Sheikha Moza attends final convocation of the University of Calgary in Qatar

Doha, Qatar:Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation attend today the convocation ceremony ofthe University of Calgary i...

Doha, Qatar: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation attend today the convocation ceremony of the University of Calgary in Qatar (UCQ), which marked the end of an era with its final convocation ceremony, celebrating the achievements of its last cohort of graduates and honoring the institution’s legacy in advancing Qatar’s healthcare system.

Hosted at the Qatar National Convention Center, the convocation was also attended by Her Excellency Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, Minister of Education and Higher Education, along with senior representatives from key national institutions, including the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Ministry of Public Health, Hamad Medical Corporation, Sidra Medicine, and Qatar Foundation.

Ambassadors from various countries were also in attendance, alongside graduates, their families, and the university’s faculty and staff. A total of 120 graduates received their degrees, joining a proud community of more than 1,100 UCQ graduates who have played a pivotal role in shaping the nursing profession in Qatar.

Since opening its doors in 2006, UCQ has delivered high-quality nursing education rooted in global best practices and grounded in the local context. Its academic programs, including the Bachelor of Nursing, Master of Nursing, and Nursing Foundations program, have supported the development of a highly skilled and diverse nursing workforce in Qatar. More than 120 Qatari nationals have graduated from UCQ, many of whom now hold key positions in clinical practice, education, and leadership across the healthcare sector.