Computer Science at CMU-Qatar

Wishing a peaceful and blessed Ramadan to our community! We asked students how are they planning their days for Ramadan, and they said: “During Ramadan, it gives me a lot of time to complete my work during the day (and not use eating as an excuse to procrastinate). This Ramadan will be like playing a chess game: I have to calculate my moves, ensuring not to lose the game but also be brave enough to strike when there is opportunity. Checkmate.” Ramadan Mubarak to everyone observing the month.

Tarnival brought the campus to life last Thursday with a day of games, food, and community spirit. Students participated in the festivities throughout the afternoon, with several even organizing and running their own interactive booths, including a stall by the Computing Club. A highlight of the event was welcoming back alumni who returned to campus to join the festivities and reconnect with familiar faces. Great chance for the community to take a break and enjoy being together on campus!

Ghassan Kosta, Country Manager for Google Cloud in Qatar, led an engaging exploration of the region's digital evolution during last Tuesday’s Dean’s Lecture. His talk, “AI & Cloud: Driving Digital Transformation in Qatar and the Middle East,” provided an insightful look into how artificial intelligence and cloud technologies are currently reshaping the local and regional landscape of innovation. The session gave students, faculty, and staff a professional perspective on these cutting-edge technologies.