His Excellency Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, stressed the need to continue efforts to develop national cadres and qualify them to assume vital leadership roles, in recognition of the fundamental role they can play in enhancing institutional flexibility, ensuring continuity of operations, and dealing more effectively with fluctuations.
This came while His Excellency chaired the twenty-sixth annual Qatarization meeting with the participation of a number of senior executives and representatives of companies participating in the strategic plan for Qatarization in the energy sector.
His Excellency noted the flexibility of energy companies and their ability to respond and adapt to accelerating and unexpected circumstances, in addition to their firm commitment to the safety of personnel working throughout the energy sector.
His Excellency the Minister of State for Energy Affairs pointed out the strategic importance of the Qatarization policy, at a time when the energy sector is building on its achievements and enhancing the continuity of its business.
His Excellency added that the sector is committed to achieving its strategic goals in the field of energy, and supporting the human development pillar in accordance with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
His Excellency concluded his speech by saying: “I renew my call to achieve qualitative Qatarization that goes beyond numbers, through efforts focused on attracting and retaining national competencies, in addition to effective development programs. We will all be confident that our Qatari cadres will build fruitful career paths, and that companies will work to develop qualified national competencies to fill vital and leadership positions, now and in the future.”
The Minister of State for Energy Affairs also presented the annual Crystal Category Awards for Qatarization, which are given to distinguished companies in recognition of their achievements in four categories. Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat) won for its efforts in support and communication with the education sector, Qatar Shell for its efforts in supporting Qatarization, North Oil Company for its efforts in supporting learning and development, and Qatar Energy LNG for the best progress achieved in the field of distillation.
On the other hand, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs presented annual Qatarization certificates that are awarded to companies that have achieved the greatest progress since the previous calendar year in three categories, where Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) won for its efforts in support and communication with the education sector, Oryx Gas-to-Liquids Company for its efforts in supporting Qatarization, and Qatar Petroleum Additives Company (QAFAC) for the support it provided in the field of learning and development.