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… celebration of Kuwait National Day on February 25. Wide-ranging events to celebrate Kuwait’s sovereignty were held in Qatar under the theme of ‘Kuwait and Qatar: One People’. The events served to underscore the strong ties binding Qatar and Kuwait, as well as the two countries’ mutual vision in the fields of Higher Education and human development. … celebration of Kuwait National Day on February 25. Wide-ranging events to celebrate Kuwait’s sovereignty were held in Qatar under the theme of ‘Kuwait and Qatar: One People’. The events served to underscore the strong ties binding Qatar …

… 18 Jan 2022 Home Next generation of scientists receive valuable insight into the research institute’s pioneering work Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), recently conducted its first … Partnerships Senior Manager at QBRI, said: “This program is one of our key capacity-building initiatives for youth in Qatar. During the internship program, we aim to help students attain hands-on experience while working closely with a … and Immunity Center, the Diabetes Research Center, and the Neurological Disorders Research Center – QBRI aligns with the Qatar National Research Strategy and Qatar National vision 2030, aiming to the development of human capital. Through its …

… Resilient and Sustainable Materials through Technological Innovation” Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) partnered with Qatar University (QU) and Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) to organize the Annual Materials Science and Engineering Symposium (MSES-2025) with generous support from Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO).  Taking place on April 14, the Symposium brought together over 190 participants, … Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) partnered with Qatar University (QU) and Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) to organize the Annual Materials Science and Engineering …

… University Press (HBKU Press) continues to honor its commitment to community engagement by hosting a special event with Qatari hero and Olympic gold medalist, Mutaz Barshim. On December 1st, Barshim visited Qatar Academy Doha (QAD), member of Qatar Foundation (QF), to discuss the HBKU Press-published children’s book chronicling his historic victory at the Tokyo … University Press (HBKU Press) continues to honor its commitment to community engagement by hosting a special event with Qatari hero and Olympic gold medalist, Mutaz Barshim. On December 1st, Barshim visited Qatar Academy Doha (QAD), member …

… programs this year across various disciplines Since opening its doors in 2010, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Qatar has been committed to the development of a diversified and interdisciplinary portfolio of innovative and … experience who are committed to scholarly excellence and focused on developing solutions to address problems faced by Qatar and the world. This year once again, several new faculty members from diverse academic backgrounds will be joining … sustainability challenges. We look forward to providing excellence in training for qualified graduate students from Qatar and abroad.” For its part, HBKU College of Law (CL) is rolling out two new programs: the LLM in International Law …

… for a webinar organized by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) on June 23, in partnership with Qatar Society of Engineers and Qatar Association for Women Engineers. In keeping with the theme of the global day, Engineering Sheroes focused on the … COVID-19 pandemic, both in industrial operations and in research and innovation.  Dr. Hanan Farhat, chairperson of the Qatar Association for Women Engineers, and senior research director of the Corrosion Center at Qatar Environment and … for a webinar organized by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) on June 23, in partnership with Qatar Society of Engineers and Qatar Association for Women Engineers. In keeping with the theme of the global day, …

… intelligence, creating pathways to pilot, scale, and commercialize solutions In a significant step towards supporting Qatar’s transformation and accelerating sustainable development, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and qai, an artificial intelligence (AI) company and subsidiary of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), have established a landmark strategic partnership. The partnership will leverage HBKU’s … so, qai will seamlessly integrate HBKU’s research and innovation capabilities into its mission to develop and invest in Qatar’s AI infrastructure and systems.  Together, HBKU and qai, will collaborate primarily through the university’s Qatar …

… Institute of Local Government Studies at the University of Birmingham, to host the one-day symposium “Public Policy in Qatar and the Gulf: Confronting Fast Paced and Complex Challenges.” Dr. Leslie Pal , Dean, College of Public Policy, gave the inaugural address in which  he outlined how Qatar serves as an example of effective policymaking in a state undergoing a significant transformation in multiple … Faculty from CPP and the Institute attended alongside fellow academics from the Institute of Local Government Studies, Qatar University, American University of Beirut, American University of Cairo, and the German Institute for Public …

… University (HBKU) recently announced two Honorary Fellows: The Right Honorable Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, President of the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC), and Sir William Blair, Chairman of the Regulatory Tribunal of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC).   Both Lord Thomas and Sir William bring to the role of Honorary Fellow extensive judicial … Further, they have been active supporters of HBKU’s College of Law and of the development of commercial law in Qatar.  Announcing the appointments, the College of Law’s Dean Susan L. Karamanian said: “Lord Thomas and Sir William …

… its importance for understanding both climate and water resources variability in the Arabian Peninsula and notably in Qatar. Held on a monthly basis, Science Majlis sessions aim to address the general public, exploring how science can … life and tackle societal challenges. This month’s session addressed a question on “how does groundwater mapping in Qatar contribute to better formulation of new space missions dedicated to map fossil aquifers in Earth desert environments and beyond on planets.” Qatar’s harsh dusty desert climate and its rare geomorphologic similarities with several planetary surfaces, …