{
  "id": 16535014,
  "title": "Al Kaabi chairs annual energy sector Qatarisation review meeting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/al-kaabi-chairs-annual-energy-sector-qatarisation-review-meeting",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-25T21:27:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune Business",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune-business",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/261020/business/al-kaabi-chairs-annual-energy-sector-qatarisation-review-meeting"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi convened the Energy Sector's 26th annual Qatarization Review meeting, attended by key executives and representatives from participating energy companies. Al-Kaabi commended the energy sector's resilience in adapting to challenging circumstances and emphasized the sector's commitment to safety and strategic objectives in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030, under the guidance of Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani.\n\nThe Energy Sector Strategic Qatarization Plan was the focus of the meeting, with Al-Kaabi stressing the sector's progress and the importance of further developing the national workforce into critical and leadership roles. He reiterated the need for \"quality Qatarization beyond numbers\" by attracting and retaining a talented Qatari workforce, supported by effective development programs to ensure organizational resilience, operational continuity, and effective navigation through uncertainties.\n\nAl-Kaabi presented the Annual Qatarization Crystal Awards, recognizing companies for their achievements in four categories. Nakilat (Qatar Gas Transport Company) won for \"Support and Liaison with the Education Sector\", Qatar Shell for \"Supporting Qatarization\", North Oil Company for \"Support for Learning and Development\", and QatarEnergy LNG for \"Best Qatarization Progress\". The Annual Qatarization Certificates were also awarded to Kahrmaaa (Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation) for \"Support and Liaison with the Education Sector\", Oryx GTL for \"Supporting Qatarization\", and Qatar Fuel Additives Company Limited (QAFAC) for \"Support for Learning and Development\".",
  "summary": "Tribune News NetworkDohaMinister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi chaired the Energy Sector’s 26th annual Qatarization Review meeting, with the participation of...",
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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."
}