HEC Paris, is hosting a workshop on ‘Maximise the ROI ( Return on Investment) on your Executive Masters’.
The session will be held on April 10 at HEC Paris in Qatar and will be led by HEC Paris affiliate professor, Philippe Gaud.
Through this workshop, Prof Gaud will share experiences and offer guidelines for professionals so that they can embrace this learning journey and convince the market that they are ready for that next level up.
Participants will walk away with guiding principles and concrete actions aimed at offering them a competitive advantage in taking their career forward.
“You are engaging in the Specialised Master’s Degree. This is an important decision and as you begin to embrace the investment you are making in yourself, questions undoubtedly arise. How am I going to benefit from this learning experience, how is it going to transform me and transform my career?” said Prof Gaud.
“The Specialised Master is designed to prepare professionals to face new challenges, but they will still have to work to identify how to maximise the value and turn them into their dream job after the programme. The workshop will also provide participants with some hints on how to sell their Specialised Master to a new employer. I am sure participants will be able to gain immensely by taking up this workshop and to apply the learning in their professional endeavours,” he added.
The HEC Paris in Qatar Specialised Master consists of a core curriculum designed as a practical foundation for professionals and entrepreneurs looking to manage their own business unit or company in the future. This programme is led by world-class faculty in a part-time format to fit in the professionals’ busy schedule.

Live show, public events to mark DHFC anniversary celebrations
Doha Festival City (DHFC) is all set to celebrate its second anniversary this Friday with a series of public activities starting with a live performance by Iraqi singer Rahma Riyad at 7.30pm, followed by a giant cake, confetti cannons, cupcakes for shoppers and giveaways.
The live performance will take place at the Centre Court, free of charge, for everyone to enjoy the performance by Rahma, who is famous for her hit song Waed Menni. She will sing a number of her other most-loved songs as well.
In a press statement, DHFC said its management and visitors will mark the celebration with an anniversary cake-cutting, accompanied by glittery confetti showers and a distribution of bespoke cupcakes and goodie bags. A photo booth will also be set up for visitors to take pictures and participate in the experience.
The excitement will continue with live parades throughout this month, with the first taking place on April 12 and 13, and the next on April 19 and 20, at 3.30pm, 6.30pm, and 8pm, for the mall’s visitors to enjoy.
“I am very excited to be part of the Doha Festival City celebration. I am looking forward to meeting my fans and celebrating the mall’s second-year anniversary. It is definitely the best mall in Qatar with the best range of shops,” said Rahma.
“It’s been an amazing two years’ journey. This anniversary celebration is to mark the day and celebrate with the people of Qatar for being their preferred shopping, dining and entertainment mall. We thank them for their support and look forward to welcoming everyone to join us this Friday, April 5, at 7.30pm,” said May Marzooq, senior marketing manager – Doha Festival City.

Scientists discuss Gulf marine environment at QU conference
QNA/Doha

A number of scientists and researchers at Qatar University are discussing the marine environment in the Gulf region, the threats to endangered marine species and ways to protect and preserve this environment in the light of sustainable development plans.
The conference brings together researchers from universities, institutions and companies within Qatar, as well as researchers from Oman, Kuwait, Iran, Britain, America and Canada. The conference is organised by the Environmental Science Centre at Qatar University with the support of Qatar National Research Fund, ExxonMobil Research Qatar and Total.
The conference aims at shedding light on the important marine biomes that characterise the marine environment in the Arabian Gulf, as well as the risks they face as a result of the human activities resulting from urban development in the region, as well as the exploration of oil resources in the Gulf waters.
The conference also seeks to study the extreme climatic conditions of high temperatures, low rainfall and sand and dust storms in the region in recent decades, which have affected many marine species such as coral reefs, seagrass, turtles and seabirds, as well as marine micro-organisms that represent the cornerstone of the biological system.
Participants in the three-day research conference will focus on studying the components of the marine environment in the Gulf, the biological and environmental specifications of locally threatened marine species and the current major threats to local marine biodiversity.

Qatar takes part in GCC panel meeting
Qatar participated in the 19th meeting of the ministerial committee on follow-up to the implementation of resolutions concerning the joint action of the GCC, held yesterday in Muscat. The delegation of the State of Qatar participating in the meeting, is headed by HE Secretary-General of the Cabinet Hamad bin Ahmed al-Mohannadi.

Foreign ministry holds workshop
The Human Rights Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised a workshop entitled ‘Qatar’s reporting obligations under its accession to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights”. The workshop was held in co-operation with the United Nations Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and the Arab Region in Doha.

BMW Z4 Roadster 2018 model recalled
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with Alfardan Automobiles, has announced the recall of BMW Z4 Roadster model of 2018 over the incorrect installation of the accelerator pedal wiring.
The recall campaign comes within the framework of the ministry’s continuous efforts to protect consumers and ensure that car dealers follow up on vehicle defects and repairs.
The ministry said that it will coordinate with the dealer to follow up on the maintenance and repair works and will communicate with customers to ensure that the necessary repairs are carried out.
The ministry urges all customers to report any violations to its Consumer Protection and Anti-Commercial Fraud Department, which processes complaints, inquires and suggestions through the following channels: Call centre: 16001, e-mail: [email protected], Twitter: @MOCIQATAR, Instagram: MOCIQATAR, Ministry of Commerce and Industry mobile app for android and IOS: MOCIQATAR