The University of Doha for Science and Technology ( UDST) under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, celebrated the graduation of 323 Honour students at a special ceremony Tuesday at Qatar National Convention Centre.HE the Shura Council Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah al-Ghanim, HE the Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed AlKhater, HE the UDST Board of Trustees chairman Dr Mohammed bin Saleh al-Sada, UDST president Dr Salem Al-Naemi, board members and other dignitaries were present.This week, the university is hosting three graduation ceremonies for its students. The first ceremony Tuesday celebrated the outstanding graduates of the Class of 2025. This year’s cohort includes 426 students from the College of Business, 164 from the College of Computing and Information Technology, 328 from the College of Engineering and Technology, and 248 from the College of Health Sciences.During the ceremony, HE AlKhater recognised 32 distinguished students who earned academic honours by maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA with an “Excellent” standing throughout their studies in addition to the recipients of the President’s Award for Academic Excellence.Dr Al-Naemi, in his address noted: “Today, we proudly reaffirm that UDST, through its applied learning philosophy and steadfast commitment to sustainability, embraces technological progress with an open and forward-thinking approach. We harness these developments across our research, teaching methodologies, and daily engagement with students, partners, and the broader community to support national development, address sector needs, and build impactful initiatives that will contribute to long-term self-sufficiency and progress.”Dr Al-Naemi also shed light on the university’s strategic direction and ongoing efforts to align academic offerings with evolving market demands, both locally and globally. This academic year witnessed the launch of several new programmes, most notably the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering and aviation management offered in collaboration with Qatar Airways, Airbus, the École Nationale de l'Aviation Civile , and the Institut Supérieur de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace in France.Additionally, newly introduced bachelor’s and master’s programmes in STEM and TVET education were included under the national "Tomouh" in-country scholarship initiative. Dr Al-Naemi underscored that these milestones reflect the invaluable support extended by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, which plays an important role in advancing the university’s mission in alignment with the priorities of Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy.The Class of 2025 valedictorian, Hamad al-Sharshani, said: “I am pleased to stand before you today as a doctor and as the first Qatari man to graduate from a programme that is the first of its kind in Qatar and the region: the Master of Science in Diabetes Care and Patient Education."I am also proud to be the first Qatari man to work in the field of Diabetes Care and Education at Hamad Medical Corporation. Graduating from this esteemed institution is a proud moment for all of us. Every one of us carries the promise of achieving extraordinary things. Let us continue to innovate, grow, and strive towards the betterment of our society and our beloved homeland.”

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