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‘Betrayed and abandoned’: Australia blocks return of professor following release from Qatar

The professor and his son were released by authorities in Qatar after a five month imprisonment. An Australian academic who was put on a terror watch list by Canberra and…

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Low-income students concerned for future as Qatar University hikes fees

The public university’s announcement, once deemed as the only affordable option for residents in Qatar, has sparked backlash online. Qatar University has hiked its undergraduate tuition rates for non-Qatari students, its…

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Qatar University makes historic first step into the metaverse

A dive into the future? A Qatar University Professor has entered the metaverse to deliver a keynote speech. Qatar University made history by becoming the first university to enter the…

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How will technology be used to manage FIFA World Cup crowds in Qatar?

One of the biggest challenges Qatar is set to face by the end of the year is crowd control. Now, researchers are trying to find a solution. Research teams in…

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Meet QU’s corona-fighting robot

The Qatari robot that functions as a waiter, nurse and disinfectant. Students at Qatar University’s Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department (MIE) have designed a multi-functioning robot that can help curb…

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Turkish Aerospace seeks to hire Qatar University students under new MoU

The Gulf state and Turkey have long cooperated in numerous fields. Qatar University (QU) and Turkish Aerospace agreed to strengthen their cooperation in research and engineering through a memorandum of…

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QU launches 8th edition of ‘Innovation & Entrepreneurship’ contest

In an effort to encourage innovation among young people and support new business ideas, Qatar University (QU) has launched the eighth edition of its ‘Innovation & Entrepreneurship’ contest for the…

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Qatar University continues its unique partnership with Boeing

The Gulf state has ordered 34 planes from the aerospace company in January. Qatar University (QU) and American planemaker Boeing have agreed to lead a number of initiatives aimed at…

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HBKU ranked amongst top 150 universities worldwide

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a considerably young institution, is rising in global rankings through its prestigious Computer Science and Engineering department. In their 2021 edition of reputable international university…

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