The Diplomatic Academy, in partnership with Qatar University, concluded the “Negotiation Strategies and Skills” program, held from 6 to 8 September 2026 at Qatar University

The Diplomatic Academy, in partnership with Qatar University, concluded the “Negotiation Strategies and Skills” program, held from 6 to 8 September 2026 at Qatar University, with the participation of a select group of those interested and specialized in negotiation, international relations and management.

The program was delivered by H.E. Dr. Naji Sabri Al-Hadithi, former Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs and former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, who shared his practical and academic experience in negotiation and diplomacy and discussed with participants the best practices and modern strategies for achieving effective negotiation outcomes.

The program covered a range of specialized academic and practical topics, including the foundations of human communication and its importance in negotiation, the historical development of negotiation practice, mechanisms for preparing and planning negotiations, strategies for managing the negotiation process, and skills for selecting and forming negotiation teams and handling the various scenarios and challenges negotiators may face.

The program saw outstanding engagement from participants through discussions, sharing practical experiences and exchanging expertise, which helped strengthen their negotiation knowledge and skills. At the end of the program, participants were awarded accredited certificates from the Diplomatic Academy and Qatar University in recognition of successfully completing the program requirements.