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Introducing the Inaugural CMU-Q Alumni Association Board

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) is proud to introduce its inaugural Alumni Association Board, a distinguished group of graduates dedicated to strengthening alumni connections, fostering collaboration, and supporting the continued growth of our Tartan community.

Representing all four CMU-Q academic majors and graduating classes spanning more than 17 years, the board brings together accomplished professionals from government, industry, academia, and entrepreneurship, reflecting the diversity, leadership, and achievements of our alumni community.

Working closely with the CMU-Q Alumni Office, the board will play a key role in advancing alumni engagement, expanding professional networking and mentorship opportunities, fostering meaningful collaboration, and strengthening connections among alumni, current students, and the wider university community.

Meet the Inaugural Board

President: Sheikh Mohammad bin Faisal Al-Thani (BA 2011)
Vice President, Business Administration: Dr. Sara Al-Asmakh (BA 2009) Vice President, Information Systems: Eman Al-Kuwari (IS 2014)
Vice President, Biological Sciences: Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Subaiey (BIO 2017)
Vice President, Computer Science: Fatima Youssef (CS 2025)
Treasurer: Amiko Gogitidze (BA 2024)
Secretary: Ramsey Massouh (BA 2011)

Congratulations to our inaugural board members on their appointments! We look forward to an exciting new chapter of alumni engagement, leadership, and collaboration as we work together to build a stronger, more connected, and vibrant Tartan community while creating meaningful opportunities for current students and future generations of CMU-Q graduates.

Once a Tartan, Always a Tartan. by @cmuqalumni

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As part of the QF Informal Alumni Gathering in Dubai with Francisco Marmolejo, President of Higher Education, the CMU-Q Alumni Office was pleased to be present and connect with our Tartan community in the UAE.

It was a great opportunity to meet our alumni, hear about their experiences since CMU-Q, and celebrate the continued connections that bring our Tartan community together, wherever they are in the world.

A special thank you to Qatar Foundation for bringing our alumni community together for an evening of meaningful conversations and connections. taken in Dubai, United Arab Emirates by @cmuqalumni

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استضافت جامعة كارنيجي ميلون في قطر جلسة «حوار الأجيال: تمكين الشباب من خلال الأدب»، ضمن سلسلة «الراوي»، التي تسلط الضوء على التجارب الأدبية وتفتح مساحة للحوار وتبادل الأفكار بين الأجيال.

وشهدت الجلسة مشاركة خريجة جامعة كارنيجي ميلون في قطر، أسماء اليعقوب، التي قدّمت روايتها «سجين»، وتحدثت عن تجربتها في الكتابة ومسيرتها الأدبية، مستعرضةً عددًا من المحطات والأفكار التي أسهمت في تشكيل تجربتها الإبداعية.

وأدارت الحوار الدكتورة الزهراء مفيد، الأستاذة المحاضرة في الدراسات العربية بجامعة كارنيجي ميلون في قطر، بمشاركة الدكتور فيصل الأنصاري، والكاتبين آية القصراني وحمد الهاجري. وتناول النقاش دور الأدب في تمكين الشباب، وأهمية الحوار بين الأجيال في إثراء المشهد الثقافي وتشجيع الأصوات الشابة على التعبير والإبداع. by @cmuqalumni

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A breakthrough led by CMU-Q Biological Sciences Professor Ihab Younis has revealed a novel RNA molecule, PINC, that functions as a tumor suppressor in breast cancer cells.

Published in iScience, the multi-year study highlights Carnegie Mellon’s commitment to impactful research and undergraduate mentorship. Several alumni co-authored the paper based on research they began as undergraduates, exemplifying how CMU-Q prepares the next generation of scientists to solve critical global health challenges.

