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… (HBKU) convened a Joint Capacity-Building Seminar on Corporate Sustainability Reporting in collaboration with the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA), Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), and Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE).  Held at HBKU’s Minaretein Auditorium, the … (HBKU) convened a Joint Capacity-Building Seminar on Corporate Sustainability Reporting in collaboration with the Qatar Central Bank (QCB), Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA), Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), …

… to Public Policy.”  The lecture, which was held in collaboration with the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy’s Qatar Behavioural Insights Unit, was delivered by Harvard University Professor Cass R. Sunstein. Sunstein was the … as in many countries, for improving health and increasing exercise and activity on the part of young people,” he said. “Qatar is also witnessing an increased trend in entrepreneurship to provide various leisure facilities. This might involve … dean of CLPP, said that the college was “honored to have Professor Sunstein deliver this important lecture that can help Qatar navigate its future in some of the leading behavioral economics.”  Francis noted that Supreme Committee for …

… Herd Immunity Will Provide Some Protection but COVID-19 Remains a Threat 15 Jul 2021 Home Qatar is set to become one of the first countries to achieve mass protection in the battle against COVID-19, but what are … although mass vaccination programs initiated early this year offer hope to end the outbreak. Many countries, including Qatar and others in the Middle East, are setting their path to achieve herd immunity and restore normality through mass … factor is the movement of people in and out of the region. Maintaining restrictions on movement reduces viral R0.  Qatar has implemented many of the above measures through social distancing, making masks compulsory, implementing …

… and Computer-Human Interaction 26 Nov 2019 Home Interactive sessions and competitions at heart of two-day event Qatar’s growing technological prowess was on display at the 1st International Conference on Visualization and Computer-Human Interaction (VisCHI). Organized by Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) and the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) at Hamad Bin Khalifa … VisCHI was a resounding success for two key reasons. First, our ability to attract global experts to this event reflects Qatar’s place at the forefront of developments in visualization and computer-human interaction. Second, our blend of …

… 2019 Home Students from 43 countries honored across many disciplines. Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation, celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2019 during a ceremony held at Qatar National Convention Centre on Saturday, May 4, attended by Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation, and Chairperson of HBKU’s Board of Trustees.   The university this year graduated the first cohort of … Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation, celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2019 during a ceremony held at Qatar National Convention …

… honoring record number of graduates Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation (QF), and the Chairperson of HBKU’s Board of Trustees, witnessed Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) … members of the university's staff and faculty, as well as the families and friends of the graduates. Held at the Qatar National Convention Centre on May 16, the ceremony, which featured College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) … The multicultural Class of 2023 represented 41 nationalities and featured 152 female and 89 male graduates, including 59 Qatari graduates - almost 25% of this year’s cohort. This achievement reflects how HBKU’s unique learning environment …

… HBKU’s QBRI Refutes Consanguinity as Risk Factor for Autism 15 Nov 2023 Home Qatar-based study reveals no significant association between marrying within family and ASD A recent study conducted by Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Biomedical Research Institute  challenges existing beliefs about consanguinity, the practice of marrying within the … Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Despite previous studies suggesting a potential link , this new research, based on data from Qatar, indicates otherwise. Published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, the study involved the …

… Students 13 Jan 2018 Home As part of its admissions campaign, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation, is hosting a series of information sessions from January to March to give prospective students an … programs and is producing high-quality research through the work of its faculty and students to make a difference in Qatar and across the globe. Students, who are interested in innovative thinking, critical reasoning and using their … enrolled in 17 graduate programs at HBKU. Furthermore, scientists and researchers at HBKU’s three research institutes – Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Qatar Computing Research Institute and Qatar Biomedical Research …

… Celebrates Five Years of Energy Research 01 Apr 2018 Home The Solar Test Facility (STF), which is operated by the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), has celebrated five years of testing different photovoltaic modules and providing hard evidence of which technologies perform best in Qatar's climate. The large-scale field testing is a key asset at QEERI and plays a vital role in the institute’s contributions towards tackling Qatar’s energy security grand challenge. The STF is a 35,000-square meter test site at Qatar Science and Technology Park …

… operational and outreach functions of the college. Beyond her administrative role, Shaban is on a mission to reshape how Qatar engages with disability. She is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge, investigating family experiences of disability, inclusive health and education, and policy efficacy in Qatar and across the Arab Gulf. She is co-leading two HBKU-grant-funded research projects on autism and disability … the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE). She also founded the Qatar Disability Resource (QADR), a platform connecting families and practitioners to information and support. She serves …