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    RHU alumna Fatima Mekdach leads the conversation on AI and the future of education in Qatar

    RHU alumna Fatima Mekdach speaking at the Qatar STEM Leadership Conference during a session on the role of artificial intelligence in education.

    Rafik Hariri University proudly celebrates alumna, Fatima Mekdach, who is making an impact in educational technology in Doha, Qatar.

     

    A 2016 graduate of RHU’s Master of Science in Computer and Communications Engineering (MS CCE), Ms. Mekdach currently serves as Head of the Information Technology Department at Beverly Hills International School in Doha, Qatar. As an educational technology leader, she specializes in integrating artificial intelligence, STEM education, and digital transformation, focusing on how emerging technologies can empower educators and shape the future of learning.

     

    RHU alumna Fatima Mekdach speaking at the Qatar STEM Leadership Conference during a session on the role of artificial intelligence in education

     

    She recently spoke at the Qatar STEM Leadership Conference, contributing to the discussion, “Will AI Replace Teachers or Make Teachers More Powerful?” She advocated for purposefully integrating emerging technologies to empower educators and shape the future of education. This marks another speaking engagement in Doha, reflecting her continued contribution to conversations on technology and education.

     

    Reflecting on her journey, Ms. Meckdach credits RHU with guiding her toward the field she proudly leads today, noting that much of her professional success traces back to the University, which continues to hold a special place in her career.

     

    Her journey reflects the lasting impact of education, continuous learning, and RHU graduates' ability to contribute to fields shaping our future.

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