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Doha - Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) celebrated the achievements of 102 Qatari professionals from across sectors, who completed the 2015-2016 Executive, Rising and Government Leaders programs. The honoring ceremony on Thursday, April 28th, 2016 at the Four Seasons Hotel Doha was attended by distinguished guests from the public and private sector.
After the ceremony, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who serves as Chairperson of QLC's Board of Directors, emphasized the role of QLC in national development: "Leadership development across sectors is integral to achieving the development goals outlined in Qatar National Vision 2030."
HE Sheikha Al Mayassa added: "Participants are empowered to make a difference in Qatar and beyond with the knowledge they gained the networks they formed, and the resources available to them through QLC's accomplished alumni community. I am proud to witness QLC's unwavering commitment to convey the expertise and practices that are conducive to it. I wish all of the Centre's participants the best in all their endeavors."
Since its inception in 2011, QLC has grown substantially under the guidance of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, with the number of participants in the 2015-2016 cycle having increased by almost 10 percent, relative to the previous year. This increase reflects persistent demand for the quality leadership education QLC offers. Apart from delivering world-class modules, conducted with institutions such as Harvard Business School, the University of Cambridge Executive Education and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, QLC has taken participants to strategic locations around the world. These Learning Journeys provide Qatari professionals with a unique opportunity to deepen both their know-how and insight within an international context and bring home valuable best practice examples.
"Through the insights it provides, and the capabilities it fosters, QLC plays an important role in building leaders crucial for the future of our nation," noted His Excellency Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, Qatar's Minister of State for Defense Affairs and Vice Chair of the Board of the Directors of QLC. "QLC's participants and alumni, who are at the forefront of many diverse fields, are making important contributions as the country continues to advance toward realizing Qatar National Vision 2030."
Commenting on the potential of Qatari professionals who complete QLC's leadership programs, His Excellency Dr. Abdulla bin Ali Al-Thani, Managing Director and Member of the Board of Directors of QLC, noted: "The training, activities, and events are designed to equip participants with the skillset and expertise needed to take on challenges and seize opportunities pertaining to Qatar and the region at large." HE Dr. Al Thani concluded by praising the dedication of participants: "In addition to their demanding jobs, QLC's participants value the importance of lifelong learning, and are committed to serving Qatar. This drives them to allocate time from their busy schedules to enhance their abilities at QLC."
Active in a range of sectors, industries and organizations, Qatari professionals taking part in the leadership programs provided by QLC are encouraged to apply their learnings to contribute to the economic, social, human as well as environmental goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.
"During my time at QLC, I have grown my knowledge on the diverse issues facing Qatar and the region, while enhancing the skills needed to assume leadership, and foster progress," said Hamad Jabr Alajmi, Legal Researcher and Internal Auditor at the General Authority of Customs, who successfully completed the 2015-2016 cycle of QLC's Government Leaders Program: "This has been a unique and rewarding experience, which has not only strengthened my capabilities, but solidified my motivation to take part in realizing Qatar's development goals."
"Participating in QLC's 2015-2016 Rising Leaders Program has been an exceptionally rewarding experience. At this stage of my career, I am determined to continue learning and growing; QLC offers an environment very much suited to these objectives," said Sheikha Ghalia bint Abdulrahman bin Nasser Al-Thani, Qatari entrepreneur and Director of the International Cooperation Department at the National Human Rights Committee: "The insights I gained into Qatar's development will allow me to make contributions to my country."
Jaber Ali Al Hedfa, CEO at Qatar Finance House, who successfully completed the 2015-2016 Executive Leaders Program, said: "Through my time at QLC I deepened my know-how in areas crucial for my profession, and relevant for the ongoing development of Qatar. I am confident that this will enable me to make the next move in my career, while taking on responsibility with regards to Qatar National Vision 2030."
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