May 2025

Rooted in Qatar, Ready for the World: GU-Q Graduates Lead with Culture, Voice, and Vision

As GU-Q celebrates the Class of 2025, four local graduates—Waad Al-Maadeed, Ghanim Al-Kubaisi, Jood Ikram Sheikh, and John Carlos Burog—stand out for their exceptional leadership, cultural advocacy, and dedication to stand out for their exceptional leadership, cultural advocacy, and dedication to community-building. Shaped by their experiences growing up in Qatar and empowered by their education at GU-Q, these students are leaving a legacy defined by service, voice, and vision.

Inside the EMDIA Experience: Two Rising Diplomats Reflect on Leadership, Service, and Global Engagement

Maha Al-Sulaiti and Abdulaziz Al-Thani, graduates of the EMDIA program, are prime examples of how a globally renowned education, combined with practical insights from distinguished faculty, has equipped them to excel in Qatar’s diplomatic sector. 

Latin American Students Bring Their Cultures — and Their Passions — to Life at Georgetown Qatar

From South Africa and Ethiopia to Qatar: African Graduates Leave a Lasting Legacy at GU-Q

South Asian Senior Spotlight: Celebrating Cultural Contributions and Academic Excellence

The Prime Minister Honors Class of 2025 at Milestone Commencement

In a momentous celebration of academic excellence and global engagement, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) held its 2025 Commencement Ceremony, awarding undergraduate degrees in Foreign Service to 110 graduates representing 37 nationalities. The ceremony also honored the achievements of 20 graduates of the Executive Master’s in Diplomacy and International Affairs (EMDIA) program, a growing initiative advancing Qatar’s diplomatic leadership on the world stage.

Prime Minister of Qatar Announced as 2025 Commencement Speaker

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is proud to announce that His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar as its 2025 Commencement speaker