{
  "id": 12897034,
  "title": "Visit Qatar receives prestigious GCC award recognising excellence in workforce nationalisation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/visit-qatar-receives-prestigious-gcc-award-recognising-excellence-in",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-08T15:24:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/08/10/2026/visit-qatar-receives-prestigious-gcc-award-recognising-excellence-in-workforce-nationalisation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - Visit Qatar has been honored with a prestigious GCC award for its outstanding efforts in workforce nationalization within the tourism sector, according to a report. The accolade, which ranks at the GCC level, was presented by the Deputy Prime Minister of Bahrain, HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, during the 12th meeting of the GCC Committee of Ministers of Labour in Manama, Bahrain.\n\nThe recognition underscores Visit Qatar's dedication to empowering Qatar's workforce, particularly in the tourism industry. The company, led by Chief Executive Officer Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, has been actively investing in the recruitment, development, and retention of Qatari professionals, thereby ensuring they play a pivotal role in enhancing visitor experiences and driving sector growth.\n\nThe award is a testament to Visit Qatar's strategic commitment to nationalization, as reflected in its continuous efforts to attract, develop, and retain local talent. This follows a similar recognition for Qatar Tourism, which was awarded the Qatar Government Excellence Award for its outstanding performance, institutional excellence, and commitment to advancing public sector governance in alignment with national priorities.\n\nThe GCC awards ceremony annually recognizes leading entities and individuals across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries who have made significant contributions to nationalization initiatives. These awards aim to foster knowledge sharing and collaboration among the member states to further nationalization efforts and promote expertise exchange within the region.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar has received a GCC-level award recognising Outstanding Companies in Workforce Nationalisation, with Chief Executive Officer of Visit Qatar Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi receiving the award from Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa during a ceremony held on the sidelines of the 12th meeting of the GCC Committee of…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf Times",
        "title": "Visit Qatar receives prestigious GCC award recognising excellence in workforce nationalisation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/visit-qatar-receives-prestigious-gcc-award-recognising-excellence-in-12911777",
        "published": "2026-10-08T16:25:00.000Z"
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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."
}