(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for energy Affairs, HE Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, chaired the Energy Sector's 23rd Annual Qatarization Review meeting, which focuses on the sector's Qatarization plans and achievements during the past year.
The meeting was attended by senior executives and representatives from the companies participating in the Energy Sector Strategic Qatarization Plan, as well as representatives from Qatar's education community.
In his opening remarks, Minister Al Kaabi presented an overview of the Qatarization objectives and their alignment to Qatar National Vision's human development as well as to the need to draft Qatarization plans that match the energy sector's unprecedented growth.
HE Al Kaabi said:“Our Qatarization efforts are inspired by Qatar National Vision 2030, as set out under the leadership and guidance of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani. They are focused on the vision's Human Development pillar which calls for 'the development of all of Qatar's people to enable them to sustain a prosperous society' and for 'increased and diversified participation of Qataris in the workforce'.”
Stressing the need to give young Qataris the right opportunities to build and develop their careers, HE Al Kaabi called on all energy sector companies to place greater attention to Strategic Qatarization, which has been, and will continue to be,“a key strategic objective that must be aligned with overall workforce plans.”
HE also provided an overview of the energy sector's unprecedented growth and the significant milestones it has achieved across all upstream and downstream activities, both on the local and international levels.
“Qatar's energy sector is developing and expanding at an unprecedented rate, reaffirming its position on the global energy map. Our National talent will play a crucial role in helping our sector grow and make big strides towards our vision” Minister Al Kaabi added.
In concluding his remarks, HE said:“The need remains for greater attention to making technical positions more attractive and equally rewarding for Qataris. It is critical in this respect that we can offer attractive careers and healthy environments to young Qataris, within which they can develop and grow with greater sense of satisfaction and achievement."
Minister Al Kaabi also thanked all energy sector companies, and their employees, for their hard work and dedication in supporting Qatarization, and expressed appreciation of all stakeholder individuals, institutions, and communities who have partnered with the sector in support of Qatarization objectives.
HE presented the Annual Qatarization Crystal Awards, which are given to companies in recognition of their achievements in four categories. This year's recipients are Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO) for“Support and Liaison with the Education Sector”; Qatargas Operating Company Limited (Qatargas) for“Supporting Qatarization”; Qatar Chemical Company (Q-Chem) for“Support for Learning and Development”; and North Oil Company (NOC) for“Best Qatarization Progress”.
Minister Al Kaabi also presented the Annual Qatarization Certificates, which recognise companies with the most significant improvements since the previous calendar year in three categories. This year's recipients are Dolphin Energy Company for“Support and Liaison with the Education Sector”; Oryx GTL for“Supporting Qatarization”; and Qatar Fertilizer Company (QAFCO) for“Support
for Learning and Development”.