Founded in 1973, Qatar University is the country's only public research university, located on the northern outskirts of Doha. Originally established as the College of Education, it has evolved into a comprehensive institution offering diverse academic programs across twelve colleges. The university has grown significantly since its inception, gaining prominence in academic excellence and research, particularly in the MENA region. Qatar University operates as an autonomous body governed by a board of regents who report to the Emir
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The Career Development Center at Qatar University provides comprehensive support to students through various services and programs. The center focuses on three main areas: career counseling, employer relations, and student employment programs. It offers professional development services and prepares students to compete for the best career opportunities in their fields. The center specializes in providing QU students with employment opportunities during their studies and assists with sponsorship, internship, and full-time job placements. Through numerous career-related resources, programs, and activities, the center helps students transition successfully from academic life to professional careers
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they’re here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
Information Science and Research Services Expert
Maryam Abdulla Al Thani serves as the Head of Reference and Information Services at Qatar University Library, bringing a unique blend of industry and academic expertise to her role. Her educational background includes a BA in International Relations from Qatar University and a master's degree in Library and Information Studies from University College London, where her dissertation focused on information-seeking behavior in Qatar's energy sector. Her professional experience spans both the oil and gas industry, where she specialized in data analysis, and academic librarianship, where she now leads information retrieval and research support services. Her academic interests encompass Gulf region studies with a particular focus on Qatar, combining her international relations background with her expertise in information science to enhance library services and research support for university stakeholders.
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Distinguished Islamic Economic History Scholar
Professor Saif Shaheen Al-Murikhi is a prominent academic who has made significant contributions to Islamic economic history and Gulf studies. After earning his Ph.D. in Islamic economic history from the University of Manchester in 1993, he dedicated over 26 years to teaching at Qatar University, where he taught a comprehensive range of courses including Islamic Civilization, Economic and Social History of the Islamic World, and Historiography. His research expertise focuses on the economic, social, and cultural history of the Gulf region, with particular emphasis on medieval Qatar. His scholarly achievements include multiple books and refereed articles, and he has secured several research grants from the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF). A notable achievement was his leadership of a three-year project (2016-2019) studying the lexical and toponymical aspects of Beth Qatraye, which resulted in two significant publications: "Beth Qatraye A Lexical and Toponymical Survey" and "The Syriac and Arabic Lexicon of Hasan Bar Bahlul."
