{
  "id": 2662318,
  "title": "QIC’s Summer Internship Programme empowers Qatar’s future talent",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/qics-summer-internship-programme-empowers-qatars-future-talent",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-22T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune Business",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune-business",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/250015/business/qics-summer-internship-programme-empowers-qatars-future-talent"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurance company in Qatar and the MENA region, has recently wrapped up its 2026 Summer Internship Programme. The internship, which spanned from June to August, provided high-achieving high school students across Qatar with hands-on experience in the insurance and financial services sector.\n\nThe internship is a vital component of QIC's commitment to nurturing young talent and preparing them for future careers in the insurance industry. Eligible students were chosen based on their academic achievements and interest in learning more about the insurance sector. Throughout the summer, the interns immersed themselves in various aspects of QIC's operations, including underwriting, claims, customer experience, and risk analysis.\n\nThe programme extended beyond the traditional classroom setting, incorporating workshops, practical activities, and group assignments. These activities were designed to foster teamwork, stimulate idea exchange, and allow the interns to apply their newfound knowledge. Additionally, the interns honed practical skills that would prove invaluable as they advanced their education and began contemplating their future career paths.\n\nRashid Al Buainain, QIC's Group Chief Administrative Officer, expressed pride in the programme's impact on Qatar's human capital development. He emphasized that the internship provided students with a valuable introduction to the insurance sector, as well as the opportunity to develop crucial skills and build confidence.\n\nOne of the interns, Khalid Mohamed A A Ahmedi, shared his gratitude for the experience, stating that it offered him a deeper understanding of how the insurance business operates and the roles various teams play in its daily functioning. The internship also highlighted the importance of organization, attention to detail, and personal responsibility in the workplace.\n\nAnother intern, Saoud Mohammed A B Al-Buainain, echoed Ahmedi's sentiments, highlighting the insights he gained into the insurance industry's workings and the significance of effective communication, teamwork, and accountability in the professional environment. Both interns emphasized that the experience had prepared them for their future studies and career pursuits within the insurance sector.",
  "summary": "Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has concluded its 2026 Summer Internship Programme, which ran from June through Aug...",
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      }
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  },
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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."
}