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… to ensure the next generation has the skills and know-how to address current and future challenges, both in Qatar and further afield.” “Our new graduate programs span several fields and serve to mark signature areas of offerings … and leadership as an academic institution and world-class architect of multidisciplinary education and research in Qatar. Last year, HBKU introduced six new degree programs across two colleges – the College of Islamic Studies and … Similarly, CSE’s programs aimed to serve cornerstones to developing needed skillsets within the local pool of talent in Qatar. Prospective students and those interested in learning more about HBKU’s academic offerings are encouraged to …
… Lab Projects 16 Dec 2024 Home Student teams present experimental policy solutions tackling important social issues in Qatar The conclusion of the College of Public Policy’s (CPP) latest Policy Lab saw student teams showcase experimental … Salma Farm, the event highlighted CPP students’ innovative proposals for addressing a range of important issues in Qatar, including social care for the elderly, marriage support for young couples, mental health awareness, and children’s … for their project covering the development of Mawada, an application supporting the reduction of divorce rates in Qatar. The recipients of the People’s Choice Award were Mubarrat Wassey, Sumaya Tariq Zaffer, and Scott Walsh, whose …
… from "Institut Français du Pétrole". From 2007 to 2009, he worked at TOTAL Research Centre at Pau, France and at Qatar Petroleum. In 2013, he received his PhD in Petroleum Engineering from Imperial College London. From 2015 to 2017, … Postdoctoral Research Fellow Stanford University, Palo Alto, United States 2015 – 2017 QRLP- Science Track Felllow Qatar Foundation - Research and Development, Doha, Qatar 2009 – 2015 Reservoir Engineer North Field, Qatar Petroleum, Doha, Qatar 2004 – 2009 Selected Publications Ahmad S. …
… transformation–were recognized at the inaugural Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) TradeLab Award ceremony, held at GU-Q in May, 2025. The awards recognized work produced by students … Minister of Commerce and Industry. Committee members included HBKU alumnae Asma Al-Khulaifi, Associate Legal Counsel at Qatar Investment Authority, and Amal Abdulla, Chief Information Officer at Hamad Medical Corporation, as well as Safaa … Amna Zaman. The initiative is supported by the Industrial Policy for Digital Development (IPDD) Project funded by the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF). For more information about the joint HBKU-GU-Q TradeLab and the IPDD Project, please …
… and Serving it with Modern Technologies” The Arabic Language Technology (ALT) team at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) received the King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language Award 2023 in … This award reaffirms QCRI’s dedication to cutting-edge computing research that brings value to its stakeholders in Qatar and has a positive impact on the communities around the world.” The ALT team’s portfolio of NLP technologies covers … data sets essential for NLP research and innovation. QCRI is a national research institute dedicated to the needs of Qatar, the Arab region and the world, QCRI conducts cutting-edge, applied computing research in dedicated areas including …
… Why Hamad Bin Khalifa University is an Incubator of Qatar’s Big Ideas 10 Mar 2022 Home The global economic and geopolitical landscape is constantly evolving. Competing … answer lie in research-based education? Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a young research university based in Doha, Qatar, frames the learning experience in an innovative way. Fusing advanced scientific research with multidisciplinary … to engaging and developing novel ideas of their own. Engaging in the global knowledge economy HBKU was established by Qatar Foundation in Education City, the country’s knowledge nerve center. It’s not surprising then that some of the …
… is strategically twofold. We publish unique Arab stories and voices through our work with talented creatives from Qatar and the region to cater to the local literary community, while also having great ambitions to establish an … Fair is a particularly special occurrence for locally based readers. HBKU Press strives to maintain its ties with the Qatar literary community by inviting its authors to make personal appearances and interact with attendees. Authors … who will be debuting her highly anticipated sequel, Wielding Magic. Kummam is no stranger to the supernatural world. A Qatari author specializing in English-written fantasy novels, her passion for writing seeps through every page and is …
… (HBKU) celebrates the achievements of 215 graduates in the Class of 2022, further amplifying its unique role in Qatar’s education landscape. Having created an educational environment where excellence and innovation in basic and … abroad at Imperial College London, and when HBKU launched the GPM doctoral program, based on the objectives of the Qatar Genome Programme, I knew I wanted to return to Qatar to enroll. This was a very exciting time for our scientific community and I wanted to be part of the momentum of …
… in a rapidly changing world. About Hamad Bin Khalifa University Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF), was founded in 2010 to continue fulfilling QF's … HBKU is a homegrown research and graduate studies University that acts as a catalyst for positive transformation in Qatar and the region while having a global impact. Located within Education City, HBKU seeks to provide unparalleled … a multidisciplinary approach across all focus areas. HBKU is committed to actively contributing to achieving the Qatar National Vision 2030 by building and cultivating human capacity through an enriching academic experience and an …
… sporting calendars. A case in point: for the first time in history, the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships held in Qatar was scheduled for late September to avoid the hot summer climate. Another major departure was to hold tournament … traditional morning schedule of previous championships. Similarly, the next FIFA World Cup is scheduled to commence in Qatar in November 2022 to avoid extreme heat during the traditional summer schedule of the tournament. Even at the Tokyo … S. Olawuyi, SAN , is an associate professor of energy and environmental law at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar and the author of Climate Change Law and Policy in the Middle East and North Africa Region (Routledge, 2021) This …