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Message of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Under the generous patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, pays great attention to the education, as education is one of the most important basic pillars advanced by countries. It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to the National University of Malaysia – Qatar UKM – The leading university in scientific partnership in the State of Qatar.

The focus of the Malaysian National University (UMK) is primarily on the quality of education, scientific research and entrepreneurship, in order to prepare and configure graduates by developing their skills and abilities to learn and arming them with knowledge and qualifying generations capable of moving on the path of progress and prosperity in all fields.

At the same time, our university always seeks to establish a culture of leadership and innovation in the institutional work environment. UKM works to adopt non-traditional methods of education, by employing technical, digital and interactive means, along with encouraging the exchange of experiences, keep pace with the changes and challenges of the modern era, that enabling us to contribute in building a system capable of competition in a rapidly changing world.

At the National University of Malaysia – Qatar, we realize the importance of education in building and setting up renaissance of nations, so the foundation came based on in-depth studies of the great and vital role that universities play in the current era, which is no longer limited to providing societies with graduates, but rather to the adoption of knowledge as the basis for the education process , as well as promoting a culture of innovation and creativity, in order to build a knowledge-based economy that is driven by innovation and modernization. Based on this vision, the university pays great attention to providing a vast landscape for innovation and creativity, by adopting and formulating an integrated set of policies and practices that make our university a wonderful place for students to pursue their undergraduate and postgraduate studies, for even more academics and researchers to achieve in their goals.

With capabilities and competencies, the Malaysian National University will spare no effort and continue support for all creative ideas and visions that achieve its mission. All university employees are required to make every sincere effort in order to maintain excellence and continue to serve our future generations.

May I take this opportunity to express my great sincere confidence in the university family of faculty members and administrators who work with dedication for the advancement of the university and the development of its academic career, which makes our university occupy leadership positions.

Good luck and all the best for the future! Success comes to those who strive for it. I’m sure you’ll be successful all time. 

Sheikh Abdul Rahman bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani
Chairman of the Board of Trustees