Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award?
A national award launched by the Ministry of Labour pursuant to Amiri Decision No. (27) of 2025. The award aims to encourage positive competition among private sector organizations in nationalizing jobs by honoring organizations that have met nationalisation targets and contributed to Qatar’s national vision. It also recognizes national talent employed in the private sector, including visionary and innovative pioneers.
Who can participate?
Applications are accepted from private sector organizations within the sectors covered by nationalisation, and from individuals who are Qataris working in the private sector.
Which sectors are covered by nationalisation?
The nine sectors designated in the state’s nationalisation policy: Financial Services, Logistics Services, Manufacturing Industries, Healthcare Services, Construction & Building, IT & Digital Services, Tourism, Education, and Food & Agriculture.
What are the award categories?
The award consists of two categories:
Entities Awards: Sectoral and Thematic.
Individuals Awards: Sectoral and Thematic.
What’s the difference between Sectoral and Thematic awards?
Sectoral Awards: Promote a culture of positive competition, where entities compete within similar operational environments and individuals compete within comparable career paths, thereby recognizing achievements within their appropriate practical context.
Thematic Awards: It recognizes distinguished and wide-impact initiatives that address specific themes aligned with the strategic direction of the Ministry of Labour, encompassing the participation of both entities and individuals within periodically updated focus areas.
Can non-Qataris apply for the Individuals Awards?
No. Participation in the Individuals Awards is limited to Qataris only.
What is the time window for achievements considered in evaluation?
Achievements from 1 January 2024 through 31 December 2025 will be considered. Supporting evidence and data must be dated within this period, unless a category’s criteria state otherwise.
What are the registration and evaluation steps?
- Create an account on the website and upload the required documents.
- Eligibility verification by the Ministry of Labor.
- Attach the documents required for each award category.
- Evaluation by a specialized team of assessors at the Ministry of Labor, including application review and interviews and on-site visits.
- Jury deliberation and ratification of results by the Board of Trustees of the Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award.
What controls and procedures ensure transparency and fairness?
- Clear governance: Oversight by the Ministry of Labour and ratification of final results by the Board of Trustees.
- Clear, unified Assessment Criteria: Detailed scoring checklists specify what is measured under each item and how weightage is calculated, applied equally across all categories.
- Multi-stage evaluation: Eligibility screening → desk evaluation → interviews/on-site visits → final judging and ratification.
- Assessor independence: Qualified assessment and judging teams sign conflict-of-interest and confidentiality declarations, with a recusal mechanism where needed.
- Documentation & quality reviews: Verification of submitted evidence and, when necessary, documentary/random checks.
When and where will the winners be honored?
The ceremony date and event details will be announced at a later time.
Is participation free of charge?
Yes. There are no fees to participate.
Will my achievements or data be used in media campaigns?
Best practices and success stories from participants and winners may be featured to promote a culture of nationalisation, while fully safeguarding sensitive information. Detailed personally identifying information will not be published without prior consent.
I can’t access the platform / I forgot my password, what should I do?
Use the “Forgot Password” feature or contact technical support via the dedicated email.
What if I face technical issues?
Contact the technical support team via email.
I couldn’t upload the required documents, what’s the solution?
Ensure files are in the allowed formats (PDF, Word, Excel, PPT, PNG, JPG) and within the system’s size limits. If the issue persists, contact the support team.
Can I apply for more than one award?
Yes, provided you meet the Eligibility Criteria for each award separately.
Can I edit my nomination after submission?
No, edits are only possible before submitting the application and during the registration window, after the deadline, no changes or additional documents will be accepted.
Can I submit the nomination and attachments in English?
The application must be submitted in Arabic, and the supporting documents may be attached in either Arabic or English.