(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
H E Yousuf Mohamed Al Othman Fakhroo, Minister of Administrative Development, Labour & Social Affairs has stated that the Qatarisation and entry of more qualified nationals into the local job market are making positive contributions to the local economy.
Speaking on the sidelines of QNB's Open Career Day yesterday, the Minister said the government is currently working on a fresh package to further pace up Qatarisation process. The announcement, that would see expansion of Qatarisaiton to several key sectors, will be made at an appropriate time, he said.
The Minister pointed out that there is coordination between various institutions and agencies working in the State in order to activate and strengthen many of the procedures to speed up the Qatarisation process, QNA reported.
The Minister praised QNB Group for hosting the Career Day, which aims to attract graduates of Qatari universities and job seekers. He said QNB Group is one of the leading institutions in the country which play a key role in attracting qualified Qataris into the local job market. He also praised the efforts of other bodies in the country in developing the professional skills of young Qataris and helping them provide outstanding opportunities for citizens.
QNB Acting Group CEO Abdulla Mubarak Al Khalifa said the Open Career Day is an important event for both new graduates and job seekers in the financial and banking sector.. He said the percentage of Qatarisation in QNB Group is one of the highest in the banking sector.
QNB Group provides a distinctive environment for development of young Qataris' professional skills and training the employees, including providing opportunities to gain experience in its branches outside the country.
He noted that the QNB Group has established a number of partnerships with national universities, such as Qatar University, in order to develop competencies through training and scholarships for students and young graduates who are interested in the opportunities offered by QNB Group.
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