Texas A&M University At Qatar Honors 144 New Engineering Graduates

Earlier this week, Texas A&M University at Qatar, a notable partner of Qatar Foundation, celebrated the graduation of 144 engineers in a ceremony held at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The event marked a significant milestone for the Class of 2024, comprising 136 bachelor's degree graduates across chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and petroleum engineering disciplines, along with eight master's degree graduates in chemical engineering. This diverse group of graduates represents 26 nationalities, including 70 Qatari nationals and 73 female engineers, underscoring the university's commitment to diversity and inclusion in engineering education.

Since its establishment, Texas A&M at Qatar has conferred a total of 1,656 degrees, with Qatari nationals comprising 43.5% and female graduates making up 44% of the alumni. These statistics highlight the university's role in fostering a diverse engineering workforce in Qatar and beyond.

The commencement ceremony featured Dr. Mohammed Al-Mulla, managing director and CEO of Qatar Petrochemical Company and Past Chair of the Texas A&M at Qatar Dean's Development Council, as the invited speaker. Dr. Al-Mulla emphasized the importance of continuous learning and curiosity in navigating the complexities of today's rapidly changing world. He encouraged the graduates to view their education as a lifelong journey and to act as ambassadors for the transformative power of education.

Khalid Al-Sada, a chemical engineering graduate and president of the Student Government Association, addressed his peers, reflecting on the challenges overcome by the Class of 2024, including the global pandemic. He expressed gratitude for the support from faculty, staff, and families, highlighting the personal growth experienced during their undergraduate journey.

Dr. César Octavio Malavé, dean of Texas A&M at Qatar, praised the graduates for their resilience and dedication to completing their demanding engineering degrees. He reminded them of the Aggie Core Values—Respect, Excellence, Loyalty, Leadership, Integrity, and Selfless Service—and their role as future engineering leaders in Qatar's knowledge economy and the global energy transformation.

The ceremony concluded with the induction of the new graduates into The Association of Former Students by Texas A&M at Qatar alumnus Tabarak Al-Lami, a Class of 2018 petroleum engineering graduate. This association connects nearly 575,000 graduates worldwide, forming the extensive Aggie Network.