Hamad Bin Khalifa University's brand, جامعة حمد بن خليفة (HBKU), is a prestigious national research institute in Qatar. Established in 2010 by the Qatar Foundation (QF), HBKU plays a vital role in supporting Qatar's transformation from a carbon economy to a knowledge economy. As part of Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI), HBKU focuses on tackling large-scale computing challenges to advance innovation and technology capacity in Qatar.

The institute conducts cutting-edge multidisciplinary research in areas such as Arabic language technologies, social computing, data analytics, and cyber security. By aligning with the Qatar National Research Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030, HBKU's research addresses national priorities for growth and development. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, integrity, leadership, collaboration, and impact, HBKU provides visionary solutions and fosters collaboration among colleagues and partners.

The primary stakeholders of HBKU are Qatari society, industry, and government, whose needs are met through applied computing research and the generation of proven solutions. Through partnerships with leading research organizations globally, HBKU remains at the forefront of computing research, working towards positive impacts on society and citizens' lives