{
  "id": 1228959,
  "title": "‘QC committed to empowering persons with disabilities in labor market’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/qc-committed-to-empowering-persons-with-disabilities-in-labor-market",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-16T07:09:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar Business",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar-business",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/16/08/2026/qc-committed-to-empowering-persons-with-disabilities-in-labor-market"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Doha, Qatar, Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani, Chairman of the Qatar Chamber, emphasized the Chamber's dedication to empowering persons with disabilities in the labor market. This commitment is crucial for Qatar's inclusive and sustainable development, particularly as the nation prepares to host the Fourth Global Disability Summit in 2028.\n\nSheikh Khalifa praised Qatar's ongoing efforts to advance the rights of individuals with disabilities, promote their inclusion, and empower them across various societal aspects. He highlighted that hosting the 2028 Summit underscores Qatar's commitment to equal opportunities and its role as a leading global partner in human development.\n\nThe Qatari private sector plays a pivotal role in integrating and empowering persons with disabilities, according to Sheikh Khalifa. Establishing an integrated ecosystem that encompasses more than just hiring is key. This involves comprehensive training and rehabilitation, skills development, workplace accessibility, readiness in human resources, and ongoing support to ensure long-term, sustainable employment.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber Chairman, Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani (pictured), reaffirmed the Chamber’s commitment to empowering persons with disabilities in the labour market, thereby strengthening the private sector’s role in driving Qatar’s inclusive and sustainable development.</p> <p>In a statement, Sheikh Khalifa noted that this approach is gaining increasing importance,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}