{
  "id": 6113955,
  "title": "GCC Consultative Lab explores ways to develop vocational training in private sector",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/gcc-consultative-lab-explores-ways-to-develop-vocational-training-in",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-07T06:57:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar Business",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar-business",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/07/09/2026/gcc-consultative-lab-explores-ways-to-develop-vocational-training-in-private-sector"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - The GCC Consultative Lab for Training and the Knowledge Economy Sector opened its doors yesterday at the Sheraton Doha Hotel, organized by HH International Training Center in collaboration with Qatar Chamber. The one-day forum gathered experts from across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to discuss the future of vocational training in the private sector, share experiences, and find ways to align training with labor market demands and future skills needs.\n\nFatima Issa Al-Kuwari, Head of the Training Department at Qatar Chamber, stressed the vital role of partnerships among government bodies, trade organizations, private companies, and educational institutions. She highlighted Qatar Chamber's role in bridging the gap between private sector requirements and vocational training by identifying skill gaps and guiding programs to meet labor market needs.\n\nDelegates also stressed the importance of lifelong learning, adherence to international standards in training content, effective tools for gauging the impact of training, specialized vocational education, and clearer regulatory frameworks for the growing private training sector.\n\nThe discussions culminated in a set of recommendations aimed at enhancing trainer development programs, equipping training providers with tools to measure training impact, and creating clear pathways for continuous learning.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The GCC Consultative Lab for Training and the Knowledge Economy Sector was launched yesterday at the Sheraton Doha Hotel, organised by HH International Training Center in cooperation with Qatar Chamber.</p> <p>The one-day forum brought together experts and specialists from GCC countries to discuss the current and future landscape of vocational training in the private sector,…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune Business",
        "title": "GCC consultative lab explores future of vocational training in private sector",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/gcc-consultative-lab-explores-future-of-vocational-training-in",
        "published": "2026-09-06T21:30:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}