{
  "id": 1648815,
  "title": "DI welcomes new students of Master’s and PhD for new academic year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/di-welcomes-new-students-of-masters-and-phd-for-new-academic-year",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T05:57:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/18/08/2026/di-welcomes-new-students-of-masters-and-phd-for-new-academic-year"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar witnessed the commencement of a new academic year as the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) hosted an orientation session on August 17, 2026, for students entering its PhD and master's programs. Approximately 249 students were present, representing 19 master's and 8 doctoral programs. President Dr. Abdelwahab El-Affendi welcomed the new scholars, assuring them of success in their studies. Despite regional difficulties, El-Affendi emphasized that the Institute continues to progress and innovate, stressing knowledge as a key to overcoming challenges. He highlighted the Institute's achievements, including international accreditations, introduction of a PhD program, and attracting top academic talent. The Institute's rapid growth and partnerships with global universities were also noted. El-Affendi urged students to embody seriousness, integrity, and responsibility, and to utilize the Institute's resources responsibly, including ethical use of artificial intelligence.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) held an orientation session on Monday, August 17, 2026, to welcome students admitted to its PhD and master’s programmes for the 2026–2027 academic year.</p> <p>The session brought together around 249 newly admitted students enrolled in the Institute’s 19 master’s and 8 PhD programmes. Of these, 154 students are joining the School of…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf Times",
        "title": "DI welcomes master’s and PhD students for 2026-27 academic year",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/di-welcomes-masters-and-phd-students-for-2026-27-academic-year",
        "published": "2026-08-17T21:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}