H.E. Mohammad Al Gergawi Awarded Honorary Doctorate at Georgetown University

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Published May 19th, 2024 - 05:12 GMT

H.E. Mohammad Al Gergawi Awarded Honorary Doctorate at Georgetown University

Highlights

The UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs Delivers Keynote Address to Graduates upon Receiving Doctor of Humane Letters

Dubai, UAE, 18 May 2024 — In a significant milestone for global business education, Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business celebrated the commencement of its Class of 2024 at the Healy Lawn in Washington, D.C. The event was distinguished by the presence and keynote address of H.E. Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs, who was honored with a Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa for his significant contributions to the public and private sectors along with the society.

Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia bestowed the honorary degree to H.E. Al Gergawi. The citation recognized H.E. Al Gergawi for “his career of public service, marked by investments in education and innovation in human development to elevate both his own nation and the wider world, his efforts to advance his country’s evolution and growth while also seeking the common good of all of mankind, and his work to deliver on a long-term strategic vision that will lead the way to a better world.”

The ceremony marked the graduation of nearly 900 students who successfully completed their graduate business programs. The graduates now join Georgetown University’s prestigious global alumni network, which includes more than 220,000 members worldwide.

In September 2023, Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business launched its Executive Master of Business Administration program (Executive MBA) in the UAE at the Dubai International Financial Center Academy, garnering widespread interest and admitting 54 students. Equipping students to lead with innovation and foresight, the program offers elective courses that encompass a range of topics prioritized by the UAE for its economic growth, including sustainability and AI development. The first cohort of UAE students is set to graduate in 2025 after completing the 20-month program.

To learn more about Georgetown University's Executive MBA program at the Dubai International Financial Center Academy, visit: https://msb.georgetown.edu/executive-mba-dubai.

Background Information

Georgetown University in Qatar

Established in 1789 in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions. Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), founded in 2005 in partnership with Qatar Foundation, seeks to build upon the world-class reputation of the university through education, research, and service. Inspired by the university’s mission of promoting intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding, GU-Q aims to advance knowledge and provide students and the community with a holistic educational experience that produces global citizens committed to the service of humankind.

Located in Doha’s Education City, GU-Q offers the same internationally recognized Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degree as Georgetown’s Capitol Campus in Washington, DC. This unique, interdisciplinary program prepares students to tackle the most important and pressing global issues by helping them develop critical thinking, analytic, and communication skills within an international context. GU-Q alumni work in leading local and international organizations across industries ranging from finance to energy, education, and media. The Qatar campus also serves as a residency and delivery location for the Executive Master’s in Emergency and Disaster Management along with the Executive Master’s in Leadership.