Minister of Labor Stresses Qatar's Labor Market Witnessed Remarkable Expansion 

 

 

 

Doha, October 18 (QNA) - HE Minister of Labor Dr. Ali bin Saeed bin Smaikh Al Marri emphasized that the job market in the State of Qatar has experienced remarkable expansion and consistent job growth, aligning with the goals of the first and second national development strategies, resulting in a notable increase in the workforce across both the public and private sectors.

His Excellency noted that the execution of the third national development strategy demands an elevated level of human expertise and competencies, representing one of the current and forthcoming challenges, pointing out that there exists a deficiency in the highly skilled national workforce needed at this stage, particularly in key economic sectors.

This came during HE the Minister of Labor's participation in the opening session of the seminar organized by Qatar University (QU) on Wednesday under the title "Labor Market Challenges and Job Opportunities in the State of Qatar and the Middle East and North Africa Region."

His Excellency indicated that the number of Qataris expected to enter the labor market during the period from 2024-2030 will reach around 40,000, explaining that these expectations require providing job opportunities in the private sector and qualifying the national workforce in line with the requirements of the market in terms of skills.

HE Ali bin Saeed bin Smaikh Al Marri emphasized that the Labor market in the State of Qatar is poised to undergo a transformation, distinctly different from its previous state. This transformation will involve a substantial increase in the proportion of highly skilled workers achieved through the enhancement of the education system and qualification programs, aimed at addressing the skills deficit in the labor market. His Excellency also highlighted the vital role of QU and other universities in reshaping their educational programs and reevaluating the fields of study they offer to align them with the evolving demands of the labor market.

His Excellency noted the future policies to meet the challenges of the labor market through the implementation of the Third National Development Strategy, which included many projects  and programs, including the provision of programs to motivate Qataris to move towards filling jobs in the private sector, and the trend towards employing more national workforce to work in the private and joint sectors.

In the field of education and rehabilitation, HE the Minister of Labor indicated that the "Training Credit", "Bridge" and "Training Camps" programs will be strengthened  to entice Qataris and encourage them to work in the private sector. 

The seminar that was attended by HE President of QU Dr. Omar Al Ansari, Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies at QU Dr. Maryam Al Maadeed, Director of the ILO Project Office in the State of Qatar Max Tunon, and a number of QU's senior officials discussed a group of issues and more flexible policies. The seminar attracted government policymakers, academics, stakeholders, young researchers and postgraduate students. (QNA)