HH The Amir Donates for Setting Up Qatar Chair for Middle East Studies in Peking University

His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has donated a grant of US$10 million for setting up Qatar Chair for Middle East Studies in Peking University, China.

This was announced during a meeting between Dr. Sheikha Abdullah Al Misnad, President of Qatar University, and Qatar University delegation which included Dr. Iman mustafawi, Dean Faculty of Arts. Dr. Fatima Al Suwaidi, assistance Dean Faculty of Arts. and Abdullah Ba'aboud, head of the Gulf Studies Center with President of Peking University Enge Wang, at the University today.

The Qatar Chair for Middle East Studies at the University of Peking will focus on language, literature, culture, religion, history, politics, economy and international relations disciplines, in addition to regional issues.

The Chair, under the supervision of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the University of Qatar, aims to promote joint research between international research centers on the Middle East studies.

The Chair supports all scientific research for the Middle East and the specialized literature.