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… Education Center Delivers Training Module for RACA 17 Mar 2022 Home Training program empowers mid-level leaders from Qatar-based charitable institutions The Executive Education Center (EEC), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), is cooperating with the Qatar Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities ( RACA ) to deliver an executive training program for mid-level leaders from various Qatar-based charitable institutions.  This leadership empowerment program is part of the efforts being made to meet the …

… Day was first proposed in 2007 at the United Nations (UN), by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, the Chairperson of Qatar Foundation. Since then, April 2 has been declared as World Autism Awareness Day. At the Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) Neurological Disorders Research Center (NDRC), research focuses on investigating neurological disorders of increasing prevalence in Qatar and the region. These disorders are diverse and range from neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism Spectrum …

… QBRI Meets With Its Scientific Advisory Committee 19 Oct 2022 Home Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) recently hosted a visit by its Scientific Advisory Committee ( SAC ), an … QBRI on the quality, direction, focus, and impact of its applied biomedical research, which is relevant to the needs of Qatar, the wider Arab region, and the world.  Chaired by Dr. Robert R. Ruffolo , Chairman of Aragen Biosciences, Inc. and … It brought to the fore discussions on QBRI’s mission to create knowledge locally and support innovation aligned with the Qatar National Research Strategy priorities. QBRI fulfills this role by conducting cutting-edge and multidisciplinary …

… edition of OVPR’s HorizonHub Workshop series highlights university’s commitment to advancing quantum technologies in Qatar Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) inaugurated its HorizonHub … convened renowned experts for discussions on the current state of quantum computing. It also underscored HBKU's and Qatar Center for Quantum Computing’s (QC2) roles in driving innovation and addressing real-world challenges and … problems beyond the reach of conventional computers. Through initiatives like this workshop, OVPR and QC2 seek to build Qatar’s research capabilities in this emerging field by fostering a vibrant quantum ecosystem in Qatar supported by a …

… the Illegal Blockade 03 Oct 2017 Home Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) successfully hosted a public lecture titled “Qatar’s International Positioning on Peace and Justice” on Monday, October 2, at the HBKU Student Center. The lecture was … that aim to provide community members with an open space for constructive dialogue and discussion on the blockade of Qatar. By facilitating such discussions, HBKU is actively contributing to developing thought leadership and fulfilling … at HBKU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences, to give a lecture titled “Do Economic Sanctions Work?” at the Qatar National Convention Centre. Dr. Hakimian is a widely published author on the region’s economic dynamics, with a …

… University Sports Tournament 25 Jan 2026 Home University to welcome around 450 female athletes from across the region as Qatar organizes the competition for the first time Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development, is set to host the 2nd GCC Women’s Sports Tournament … February 6 to 11, 2026.  Sponsored by the Ministry of Sports and Youth and hosted for the first time in the State of Qatar, the tournament seeks to strengthen cooperation among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, while also …

… recognized for applying their work beyond research and into real-world impact through Autism-I-Track A team from Qatar Biomedical Research Institute’s (QBRI) Neurological Disorders Research Center (NDRC) achieved first place at the … response to social and non-social cues. Autism-I-Track was also among the technologies exhibited by HBKU at Web Summit Qatar 2025. Reflecting on the award, Dr. Omar Albagha , Acting Executive Director, QBRI, commented: “A heartfelt … Autism-I-Track to life reflects the NDRC’s commitment to greatly impacting the visibility of neurological disorders in Qatar and beyond. The technology being developed by Dr. Fouad will improve early detection of Autism, allowing for timely …

… QEERI Signs Joint Collaboration Agreement with Venergate CO. LTD. 17 Apr 2018 Home Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) and Venergate CO. LTD., have established a joint collaboration … and well-established capabilities in product design and manufacturing.  As a part of its mission to address Qatar’s grand challenges, QEERI researchers are already working to develop energy storage solutions to support the large-scale deployment of solar technology in Qatar. This joint collaboration will allow QEERI to accelerate the development and the deployment of a viable energy …

… and Social Sciences ( CHSS ), will host the 12th International Translation Conference from March 15 – 16, 2023, at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC). In celebration of the Institute’s 10th anniversary, the Conference will feature … Assad regime, followed by a Q&A session with one of its directors, Dr. Rana Kazkaz, Assistant Professor at Northwestern Qatar.  “We are proud at TII to be marking a decade of achievements in promoting the power of translation toward … discussions that will take place during the conference,” said Dr. Amal Al-Malki , Founding Dean of HBKU’s CHSS. The Qatar National Research Fund, part of the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council, will co-sponsor the event …

… working relations with its students. Here’s her story. Noof’s academic journey began with Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q), where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication with a Minor in Middle East Studies. She complemented her studies with an internship at Qatar National Bank and worked as an English language instructor with Reach Out to Asia. With her time at NU-Q rapidly coming to an end, Noof found herself yearning for further academic exploration. Qatar Foundation's (QF) commitment to excellence and a chance conversation with a personal connection pointed her in …