Qatar Career Fair is a link between government agencies and private sector institutions on the one hand, and citizens on the other hand. It provides opportunities to the Qatari Youth HE Dr. Sultan bin Hassan Al Dhabet Al Dosari Minister of Labour
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he Minister says that the scholarship programme of the Ministry of Labour has so far provided 150 citizens with educational opportunities in order to develop their personal and professional skills, and had agreements with a number of national institutions for providing scholarship for 10 citizens each year, and sending 110 job seeking young men and women abroad, including 66 females and 42 males. Al Dosari pointed out that the cooperation of the Ministry of Labour with Qatar Career Fair helped promote longterm objectives related to the development of Qatari citizens at a personal and professional level, and career-wise. He stressed that the Career Fair was an important means for introducing the nationals to professional development opportunities at various organisations and companies. “Qatar Career Fair is a link between government agencies and private sector institutions on the one hand, and citizens on the other hand. It provides the chance to get acquainted with the opportunities available at those companies, and determines the extent of compatibility between the experiences and aspirations of the Qatari youth and available opportunities.”
Distinct Role Dr Al Dosari affirmed that the Ministry of Labour, through its participation in the Qatar Career Fair, is seeking to harness all the means available to provide rehabilitation and employment opportunities appropriate for citizens in Qatar. Al Dorsri said he believes that Qatar Career Fair is a way to identify the opportunities offered by the various actors. “Qatar Career Fair can be a unique platform to encourage the citizens to find a career through orientation seminars, meetings and presentations. It would also guide them towards appropriate opportunities. The Fair will also give exposure to avenues open in scientific and academic development, that can be availed to continue studying in order to get a higher certificate that allows the citizens to enter the labour market at higher positions and develop their careers better,” he adds. According to Al Dossari, there is a need of permanent presence of educational and training institutions like the Supreme Education Council at the Qatar Career Fair to introduce the scholarship system, as well as the importance of the role of institutions such as Qatar Petroleum, Qatar University, Qatar
Aeronautical College, and other educational institutions. The Minister thinks the importance of career fairs such as the Qatar Career Fair is reflected in the provision of opportunities for lectures, meetings and awareness campaigns that clarify the education and training opportunities, the areas and benefits that will help the citizens choose between taking a career pathway or continue their education to follow a career longer than just taking a job.
Development: A basis for Qatarisation HE the Minister of Labour said that his ministry continues to make tireless efforts in providing job opportunities for citizens. This is done by engaging them in advanced programmes to get diplomas that qualify them to gain technical and managerial capabilities in accordance with the requirements of the labour market. And also by appropriate and strategic placement. “We hope in the future the organising committee of the exhibition will have a greater role of coordination with various agencies to provide appropriate opportunities and jobs for citizens, ensure those job opportunities are properly offered during the exhibition, taking applications of the right candidates and
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