Doha, Qatar, 20 March 2012 - The inaugural class of the Energy Management Development Programme (MDP) graduated yesterday at the Qatar Financial Centre in Doha. This annual programme, now in its second year, is taught by PwC Qatar as part of an ongoing strategy to address the needs of the Qatari and GCC business community within the Oil and Gas sector.
The programme was delivered to participants by senior management consultants and internationally acclaimed professors in five non-consecutive one-week sessions over the course of 25 weeks. It also incorporated a spectacular visit to Ras Laffan.
The seven graduates were Amro Elmoatessem, Lamia Zaman, Abdulhakeem Al Yazeedi, Ali Burshaid, Khalid Al Subaey, Moza Al-Naimi and Santosh D'Silva. Amongst the guest speakers at the graduation ceremony was Professor Jan Willem Velthuijsen who delivered an inspiring speech to the graduates.
Diplomas were awarded to the graduates and the class valedictorian, Amro Elmoatessem (Shell), delivered a thoughtful and well articulated speech on the sustainable benefits that the programme has provided to him and his fellow classmates.
The ceremony was attended by VIP guests, sponsors, teachers, the current MDP students and QFC officials. Christopher Box, Advisory Partner and Sponsor at PwC in Doha said: "PwC is committed to supporting Qatar with its strategy of enhancing the skills and capabilities of its people, per the 2030 National Vision. PwC is thrilled to assist the energy sector in developing its leaders of the future."
Many high-profile companies participated in this programme including Qatar Petroleum, Shell, Maersk Oil Qatar, QatarGas and PwC.
Those interested in participating are requested to contact Peter Gordon, the programme manager at peter.gordon@qa.pwc.com for more information.
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