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Northwestern Qatar
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Northwestern University's campus in Doha, Qatar, gives students a global and holistic education. Bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism. Member of Qatar Foundation.
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · Jun 30
SHAMS builds on the university’s AIMS project and longstanding partnership with ACSS, offering a dedicated platform for humanistic knowledge production grounded in the Arab region and open to diverse scholarly publics.

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Northwestern Qatar and ACSS launch new scholarly association for Arab Media Studies
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · Jun 30
@nuqatar.bsky.social and the Arab Council for the Social Sciences have launched the Society for Humanistic Arab Media Studies (#SHAMS)—a trilingual scholarly association advancing rigorous, multidisciplinary research on Arab media in their cultural, social, and political-economic contexts.
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · Jun 27
Wright will build on on the institute’s mission to shape future development of the field and build strong connections between faculty in Doha and Evanston through collaborative research and programming.

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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · Jun 27
@nuqatar.bsky.social Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Zachary Wright has been appointed director of Northwestern University’s Institute for the Study of Islamic Thought in Africa.
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · Jun 26
This year’s contributions included panels, roundtables, and presentations on digital identity systems, transregional media theory, and decolonizing critique—advancing conversations on media and the Global South.

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Leading major presence at ICA 75th conference, amplifying Global South scholarship
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · Jun 26
@nuqatar.bsky.social further deepened its global scholarly engagement at the 75th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association, held from June 12 to 16, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · Jun 12
Co-authored with Mohamed Zayani of Georgetown University in Qatar, the book examines how Middle Eastern societies navigate the tensions between digital innovation and structural continuity.

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The Digital Double Bind: Change and Stasis in the Middle East
Abstract. The Middle East’s digital turn has renewed hopes of socioeconomic development and political change across the region. It has also engendered star
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · Jun 12
Professor Joe Khalil’s co-authored book, "The Digital Double Bind: Change and Stasis in the Middle East," is now available as an open-access publication.
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · Jun 9
Returning to the ICA stage as both a sponsor and scholarly contributor, it will build on the momentum from last year’s conference by leading critical conversations on the Global South.

For Northwestern Qatar’s full programming at ICA 2025, please visit: www.qatar.northwestern.edu/research/ias...
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · Jun 9
@nuqatar.bsky.social will further deepen its global scholarly engagement at the 75th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA), taking place from June 12 to 16, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · Jun 5
From all of us at @nuqatar.bsky.social, Eid Mubarak!
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · May 19
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Senior Northwestern leadership visits Qatar campus, underscores institutional support
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · May 19
A senior leadership delegation from Northwestern University wrapped up a week-long visit to Qatar, where they participated in the Class of 2025 graduation ceremony and engaged with key stakeholders and wider community, underscoring Northwestern’s support for the campus and community in Qatar.
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · May 15
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Media Majlis Museum successfully wraps up its ninth exhibition, Ai or Nay? Artificial vs. Intelligent
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · May 15
With more than 70 works on display, including digital installations, interactive media, and mixed art forms, the exhibition engaged a wide audience and welcomed notable visitors from across Qatar’s academic, diplomatic, and cultural communities.
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · May 15
@nuqatar.bsky.social’s Media Majlis Museum concludes its ninth exhibition, Ai or Nay? Artificial vs. Intelligent.
The exhibition brought together over 20 regional and international artists to explore the complex interplay between artificial intelligence, journalism, and human creativity.
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · May 14
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Celebrating Class of 2025 with luminous landmark activation
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · May 14
In celebration of the Class of 2025, @nuqatar.bsky.social lit up Doha’s skyline with a stunning public activation—projecting graduate portraits across Al Jaber Towers in Lusail, the M7 building, and the Halo screen in Msheireb Downtown. A luminous tribute to their journey and achievements. ✨🎓
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · May 9
#NUQgrad2025 💜🎓
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · May 5
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Celebrating the Class of 2025 graduation
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · May 5
Alumna and graduation speaker Sheikha Najwa Al-Thani ’15 returned ten years after delivering her graduation speech to share powerful reflections on purpose, resilience, and reinvention.
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · May 5
Inspiring words from Dean Marwan Kraidy reminded graduates that “you don’t need to burn bright to be seen. You just need to shine true.”
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · May 5
@nuqatar.bsky.social celebrated the Class of 2025 at its 14th graduation ceremony, honoring 118 graduates from over 18 countries and their contributions to award-winning student projects, groundbreaking research, and community initiatives in Qatar and beyond.
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · May 4
📸 Stop by, take photos, and share your pride using #NUQgrad2025. Don’t forget to tag @nuqatar.bsky.social!

Let's come together to celebrate the Class of 2025 and their inspiring journey!
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Northwestern Qatar @nuqatar.bsky.social · May 4
Display Locations & Timings:

📍Al Jaber Twin Tower, Lusail
- 🗓️ May 5, 2025
- 🕒 From 9 p.m. to midnight
📍@M7, Msheireb Downtown Doha
- 🗓️ May 5 – 6, 2025
- 🕒 From 8 p.m. to midnight
📍Halo Screen, Msheireb Downtown Doha
- 🗓️ May 5–7, 2025
- 🕒 From 8 p.m. to midnight
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