Stay updated with breaking news from Mark Welsh. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Texas A&M University is shutting down its branch in Qatar, citing "heightened regional instability" in a statement from the university board. Qatar quickly issued a reply, calling the move "misguided" and "influenced by a disinformation campaign."
The university claims its decision is driven by "growing volatility' in the Middle East.
The school had recently defended itself against criticism over the security of its research and its partnership with the Qatar Foundation.
The Texas A&M Board of Regents voted 7-1 to close its Qatar campus by 2028 on Feb. 2. The decision comes one month after a non-profit watchdog organization, the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy, said the campus presented a national security risk and alleged the existence of a “confidential agreement” that...
Qatar Foundation says ‘deeply disappointing’ decision is result of ‘disinformation’ campaign