Qatar

Minister of Labour Dr Ali bin Smaikh al-Marri inaugurated the fourth Lusail University Career Fair, a two-day event bringing together students and graduates with more than 60 employers from Qatar’s government and private sectors.

The participating organisations represent education, energy, industry, finance and business, alongside charitable bodies and law firms. The fair is intended to offer students and graduates access to potential employers and a clearer view of opportunities across several fields.

The Ministry of Labour is taking part through its National Manpower Recruitment Department and Qualifying and Skills Development Department. Its participation is aimed at informing graduates about specialisations sought in the labour market and directing them towards career options that match their academic qualifications and professional capabilities.

The ministry said these efforts support the Nationalisation Plan and the National Strategy for an Effective and Highly Productive Workforce 2024-2030. The strategy seeks to develop qualified, competitive national talent able to contribute to national economic growth.

At the ministry’s pavilion, the Qualifying and Skills Development Department is presenting its workshops, initiatives, programmes and training courses for Qatari graduates and children of Qatari women who are seeking work. It is also advising students on academic specialisations aligned with labour-market demand and on preparing to compete for roles in key economic sectors.

Afrah al-Athbah, director of the National Manpower Recruitment Department at the Ministry of Labour, said the ministry’s involvement in the event reflected its commitment to nationalisation goals. She said this included linking educational outcomes to labour-market requirements and steering national talent towards promising specialisations and job opportunities in different sectors.

Al-Athbah said the participation was consistent with the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to increase Qataris’ participation in the labour market, invest in their abilities and enable them to contribute effectively to national development.

She added that the fair gives students and graduates an opportunity to learn about available jobs and explore different career paths, helping them make choices that fit their qualifications and ambitions. The ministry is also encouraging students to use its academic sponsorship programmes and summer training opportunities, which it said can build capabilities and improve readiness for private-sector positions.

Talila al-Kuwari, Lusail University’s director of Student Life, said the university places particular importance on the Career Fair as part of its effort to provide students with a complete educational experience, from enrolment and academic study through to graduation and access to professional opportunities.

She said the university was committed to supporting participants and achieving the event’s objectives, adding that it recognises the importance of strengthening links between academia and the professional sector through education and communication.

“This year’s Career Fair, held on 14 and 15 October 2026, featured a range of awareness activities on the labour market, including information on in-demand specialisations and the skills required. CV-writing workshops were also held alongside the fair to help students prepare professional CVs,” al-Kuwari said.

According to al-Kuwari, the fair’s central purpose is to create a meeting point for employers, students and graduates, offering opportunities for employment and professional development. She said participating organisations can identify and recruit emerging talent, while attendees can learn about market requirements, explore vacancies, establish professional connections and attend direct interviews with recruiters.