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Doha fast becoming destination for business education: HEC Paris Doha
Doha is fast becoming a destination of choice for ambitious professionals seeking world-class business education, according to HEC Paris, Doha.
Since launching the Emerging Leaders Track in October 2024, HEC Paris Doha has welcomed a dynamic and diverse group of executives from across the GCC who are travelling to Qatar to fast-track their leadership journey with an Executive MBA.
The Executive MBA Emerging Leaders Track at HEC Paris, Doha is redefining what leadership development looks like in the Gulf. As the first programme of its kind in the region, it is crafted for professionals with five or more years of experience who are ready to move into senior roles and make their mark.
With the option to specialise in one of eight fields - including entrepreneurship, strategy, finance, and artificial intelligence - professionals can tailor their EMBA journey to match their ambitions. It is a flexible, future-focused approach that prepares them to lead with confidence in a fast-changing world.
"We are preparing the next generation of leaders to drive sustainable growth and societal progress. By fostering leadership capabilities among the region’s rising talent, we are contributing directly to national transformation agendas,” said dean, Martin de Holan.
For many participants, Doha’s role as an emerging education and innovation hub - anchored by Qatar Foundation - is a key part of the programme’s appeal.
"I chose Doha to get a unique entry opportunity in the Middle East, which I believe has enormous potential,” says Pawel Marciniak, a board advisor and senior associate at a property development and management firm, who travels from Poland for the programme. "I wanted to expand my network outside Europe and better understand the local culture.”
"Doha’s dynamic business environment and central location made it the ideal hub for my EMBA. Each module immerses me in a diverse, high-caliber learning experience that sharpens my thinking and expands my network. The Emerging Leaders Track is truly transformative”, said Hussein El Ajouz, managing director of a Kuwait-based marketing and communications agency.
Ankita B, an Indian national living in the UAE and working as a finance specialist, added:"Each module in Doha is an opportunity to engage with top faculty, exchange ideas with diverse peers, and explore business trends shaping industries worldwide. The programme also connects us to a highly supportive and influential alumni network, particularly in the Middle East, which is invaluable for career growth”.