Under the high patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al Thani, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to France, and in the presence of Natalie Demol, President of Qadran, the Franco-Qatari business circle celebrated its 10-year anniversary through an exceptional gala dinner. Qadran extends its warmest gratitude to all its members for their trust and presence at this very special moment.
To commemorate a decade of constructive dialogue and strategic cooperation between France and Qatar, prominent business leaders and innovators from both nations gathered for a unique evening at the Peninsula Paris. Qadran was honored by the presence of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Jassim Al Thani, Chairman of the Qatar Chamber, Mr. Fahad Abdulla Al Mana, CEO of Katara Hospitality, as well as institutional representatives.
The evening was marked by a series of high-level addresses, including a speech by His Excellency Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al Thani, who emphasized the importance of strong bilateral relations and economic cooperation, reflected in the depth and vitality of business relations between Qatar and France. He was joined by Bruno Courtine, Founding Member of Qadran, Patrick Pouyanné, CEO of TotalEnergies, and Arnaud Pieton, CEO of Technip Energies and Chairman of the France–Qatar Business Council at MEDEF International. Longstanding and engaged members of the circle, they highlighted the many achievements made possible by mutual trust and a shared long-term vision.
A remarkable auction was conducted by Christie’s, with all proceeds donated to the charity Autisme France, supporting its essential work for individuals on the autism spectrum.
Beyond economic ties, culture was also in the spotlight, with artistic performances and the presence of renowned figures such as Jamel Debbouze, underscoring the importance of cultural cooperation alongside economic partnership.
This 10-year anniversary celebrated Qadran’s strength, dynamism, and the unwavering commitment of its partners to forging new paths for bilateral development.
Onward to the next ten years of bilateral ambition and partnership, Qadran!