DOHA, Qatar • 25 October 2026 – His Excellency Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, chaired the Energy Sector’s 26th annual Qatarization Review meeting, with the participation of senior executives and representatives from the companies participating in the Energy Sector Strategic Qatarization Plan.
His Excellency Minister Al-Kaabi thanked all energy companies for their “great resilience in reacting and adapting to the fast-moving and unpredictable circumstances, and in demonstrating absolute and unwavering commitment to the safety of our people across the energy sector.”
His Excellency the Minister of State for Energy Affairs stressed the strategic importance of Qatarization, as the energy sector builds on its achievements and strengthens its business continuity. He said: “We remain committed to our strategic objectives across the Energy Sector in support of the Human Development pillar as set out by the Qatar National Vision 2030, and guided by the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar.”
H.E. Minister Al-Kaabi stressed the need for continued efforts to further develop the national workforce into critical and leadership roles as a recognition of the critical role they can play in enhancing organizational resilience, ensuring operational continuity, and enabling to navigate through uncertainties and instabilities more effectively.
“I would like to reiterate my calls for ‘quality Qatarization beyond numbers’ through focused efforts to attract and retain a talented national workforce. Coupled with effective development programs we can all be sure that our Qatari workforce builds meaningful careers and that companies build capable National capacities to fill critical and leadership positions, both now and in the future,” His Excellency concluded.
His Excellency the Minister of State for Energy Affairs presented the Annual Qatarization Crystal Awards, which are given to companies in recognition of their achievements in four categories. This year’s recipients are:
– Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) for “Support and Liaison with the Education Sector”,
– Qatar Shell for “Supporting Qatarization”,
– North Oil Company for “Support for Learning and Development”,
– QatarEnergy LNG for “Best Qatarization Progress”.
H.E. Minister Al-Kaabi also presented the Annual Qatarization Certificates, which recognize companies with the most significant improvements since the previous calendar year in three categories. This year’s recipients are:
– Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) for “Support and Liaison with the Education Sector”,
– Oryx GTL for “Supporting Qatarization”,
– Qatar Fuel Additives Company Limited (QAFAC) for “Support for Learning and Development”.
H.E. Minister Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi chairs the 26th annual Energy Sector Qatarization Review meeting
