Dr Majed al-Ansari to deliver NU-Q’s graduation address

“Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) announced Dr Majed Mohammed al-Ansari, adviser to the Prime Minister and official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar, as the 2026 graduation speaker. A leading voice in regional diplomacy and global public communication, Dr al-Ansari will address the graduating class at this year’s ceremony on May 4. Appointed to his current role in 2022, Dr al-Ansari has played a central part in shaping and communicating Qatar’s foreign policy narrative to international audiences. Through regular media briefings, high-level engagements, and global outreach, he has become a key figure in articulating the country’s diplomatic positions and fostering dialogue across political, academic, and media spheres. “Dr al-Ansari’s work exemplifies the power of communication in shaping global understanding and advancing dialogue,” said Marwan M Kraidy, dean and CEO,NU-Q. “His leadership and experience offer our graduates a compelling perspective on how media, policy, and public engagement come together in moments that matter.” Dr al-Ansari commented, “It’s a privilege to join Northwestern Qatar’s Class of 2026 at such a meaningful moment. As we live in a world ridden with conflict, the significance of truth, and those who protect it and seek it as communicators and journalists, increases. I look forward to celebrating this milestone with you and reflecting on the impact you can have in fostering understanding and connection.” Before joining the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr al-Ansari served as director of policy at the Institute of Social and Economic Survey Research at Qatar University, where he also held a faculty position in the Department of International Affairs.

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