Qatar Media Corporation to Amplify Leadership Forum Discussions

Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) has entered into its first media partnership with the Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) for the Leadership Innovation Forum, aiming to extend discussions on strategic leadership, institutional growth and national talent to a broader audience in Qatar and across the region.

Partnership Announced at Press Conference

The agreement was unveiled during a press conference for the third edition of the forum, which is held under the patronage of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Chairperson of the Qatar Leadership Centre.

Ali Issa Rashid of QMC described the collaboration as a significant step in backing initiatives that contribute to Qatar’s institutional development. He stated that the announcement of QMC serving as the media partner for the forum marked a notable milestone, emphasising that this was the first time the corporation had taken on that role.

Rashid noted that QMC remains dedicated to supporting events linked to state institutions, with backing from its leadership, including His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer al-Thani and chief executive officer His Excellency Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz al-Thani.

Amplifying Forum Outcomes

The partnership is designed to convey the forum’s ideas, proposals and strategies beyond the conference venue, reaching various segments of the public. Rashid affirmed that the corporation consistently aims to connect with every part of the public to share the ideas and opinions presented at the forum.

He added that QMC’s network of television and radio organisations, along with co-operation with newspapers and the Qatar News Agency, would help amplify initiatives that support the development of Qatari citizens and employees.

Forum Theme and Focus

The forum will be held under the theme “Strategy Before Execution: Building Institutions That Endure Beyond Their Leaders”. It will examine how organisations can preserve their achievements and remain effective even after leadership changes.

Professor Stephen Wright, Director of the Leadership Knowledge Base at the Qatar Leadership Centre, said the forum would explore what leaders leave behind and whether the institutions they build can continue to succeed after their departure.

Discussions will draw on Qatar’s experience in education, infrastructure and oil and gas, examining strategic decisions and institutional practices that support long-term development. The programme will also include strategic leadership workshops for the centre’s alumni.

QLC’s Track Record

Rashid also praised the work of the Qatar Leadership Centre since its establishment in 2008, highlighting its role in developing Qatari talent serving across government institutions and the private sector. He said the partnership would help the forum communicate its outcomes to a broader audience, reinforcing the media’s role in sharing knowledge and highlighting initiatives that support Qatar’s development.

“The corporation has always been committed to supporting such initiatives,” he said.