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His Excellency the Minister of Labour Dr Ali bin Smaikh al-Marri Wednesday inaugurated the fourth edition of the Career Fair organised by Lusail University over two days, with the participation of more than 60 employers from the government and private sectors. Participating entities represent the education, energy, industry, finance and business sectors, as well as charitable organisations and law firms. The Ministry of Labour is participating in the fair, represented by the National Manpower Recruitment Department and the Qualifying and Skills Development Department, as part of its ongoing efforts to raise graduates’ awareness of the specialisations in demand in the labour market and guide them towards career pathways suited to their academic qualifications and professional skills. These efforts align with the objectives of the Nationalisation Plan and the National Strategy for an Effective and Highly Productive Workforce 2024-2030, which seeks to build a pool of qualified and competitive national talent capable of contributing to the growth of the national economy. Through the ministry’s pavilion at the fair, the Qualifying and Skills Development Department is providing information on the workshops, initiatives, programs and training courses offered by the Ministry to prepare Qatari graduates and children of Qatari women seeking employment. It is also guiding students towards academic specialisations that meet labour market needs and enhancing their readiness to compete for job opportunities across key economic sectors. Director of the National Manpower Recruitment Department at the Ministry of Labour Afrah al-Athbah said that the ministry’s participation in Lusail University’s Career Fair reflected its commitment to achieving nationalisation targets by aligning educational outcomes with labour market needs and guiding national talent towards promising specialisations and employment opportunities across various sectors. She added that this was in line with the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to increase Qataris’ participation in the labour market, invest in their capabilities and empower them to contribute effectively to national development. She added that the Ministry’s participation aimed to familiarise students and graduates with the employment opportunities available in the labour market and enable them to explore different career pathways, helping them make career choices that matched their qualifications and aspirations. She also noted that the ministry was keen to encourage students to benefit from its academic sponsorship programs and summer training opportunities across various fields. These initiatives help develop their capabilities, equip them with the necessary skills and enhance their readiness to take up positions in the private sector. For her part, Director of Student Life at Lusail University Talila al-Kuwari said that the University attached particular importance to the Career Fair, emphasising its commitment to providing students with a complete educational experience, from enrolment and their academic journey through to graduation, while also opening up professional opportunities for students and graduates. Al-Kuwari also stressed the University’s commitment to providing full support to participants to ensure the success of the event and the achievement of its objectives. She noted that the University recognised the importance of building bridges between the academic and professional sectors through education and communication. She added: “This year’s Career Fair, held on 14 and 15 October 2026, featured a range of awareness activities on the labour market, including information on in-demand specialisations and the skills required. CV-writing workshops were also held alongside the fair to help students prepare professional CVs.” She explained that the fair’s main objective was to provide a platform bringing students and graduates together with employers, opening up promising opportunities for employment and career development. She stressed that it enables participating entities to identify young talent and attract promising candidates, while giving students and graduates the opportunity to understand labour market requirements, explore employment opportunities, build effective professional relationships and take part in direct interviews with recruiters, thereby enhancing their prospects of embarking on successful careers. 

