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Qatar Tribune
01-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Ministry of Labour launches training programme in tourism, hospitality and event management
QNA Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen national workforce participation across key economic sectors, Qatar's Ministry of Labour (MoL) has launched a specialised training programme in tourism, hospitality, and event management. The initiative is led by the ministry's Department of Qualifying and Skills Development, in collaboration with Al Rayyan International University College (ARIU). Targeted at Qatari nationals and children of Qatari women holding university or secondary school qualifications, the programme is part of the ministry's wider 'training-to-employment' strategy. It supports the national workforce development initiative 'We Work for Qatar,' which aims to prepare citizens for meaningful careers in the private sector, with a focus on high-potential industries. The six-month training programme is the product of a cooperation agreement signed with ARIU in February 2025. It combines academic instruction with applied training and field-based placements in real work environments. Participants will gain practical skills and experience in areas such as customer service, event planning, tourism operations, and hospitality management. Designed to meet the actual needs of Qatar's labour market, the curriculum reflects the priorities of the tourism and hospitality sector, a key pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030. The programme aims to develop job-ready national talent that can support the growth and diversification of the country's economy. In a key employment initiative, the programme guarantees job placement for successful participants, who will be offered roles at Al Faisal Holding, one of the country's leading private sector employers. This approach not only enhances employability but also contributes to long-term professional stability and economic inclusion. The Ministry of Labour reaffirmed its commitment to building a skilled, competitive national workforce through strategic partnerships with private sector employers and academic institutions. These training programmes form part of the government's broader efforts under the Third National Development Strategy and the Strategy for a Productive and Globally Competitive Workforce. By investing in skills development and nationalization programmes, the ministry continues to advance Qatar's vision for a diversified and resilient economy driven by empowered national talent.
Qatar Tribune
02-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
ARIU, University of Derby celebrate 22nd graduation ceremony in style
Satyendra Pathak Pathak In a glittering ceremony held in Doha, Al Rayyan International University College (ARIU), in academic partnership with the University of Derby (UK), marked a significant milestone with the graduation of 52 accomplished students. The occasion, ARIU's 22nd graduation ceremony, celebrated academic excellence, personal achievement, and the university's steadfast commitment to advancing Qatar's national development goals. This year's graduating class received degrees across four flagship academic programmes: MBA Global, BSc (Hons) in International Business Management, BA (Hons) in International Hospitality Management, and BA (Hons) in International Tourism Management. The diversity of these disciplines reflects ARIU's focus on equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead in key sectors of Qatar's evolving economy. The event brought together an esteemed assembly of dignitaries, faculty members, students, and their proud families. Among the distinguished guests were HE Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, owner and founder of ARIU, chairman of the board of governors, and a revered figure in Qatar's education and business landscape; Professor Ibrahim Al Naimi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education; Professor Ivan Ninov, executive dean of ARIU; Professor Khalid Al Sulaiti, general manager of the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara); and Isobel Stockdale, head of discipline of Applied Management at the University of Derby. In his inspiring keynote address, Sheikh Faisal congratulated the graduates on their achievements while highlighting education as a fundamental pillar of Qatar's sustainable future. 'Education is not only a personal asset but a national imperative. Through institutions like ARIU, we continue to uphold this vision — empowering our youth with knowledge, values, and purpose. As you move forward, I encourage you to carry the values of integrity, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence,' he said. Reaffirming Qatar's long-standing commitment to education, Professor Al Naimi applauded ARIU's role in fostering future-ready talent. The event concluded with a celebratory group photograph, capturing the unity, pride, and collective success of the Class of 2025. With more than two decades of academic legacy, ARIU continues to serve as a beacon of educational excellence in the region. The institution remains at the forefront of international academic collaboration, preparing students not only to succeed in Qatar but to thrive in the interconnected global economy.
