HEC Paris, the world’s top-ranked business school for Executive Education, has welcomed its Executive MBA (EMBA) Class of 2026 to its Doha campus.
This cohort represents one of the most diverse groups in the programme’s local history, featuring professionals from 16 nationalities across Qatar, the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and North America.
Together, they bring rich expertise from industries including banking, education, and healthcare. Female participants account for approximately 40% of the cohort.
“The EMBA Class of 2026 reflects the strength that comes from bringing together very diverse people who all share a desire to become a better version of themselves,” said Dr Pablo Martin de Holan, dean of HEC Paris, Doha.
Over the next 18 months, participants will embark on a transformative journey to refine their leadership and strategic decision-making skills. The programme’s curriculum is closely aligned with Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy, the final phase of Qatar National Vision 2030. This roadmap focuses on sustainable economic growth, workforce diversification, financial resilience, and sustainability.
The HEC Paris EMBA offers nine specialisations taught by world-renowned faculty in Doha, Paris, and other international hubs. Delivered from the state-of-the-art Doha campus, the programme provides the tools and insights required to lead organisations effectively in a rapidly evolving global economy.
“The programme’s unique blend of core business fundamentals and leadership development is what drew me here. Moreover, the Capstone Project will allow me to directly apply what I learn to elevate my organisation’s strategic initiatives,” said Abdulaziz al-Thani, an EMBA participant.
Dr Muna Altamimi, another participant, said: “I chose this programme because of its strong emphasis on immediate real-world application. I look forward to each module providing cutting-edge tools and strategic frameworks that I will be able to implement in my organisation right away.”
Graduates of the EMBA Class of 2026 will join the HEC Paris alumni network, which includes over 1,400 alumni who graduated from the Doha campus and more than 83,000 influential leaders worldwide. Locally, the alumni network boasts 61% Qatari membership.
The HEC Paris EMBA programme is also welcoming a new cohort in Riyadh. A third cohort, offered in partnership with the Public Investment Fund, is set to launch in April this year. The HEC Paris EMBA, now with four tracks in the GCC, allows professionals from across the region to build their networks, and to gain the tools and insights needed to lead with impact.
