Doha, September 03 (QNA) - The General Tax Authority signed today two memorandums of cooperation with Qatar Finance and Business Academy and Qatar University, each separately, within the framework of developing the Tax Specialist certificate program, which contributes to enhancing the readiness of personnel to keep pace with developments in the tax system.
The Memorandum of cooperation with Qatar Finance and Business Academy was signed by HE President of the General Tax Authority Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Finance and Business Academy Dr. Khalifa Al Salahi Al Yafei. The Memorandum of Cooperation with Qatar University was signed by Assistant President of the General Tax Authority for Tax Affairs Ghanim bin Khalifa Al Attiyah and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Qatar University Professor Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Al Kaabi.
The collaboration aims to expand opportunities for partnership and facilitate the exchange of expertise and knowledge between the Authority and academic and professional institutions. It also seeks to leverage their capabilities to enhance professional qualifications in tax-related disciplines, contributing to the development of qualified national human capital capable of meeting labor market needs and supporting the country’s economic development.
These partnerships will enable the participating entities to benefit from the Tax Specialist Certificate program and contribute to its delivery and further development. This, in turn, will support the qualification and certification of specialists capable of providing tax services and advisory support in accordance with the regulations, rules, and instructions approved by the Authority. It will also contribute to enhancing the quality of professional practices and promoting efficiency, transparency, and compliance in the services provided to taxpayers.
The General Tax Authority affirmed that building sustainable partnerships with educational and professional institutions was a key pillar in advancing professional qualification and development. 
The General Tax Authority also celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of employees who earned the Tax Specialist Certificate. The cohort comprises more than 20 employees from various departments across the Authority, marking an important step in the GTA's ongoing efforts to develop specialized national talent and make sustainable investments in human capital.
The certificate is the first specialized professional certification for tax specialists to be accredited by the Authority, in addition to being recognized by international professional bodies. This enhances its professional value and contributes to establishing a clear standard for qualification and professional development in the tax field.
In this context, Director of the Human Resources Department at the General Tax Authority Mohammed Jassim Al Najdi said: "The graduation of the first cohort marks an important milestone in the development of specialized national competencies and reflects the Authority’s commitment to providing high-quality professional opportunities that enable its employees to further develop their knowledge and skills, while enhancing their readiness to keep pace with the evolving requirements of tax administration."
He added that GTA believes "that investing in our employees has a direct impact on operational efficiency and the quality of services provided to taxpayers. We look forward to continuing to develop the program and expanding its reach in the next phase."
The graduation of the first cohort marks the beginning of a sustainable professional development pathway through which the Authority seeks to foster a culture of continuous learning and development and build a strong pool of qualified national professionals in the tax field.
Building on this progress, the Authority is preparing to launch the second cohort of the program, with plans to expand its reach in the future to include specialists and professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in taxation. (QNA)