The Minister of Labour in Qatar, HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri, recently launched the National Strategy for an Effective and Highly Productive Workforce 2024 – 2030. The strategy aims to increase citizen participation in the labour market, empower and qualify Qatari nationals, attract skilled labour, and safeguard their rights. This initiative aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy, contributing to productivity increases and fostering innovation across various sectors.
The Minister emphasized the critical role of the national workforce in Qatar’s development plans and highlighted the importance of boosting the private sector’s contribution to promote economic diversification. The strategy comprises three key phases: strengthening foundations, building capacities, and achieving transformation. It aims to achieve eight key outcomes, including increasing labour productivity, Qatari participation in the workforce, and the proportion of Qatari nationals in the private sector.
In order to achieve the strategy’s targets by 2030, 16 initiatives and 55 projects will be launched, targeting specific groups such as national workers and expatriate labour. The priorities for 2024 – 2025 include aligning educational outputs with market demands and implementing government support for wages in the private sector. Efforts will focus on reforming employment-based visa systems, establishing skill-based criteria, and updating recruitment policies to attract and retain talent.
One of the key initiatives is the implementation of the “Mustaqel” project, which aims to introduce new visa categories for entrepreneurs and skilled professionals, along with flexible employment contracts for mid- to high-skilled workers in the private sector. The Minister stressed the importance of simplifying visa, recruitment, and employment processes, particularly in priority sectors, through digital services enhancements.
In conclusion, the Minister reiterated the importance of effective collaboration between the public and private sectors to achieve the goals of the National Strategy for an Effective and Highly Productive Workforce 2024 – 2030. By working together, Qatar can enhance its workforce, increase productivity, and drive economic growth in line with its national vision and development strategies.
