Doha:HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received the winners of the first Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award 2026, acknowledging their achievements in both sector-specific and cross-cutting categories.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Prime Minister congratulated the winners, commending their contributions to enhancing nationalisation efforts within the private sector. He encouraged continued efforts to increase the involvement of national talent across various economic sectors.
His Excellency emphasized the significance of the award as a means to recognize outstanding companies and individuals, showcasing successful experiences and leading practices in nationalisation. This initiative aims to empower national talent and bolster its presence in the labor market.
The meeting highlighted the importance of acknowledging exceptional companies and individuals, encouraging the private sector to play a crucial role in achieving nationalisation objectives. It also supports the development of successful and sustainable career paths for Qatari citizens.
The inaugural edition of the award attracted 426 applications from individuals and entities, with individuals making up 59 percent and entities 41 percent. The competition spanned nine major sectors, with 14 entities and eight individuals receiving awards in the sector-specific and cross-cutting categories.