The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has said that the number of Qatari employees has increased over the past four years by 135%. An official statement explained that the number of Qatari engineers has also increased up to 163%.
“There are currently 425 Qatari engineers in Ashghal who are employed with a scholarship or as a replacement/ Qatarisation plan in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. The Authority is making great efforts to increase the Qatarisation,” the statement noted.
Saif Ali al-Kaabi, manager of Human Resources Department, said that one of Ashghal’s strategic goals is to increase the number of qualified Qatari employees and develop their capabilities and competencies through our development and training programs.
He explained that the authority’s role extends beyond constructing roads, bridges, drainage networks, and governmental establishments buildings; but it’s also responsible for developing the capabilities of Qatari employees, training and qualifying them to be able to manage and operate these assets and increase their efficiency. Qatari employees are a key element in Ashghal and its future leaders. During the past few years, Ashghal focused on relying on Qatari competencies and reducing the dependency on foreign expertise. Additionally, it takes up special efforts to provide employment opportunities and a suitable work environment for Qatari employees.
Sheikha Ahmed Basahal, head of Training and Organisational Development Section, said that the section has become one of the main pillars in supporting and accomplishing Qatarisation policy. This is in regard to the great role played by Ashghal in job Qatarisation and in line with the objectives of the country’s replacement and resettlement policy. The section works on developing practical training plans for the Qatari employee to ensure the transfer of knowledge during the pre-specified replacement period.
Also, Ashghal paid great attention to the training and career development of its employees, as several training programmes and plans were prepared for the development of Qatari employees at all levels of employment, which are ranging between 24-36 months.
These programmes are designed to develop functional competencies and qualify the various Qatari cadres to be capable of taking the responsibility. This is in addition to sending many students to study abroad in various fields such as engineering, administration, computer science, project management and law. Also, they provide summer training opportunities for school and university students.
“There are currently 425 Qatari engineers in Ashghal who are employed with a scholarship or as a replacement/ Qatarisation plan in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. The Authority is making great efforts to increase the Qatarisation,” the statement noted.
 Saif Ali al-Kaabi |
He explained that the authority’s role extends beyond constructing roads, bridges, drainage networks, and governmental establishments buildings; but it’s also responsible for developing the capabilities of Qatari employees, training and qualifying them to be able to manage and operate these assets and increase their efficiency. Qatari employees are a key element in Ashghal and its future leaders. During the past few years, Ashghal focused on relying on Qatari competencies and reducing the dependency on foreign expertise. Additionally, it takes up special efforts to provide employment opportunities and a suitable work environment for Qatari employees.
 Sheikha Ahmed Basahal |
Sheikha Ahmed Basahal, head of Training and Organisational Development Section, said that the section has become one of the main pillars in supporting and accomplishing Qatarisation policy. This is in regard to the great role played by Ashghal in job Qatarisation and in line with the objectives of the country’s replacement and resettlement policy. The section works on developing practical training plans for the Qatari employee to ensure the transfer of knowledge during the pre-specified replacement period.
Also, Ashghal paid great attention to the training and career development of its employees, as several training programmes and plans were prepared for the development of Qatari employees at all levels of employment, which are ranging between 24-36 months.
These programmes are designed to develop functional competencies and qualify the various Qatari cadres to be capable of taking the responsibility. This is in addition to sending many students to study abroad in various fields such as engineering, administration, computer science, project management and law. Also, they provide summer training opportunities for school and university students.
