City University, Ulster University honour graduating class of 2024

City University Qatar (CUQ), in partnership with Ulster University, hosted its 2024 graduation ceremony at the Pullman Hotel.The ceremony, according to a statement from the CUQ, celebrated the conferment of postgraduate and bachelor’s degrees as well as the awarding of Higher National Diplomas.Nourah al-Ansari, acting director of Scholarships in the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), commended the graduates for their perseverance and dedication.She highlighted the significance of their accomplishments, noting that their commitment and diligence have positioned them to embark on new and exciting professional and personal journeys, fully equipped with the skills and expertise necessary to contribute meaningfully to society and the evolving workforce.City University president Prof Faris G Faris congratulated the Class of 2024 by acknowledging their resilience and growth.He also expressed sincere gratitude to the MoEHE for its crucial role in supporting the recent elevation of City University College to full university status, now proudly recognised as City University.Professor Paul Bartholomew, vice-chancellor of Ulster University, who officiated at the ceremony, extended his congratulations to the graduates of City University.He underscored the enduring excellence of Ulster University, which was recently nominated for University of the Year by Times Higher Education.Bartholomew further emphasised the alignment of City University’s vision with the Qatar National Vision 2030, particularly in the fields of science, technology and engineering.He emphasised the shared commitment to empowering students to become leaders in these key sectors, contributing to Qatar's long-term strategic objectives.Fahad Bin Mohammed al-Attiyah, a former ambassador of Qatar to the UK, delivered the keynote address, emphasising the importance of lifelong learning, while praising the collaboration between City University and Ulster University.He further acknowledged the leadership of City University’s founder and chief executive, Natra Abdulla, in advancing this significant partnership.A number of graduates shared their inspiring stories, reflecting on their transformative journeys at City University.Among those who shared their stories were Wadha Hamad Alhelal (MBA Women in Leadership) and Lana Eyad al-Robeh (BSc Business Studies).Adding to the ceremony’s ambience, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra provided a sophisticated touch, underscoring the university’s commitment to enriching the student experience through the arts.The ceremony highlighted City University’s position as a leading institution of higher education.With its new bespoke campus in Lusail, the university offers pioneering programmes, including a Bachelor of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence and the first MBA Women in Leadership programme in the Mena (Middle East and North Africa) region.