September 28, 2025
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Book Launch

Book Launch | Islamic Law on Trial by Sohaira Z. M. Siddiqui

Sohaira Z. M. Siddiqui is Associate Professor of Islamic Studies at Georgetown University in Qatar.
Poster for a book launch titled “Islamic Law on Trial: Contesting Colonial Power in British India” by Dr. Sohaira Z. M. Siddiqui, with her photo, event details, book description, and an image of the book cover.
September 24, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Public Talk

Duterte at the International Criminal Court

Global Implications
“Duterte at the International Criminal Court: Global Implications.” The event is scheduled for September 24, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Auditorium, Georgetown University Qatar. The background features a stylized, pixelated image of Rodrigo Duterte.
September 24, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Fireside Chat

Fireside Chat: Isabella Hammad in conversation with Safwan Masri

Join acclaimed British-Palestinian novelist Isabella Hammad for a fireside chat with Dean Safwan Masri.
A woman with curly hair stands against a light blue textured wall. Text reads: Fireside Chat. September 24, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Library | Georgetown University Qatar.
September 23, 2025
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Qalam Series

Kamila Shamsie in conversation with Isabella Hammad

Isabella Hammad is the author of Recognizing the Stranger and the novels The Parisian and Enter Ghost.
Picture of Isabella Hammad
September 18, 2025
6:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Conference

Hiwaraat | Seeing Sudan: Politics Through Art

In Sudan, a war too often ignored has torn apart lives, crippled institutions, and forced more than thirteen million people from their homes.
Poster with SEEING SUDAN: POLITICS THROUGH ART in English and Arabic, advertising a Georgetown University in Qatar Hiwaraat Conference, September 18–20, 2025, in Doha, Qatar. Black background, bold text.
September 7, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Public Talk

Nature in Focus: Qatar & Brazil

A biodiversity-themed photo exhibition in the library throughout the week from September 7-13.
A globe surrounded by green leaves sits on a dark green surface. White text above reads: Nature in Focus: Qatar & Brazil - Perspectives on Nature, Climate Advocacy, and COP30.
April 28, 2025
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Public Talk

The Oriental Piano: A Story of Music and Culture in 1960s Beirut

A conversation with Zeina Abirached, graphic novelist and author of Le Piano Oriental, and Stéphane Tsapis, pianist.
Book cover of Le Piano Oriental by Zeina Abirached showing a stylized black-and-white illustration of a smiling man in glasses and a woman with curly hair standing by a piano, with sheet music in the background.
April 28, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
International Economics Seminar Series

Labour Market Fluidity, Skill Accumulation and the Insurance Effects from Taxes

This paper uses the Canadian tax reform in the year 2000 to study how changes in the income tax schedule affect workers’ career choices and welfare.
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April 27, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
International Economics Seminar Series

Trade Sanctions

How effective are trade sanctions?
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April 22, 2025
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Book Talk

Sonali Deraniyagala in conversation with Kamila Shamsie

Join us for the final event in our Qalam series this term, featuring acclaimed author and academic Sonali Deraniyagala.
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