HBKU to host talk by UN chief

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), will host a public lecture by António Guterres, pictured, United Nations secretary-general, at Education City on December 16.

The lecture is part of the ‘Education City Speaker Series’, which is an initiative of QF that promotes knowledgesharing and open discussions across a range of thoughtprovoking topics with local and international experts.

The lecture’s topic will be ‘The Importance of Multilateralism in a Time of Unprecedented Challenges’.

Dr Ahmad M Hasnah, president of HBKU, said, “HBKU is committed to engaging students and the local community in key issues with global experts and thought leaders, and it is an exceptional honour for us to welcome HE António Guterres to HBKU to address the wider community in Qatar.

“Hosting someone of Guterres’ stature aligns with our academic institution’s core objectives of promoting open dialogue and knowledge exchange through lectures and seminars. Members of the wider community are welcome to attend Guterres’ lecture; his extensive expertise and overview of current global development challenges will no doubt contribute to a highly rewarding session.”

Guterres is a Portuguese politician and diplomat, serving as the ninth secretary-general of the United Nations. From June 2005 – December 2015 he held the position of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

The lecture will be held at Minaretein (College of Islamic Studies building) at Education City on December 16 at 11.30am.