Tribune News Network
Doha
The University of Calgary in Qatar (UCQ) has announced the appointment of Professor Hala Sultan Saif Al Easa as President of the University.
The announcement was made by Chairman of the University of Calgary in Qatar (UCQ) Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani.
Prof. Dr. Al Easa is considered one of the most influential globally in her field and her skills and qualifications will enrich the community by contributing to providing it with a group of the ideal male and female nurses armed with science and knowledge to become distinguished leaders in the health care sector in Qatar, a press statement issued by the University said.
Sheikh Dr. Khalid expressed pride in the appointment of Prof. Dr. Al Easa as President of the University, and said that it will be reflected in the efforts of the State of Qatar towards continuing its path in the presence of a solid and integrated health sector, not only at the local level but also at the regional and international levels.
He wished her success in her new position, which she is worthy of, especially in the great role played by nurses in the health care system in Qatar and its repercussions on the health and safety of all members of society.
"We feel proud of the existence of Qatari women leaders who assume such leadership positions, especially in one of the most important fields like nursing – that lofty profession to which the State of Qatar attaches great importance to as a fundamental pillar for achieving human development and its comprehensive repercussions on various sectors,” he said.
He pointed out that nursing education at the University of Calgary in Qatar is in line with the goals set in the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the National Health Strategy.
Prof. Hala Al Easa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to UCQ. She earned her Bachelor Of Science (double major) in Chemistry and Physics from Qatar University in 1982, her Master’s in Chemistry from the State University College of New York in Buffalo, USA, in 1985, and her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (Natural Products) from the University of Reading, UK, in 1990.
In 1993, Prof. Hala Al Easa was awarded The Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship, and in 2008 she received the State Incentive Award in Pure and Applied Sciences (Chemistry).
In 2015, she was selected among 175 globally influential figures in chemistry, and in 2016 the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) awarded her a fellowship.