Algorithms are increasingly shaping the content people consume, influencing how information is received and helping form public narratives, speakers at a Ministry of Culture seminar have said, stressing the need for greater digital awareness and critical thinking in an era of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI). The seminar, titled “The Power of Algorithms in Shaping Narratives and Programming Minds”, was held at the Ministry of Culture’s headquarters as part of the fifth edition of its “Seminar Season”, organised in partnership with the Arab Centre for Research and Policy Studies, Hamad Bin Khalifa University and Lusail University. The event was attended by Assistant Undersecretary for Cultural Affairs Mubarak Abdullah al-Khalifa, along with several ambassadors and officials. It examined the growing influence of algorithms amid the rapid adoption of digital technologies and AI, particularly their role in determining what content reaches users and shaping how audiences receive and interact with information. Dr Abdulrahman al-Harmi, an educational and academic consultant, and Mohammed Salem, a media trainer and consultant, discussed how algorithms work and their growing impact on content creation, narrative formation, and how information and ideas reach the public. Al-Harmi said algorithms have become an increasingly important subject of discussion as digital technologies permeate virtually every aspect of daily life. They are no longer technical tools behind digital platforms, he said, but systems that directly shape the content users see and how people interact with information and ideas. Al-Harmi stressed that understanding how algorithms work is essential to strengthening digital literacy, particularly amid the growing diversity of information sources and the vast volume of content circulating online. Users, he added, should engage consciously with the content presented to them rather than automatically accepting what appears on their screens, emphasising the need for verification, critical thinking and analysis. Al-Harmi also highlighted education’s role in helping society navigate these changes, particularly by developing critical-thinking skills among younger generations and equipping them to understand the digital environments in which they live and learn. He said that this would enable them to benefit from technological advances while staying aware of the challenges tied to the growing influence of digital platforms and algorithms. Salem said that algorithms have become a major force in the media and digital landscape because they rank content and determine what users see. This, he said, makes their influence on narrative formation an increasingly important topic of discussion, especially as people rely more on digital platforms for news and information. He said the content-creation industry is rapidly transforming due to technological advances, requiring media and cultural professionals to keep pace with emerging tools and understand how they are changing content production and distribution. Salem stressed the importance of understanding how content is created, ranked, circulated, and disseminated, and the need to handle information shared across platforms responsibly. The seminar also examined the relationship between algorithms and narrative formation, focusing on the growing role of digital platforms in producing and distributing content and the challenges this poses for users trying to distinguish factual information from targeted or algorithmically selected content. Participants also discussed the importance of understanding how algorithmic systems operate and how they can influence individual choices, perceptions and interactions with different issues. Through its “Seminar Season”, the Ministry of Culture continues to address a range of contemporary cultural, intellectual, and knowledge-based issues, providing a platform to discuss developments shaping society. This version avoids repeating the same point about algorithms “shaping content” in several paragraphs. It gave al-Harmi and Salem distinct angles: digital literacy and education for al-Harmi, and media/content production for Salem. 

 Lusail University yesterday launched its master’s programme in arbitration law and alternative dispute resolution in collaboration with Qatar Chamber (QC).  The move aims to equip specialised professionals with the legal knowledge and professional skills required to address national and international commercial and economic disputes, while keeping abreast of rapid developments in arbitration, mediation, negotiation, and other alternative dispute resolution processes.  Launched yesterday at a press conference, the programme directly responds to the rapid evolution the State of Qatar is witnessing across the economic, investment, and commercial sectors, accompanied by an increasing need for professionals capable of handling formidable disputes efficiently and delivering flexible, swift, and effective legal solutions, thereby strengthening a legal environment that supports investment and business.Overall, the programme aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to build a diversified and sustainable knowledge-based economy, develop human capital, and strengthen national and professional skills to meet labour market needs.  This also contributes to an environment that attracts domestic and foreign investment by preparing professionals specialised in resolving commercial and investment disputes in conformity with established practices and standards at both the domestic and international levels.  Addressing the press conference, the Member of the Board of the Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) at the Qatar Chamber Sheikh Dr Thani bin Ali al-Thani underscored the importance of the aforementioned programme as the culmination of work that lasted more than two years, emphasising that it is among the first similar programmes in the region. Sheikh Dr Thani highlighted QICCA’s role in the programme, stating that it serves in an advisory capacity by providing recommendations and proposing materials. He added that QICCA will continue to support Lusail University and its College of Law in this regard, while providing all services to the programme’s graduates until they are accredited as arbitrators at the centre.  QICCA operates in the areas of conciliation and arbitration, with rules introduced this year addressing all of these areas, Sheikh Dr Thani pointed out, noting that this gives graduates a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the provisions of Qatar’s arbitration and mediation laws.  Sheikh Dr Thani further emphasised that Qatar is a nation that has supported all forms of mediation, including commercial mediation, and was among the first countries to join the Singapore Convention on Mediation and the enforcement of mediated settlement agreements. He emphasised that the programme’s graduates will play a significant role in these fields.  

