The Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrated the graduation of the fifth cohort of the Executive Program in Diplomatic Studies and International Affairs for the 2025–2026 academic year.

The program is organized in cooperation with Georgetown University in Qatar, on the sidelines of the university’s celebration of the Class of 2026 graduation ceremony, and was attended by a number of Their Excellencies, officials, diplomats, academic faculty members, as well as the graduates’ families.

The ceremony witnessed the graduation of 13 distinguished diplomats from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after they successfully completed the academic and practical requirements of the program, which aims to enhance their knowledge and skills in diplomacy and international relations in line with global developments and in support of the efficiency of Qatari diplomatic work.

The program comes as part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ commitment to investing in the qualification of national cadres and developing diplomatic capabilities in accordance with the highest academic and professional standards, through strategic partnerships with leading international educational institutions.

His Excellency Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Horr, Director of the Diplomatic Institute, affirmed that the executive program reflects the Ministry’s commitment to building qualified diplomatic cadres capable of representing the State of Qatar efficiently and competently in various international forums. He also praised the ongoing and fruitful cooperation with Georgetown University in Qatar and the distinguished academic opportunities it provides, which contribute to enhancing institutional and diplomatic performance.

The graduates also expressed their pride in completing the program, emphasizing that the knowledge and experience they gained will serve as an important addition to their professional careers and a motivation to continue contributing and serving the nation.