Qatargas Hosts 27 Executives With HEC Paris in Qatar for Energy Major

Doha (QNA) - Qatargas hosted 27 senior executives at Ras Laffan for a teaching programme in collaboration with HEC Paris in Qatar to boost business insight and skills to deal with the challenges of the global energy industry.
The group of executives that participated in the 'Management in an Energy-Concerned Economy' Major travelled to Ras Laffan recently for a day of executive teaching as part of the week-long programme that was in Doha, HEC Paris in Qatar said Thursday in a media statement.
This programme, initiated and co-ordinated by Qatargas, the world s largest Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) producer, follows the launch of HEC Paris in Qatar's new Major for energy executives. It gave the participants vital access to the major energy-industry hub and new insights.
Qatargas Chief Operating Officer of Administration Ghanim Al Kuwari said, "The initiative is in line with the company s corporate citizenship strategy. We were delighted to host the EMBA (Executive Master of Business Administration) participants at Ras Laffan for the new Major. Qatargas is constantly seeking opportunities to support Qatar's energy community and partnering with HEC Paris in Qatar to support their delivery of world-class teaching is a natural extension of our corporate philosophy."
The collaboration fulfills HEC Paris in Qatar s mission to engage with and partner with leading companies in Qatar in its delivery of world-class executive education programs.
Academic Director and Acting Academic Dean at HEC Paris in Qatar Antoine Hyafil said, "The Energy Major, which was held for the first time in Doha, is a vital addition to our programmes in Qatar, and will ensure that senior executives have the skills and business insight to answer the challenges of the global energy industry. The support we have received from Qatargas is evidence of the strength of our relationship, and signals the ongoing commitment of HEC Paris in Qatar to energy companies in Qatar."
Launched in Doha on May 8, with the participation of the Institut Francais du Petrole (IFP), the Major was offered as part of HEC Paris in Qatar's Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) programme.
The Major is designed to deliver a comprehensive understanding of energy fundamentals, and prepare executives to manage the twin challenges of energy demand and climate change. The course builds on programmes that have been developed over the past three years on the HEC Paris campus in France.
The Major was held from May 8-12 in Doha, and will be next held October 17-21 in Paris.