Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) participated in Unesco’s fifth Conference on Higher Education in the Arab States, held in Doha from November 2 to 3 2026 under the theme ‘The New Learning Landscape in Higher Education in the Arab Region.’
QU’s participation included a dedicated booth at the accompanying exhibition and a field visit to its Research Complex, highlighting its commitment to strengthening academic and research collaboration with higher education institutions.
At the exhibition, QU showcased its achievements and initiatives in education, research and innovation, highlighting its efforts to enhance its academic programmes, advance its research capabilities and develop qualified professionals.
The booth also demonstrated QU’s approach to advancing education and research in line with national priorities.
As part of the conference programme, QU hosted a field visit to its Research Complex, where participants explored the University’s research facilities and learned about its initiatives to support scientific research and innovation.
The visit also provided an opportunity for representatives of academic and research institutions to exchange expertise, explore potential areas of collaboration and discuss ways to strengthen research practices and their impact on society.
QU’s participation reflects its commitment to keeping pace with emerging trends and challenges in higher education, particularly those related to digital transformation, AI and academic development.
It also underscores the importance of research and innovation in advancing sustainable development.
QU continues to strengthen its engagement with regional and international academic institutions, promote knowledge exchange and advance education and research in ways that support national development priorities.