The Minister of State for Energy Affairs, HE Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, emphasized the importance of developing national talent to strengthen Qatar’s energy sector during the 26th Annual Qatarization Review Meeting held recently. The event brought together senior executives and representatives from companies involved in the Energy Sector Strategic Qatarization Plan.
Minister Al Kaabi highlighted the vital role Qatarization plays in enhancing institutional resilience, maintaining operational continuity, and effectively managing challenges within the energy industry. He commended energy companies for their ability to adapt to rapid and unpredictable changes while maintaining a strong commitment to worker safety across the sector.
Addressing the meeting, Al Kaabi pointed out that the energy sector aims to build on past successes and reinforce business continuity while supporting the human development goals outlined in Qatar National Vision 2030. He called for a focus on “quality Qatarization beyond numbers,” stressing the need for initiatives that attract and retain talented Qatari professionals. The minister underscored the importance of effective development programs that help Qataris establish meaningful career paths and prepare them for critical leadership roles in the present and future.
In recognition of outstanding efforts, Minister Al Kaabi presented the Annual Qatarization Crystal Awards to several companies for their achievements in promoting Qatarization. Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) received the award for “Support and Liaison with the Education Sector,” Qatar Shell was honored for “Supporting Qatarization,” North Oil Company was recognized for “Support for Learning and Development,” and QatarEnergy LNG won for “Best Qatarization Progress.”
Additionally, the Annual Qatarization Certificates were awarded to companies that demonstrated significant improvements compared with the previous year. Recipients included Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) for “Support and Liaison with the Education Sector,” Oryx GTL for “Supporting Qatarization,” and Qatar Fuel Additives Company Limited (QAFAC) for “Support for Learning and Development.”
The meeting reflected Qatar’s ongoing commitment to developing national human capital within the energy sector, ensuring sustained growth and resilience in line with national strategic objectives and leadership priorities.