FROM LEFT: Acting Dean of SOSH Dr. Basel Salloukh and Dean of the SEAPP Dr. Ayhab Saad.
Doha, Qatar: The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies has commenced discussions of master’s theses and graduation projects for the graduates of its 10th cohort at the School of Social Sciences and Humanities (SOSH) and the School of Economics, Administration and Public Policy (SEAPP).
These projects reflect a rich diversity of knowledge and a growing interest in issues with social, political, humanitarian, economic, and administrative dimensions, closely linked to the realities of Arab and regional societies, while offering an in-depth analysis of international affairs. The projects also highlight new research trends that respond to the transformations and challenges facing the region and the wider world.
In this context, Dr. Basel Salloukh, Acting Dean of SOSH, noted that this year has witnessed more than 150 thesis and capstone discussions featuring distinguished works that demonstrate direct research engagement with issues of conflict and major transformations in the region, most notably the war on Gaza and its humanitarian, media, and legal implications, in addition to the topics of asylum, identity, memory, and the reconstruction of narratives in post-conflict contexts.
Dr. Salloukh added that the projects reveal a clear interest in the role of media and public discourse in shaping public opinion and examining the impact of technology and algorithms on knowledge production and dissemination.
The projects also addressed issues of justice and human rights, social and cultural transformations, and mental health in times of crisis. He highlighted the students’ ability to link the local context, especially Qatari society, with regional and international transformations, through critical, multidisciplinary approaches that take into account the complexity of reality.
For his part, Dr. Ayhab Saad, Dean of the SEAPP, explained that the number of research papers discussed by master’s students at the school this year reached 74 culminating papers, noting that the students’ research projects reflected an advanced awareness of urgent and current issues in the local and regional reality, which intersect with the fields of administration, economics, and public policies.
The research projects were also distinguished by their diversity and scientific methodology that keep pace with the requirements of analysis and planning in both the Arab and international contexts.
Dr. Saad said: “The topics covered by the students showcase the spirit of critical research and intellectual independence, and embody the school’s mission to prepare researchers and administrative leaders capable of understanding reality, anticipating challenges, and contributing effectively to the development and advancement of their communities.”
In a related context, the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies is preparing to hold the graduation ceremony for the 10th cohort on May 21, 2026, in a celebratory atmosphere attended by members of the academic and administrative bodies, as well as graduates’ families will participate. The number of graduates this year is expected to exceed 240 students, representing the institute’s various study programmes.
