Shaikha Abdulrahman Al Badi, Assistant Undersecretary for National Manpower Affairs in the Private Sector at the Ministry of Labour, and Mohammed Abdullah Fakhroo, Vice-President of Nationalisation and Strategic Relations at Qatar Airways Group exchanging documents after signing the agreement.
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar Airways Group to develop national human capital and create job opportunities for Qatari job seekers in the logistics sector.
The agreement was signed by Shaikha Abdulrahman Al Badi, Assistant Undersecretary for National Manpower Affairs in the Private Sector at the Ministry of Labour, and Mohammed Abdullah Fakhroo, Vice-President of Nationalisation and Strategic Relations at Qatar Airways Group.
Under the agreement, the Ministry of Labour and Qatar Airways Group will collaborate to train and upskill Qatari job seekers and children of Qatari women through specialised programmes within Qatar Airways Group, enhancing their professional capabilities and employability.
This initiative supports the Ministry’s efforts through the Qualifying and Skills Development Department within the National Manpower Affairs Sector to prepare university graduates from the national workforce for private sector employment by equipping them with the skills needed to meet labour market demands.
Shaikha Abdulrahman Al Badi emphasised that the partnership reinforces ongoing efforts to develop the skills and employability of the national workforce. She noted that collaboration with Qatar Airways Group strengthens bilateral ties and contributes to building a highly effective workforce in the logistics sector, in line with the Third National Development Strategy.
She also highlighted Qatar Airways’ status as one of the world’s leading airlines, making it well-positioned to provide high-quality professional training. Al Badi encouraged job seekers to take full advantage of training programmes offered by the Ministry of Labour in collaboration with private sector partners to enhance their competitiveness in the job market.
For his part, Mohammed Abdullah Fakhroo, Vice-President for Nationalisation and Strategic Relations at Qatar Airways Group, said, “Qatar Airways Group is committed to empowering national talent and providing exceptional professional development opportunities in the aviation sector. Our collaboration with the Ministry of Labour is a significant step towards qualifying young Qataris and equipping them with the necessary skills and experience to succeed in this vital and dynamic sector.
“Through the High School Graduate Development Program, we aim to prepare a new generation of aviation professionals by offering world-class training, hands-on experience, and specialised career guidance. We look forward to welcoming these national talents and supporting their career journeys within Qatar Airways Group.”
As part of the agreement’s first initiatives, the Ministry of Labour and Qatar Airways Group launched the High School Graduates Development Programme to equip Qatari high school graduates and children of Qatari women with essential skills and competencies for success in the logistics sector.
