HEC Paris, Doha welcomes Executive MBA Class of 2027, advancing national leadership and economic development

Doha, Qatar: HEC Paris, one of the world s top ranked business schools, has welcomed its Executive MBA (EMBA) Class of 2027 to its state of the art Do...

Doha, Qatar: HEC Paris, one of the world’s top-ranked business schools, has welcomed its Executive MBA (EMBA) Class of 2027 to its state-of-the-art Doha campus, reaffirming its role in developing senior leaders ready to contribute to regional transformation and long-term economic progress.

The new cohort brings together 45 experienced executives from sectors central to economic diversification and growth. Women make up 36% of the class, while Qatari nationals account for 44%, underscoring the program’s role in strengthening national leadership capacity alongside regional and international expertise.

The class reflects a strong international dimension, bringing together executives from 15 nationalities across the GCC, the Levant, and Europe. Further underscoring the program’s regional reach, eight executives are traveling from Kuwait, the UAE, and France to attend modules in Doha, reinforcing the city’s position as a hub for globally connected executive education.

Closely aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 and broader development priorities across the Middle East, the part-time Executive MBA emphasizes strategic leadership, private sector advancement, and sustainable value creation. Delivered in a modular format, the program enables participants to balance demanding professional responsibilities and family life while engaging in a rigorous combination of core management disciplines, leadership development, and applied strategic projects, equipping them to lead change across both established organizations and emerging industries.

Through HEC Paris, Doha’s technology-enabled campus and its global academic ecosystem, participants gain access to internationally recognized faculty and immersive learning experiences. This global-local approach enables executives to apply international insights directly to regional challenges amid rapid technological and organizational change.