Georgetown University in Qatar Announces Prime Minister of Qatar as 2025 Commencement Speaker

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Published May 6th, 2025 - 12:49 GMT

Georgetown University in Qatar Announces Prime Minister of Qatar as 2025 Commencement Speaker

Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Bin Jassim AlThani.

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is proud to announce that His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Commencement Ceremony, to be held on Thursday, May 8.
His Excellency is a distinguished statesman whose leadership has shaped Qatar’s strategic direction across governance, diplomacy, and international development. As Prime Minister, he heads the Council of Ministers and plays a central role in formulating national policy. As Minister of Foreign Affairs, he has advanced Qatar’s global engagement through proactive diplomacy and a steadfast commitment to peace, regional stability, and multilateral cooperation.
A leading advocate for sustainable development, His Excellency also chairs the Qatar Fund for Development, which supports transformative initiatives in education, healthcare, and economic resilience across more than 70 countries.
“We are profoundly honored that His Excellency joins us in this special year, our 20th in Qatar. “His presence will inspire our graduates as they embark on their journeys of leadership and service,” said Dean Safwan Masri.
The ceremony will celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025 and mark a major milestone in GU-Q’s two decades of excellence and service in Qatar.

Background Information

Georgetown University in Qatar

Established in 1789 in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions. Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), founded in 2005 in partnership with Qatar Foundation, seeks to build upon the world-class reputation of the university through education, research, and service. Inspired by the university’s mission of promoting intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding, GU-Q aims to advance knowledge and provide students and the community with a holistic educational experience that produces global citizens committed to the service of humankind.

Located in Doha’s Education City, GU-Q offers the same internationally recognized Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degree as Georgetown’s Capitol Campus in Washington, DC. This unique, interdisciplinary program prepares students to tackle the most important and pressing global issues by helping them develop critical thinking, analytic, and communication skills within an international context. GU-Q alumni work in leading local and international organizations across industries ranging from finance to energy, education, and media. The Qatar campus also serves as a residency and delivery location for the Executive Master’s in Emergency and Disaster Management along with the Executive Master’s in Leadership.