Ooredoo Honoured for Qatarisation and Qataritalent Development

Ooredoo, has won the Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award in the Information Technology and Digital Services sector, recognising its contribution to empowering Qatari talent and advancing nationalisation in the private sector.

Organised by the Ministry of Labour under its Himmah initiative, the Award recognises organisations that have made tangible contributions to nationalisation, the development of Qatari talent, the competitiveness of the national economy, and the sustainability of the labour market.

Ooredoo has a longstanding commitment to attracting, developing and retaining Qatari talent, supported by learning and development programmes, career development opportunities, and exposure to emerging technologies and new areas of the digital economy.

The company’s approach focuses on developing the skills and capabilities of its national workforce while creating opportunities for Qatari professionals to grow into leadership and specialist roles, supporting both Ooredoo’s continued transformation and Qatar’s wider development ambitions.

Sheikh Ali bin Jabor bin Mohammad Al Thani, CEO of Ooredoo Qatar, expressed his pride in the company’s recognition at the inaugural Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award, where Ooredoo was honoured in the Information Technology and Digital Services category.

He said, “We are proud of this national achievement, which recognises Ooredoo’s continued efforts to empower and invest in Qatari talent. It reaffirms that Qatarisation is more than a recruitment target for us; it is a cornerstone of our strategy to build an organisation whose growth and innovation are driven by Qataris.

This achievement reflects the continued support and guidance of His Excellency Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and the Board members, and their commitment to making Qatarisation a central part of the company’s strategy and long-term goals. “

Maryam Hassan Al-Hajri, Chief Human Resources Officer at Ooredoo Qatar, added: “The award recognises Ooredoo’s ongoing efforts to attract, develop, and empower Qatari talent, and to provide clear career paths that enable them to gain experience, build their skills, and progress into leadership roles within the company.

We see Qatarisation as a sustained effort that goes beyond employment figures. It is about building capabilities, transferring knowledge and making a long-term investment in national talent.”

This recognition builds on Ooredoo’s established track record in nationalisation and talent development, including previous recognition from the Ministry of Labour for its Qatarisation efforts.

It further reinforces the company’s commitment to developing the next generation of Qatari talent and supporting the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030.