Doha, November 12 (QNA) - The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) signed Thursday a memorandum of cooperation with Rafeeq Al Darb Trading and Services Company. The agreement aims to strengthen the partnership in areas of social support and empowerment, while expanding opportunities to support productive families and foster their economic empowerment.

This memorandum is part of the Ministry's efforts to enhance collaboration with the private sector, develop initiatives that support productive families, and create opportunities for them to scale their projects and increase their contribution to the national economy, all in alignment with national development goals and the Qatar National Vision 2030.

The memorandum seeks to solidify the partnership between the two parties to support and empower Qatari families. It aims to provide an effective platform for productive families to showcase and market their products, implement awareness programs and workshops to strengthen family bonds, highlight the role of the family in sustainable development, and support national initiatives aimed at promoting Qatari identity.

Under the terms of the memorandum, the Ministry will nominate productive families based on agreed-upon criteria, provide them with the necessary technical support, conduct awareness and educational workshops, and oversee the progress of activities related to this cooperation.

In turn, the company shall register productive families on its platform and give them prominent visibility. It shall also support small-scale ventures by offering free registration with no commissions. The company shall also carry out community initiatives, such as hosting children in interactive programs, supporting heritage-related events, distributing food baskets to families in need, and organizing educational and recreational trips, in addition to providing development programs for youth, which include vocational and practical training, as well as the acquisition of skills necessary for the labor market.

On the occasion, HE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Family, Khalifa bin Issa Al Kubaisi emphasized that this collaboration represents a significant step toward empowering productive families. He highlighted the Ministry's commitment to building effective partnerships with the private sector, thereby creating broader opportunities for these families to market their products and reach a wider base of consumers.

He noted that the collaboration with "Rafeeq Al Darb" contributes to transforming home-based projects into sustainable ventures with positive economic and social impact. This partnership fosters family independence and self-reliance, while also providing training programs for youth and community initiatives that promote social solidarity and family cohesion. The Ministry remains committed to advancing its support and empowerment tools, ensuring they align with the aspirations of Qatari families and the objectives of the Qatar National Vision 2030.

For his part, CEO of Rafeeq Al Darb, Abdullah Thamer Al Humaidi emphasized that the signing of this memorandum of cooperation marks a significant step toward strengthening the partnership between the public and private sectors. It opens new horizons for supporting entrepreneurs, enabling them to develop their businesses and realize their ambitions. He expressed confidence that this partnership would create high-quality opportunities for entrepreneurs by enhancing the business environment, providing essential support, and facilitating access to initiatives and services that foster growth and sustainability.

This memorandum is part of the Ministry of Social Development and Family's ongoing efforts to build effective partnerships with private sector institutions. It aligns with the Ministry's mandate to propose and implement national policies and plans concerning the welfare of families and their individual members.

It is rooted in the belief that the economic and social empowerment of families is a shared responsibility, one that requires the integrated efforts of both government and private entities to transition families from a state of receiving support to a state of productivity and self-reliance. This is achieved by opening new market channels for their products, developing the skills of family members, and strengthening their financial and social stability.

This collaboration will benefit various groups, most notably productive families, owners of home-based and small-scale businesses, young people seeking training and preparation for the labor market, and children, through interactive and educational programs, thereby contributing to strengthening family cohesion and embedding the values ​​of social solidarity within the community. (QNA)