Ministry seeks firms’ input on Qatarisation plan

The Ministry of Labour initiated consultations on the Private Sector Nationalisation Plan on Sunday, involving state-owned entities and public-benefit organizations to explore ways to enhance Qatari employment and tackle implementation hurdles. Dr Ali bin Smaikh al-Marri, Minister of Labour, presided over the inaugural session, which comprised executives and senior managers from the participating organizations.

This series of meetings aims to guarantee the successful execution of the Private Sector Nationalisation Law, pinpoint practical strategies, analyze obstacles faced by the private sector, and collect input and suggestions from companies. Dr al-Marri reiterated the ministry's dedication to enhancing collaboration with private-sector entities to achieve the law's goals, emphasizing the significance of hearing companies' concerns, comprehending their challenges, and jointly devising suitable solutions.

The proposed plan outlines a comprehensive roadmap to augment Qatari employment in the private sector through precise targets, effective incentives, stronger alliances, and ongoing evaluation. Dr al-Marri highlighted that the plan's triumph hinges on coordinated endeavors by the ministry, sector regulators, and private-sector companies and establishments.

He portrayed the consultative gatherings as a forum for discourse among all parties involved in the law's execution, stressing that ongoing communication with companies and institutions is essential to attaining the plan's objectives and augmenting Qatari involvement in the private-sector workforce.