About Al Hadar Mumuni
Hello! I’m Al-Hadar Mumuni, a researcher, intercultural communication scholar, and social impact advocate passionate about understanding how humans and technologies shape one another in today’s interconnected world.
I am currently pursuing my PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Doha, Qatar, where my research explores how digital technologies influence the productivity and everyday lives of low-income migrant workers in Qatar’s hospitality sector. My doctoral work sits at the intersection of sociomateriality, digital labor, and intercultural communication, examining how human practices and digital platforms become deeply entangled in workplace realities.
My broader research interests include:
• Sociomateriality and Digital Labor – How technologies and workers co-produce meaning and productivity in digital and physical spaces.
• Intercultural Communication and Migration – How migrant communities navigate communication, culture, and belonging in transnational environments.
• AI and Workplace Transformation – Understanding how AI and digital tools reshape the way we communicate, learn, and perform labor.
I hold a Master of Arts in Intercultural Communication (2024) from HBKU, where my thesis “Too Much Mushkilla”: Sociolinguistic and Cultural Challenges of Ghanaian Migrant Workers in Qatar’s Education City earned the Outstanding Thesis Award.
Over the years, I have presented my research at prestigious international conferences, including the European Conference on Arts and Humanities (ECAH 2024) in London and the upcoming IAFOR International Conference on Arts and Humanities (IICAH 2026) in Hawaii, USA, where I will present my paper titled:
“They Text Like They Speak”: Exploring the Online Socio-Communicative Challenges (OSCCs) of Low-Skilled Ghanaian Migrant Workers in Qatar’s Education City.
I have also been recognized with several awards, including the Outstanding Thesis Award, Leadership Award, and the Khitam Award for Society Orientation, alongside multiple scholarships from Hamad Bin Khalifa University for both my Master’s and PhD studies.
Beyond academia, I currently serve as the Employee Engagement Officer at Lusail Hospitality and Services, leading initiatives that foster motivation and recognition among more than 1,800 employees. I am also the co-founder of HAKWAYS, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting education and public speaking among marginalized youth in Ghana. Through HAKWAYS, I’ve mentored and empowered over 200 students to find their voice and express themselves confidently through debate and public speaking.
My academic and professional experiences have been shaped by a strong commitment to cross-cultural understanding and social transformation. As a former General Student Council President at HBKU and Founder of the CHSS Debate Society, I’ve helped build inclusive spaces for dialogue and leadership development among students from diverse backgrounds.
I also work with Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates as a consultant, facilitating local and international debate programs that connect young people from different continents to discuss global challenges such as migration, education, and inequality – a reflection of my enduring belief in the power of communication to build bridges.
When I’m not writing or coordinating engagement projects, you’ll often find me mentoring young speakers or hosting intercultural dialogues. I’m deeply fascinated by how people — from migrant workers to digital natives — adapt, innovate, and find meaning in their everyday encounters with technology.
Now that you’ve caught a glimpse of my world, explore the rest of my website to learn more about my initiatives and reflections on culture, communication, and technology. And if you’re ever in Doha or Accra, let’s grab coffee — and talk about how humans and machines can better understand each other.
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