Link in bio to learn more! by @cmuqalumni

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🎓 Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar celebrated 110 new graduates at their Graduation ceremony. With the Class of 2025, CMU-Q’s alumni community now exceeds 1,400 members, contributing to knowledge and innovation across Qatar and around the world. Welcome to @cmuqalumni, Class of 2025! by @cmuqalumni

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Mohammed Abed Shirzai, a Business Administration @cmuqalumni from the Class of 2012, recently returned to CMU-Q to share his wisdom with current @businesscmuq students. His visit was part of the course Managing Across Cultures and is taught by Professor Ki-Won Haan, assistant teaching professor of organizational behavior. Shirzai works at Qatar Investment Authority and has over 10 years experience in communications, public relations and managing multicultural teams. #CMUQ by @cmuqalumni

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CMU-Q’s @scsatcmuq graduate Omar Khattab is a Tartan on the Rise! Carnegie Mellon University’s “Tartans on the Rise” celebrates recent alumni who are making an impact in their communities through leadership, innovation and career achievements.

Omar graduated from the Qatar campus in 2019. He was a Qatar Campus Scholar, an Outstanding Academic Achievement Award recipient, and the winner of Best Project for Meeting of the Minds in 2019. Omar will join the electrical engineering and computer science department at MIT as an assistant professor this fall.

We love to see our alums doing great things! Link in bio to read more about Omar. #ProudTartans by @cmuqalumni

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Students in @businesscmuq Operations Management and Supply Chain class gained real-world insights from Biological Sciences alum Abdulrahman Al-Subaiey, co-founder and CEO of Blumen Floral Art and Design. His path to entrepreneurship demonstrates the diverse career options available to CMU-Q graduates. #CMUQ by @cmuqalumni

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CMU-Q alumni from the classes of 2019, 2014, and 2009 gathered to celebrate their milestone anniversaries (5, 10, and 15). The event provided a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with faculty and fellow Tartans. Here's to many more milestones @cmuqalumni #CMUQ by @cmuqalumni

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We were thrilled to welcome back @scsatcmuq alums Sabih Bin Wasi, Rukhsar Neyaz, and Musab Popatia, the brilliant minds behind Stellic. This incredibly successful startup, born right here at CMU-Q is revolutionizing degree planning for over a million students worldwide.

The founders themselves attribute their success to the skills and values instilled at CMU-Q! Rukhsar Neyaz emphasized the impact of their rigorous academic experience, "Going through the courses really made me push myself to solve hard problems.” Musab Popatia highlighted the enduring influence of CMU-Q's high expectations, shaping their recruitment strategy at Stellic: "This standard has not been shaken since then.” Sabih Bin Wasi shared that CMU-Q instilled a strong work ethic and a drive to pursue his passion, advising students, "Do the work because your heart is in it," and encouraging them to disrupt the status quo.

Link in bio to read more. by @cmuqalumni

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The Biological Sciences program at CMU-Q is launching a new seminar series to showcase the talent, diversity, and depth of scholarship of the program’s graduates. To kick off the new series, two alumnae from the Class of 2019 spoke to faculty, staff and students about their research in graduate school.

Albandari Alkhater is a PhD student in the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Edinburgh. Her research focus is acinar cell programming, interlesional heterogeneity, and the development of spatial proteomic techniques.

Aisha Fakhroo is a PhD student in the Institute of Immunity and Transplantation at the University College London. Her research area is STAT5, a potential mediator of HCMV reactivation in primary dendritic cells.

It was great to see Albandari and Aisha back on campus!

Link in bio to read more about their visit.

@biocmuq @carnegiemellonq @qfalumni by @cmuqalumni

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The Google Developers Student Club at CMU-Q recently hosted Ulan Seitkaliyev (CS 2024), software engineer at Bloomberg, and Demetre Devidze (CS 2024), associate product manager at Google, who shared their insights on breaking into Big Tech. They discussed navigating applications, building networks, and excelling in engineering and product management roles. This panel offered students a unique opportunity to learn from alumni experiences and prepare for careers in tech. #CMUQAlumni @scsatcmuq by @cmuqalumni

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