QNA
Doha
The Ministry of Labour on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Meeza Company to foster skill development, enhance competencies and strengthen the national workforce in the information technology sector.
The agreement was signed by Assistant Undersecretary for National Manpower Affairs Office at the Ministry of Labour Shaikha Abdulrahman Al Badi and Acting Chief Executive Officer of Meeza Company Mohsin Nasser Al Ghaithani.
The agreement stated that the Ministry of Labour and Meeza Company will conduct training sessions led by skilled professionals in IT sector. This initiative is designed to equip the national workforce with the skills necessary to adapt to the evolving dynamics of this crucial sector and the job market. Additionally, the practical training provided by Meeza Company offers the potential for job opportunities.
The signing of the memorandum of understanding comes within the ministry’s efforts to increase the effective participation rates of the national workforce in private sector facilities and to qualify and develop skills among job seekers to enable them to join jobs in large companies and various economic sectors.
The agreement aims to enable the skills of university graduates and students with practical knowledge and develop new student competencies in IT sector, and exchange information, including newsletters, journals, studies, statistics and data to enhance the presence of the national workforce in the information technology sector.
The assistant undersecretary for National Manpower Affairs Office at the Ministry of Labour emphasised the importance of the agreement in qualifying and developing the skills of the national workforce and enhancing its competitiveness in the job market, especially in IT sector.
She pointed out that IT sector is witnessing tangible growth in Qatar, which necessitates the development of effective mechanisms to increase the participation rates of national workforce in this sector, which is one of the pillars of the national economy.
Badi also explained that the agreement is part of the efforts of the national workforce affairs sector in the private sector to develop and qualify skills in partnership with companies, institutions and entities in the private sector, noting that the private sector is an important partner for the Ministry of Labour in qualifying human resources, especially in the field of practical training which is an essential part of the qualification and skills development programmes organised by the Ministry of Labour.
For his part, Ghaithani said, “Meeza understands the significance of developing local talent and supporting Qatar’s extended economic objectives. Through our diverse programmes, such as Meeza Academy, we demonstrate our dedication to cultivating future professionals and fostering innovation in the IT industry. This aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030’s aim to establish a knowledge-driven economy.”
