HEC Paris, Doha marked its largest-ever graduating class during Qatar Foundation (QF) Convocation 2025 on May 6 at the Qatar National Convention Centre, a statement said Wednesday.The landmark event also honoured the 30th anniversary of QF and 15 years of HEC Paris, Doha. Aligned with the Qatar National Vision 2030, HEC Paris, Doha continues to elevate the country’s global reputation for executive education, innovation, and entrepreneurship.This year, 148 graduates were recognised from two programmes - the Specialised Master’s in Strategic Business Unit Management (SBUM) and the Executive MBA (EMBA). The Class of 2025 is both the largest and one of the most diverse in HEC Paris, Doha’s history: 36% are Qatari nationals, 40% are women, and 22% are fly-in participants from the Gulf, Africa, and Europe.Executive MBA alumni Fahad Ali Alhagabni and Bouthayna Hassan al-Tamimi were recognised with the QF Excellence Award presented by Chairperson Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser.Addressing the graduates, Dr Pablo Martin de Holan, dean of HEC Paris, Doha, highlighted the importance of education as a tool for impact, "Education is not only a personal achievement – it is a responsibility to others. As you step into the next chapter, you carry with you the power to lead with purpose, teach others so they can learn too, and help shape a more just, inclusive, and sustainable world.”A participant from the EMBA Doha track, Esraa Mohammed Abel, highlighted the personal and professional transformation gained throughout the experience, "Learning alongside peers from different sectors and cultures challenged my thinking and broadened my leadership capacity. It was a journey of both personal and professional evolution.”A Specialised Master’s participant, Abdulla Jassim AlKhenji, noted: "HEC Paris, Doha has inspired me to rethink strategy through a global lens. This programme has given me not just tools but clarity to navigate complexity and drive impact across business and society.”As the regional campus of one of the world’s top business schools - ranked #1 globally in Executive Education by the Financial Times - HEC Paris, Doha has now graduated over 1,400 leaders from both the public and private sectors. They join a powerful alumni network of 83,000-plus professionals worldwide, including Fortune 500 executives, heads of state, and influential entrepreneurs, the statement added.
May 07, 2025 | 11:50 PM