Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended the final convocation of the University of Calgary in Qatar (UCQ) on May 11, 2025. This ceremony marked the graduation of UCQ’s last class and celebrated its impact on healthcare education in Qatar.

The event took place at the Qatar National Convention Center. Key dignitaries attended, including Her Excellency Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, Minister of Education and Higher Education. Leaders from Hamad Medical Corporation, Sidra Medicine, and Qatar Foundation also joined. A total of 120 graduates received their degrees, joining over 1,100 UCQ alumni who have shaped Qatar’s nursing profession.

 

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A Legacy of Excellence in Nursing Education

Since 2006, UCQ has been a key player in Qatar’s healthcare system, offering high-quality nursing education. The university’s programs, like the Bachelor of Nursing and Master of Nursing, have trained professionals now leading in clinical practice, education, and healthcare leadership.

Professor Hala Sultan Saif Al Easa, UCQ’s President, emphasized the significance of the day: “These graduates are the result of years of hard work. They will continue strengthening Qatar’s healthcare sector.”

Commitment to Community and Collaboration

Although UCQ will close, its impact endures through strong partnerships with healthcare organizations. UCQ worked with Hamad Medical Corporation, Sidra Medicine, and Primary Health Care Corporation to provide students with hands-on experience. The university was the first in the Middle East to earn Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) status, promoting evidence-based nursing practices.

A Farewell to a Pioneer in Nursing Education

Dr. Janet Rankin, Interim Dean of UCQ, expressed her thoughts: “This graduation marks the end of UCQ’s operations, but not its impact. Our graduates’ dedication is part of Qatar’s healthcare system.”

A Legacy That Lives On

UCQ’s contributions will continue to influence Qatar’s healthcare sector. The legacy of its graduates and faculty members will remain strong. As the final cohort graduates, UCQ’s influence on nursing education in Qatar will continue to grow through the professionals it has trained.

In a final gesture, Alanoud Hamad Al-Marri, Distinguished Alumna from Hamad Medical Corporation, led the graduates in reciting the Graduates’ Pledge. The ceremony marked the continuation of UCQ’s legacy in Qatar’s healthcare system.