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Young nationals explore career paths at Qatar Airways

Published: 08 Apr 2019 - 09:01 am | Last Updated: 28 Dec 2021 - 11:39 am
The officials and staff of Qatar Airways with guests and young nationals during the recruitment event organised for nationals by Qatar Airways’ Al Darb programme at Al Hazm, Doha on April 3.

The officials and staff of Qatar Airways with guests and young nationals during the recruitment event organised for nationals by Qatar Airways’ Al Darb programme at Al Hazm, Doha on April 3.

Sachin Kumar | The Peninsula

Qatar Airways’ Al Darb programme, a Qatarisation initiative by the airline, held its recruitment event for nationals at Al Hazm, Doha on April 3. 

The one-day event invited young nationals to meet with Qatar Airways’ recruitment staff and learn more about the airline’s Al Darb programme. 

Meaning ‘The Pathway’ in Arabic, the programme invites young nationals to explore the many different employment opportunities available at Qatar Airways Group, including the National Scholarships programme, the Cadet Pilot programme and the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering programme. 

Programmes are tailored so that young Nationals can choose their own career paths and identify development opportunities, gaining experience in a culturally diverse organisation. The Al Darb programme enables students and graduates to work on real projects, preparing them for a successful career at Qatar Airways Group. The diversity of the initiative allows nationals to explore different career paths that meet their interests.

Nabeela Fakhri, Senior Vice-President Human Resources at Qatar Airways, said: “At Qatar Airways, we believe that you make the most of yourself when you work somewhere that makes the most of you. Our Al Darb programme continues to be tremendously successful in providing nationals with the opportunity to work for one of the world’s leading airlines, choosing their own career path along the way. As the National Carrier of the State of Qatar, we are very pleased to have taken part in the initiative at Al Hazm, as we seek to be the employer of choice for Nationals.” 

The Al Darb Qatarisation programme, a government initiative that aligns with Qatar’s 2030 National Vision, includes a variety of modules, from integrating new joiners into the world of aviation to developing high-calibre students into future professional airline pilots. It provides financial and academic support to nationals studying at home and overseas. Students are provided with assistance during their studies and upon completion, join Qatar Airways as Graduate Developees. Qatar Airways won two awards at the Linkedin Talent Awards 2018: ‘Best Employer Brand’ and ‘Best Recruiter.’