Doha, Qatar – HEC Paris, one of the world’s leading providers of executive education, and Qatar HR Forum (QHRF), the CSR arm of The OD Company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) whereby HEC Paris is supporting QHRF by offering lectures from HEC Paris’ renowned faculty.
The first event with the new HEC Paris partnership took place at the HEC Paris in Qatar. The event aimed at HR professionals, focused on attraction and engagement of Qatar Nationals in the workplace, and included a blend of case studies, the first one presented by Wadha Jaber from QFCRA. It also hosted an intriguing panel discussion on the challenges of Qatarisation and the tools to overcome this, which was moderated by leading personalities including Dr. Khalid Al Horr, CEO of Qatar Finance & Business Academy; Alexis Al Qassmi, Founder of The OD Company in Qatar; and Khalifa al Salahi Director of academic affairs and operations QFBA. The panel discussion was facilitated by Mohammed Arif, Qatar Financial Centre.
A roundtable on ‘Research Qatarisation Challenges & Solutions’ focused on the real challenges and provided ways to overcome them. It also threw light on the crucial role of QHRF to support Qatarisation in Qatar, moderated by Mohamed Arif and Birgit Narayanan, Communication Specialist at QHRF.
In addition, Rawan Sadideen from the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) delivered a presentation on Qatar Digital Government Training Program (QDGTP), a strategic initiative developed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications to boost the professional capacity of government IT employees with specialized and accredited training.
QDGTP presented as well two custom-designed programs by HEC Paris in Qatar for MoTC, IT talent targeting fresh IT graduates with 0-5 years of experience, and CTO Training program for chief technology officers and IT directors.
Dr. Nils Plambeck, Dean & CEO of HEC Paris in Qatar, explained: “HEC Paris is deeply honored to partner with Qatar HR Forum to promote the coherent value of human resources in the organizations and augmenting the HR acumen of upcoming youths on the changing global landscape. By virtue of providing thought-provoking lectures, leading faculty of HEC Paris in Qatar will support QHRF in the long run. We therefore look forward to a mutually beneficial partnership as we both aim to develop successful programs for business executives in Qatar in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030”.
“The QHRF is delighted to partner with HEC Paris in Qatar in moving the forum to the next level. We look forward to HEC Paris’ support through the provision of lectures and embark on our vision of supporting HR Professionals in Qatar and promoting HR as a profession. The unwavering support extended by HEC Paris in Qatar will be invaluable in shaping the current and future HR professionals and achieving the vision of a knowledge-based economy in tune with Qatar National Vision 2030”, Najat El Mahdy, Chair QHRF, said.
The Qatar HR Forum (QHRF) was established by Najat El Mahdy in 2014 as Chair, and Caroline Parsons Vice Chair, with the vision to support HR Professionals in Qatar and promote HR as a profession. Since then, they have had international and local speakers to showcase HR International Best practice with the concept to share Qatar best practices in HR and to bring new ideas and inspirations to Qatar HR professionals.
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HEC Paris:
Specializing in management education and research, HEC Paris offers a complete and unique range of educational programs for the leaders of tomorrow: Masters programs, Summer School, MBA, PhD, Executive MBA, TRIUM Global Executive MBA, open-enrolment and custom executive education programs.
Founded in 1881 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, HEC Paris is a founding member of the Université Paris-Saclay. It boasts a faculty of 108 research professors, more than 4,500 students and over 8,000 managers and executives in training each year. HEC Paris has been ranked one of the world’s leading providers of Executive Education programs for the past eight years by the Financial Times.
In 2010, HEC Paris joined Qatar Foundation and brought world-class Executive Education programs and research activity to Doha and the region. By 2011, HEC Paris launched Qatar’s first international EMBA. The HEC Executive MBA (EMBA) is a part-time program that provides executives with a set of fundamental skills to expand their knowledge and leadership capabilities. In addition to the EMBA, HEC Paris provides in Qatar a Specialized Master’s Degree in Strategic Business Unit Management. The institution also offers non-degree management programs for executives, in the form of short executive programs, certificate programs as well as custom-designed programs for individual companies. The programs and research activities of HEC Paris in Qatar build corporate competitiveness within the global economy and are fully aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 to support the transformation of Qatar into an advanced, competitive and knowledge-based economy. http://www.qatar.exed.hec.edu/
Qatar Foundation – Unlocking Human Potential
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development (QF) is a private, non-profit organization that is supporting Qatar on its journey from a carbon economy to knowledge economy by unlocking human potential, for the benefit of not only Qatar, but the world. Founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir, QF is chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser.
QF’s work encompasses education, research and community development. World-class universities are brought to Qatar to help create an education sector in which young people can develop the attitudes and skills required for a knowledge economy. At the same time, QF builds Qatar's innovation and technology capacity by developing and commercializing solutions through key sciences. The Foundation also works to foster a progressive society while enhancing cultural life, protecting Qatar’s heritage and addressing immediate social needs in the community.
For a complete list of QF’s initiatives and projects, visit www.qf.org.qa
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