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Is the US Downgrade a Hidden Opportunity for Qatar?

by Professors Fuad Farooqi and Agustin Indaco Earlier this week, Moody’s downgraded the US credit outlook, citing rising debt and governance concerns. While such a move typically triggers global uncertainty, the implications for Qatar might be more complex—and potentially positive.…

Prof. Castano hosts Dr. Kabbani for lecture

On March 11th, CMUQ hosted an insightful discussion on economic growth in the Middle East, titled “Catalyzing Change: Public Sector Reform and Private Sector Promise in Emerging Markets.” Moderated by Prof. Andrés Castaño, the event featured Dr. Nader Kabbani, a…

BLUMEN owner attends case discussion

Professor Iman Adeinat welcomed the owner and CEO of BLUMEN, Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Subaiey to her Supply Chain Management class this February to discuss the case she had written about the flower business. Dr. Al-Subaiey shared some stories about BLUMEN flowers…

Professor Hakim gives workshop on Corporate Innovation

Professor Maher Hakim’s Community Partnership Workshop, titled “Corporate Innovation: Strategies for Transformation and Growth”, was held on Thursday, January 30th at 8:30am-12:00pm, and Sunday, February 2nd at 8:30-12:00pm in the main CMU-Q campus atrium. The two-day workshop was designed for…

Operations Management students tour Royal Pasta Factory

Students from Professor Iman Adeinat’s Operations Management class visited the Qatari firm “The Royal Pasta Factory” this February. They toured the facilities and learned more about the company, its operational capacities and limitations. This kind of field trip is invaluable…

Management Game scheduled for Spring 2025

Graduating Business Administration students will take part in the annual Management Game this Spring. Senior-year students must make a realistic analysis of a company and defend it in front of a panel of professors and alumni. This is an exciting…