Doha: The Department of Architecture and Urban Planning at the College of Engineering, Qatar University (QU), organized the Annual Exhibition and End-of-Year Celebration for the Architecture Program at the College of Engineering, in the presence of HE Minister of Municipality Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, and QU President Dr. Omar Al Ansari, along with several dignitaries, officials, and representatives from academic and professional institutions.
According to Qatar News Agency, the event was held in collaboration with the Arab Engineering Bureau and other relevant bodies in Qatar. It aimed to showcase the projects and achievements of the department’s female students for the 2024-2025 academic year. The event also highlighted the department’s initiatives and its academic and community partnerships, reflecting the department’s commitment to integrating education with practical application and providing an interactive platform for creativity and professional networking.
In his speech during the event, Dean of the College of Engineering at QU Dr. Khalid Kamal Naji stated, “Our students’ projects this year reflect a wide range of ideas and innovations, made possible through valuable partnerships and the ongoing guidance of our faculty. The projects span diverse topics across different studios, addressing complex social, cultural, and environmental challenges with clarity and outstanding ambition.”
He further added that the partnerships extended beyond symbolic support to practical initiatives, direct supervision, and real training opportunities, which added a professional dimension to the educational experience. Dr. Naji emphasized the college’s commitment to deepening and expanding these strategic relationships to prepare a new generation of architects capable of contributing to a sustainable urban environment aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.
Representatives of these institutions expressed their admiration for the quality of the architectural and planning work on display, emphasizing the importance of such events in strengthening the partnership between academia and the labor market and encouraging students to innovate and be creative.