Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) has announced the launch of a new cohort of the National Leadership Programme (Class of 2027), comprising a select group of national talents chosen through a rigorous selection process.
The cohort has been admitted to QLC’s flagship programmes, including the Executive Leaders Programme, the Rising Leaders Programme, and the Government Leaders Programme (across two groups).
The National Leadership Programme aligns with the centre’s mission to develop and advance national leadership capabilities, strengthen managerial and leadership competencies, and support key sectors of the State and sustainable development pathways.
QLC organised an orientation session for the newly admitted participants on January 4, dedicating a full day to introducing the centre’s vision, programmes, and their theoretical and practical learning components.
The session also featured an overview of the programme roadmap, along with interactive activities designed to foster engagement, collaboration, and team-building among participants.
The event included a contribution from QLC alumnus Mohammed Abdulrahim Aljanahi, the primary school principal at Al Awsaj Academy – Qatar Foundation, who shared his leadership journey and emphasised the importance of maximising the learning opportunities and applied challenges embedded in QLC’s programmes.
During the open dialogue, QLC general manager Abdulla Mohammed Khalifa Albinali highlighted the importance of cultivating a clear vision, high ambition, and the skills required to respond effectively to a rapidly evolving world.
He noted that the establishment of QLC was mandated by an Amiri decision issued by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, reflecting a national vision aimed at preparing competent leaders grounded in national values and capable of generating meaningful impact.
He further highlighted that, as conceptualised by QLC, leadership is not defined by positions or titles but by responsibility, impact, and service to the nation.
These principles constitute the foundation of QLC’s competency framework, which encompasses leading self, leading others, leading institutions, and serving Qatar. He also emphasised the strategic importance of investing in human capital and the role of conscious leadership in advancing national development priorities.
The national programmes witnessed significant interest, with more than 1,200 applicants, from whom 126 participants were selected. These were distributed as follows: 32 participants in the Executive Leaders Programme, 31 participants in the Rising Leaders Programme, and 63 participants across two groups of the Government Leaders Programme.
These figures reflect the centre's high level of competitiveness and rigorous evaluation standards throughout the selection process.