Artefact, HEC Paris Doha announce partnership to advance executive AI education
<p>Doha: Artefact and HEC Paris have announced a strategic collaboration to develop executive-level AI learning and capability-building programmes across the Middle East.</p> <p>Building on an established partnership in France, the initiative will be launched in Qatar and Saudi Arabia before expanding from Doha across the wider MENA region.</p> <p>Through the collaboration, HEC Paris will…
Doha, Qatar - Artifice and HEC Paris have teamed up to create advanced executive AI education programs across the Middle East. This collaboration builds on their existing partnership in France and will first be implemented in Qatar and Saudi Arabia before spreading throughout the wider MENA region.
HEC Paris will offer its expertise in leadership development, executive education, faculty, and academic excellence. Artefact, on the other hand, will contribute its applied AI knowledge and experience in helping governments and major organizations implement AI transformations. This includes providing access to practitioners, real-world cases, and insights on various AI-related topics such as strategy, GenAI, agentic AI, data platforms, governance, and adoption.
The programs are designed for high-level leaders, including ministers, board members, executive teams, and senior government and business professionals. They will address crucial decisions related to AI adoption, covering essential topics like AI strategy and value creation, governance, investment and risk, AI operating models, service and process redesign, workforce capability, and the practical application of GenAI and agentic AI.
Rahul Arya, Managing Partner & CEO of Artefact Middle East, Southeast Asia & India, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating that it combines world-class leadership education with hands-on AI transformation experience to empower leaders in turning AI ambition into tangible organizational impact across the MENA region.
Joshua KOB, Chief Growth and Impact Officer of HEC Paris, highlighted the significance of AI in reshaping organizations. He emphasized that the challenge for leaders lies not only in understanding the technology but also in translating its potential into strategic choices, responsible adoption, and sustainable impact. KOB expressed confidence in the collaboration between HEC Paris and Artefact, stating that it will provide a learning experience grounded in global perspectives and real-world application.
The partnership aims to support leaders in navigating the opportunities and complexities of AI, ultimately contributing to the region's transformation agendas.
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