Qatar Steps Up Qatarisation: Bank Recruitment Day and Plan Talks
Qatar's Labour Ministry held an open recruitment day with QIB for Qatari graduates and is consulting state firms on its private sector nationalisation plan.
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- Qatar's Ministry of Labour and Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) held an open recruitment day for Qatari graduates and job seekers interested in banking.
- The Ministry supports Qatari university students, recent graduates and children of Qatari women in finding private sector jobs.
- Separately, the Ministry has begun consultation sessions with state-owned companies on the Private Sector Nationalisation Plan.
- Both steps support Qatar's Private Sector Jobs Nationalisation Law.
| Country | Qatar |
|---|---|
| Organization | Ministry of Labour, Qatar |
| Official source | QIB – Ministry of Labour and QIB organise Open Recruitment Day ✓ qib.com.qa |
Qatar's Ministry of Labour is stepping up efforts to get more citizens into private sector jobs. It recently held an Open Recruitment Day with Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), announced on 13 October 2026, and has begun talks with state-owned companies on its Private Sector Nationalisation Plan.
The QIB recruitment day
The event focused on banking careers and drew a large number of Qatari graduates and job seekers. The ministry said it supports:
| Group | Support |
|---|---|
| Qatari university students | Career guidance and links to employers |
| Recent Qatari graduates | Matching to private sector openings |
| Children of Qatari women | Eligible for the ministry's employment support |
The organisers did not publish the number of vacancies or the job titles. Banking is one of the main sectors where Qatarisation targets apply.
Consultations on the nationalisation plan
In late September, Minister of Labour Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri chaired the first of a series of consultation sessions with chief executives of state-owned companies and public-benefit entities. The plan sets out targets, incentives, partnerships and monitoring to raise Qatari employment in companies, under the Private Sector Jobs Nationalisation Law.
How to apply
Qatari job seekers should register on Kawader, the ministry's national employment platform, and follow the Ministry of Labour for upcoming recruitment days. QIB lists its own vacancies on its official website.
What it means for job seekers
- Qatari graduates: Banking and finance employers are actively recruiting nationals. Attend open days with an updated CV.
- Register on Kawader. It is the main route the ministry uses to match citizens with company jobs.
- State-owned firms will set targets. Expect more Qatari intake programmes as the nationalisation plan moves ahead.
- Expats: Customer-facing and junior banking roles are increasingly being filled by Qatari staff, so specialist skills matter more.
For other Qatar job topics, see the Qatar Airways cabin crew requirements and how salary payment deadlines work.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply through Qatar's Ministry of Labour recruitment days?
Qatari citizens, especially university students and recent graduates, and children of Qatari women.
What is Qatar's Private Sector Nationalisation Plan?
A plan under the Private Sector Jobs Nationalisation Law with targets, incentives and monitoring to raise the number of Qataris working in private companies.
Where do Qataris find private sector jobs?
Through the Ministry of Labour's national employment platform, Kawader, and employer recruitment days.
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