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Ministry of Labour and MEEZA Signed Strategic Memorandum of Understanding to Foster National Talent Development and Economic Growth

February 14, 2024

MEEZA is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Labour, cementing a collaborative effort to enhance talent development and drive economic growth in line with the National Qatar Vision 2030.

The MOU, signed by representatives of both entities, underscores a commitment to cooperation in fostering the development of national talent and human resources. It highlights key areas of collaboration including enhancing cooperation and developing talent and manpower from the national workforce, and prioritising human development and increasing economic growth to build a knowledge-based economy.

Commenting on the collaboration, Sheikha Al-Badi, Assistant Undersecretary of National Manpower Affairs in the private sector at the Ministry of Labour remarked: “This partnership marks a significant milestone in our efforts to promote talent development and economic empowerment in Qatar. By aligning our strategies with MEEZA’s expertise, we aim to create a conducive environment for sustainable growth and prosperity.”

Mr. Mohsin Nasser Al Marri, Acting Chief Executive Officer of MEEZA, also expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating: “At MEEZA, we recognise the importance of nurturing local talent and contributing to Qatar’s long-term economic objectives. Through initiatives like the MEEZA Academy, we are committed to empowering the next generation of professionals and driving innovation in the IT sector, in-line with the Qatar Vision 2030 of building a knowledge-based economy.”

MEEZA has launched an Academy as an initiative that aims to prepare a new generation of experts capable of supporting the growing demands in the IT sector and contribute to MEEZA’s mission to become the preferred managed IT services and solutions provider in the Middle East and North Africa, and to consolidate MEEZA’s efforts towards achieving its Qatarization strategy and In-Country Value contribution while enhancing the students’ training with an opportunity for a hands-on internship inside of MEEZA which opens the potential for future full-time employment with the organization.. The selected students will receive specialized advanced training in Cyber Security, Networking and IT Infrastructure covering topics including Endpoint Security, Cloud and Cybersecurity Fundamentals and many more.

This strategic alliance between MEEZA and the Ministry of Labour signifies a pivotal step towards reinforcing Qatar’s position as a hub for talent development, economic empowerment, and sustainable growth.