Tag: focus-business

Gulf Times: CMU-Q professor on how a fitness initiative doubles as investment in human capital

Originally published in Gulf-Times, February 07, 2026, as “Behind National Sport Day: An economic strategy in motion.”  Written by Joseph Varghese With the National Sport Day 2026 set for Tuesday,…

Qatar Tribune: CMU-Q’s new Islamic Business Management program readies students for a thriving industry

Originally published April 2, 2025 in the Qatar Tribune as CMU-Q’s new Islamic Business Management programme readies students for a thriving industry as Qatar’s financial sector continues on expansion path…

Carnegie Mellon Qatar experts share insight on improving humanity through innovation

At a conference that explored the ramifications and possibilities of artificial intelligence, two Carnegie Mellon-affiliated experts shared their insights on how innovation can improve humanity. The panel included Mohammad Hammoud,…

CMU inclusive teaching fellowship explores women and digital entrepreneurship

Nui Vatanasakdakul has completed the yearlong Provost’s Inclusive Teaching Fellowship (PITF), having adapted the course, E-business and Design Thinking, to explore how the Qatar culture affects male and female entrepreneurs.…

In the news: CMU-Q expert sees great potential for Qatar’s resilient supply chain

Originally published in Qatar Tribune, May 23, 2023 by Meriam Jelliti Three transformative events — the blockade, the pandemic and the FIFA World Cup — have put Qatar’s supply chain to…

Inside baseball: CMU-Q dean reflects on the past, present and future of operations research

This past summer, Michael Trick, dean of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation partner university, was invited by Amazon to share his insights into the field of…