Youth, His Excellency Salah bin Ghanim Al Ali, at his very own alma mater Tariq Bin Ziad School. From the Cradle… presents a unique exploration of the human experience through two parallel lenses: the literary and the artistic. It shares profound life lessons and personal reflections in concise yet powerful phrases that speak directly to the heart and mind.

The Qur’anic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), participated in the sixth edition of the Al-Azhar University Agricultural Exhibition in Cairo.

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 Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) and Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE). Held at Education City’s Minaretein Building, the event brought together regulators, industry leaders, academics, and sustainability experts to support Qatar’s transition to enhanced sustainability disclosure frameworks.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has been granted a World Trade Organization (WTO) Chair, with the College of Law’s Dr. Georgios Dimitropoulos, Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Research, named as chairholder. Established to enhance knowledge and understanding of the international trading system through research, policy outreach, and teaching, the WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) supports academic institutions working to build expertise in trade-related areas.