Doha: HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended on Wednesday the 15th anniversary celebration of HEC Paris, Doha, a Qatar Foundation partner university, at a landmark event at the iconic Museum of Islamic Art. The celebration was also attended by HE Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani, alongside HE Ambassador of France to Qatar, Arnaud Pescheux. Also present were the leadership team of HEC Paris as well as other distinguished guests, alumni, faculty, and partners.
According to Qatar News Agency, marking the occasion, Her Highness said: “Today we celebrate 15 years of a thriving partnership between Qatar Foundation and HEC Paris in Doha – a collaboration established in line with QF’s vision to foster an ecosystem of innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship. That vision is now being realized through the impactful contributions of HEC Paris in Doha alumni, who are driving economic transformation and meaningful societal progress across Qatar and the region.”
Her Excellency Sheikha Hind, an alumna of HEC Paris, Doha, emphasized the transformative role that the institution has played over the past 15 years in advancing Qatar’s vision for a knowledge-based economy. “The presence of this world-renowned business school in Qatar has strengthened the nation’s position as a regional hub for executive education and innovation,” she said. She also highlighted the institution’s role in supporting national priorities such as human capital development, sustainability, and economic diversification.
During the event, HEC Paris, Doha unveiled its new motto, “Dare the Impossible”, reflecting its ambition to inspire leadership, innovation, and transformative impact. A centerpiece of the evening was the debut of ‘Innovation Majlises’: six creative showcases highlighting alumni-led ventures that reflected HEC Paris, Doha’s entrepreneurial spirit and the transformative impact of its graduates on Qatar’s business landscape.
Since 2010, HEC Paris, Doha has enrolled more than 1,500 professionals, 41 percent of whom are women and 53 percent of whom are Qatari, and delivered 181 customized programs to over 5,000 executives across Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Oman. Beyond academic programs, HEC Paris, Doha has strengthened Qatar’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through initiatives like the Business Research Lab and the creation of case studies on sustainability, digital transformation, and diversity.
Professor Eloic Peyrache, Dean of HEC Paris, reflected on the business school’s journey in the region, expressing pride in the impact achieved and excitement for future endeavors. Dr. Pablo Martin de Holan, Dean of HEC Paris, Doha, paid tribute to the enduring partnership with Qatar Foundation, emphasizing the shared values and deep belief in education as a force for progress.