Qatar Chamber, WSIF sign agreement to enhance cooperation

On Wednesday, Qatar Chamber and the Workers’ Support and Insurance Fund (WSIF) signed an agreement to enhance their cooperation. The document sets out executive mechanisms and procedures for collaboration, focusing on delivering training and awareness programs for WSIF employees and company workers in Qatar.

Under the accord, both parties will share expert knowledge, identify training needs, and evaluate the impact of joint initiatives and programs. Dr Khalid bin Klefeekh al-Hajri, a member of the Qatar Chamber board, and Kholoud Saif al-Kubaisi, WSIF’s executive director, signed the agreement.

Dr al-Hajri highlighted Qatar Chamber’s commitment to strengthening ties with key labor market entities, supporting the private sector, and raising awareness among workers and employers about their rights and responsibilities. He emphasized that partnering with WSIF marks an important step in improving training and awareness programs for company workers, leveraging the expertise of both entities.

This collaboration aims to enhance the work environment and promote stability in the labor market, underscoring the chamber’s dedication to initiatives that benefit the private sector and advance Qatar’s efforts to protect workers’ rights.

Al-Kubaisi stressed the agreement’s reflection of both sides’ shared commitment to deepening institutional cooperation and aligning efforts to serve workers and the private sector. She praised Qatar Chamber for its keenness to collaborate with the Fund, commending its role in representing the private sector and fostering engagement within the business community. The accord will support WSIF’s mission to safeguard workers’ rights and foster a safe, stable workplace environment for workers and employers.

The partnership will focus on designing and executing specialized training courses, development programs, and awareness initiatives for company workers. It will assess emerging labor market training needs, propose tailored programs, and facilitate ongoing data and expertise exchange. Additionally, the agreement enables joint coordination in organizing seminars, interactive workshops, awareness campaigns, and participation in relevant national and international conferences.

These efforts aim to raise awareness among workers and business owners, embed sound workplace practices, and advance Qatar’s labor market development initiatives.