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Doha: Northwestern University in Qatar has announced Qatar's 2022 FIFA World Cup head and the Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), Hassan Al Thawadi (pictured), as the 2023 graduation speaker.
Al Thawadi, who is a member of the school's Joint Advisory Board, will address the Class of 2023 at their graduation ceremony on May 8.
“A true inspiration for our students, Hassan Al Thawadi has been instrumental in writing one of the most transformative chapters in the country and the region's history,” said Marwan M Kraidy, dean and CEO of Northwestern Qatar.
“We are thrilled to have him join us in celebrating the Class of 2023, the next generation of storytellers and leaders shaping our future, as this year's graduation speaker.”
Al Thawadi is a prominent figure in global sports who has been instrumental in delivering the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and one of the largest sporting tournaments in the region. His involvement with the World Cup first started as a member of the bid committee and later as secretary-general of the SC and chairman of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, where he oversaw the development of the infrastructure, social, and cultural projects related to the tournament.
He holds board and committee positions at numerous local and international entities, including Katara Hospitality, Qatar Media City, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Museums, Qatar Rail, Qatar International Islamic Bank, and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research. He has also been a prominent figure in international affairs and a speaker at some of the most influential gatherings around the world.
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