Qatargas Reiterates Commitment to Premier National Development

Doha, December 23 (QNA) - Qatargas reiterates commitment to premier national development at annual CEO Forum for National Graduates and National Trainees at Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC). The CEO Forum is an annual event during which Nationals, who are part of Qatargas' Training and Development Programme, meet with the Chief Executive Officer, and participate in discussions regarding their individual development and the Company's Qatarization programme. Addressing the Nationals, Qatargas' Chief Executive Officer Khalid bin Khalifa Al-Thani said: "Qatargas is committed to maintaining its status as the Worlds Premier LNG Company. As national graduates, you are the cornerstone of this incredible journey. At Qatargas, we value our national workforce and provide you with guidance as well as the necessary means and tools to grow in your professional life." The theme of this year's forum 'Commitment to Premier National Development' was facilitated by the Qatarization and National Development Team under Qatargas' Learning and Development (L&D) Department. The Forum focused on the development of Qatargas' national graduates and trainees, and provided updates on the Company's Qatarization programme. It also provided participants the opportunity to share their positive experiences and highlight challenges faced during their development and training. The feedback and suggestions received are incorporated to further improve the training and development programmes on offer. The Forum also included motivational speeches by Qatari nationals who have excelled in their careers and progressed to key position in the Company after completing their development program. Atef Al Mohsen, Offshore Production Manager shared his success story with the National Graduates; and two National employees Nasser Hamad Al Marri (Panel Operator) and Abdulla Essa Al Abdulla (Senior Mechanical Technician) shared their Career Journeys in Qatargas with National Trainees. At the end of the forum, the CEO presented awards to national graduates on development plans, scholarship students who exceled in their academic studies and coaches who exceled in training and mentoring their national graduates and COO-HC presented awards to national trainees on development and coaches of national trainees for their outstanding performance in 2018. As a key communication platform, the CEO Forum provides an opportunity for Qatari National graduates and trainees to engage in open discussion with the Company's senior management and contribute to decision-making, ensuring their active involvement in their own personal development. The CEO Forum at Qatargas reflects the commitment made by the Company's senior management to its National workforce and helps forge a strong relationship between the young professionals and their coaches. (QNA)