Texas A&M University at Qatar recently held its commencement ceremony, where 144 engineers graduated, including 136 students with bachelor’s degrees and 8 students with master’s degrees. The graduates represented 26 nationalities, with 70 Qatari graduates and 73 female engineers. This brings the total number of degrees awarded by Texas A&M at Qatar to 1,656, with a significant percentage going to Qatari and female graduates.
Dr. Mohammed Al Mulla, Managing Director and CEO of Qatar Petrochemical Company, served as the invited speaker for the ceremony. He emphasized the importance of continuous learning and growth, urging the graduates to embrace a mindset of curiosity and improvement. Al Mulla highlighted the transformative power of education, stating that graduation is just the beginning of a lifelong journey of learning and development.
Khalid Al Sada, a Class of 2024 chemical engineering graduate and president of the Student Government Association, addressed his fellow graduates during the ceremony. He praised the Class of 2024 for overcoming challenges, including the impact of a global pandemic, and expressed gratitude to peers, family, and faculty for their support. Al Sada’s speech highlighted the resilience and determination of the graduating class.
Dean of Texas A&M at Qatar, Dr. César Octavio Malavé, congratulated the graduates on their achievements and encouraged them to uphold the Aggie Core Values in their future endeavors. Malavé recognized the rigorous nature of earning an engineering degree and emphasized the value of a Texas A&M University engineering education. He urged the graduates to use their knowledge and skills to contribute to Qatar’s knowledge economy and the global energy transformation.
The commencement ceremony celebrated the accomplishments of the graduates and marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. With their education from Texas A&M at Qatar, the graduates are equipped to lead and innovate in their respective fields. The ceremony served as a reminder of the importance of education as a lifelong journey and the graduates’ role as ambassadors of knowledge and leadership.
Overall, the commencement ceremony at Texas A&M University at Qatar was a momentous occasion for the graduates, who were recognized for their hard work and dedication. The speeches from Dr. Mohammed Al Mulla, Khalid Al Sada, and Dr. César Octavio Malavé inspired the graduates to continue their pursuit of knowledge and excellence, as they embark on their professional careers as engineering leaders. The Class of 2024 will undoubtedly make a significant impact in Qatar’s knowledge economy and contribute to global advancements in engineering and technology.
