December 2024
Stories: A look back at 2024; Student-run Casual Coffee; Alumni wins Sandhurst Medal; 20 Years of Interfaith Dialogue, Doha Forum participation, Regional University MUN and Counselor Training, and AI Uprising conference, plus social media and website statistics for December 2024.
A Look Back at 2024
As we conclude the calendar year at Georgetown University in Qatar, we remember the tremendous accomplishments of students, the innovative discoveries by faculty, and the celebration of new beginnings and important legacies.
Life on Campus
Georgetown Qatar Celebrates 20 Years of Interfaith Dialogue in the Middle East
In the absence of snow, roaring fires, and overwhelming commercialism, Georgetown’s campus in Qatar celebrated the winter holidays in their own special way: by celebrating community in the diversity of faith and cultural traditions that make Qatar a highly sought-after destination to study international affairs.
Student Brews Success with Casual Coffee
How One Georgetown Qatar Student Is Setting an Example For Young Qatari Entrepreneurs
At Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), entrepreneurial spirit thrives in unexpected ways, as demonstrated by Khalid Al-Kawari, a Qatari student from the Class of 2024 who turned a gap in the coffee market into a thriving business.
Alumni Success
Alumnus Ahmad Al-Kuwari Honored with Sandhurst Medal, King Hussein Award
Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) proudly congratulates Ahmad Al-Kuwari, a distinguished alumnus from the Class of 2023, on his exceptional achievements at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
Research and Insights
Fostering Dialogue About the Future of Education and Work at Doha Forum
The Doha Forum, offered in partnership with GU-Q along with other high-level partners, was held in Qatar on December 7-8, 2024, in the presence of heads of state, heads of government and foreign ministers. Central to the discussions on the role of education in innovation were leaders and faculty from across Georgetown University.
Universities Converge on GU-Q for Diplomacy and to Share Best Practices
GU-Q, a regional leader in fostering global dialogue and diplomacy, brought together 180 passionate and talented university students and their advisors from across the region to to participate in a Model United Nations (MUN). In addition to the student deliberations, GU-Q organized a full day of workshops for university faculty and administrators accompanying the student delegations.
Hiwaraat
Groundbreaking Conference on AI and the Future of Work Offers Hope for a More Sustainable Future
GU-Q has concluded its much-anticipated ninth Hiwaraat conference, “A.I. Uprising: Opportunities and Challenges for the Future of Work and its Impact on the Environment.”
Georgetown University in Qatar Announces Keynote Speakers for “A.I. Uprising” Conference
GU-Q has unveiled the agenda for its highly anticipated ninth edition of the Hiwaraat conference series, “A.I. Uprising: Opportunities and Challenges for the Future of Work.”