Doha, May 03 (QNA) - In alignment with its commitment to advancing national workforce development, the Ministry of Labour (MOL) convened a specialised technical introductory workshop for evaluators and members of the judging panel of the inaugural Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award.

The workshop forms a key component of the Ministry's institutional preparedness framework, aimed at aligning evaluation methodologies, standardising adjudication criteria, and upholding the highest standards of transparency, integrity and professionalism throughout the assessment process.

MOL's Assistant Undersecretary for National Manpower Affairs in the Private Sector, Khames Mohammed Al Naimi reaffirmed the Ministry's dedication to establishing a robust and credible evaluation system founded on international best practices and the principles of fairness, objectivity, and institutional excellence.

He highlighted the Award's strategic role in incentivising private sector entities to invest in, attract, and empower Qatari national talent, thereby fostering innovation, enhancing productivity, and promoting sustainable organisational performance.

This initiative supports broader national objectives related to workforce development and labour market competitiveness.

The Ministry is actively enhancing the expertise of evaluators and judges through advanced assessment methodologies and evidence-based tools, ensuring consistent, reliable outcomes that reinforce the Award's significance within the framework of the National Workforce Development Strategy 2024-2030.

During the workshop, participants engaged with detailed presentations on the Award's strategic objectives, which align with the national "Empowering Qatar" agenda aimed at encouraging the private sector to adopt leading practices in national talent development and contribute to sustainable economic growth.

The session encompassed comprehensive briefings on Award categories -both core and sector-specific- as well as eligibility criteria and evaluation standards applicable to participating individuals and entities. The entire Award process was outlined, from application submission to multi-phase assessment, adjudication, and announcement of awardees.

MOL's specialists elaborated on the evaluation framework, including desk reviews, document validation, field visits, and structured interviews with participants to ensure the accuracy and integrity of information submitted.

The workshop further clarified the responsibilities of evaluators and judges, underscoring the critical importance of confidentiality, impartiality, and evidence-based assessments anchored by approved performance indicators to guarantee fairness and credibility.

This initiative reflects the Ministry's ongoing commitment to institutionalising excellence in award governance and embedding international best practices within evaluation mechanisms, thereby supporting private sector nationalisation and aligning with the human development pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030.

The deadline for document submission and registration across all Award categories is 9 May 2026. (QNA)