Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar and Golub Capital Partner to Launch the Inaugural Golub Capital Middle East Business and Finance Symposium

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Published October 1st, 2025 - 03:39 GMT

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar and Golub Capital Partner to Launch the Inaugural Golub Capital Middle East Business and Finance Symposium

Today, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (“CMU-Q”) announced its partnership with Golub Capital, a leading private credit manager, in support of The Golub Capital Middle East Business and Finance Symposium.

“Some of the most meaningful breakthroughs happen when academic research and industry expertise connect. This symposium is designed to be that bridge, creating a unique forum for professionals and scholars to exchange ideas, tackle complex challenges in finance, and shape the future of business,” said Michael Trick, Dean, CMU-Q. “We are delighted to partner with Golub Capital to bring this collaborative opportunity to the region.”

The symposium will take place in January 2026 and convene hundreds of regional academics, industry leaders and policymakers for focused discussions on Islamic investing principles, contemporary economic challenges, strategic management and organizational practices impacting the region.

“Our partnership with CMU-Q will help convene Middle East leaders across industries to discuss critical topics for the region,” said Lawrence Golub, CEO of Golub Capital. “We are proud to reinforce Golub Capital’s commitment to the region and we are optimistic that the intellectual capital of the symposium will drive positive impact.”

Background Information

Carnegie Mellon University Qatar

For more than a century, Carnegie Mellon University has challenged the curious and passionate to imagine and deliver work that matters. A private, top-ranked and global university, Carnegie Mellon sets its own course with programs that inspire creativity and collaboration.

In 2004, Carnegie Mellon and Qatar Foundation began a partnership to deliver select programs that will contribute to the long-term development of Qatar. Today, Carnegie Mellon Qatar offers undergraduate programs in biological sciences, business administration, computational biology, computer science, and information systems. Nearly 400 students from 38 countries call Carnegie Mellon Qatar home.