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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) provides a unique platform that contributes to critical intellectual debates on Islam in a global context, through its blended academic programs and an immersive learning experience; as well as its distinguished research division, which includes several research centers and clusters.
The college’s graduate and PhD programs equip students with the training and skills required to pursue careers in academia and research, as well as the cultural, business, and finance sectors, through the specialized tracks that are offered and year-round development opportunities.
Faculty and Research Areas
CIS’ faculty are established experts within their respective fields who not only incorporate curriculum-based instruction, but also encourage inquiry and intellectual pursuits that extend beyond the traditional classroom. In addition, CIS’ faculty are actively engaged in conducting research and contributing to global scholarship in a wide range of research areas, inter alia, including:
- Fiqh and society
- Islam and modernity
- Theological and philosophical ethics
- Applied Islamic ethics (Islamic bioethics, migration and human rights, etc.)
- Islamic social finance and economy
- Green financing and impact investing
- Fintech and digital banking
- Islamic banking and financial markets
- Sustainable development and faith
- Global governance and religion
- Preservation of heritage and cultural identity in Muslim societies
- Interventions for Sustainable Development, Architecture and Urbanism
- Islam and Clinical Psychology
- Islam and Civilization
- Rooted Futures
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Profiles
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EX-QNRF-ESC-5: Navigating Uncertainty: The Impact of Global Climate Policies on Qatar's Economic Diversification and Fossil Fuel Export Dynamics
Aysan, A. F. (Lead Principal Investigator), Demir, A. (Research Assistant), Disli, M. (Principal Investigator), Ozturk, O. (Principal Investigator) & Nagayev, R. (Principal Investigator)
15/01/25 → 15/07/25
Project: Applied Research
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HBKU-OVPR-SRG-02-1: Advancing Qatar's AI Landscape: Developing an Arabic-Centric and Ethically-Aligned Large Language Model
Abdallah, M. M. (Principal Investigator), Al Fuqaha, A. (Principal Investigator), Sencar, H. T. (Lead Principal Investigator), Messaoud, S. (Principal Investigator), Senturk, R. (Principal Investigator), Ozalkan, S. (Principal Investigator) & Abdalla, A. (Graduate Student)
1/06/24 → 30/11/25
Project: Applied Research
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EX-QNRF-ARG-72: Transforming Islamic Studies in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI): Developing AI-Empowered “IslamGPT 1.0” for Arabic Sources
Ghaly, M. (Lead Principal Investigator), Al-Khatib, M. A. (Principal Investigator), Rashwani, S. (Principal Investigator), Mohamed, E. (Principal Investigator) & Sbahi, H. M. (Research Assistant)
1/04/24 → 1/04/27
Project: Applied Research
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Aligning Sustainable Finance and Fintech to Promote an Integrated Approach to Refugee Finance
Aassouli, D., Hajian, A., Asutay, M. & Jureidini, R. R., 11 Feb 2025, In: Global Policy. 16, S1, p. 12-24 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A retrospective evaluation of Borsa Istanbul review using a machine learning data analytical approach
Ali, H., Aysan, A. F. & Gokirmak, H., 2 Feb 2025, In: Borsa Istanbul Review. 25, 1, p. 1-20 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A “True Lifecycle Approach” towards governing healthcare AI with the GCC as a global governance model
Solaiman, B., Mekki, Y. M., Qadir, J., Ghaly, M., Abdelkareem, M. & Al-Ansari, A., 5 Jun 2025, In: npj Digital Medicine. 8, 1, 7 p., 337.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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Mohr Siebeck GmbH and Co. KG (Publisher)
Rashwani, S. (Reviewer)
1 Jun 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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Legal Agency and Normative Pluralism in Contemporary Qatar: An Analysis of Litigant Strategies in Family
Caeiro, A. V. (Speaker) & Elhag, F. (Speaker)
5 Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Muslim Ethics
Caeiro, A. V. (Participant)
11 Jan 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Student theses
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(المعارضة السياسية في الدولة المعاصرة بين الواجبات والحقوق والوسائل (دراسة فقهية
Farhat, E. (Author), 2019Student thesis: Master's Dissertation
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(نماذج من الفتاوى الاجتماعية لمجلس العلماء الإندونيسي (دراسة تحليلية مقارنة
Islami, J. (Author), 2018Student thesis: Master's Dissertation
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2022 FIFA World Cup Al Bayt Stadium: Examining the Strategies for Post Event Urban Interventions
Al-Kuwari, K. (Author), 2021Student thesis: Master's Dissertation