Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), attended the inauguration of HEC Paris in Qatar’s new premises in Msheireb Downtown and the graduation ceremony of its 2020 and 2021 classes, during the university’s 10-year milestone celebration event Wednesday at Baharat Msheireb.
HH Sheikha Moza officially opened the new building of HEC Paris in Qatar, a QF partner, and toured the facility, accompanied by HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani, vice-chairperson and CEO of QF and a HEC Paris in Qatar alumna.
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Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser during the graduation ceremony . PICTURE: Aisha al-Musallam
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HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, president of the Qatar Olympic Committee, receiving the diploma at the graduation ceremony. PICTURE: Aisha al-Musallam
The tour included demonstrations of the innovative, pedagogical technology of holography, which was used during a live panel discussion where HEC Paris Prof Sihem Jouini attended from France.
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Dr Pablo Martin de Holan
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Faisal Abdulhameed al-Mudahka, editor in chief of Gulf Times and an alumnus of the first batch of HEC Paris in Qatar, anchoring the event.
Welcoming HH Sheikha Moza to the new building, Dr Pablo Martin de Holan, dean of HEC Paris in Qatar said: “Our new home in Msheireb embodies the commitment of Qatar Foundation to HEC Paris and to its mission of impact and excellence in Qatar and the Gulf region. HEC Paris and its partners are helping build a knowledge-based, diversified, sustainable economy that is central to Qatar National Vision 2030, by training women and men to reach their potential as managers, leaders, and entrepreneurs and by creating and growing ethical and responsible companies that create a better future for all.”
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Sheikha Athba bint Thamer al-Thani speaking on the occasion
Also present during the inauguration, general director and dean of HEC Paris, Dr Eloïc Peyrache added: “As a leading global business school, our presence in Qatar provides a platform to serve the needs of the business community in Qatar and the region. We thank Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and Qatar Foundation for their support and trust which has spanned more than 10 years now and look forward to many years where we will help build the talent and leaders required to address our increasingly complex global economy.”
Her Highness also attended the graduation of the university’s 2020 and 2021 classes, taking place during a milestone ceremony highlighting HEC Paris in Qatar’s 10-year journey in shaping excellence in the Qatar’s business community, as well the university’s plan to take advantage of its new location to help transform the economy sustainably.
A graduate representative sharing her thoughts
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Some of the graduates (above) and guests at the graduation ceremony.
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Groups of graduates at the ceremony. PICTURES: Shaji Kayamkulam
The graduating 2020 and 2021 classes included Executive MBA and Specialised Masters in Strategic Business Unit Management participants. HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, president of the Qatar Olympic Committee, was among the graduates.
Dr de Holan said: “HEC Paris has been recently voted the best EMBA worldwide 2021 by the Financial Times. This recent achievement further reflects our contribution in helping Qatar gain the Arab World’s leading ranking in the 2021 Global Education Quality Index of the World Economic Forum.
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The new building of HEC Paris in Qatar in Msheireb Downtown (supplied picture)
“This executive education institution has leveraged our Qatar presence to emphasis our global outreach and ability to impact economies and societies in emerging markets. Our graduates have gone on to be leaders of change, both here and on the international stage through their work in various public and private sector entities and by innovating new businesses and projects.”
“Learning is a lifelong process and it never ends. Today you have achieved a significant milestone in your lives. It comes with great responsibilities and use it make the world a better place,” concluded, Dr de Holan.
Jean-Paul Agon, chairman and CEO of international cosmetic company, L'Oréal who graduated from HEC Paris in 1978 delivered a video message during the event. Sheikha Athba bint Thamer al-Thani, an alumna of HEC Paris in Qatar also spoke on the occasion and motivated the graduates to reach greater heights to realise their dreams and for the success of the country.
Representing the graduates, a graduate each from both the graduating classes recollected their experience and the enrichment they received from the programmes of HEC Paris in Qatar.
Faisal Abdulhameed al-Mudahka, editor in chief of Gulf Times and an alumnus of the first batch of HEC Paris in Qatar was the master of ceremonies on the occasion.