Lusail University celebrated yesterday the graduation ceremony of its third batch of students, with more than 900 graduates, including 63% of Qataris, held at Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC). HE the Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah bint Rashid AlKhater attended the ceremony, alongside a number of Their Excellencies senior officials in the country, as well as members of the academic and administrative staff and guardians of the graduates. In his speech during the ceremony, President of Lusail University Dr Nizam Hindi said that science and knowledge form the basis for the advancement of societies and the building of nations, noting that the first message in Islam was a clear call to read and seek knowledge. Graduation day represents a moment of reaping the rewards of years of hard work, diligence, and challenge, Dr Hindi noted, indicating that this occasion not only represents the end of an academic phase, but also the beginning of a new path in which graduates contribute to serving the community and transforming knowledge into a tangible impact. Since its establishment, the university has been keen to ensure that studying in Lusail is a gateway to acquiring skills and experiences, opening up to world issues and anticipating the future, in addition to consolidating the values of discipline, responsibility and teamwork, he added. Dr Hindi pointed out that the academic institution continues its commitment to developing its educational programmes and enhancing the quality of its outputs to keep pace with the requirements of the labour market and rapid transformations, stressing that graduates represent a scientific force towards the future. President of Lusail University called on graduates to adhere to ethics and responsibility as well as to invest knowledge and skills they have acquired in serving their homelands and communities, noting that the future is full of possibilities, and only those with will and determination can reach it. 

His Excellency the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Subaie inaugurated Monday the student project exhibition held as part of the fourth edition of Sustainable Development Day organised by Lusail University. His Excellency the minister, accompanied by His Excellency the Chairman of Board of Trustees of Lusail University Dr Ali bin Fetais al-Marri, toured the exhibition, where he viewed a number of student innovations in the fields of renewable energy, resource management, and environmental conservation. This year’s event was held with the participation of more than 200 students from various academic programs, confirming the university’s commitment to supporting national efforts in the field of sustainability, promoting environmental awareness among students, and enabling them to contribute to initiatives that support the achievement of Qatar National Vision 2030. **media[383116]** During the event, students presented initiatives that reflected an advanced awareness of sustainability issues. Then they applied their theoretical knowledge in real-world projects that support the implementation of the national strategy for the environment and climate change. Dean of the College of Education and Arts at Lusail University Professor Dr Ramzi Naim Nasser said that the university celebrates Sustainable Development Day annually based on its firm commitment to the values ​​of sustainability in education and in its various academic initiatives and programs. He explained that since its establishment, Lusail University has adopted a specialised university course in sustainability, which is taught to all students, and forms a framework for consolidating their environmental, social and economic awareness. He stressed that sustainability at the university is not just a theoretical concept, but real practice that they are keen to instil in all activities. Dr Nasser noted that the exhibition of student projects saw the participation of 50-60 students who presented innovative projects and practical solutions in various fields. He pointed out that some of the innovations show a remarkable development in creative thinking, including a smart helmet for construction workers equipped with heat sensors and a GPS tracking system, which is a model that reflects the growing skills of students and their ability to create applicable solutions. The Dean of the College of Education and Arts pointed out that the participating projects are subject to academic evaluation within the coursework, and a specialised judging committee evaluates them and selects three winning projects in recognition of outstanding student efforts. He stressed that the issue of sustainability is no longer a luxury as was previously thought, noting that UN reports show that many of the Sustainable Development Goals need more efforts to be achieved, hence the importance of instilling this awareness among students from an early stage. Dr Nasser explained that the Sustainable Development Day event coincides with Qatar Sustainability Week, noting the university’s keenness to participate annually in this national event in line with its role in spreading and promoting a culture of sustainability among young people. Sustainable Development Day also included a number of awareness activities, student presentations and environmental competitions, in addition to awarding the best projects and outstanding presentations, in a step that reflects the university’s keenness to promote the spirit of creativity and encourage initiatives that support awareness and consolidate the values ​​of community participation.