By Omar B. There is something in my house I am scared of. It’s a totally normal item. It’s a game actually, my kids play it all the time. I used to play it, and I really liked it, especially because the kids found it so fun. But over the last few years, I’ve liked it We are honored to announce that the Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a Qatar Foundation institution that specializes in higher education, has joined the global community of edX partners.

HBKU is committed to delivering a truly global educational experience that breaks down academic silos. Through its various strategic partnerships, HBKU aims to make quality academic research programs and courses accessible to students in Qatar and the rest of the world. This latest partnership with edX further underscores HBKU’s commitment to accessible education.

HBKU’s first offering on edX is a Professional Certificate program, Solar Energy in Hot Desert Climates. The program focuses on advancing sustainable energy and combating global warming. The first course is open for enrollment today and begins on January 7, 2019.