Prime Minister receives winners of first Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award 2026

His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani honored the inaugural winners of the Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award 2026 on Wednesday. The ceremony acknowledged outstanding achievements in both sector-specific and cross-cutting categories. The Prime Minister expressed his congratulations to the recipients, commending their contributions to advancing nationalisation in the private sector.

He emphasized the importance of sustained efforts to integrate national talent into various economic sectors. The Prime Minister stressed the significance of the award, which highlights exceptional companies and individuals, and showcases successful practices in nationalisation. This initiative aims to empower Qatari talents and bolster their presence in the labor market.

The meeting underscored the commitment to recognizing outstanding companies and individuals, encouraging the private sector to continue its pivotal role in achieving nationalisation goals, while fostering sustainable career paths for Qatari citizens. The inaugural award received 426 submissions, with 59% coming from individuals and 41% from entities.

The competition spanned nine major sectors, ultimately recognizing 14 entities and eight individuals across sector-specific and cross-cutting categories.