Qatar’s initiatives on digital skills attracts dynamic workforce
The Peninsula
Doha: Qatar embarks on a buoyant strategicpathway by implementing diverse initiatives and training programs to attract and retain young and vibrant ta...
Doha: Qatar embarks on a buoyant strategic pathway by implementing diverse initiatives and training programs to attract and retain young and vibrant talents.
Experts during a panel session held yesterday at the Conteq Expo 2024, lauded Qatar’s achievement in fostering talents and addressing key aspects to prepare them for future challenges and opportunities across several industries.
Officials including Duha Ali Al Buhindi, Director of Digital Society and Digital Competencies at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Ghassan Kosta, General Manager of Google Cloud in Qatar, Amel Chadli, President of Gulf Countries, Schneider Electric and Nabil Cheqroun, Chief Commercial Officer at Honeywell, took part in the discussion entitled ‘Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce’.
The MCIT official noted that as part of the ministry’s initiatives, 36 digital development priorities were identified including ‘Civil Security and Data Protection’, ‘Basics of Automation and AI’, ‘Administrative’ and ‘Software Research’, among others.
She stressed that investing in training and skillset programmes is essential and must increase productivity.
