CAMP OVERVIEW

Go See the World to Lead Differently.

Most leadership programmes give you a framework and send you home. This one takes you to Doha — the city where Arab ambition and global leadership meet every single day. Qatar didn’t just build a skyline. It built a vision and then made it real in 30 years.

Five days of applied Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, built around the frameworks used by the world’s most effective leaders. Not in a classroom. In workshops, real conversations, and applied sessions inside one of the most internationally connected cities in the Arab world.

By the time you leave, you will not just know how to lead better. You will have already started.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

You will recognize yourself in at least one of these.

The manager who got promoted

You were good at your job and got promoted. Now you are responsible for people and nobody gave you a manual for that part.

You can execute. You want to inspire. There is a gap between those two things and you know it.

You are sharp when things are calm. High-stakes moments bring out a version of you that you are not proud of. That is a fixable problem.

You are not in a leadership role yet but you are thinking ahead. The people who get there prepared are the ones who built the foundation early.

If you are between 22 and 45 and your work involves leading, influencing, or communicating with people, this programme was built for you.

WHY DOHA?

Where Arab leadership happens at scale Doha sits at the intersection of Arab identity and global ambition. Executives from six continents working alongside Gulf leadership every single day. The EQ session on cross-cultural leadership lands differently when the city outside is a live example of it.

A city built on intention Qatar decided what it wanted to become and then built it in 30 years. Spending five days studying intentional leadership in a city that did exactly that at scale does something to how you absorb the material.

Close enough to be practical Two hours from Amman. eVisa available online. Far enough to feel like a real trip, close enough to make it easy.

THE COURSE

EQ and Leadership — the science of leading well.

THE CITY

Doha Doesn’t Do Ordinary. Neither Will You.

Barcelona is one of the most visually and creatively alive cities in the world, a place where design shows up in the architecture, the streets, and the way people live. It is not a backdrop. It is the lesson.

Must-See in Barcelona

Lusail Stadium — where the 2022 World Cup final was played. Walking around it at night is a different kind of experience. 89,000 seats, total silence, and the feeling that something enormous happened here.

Aspire Zone — one of the most complete sports complexes in the world. Running tracks, cycling paths, and Khalifa International Stadium all in one place.

Desert quad biking and dune bashing — the Qatari desert is 30 minutes from the city. An evening out there is something most people talk about for the rest of the trip.

Museum of Islamic Art — 14 centuries of Islamic art and architecture housed in a building designed by I.M. Pei. The waterfront location alone is worth the visit.

Souq Waqif — the oldest market in Qatar. Narrow alleys, spice vendors, falconry shops, and some of the best food in Doha all in one place.

National Museum of Qatar — designed to look like a desert rose crystal. The building itself is the first exhibit.

The Pearl — an island of marinas, restaurants, and waterfront promenades. The kind of walk that makes you forget you have a 9am session tomorrow.

The Corniche — seven kilometres along the water with the West Bay skyline on one side and the Gulf on the other. At sunset, the most photographed view in Qatar for good reason.

Dhow cruise — a traditional wooden boat, the Doha skyline from the water, and dinner on the Gulf. The group evening that always ends later than planned.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Frequently Asked & Question

This program is designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives between 20 and 40 who want to think more originally — regardless of their background or industry. No design training is required or expected. The program is equally valuable for engineers, marketers, managers, consultants, and anyone whose work involves solving problems.

None. The IDEO Design Thinking Framework is introduced from first principles. The program is specifically designed to be accessible and transformative for people with no prior design or creative training.

You'll stay in a comfortable, centrally located hotel in Barcelona for 6 nights. Rooms are shared twin — two separate beds, one roommate from the program cohort. The hotel is chosen specifically for its proximity to program venues and the city's key areas.

Registration is completed through the 800 Arabia website  Once your registration is confirmed and payment is received, you'll receive a full program pack including pre-arrival information, recommended reading, packing guidance, and your airport transfer details. Our team is available to answer any questions in the lead-up to your departure.

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