{
  "id": 17549150,
  "title": "CCQ opens online registration for Spring 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/ccq-opens-online-registration-for-spring-2027",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T06:15:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/01/11/2026/ccq-opens-online-registration-for-spring-2027"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has opened online registration for the Spring 2027 semester, with the process set to close on December 10, 2026. The college announced the launch of two new Associate degree programs during a press briefing: the Associate of Artificial Intelligence and the Associate of Digital Media. These programs will admit 108 students in total, with 48 enrolling in Artificial Intelligence and 60 in Digital Media. Classes will begin on January 10, 2027.\n\nThe college's digital transformation efforts aim to enhance the student experience and meet the demands of Qatar's labor market. Manager of Public Relations and Institutional Communication Omer Alyafey urged students to register early to secure their preferred programs. Manager of Admission and Registration Maryam Al Sahlawi introduced a digital student ID, allowing students to add their college ID cards to Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, streamlining access to college services, reducing costs, and promoting sustainability.\n\nAl Sahlawi also highlighted that CCQ's digitization of admission and registration services has increased from 40% in Fall 2025 to 80% in Fall 2026, with the goal of reaching 100% by Spring 2027. The college has revamped its admission system with an online platform and direct links to relevant entities for seamless data exchange and verification. This change eliminates the need for manual data entry and reduces the risk of errors, saving time for both the college and students.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Community College of Qatar (CCQ) presented the latest developments in its digital transformation at a press briefing with Manager of Public Relations and Institutional Communication Omer Alyafey, and Manager of Admission and Registration Maryam Al Sahlawi.</p> <p>Alyafey announced that registration for Spring 2027 opens today and runs until December 10, 2026. He urged students to…",
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  "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."
}