Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU), in collaboration with ACCIONA, concluded the Resilience Through Desalination symposium, which examined the evolving role of seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) in supporting robust, sustainable water systems in arid regions.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) commemorated Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a series of initiatives highlighting the vital role of early detection, community engagement, and innovative research in the fight against breast cancer.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has launched the Qatar World Trade Organization (WTO) Chair. The commencement of this initiative follows the selection earlier this year of the College of Law’s Dr. Georgios Dimitropoulos, Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Research, as chairholder.

The launch, held at the Minaretein Building, Education City, under the theme Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital and Industrial Economy. The event underscores its commitment to shape global debates on trade, digital transformation, and industrial policymaking. 

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Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Student Success Services unit has been awarded Level 1 and Level 2 certified tutor training programs by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).

With almost 1,300 members and over 2,000 certified training programs worldwide, CRLA’s International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) licenses projects that have demonstrated excellence in developing, designing, and implementing effective training procedures. 

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.