Students from the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently visited the library of HE the Minister of State Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz al-Kuwari. The visiting delegation comprised faculty and students from the Master of Arts in Islam and Global Affairs programme. During the visit, HE Dr al-Kuwari discussed aspects of his ministerial and diplomatic roles, and his nomination to serve as director-general of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. He also highlighted the cultural
diplomacy role played by Qatar since the 1990s, in fostering dialogue and mediation and receiving experts in diplomacy, culture, art, heritage and media. The meeting concluded with a dialogue session, during which students exchanged their views on international citizenship. The delegation extended their gratitude to him for his insights and hospitality in opening his library to them. HE Dr al-Kuwari also signed a copy of his book, The Global Majlis.
