H.H. The Amir, H.H. Sayyid Fahad Bin Mahmood Al Said, the Omani Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers, and H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, prior to the ceremony.

H.H. The Amir and H.E. Thabo Mbeki, President of South Africa, proceed to their seats.

H.H. The Amir, H.H. Shaikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, Consort of H.H. The Amir, and prominent guests during the playing of the national anthem of the State of Qatar.

H.H. The Amir addressing the convocation ceremony.

H.H. The Amir shakes hands with Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi.

H.H. The Amir and H.H. Shaikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned with the new graduates.