Assistant Undersecretary for Youth Affairs at the Ministry of Sports and Youth, Ahmed Mohammed Al-Harami and Executive Director of QCDC, Saad Abdulla Al-Kharji (left) at the MoU signing.
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Sports and Youth (MSY) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation, to strengthen national partnerships that support youth empowerment and enhance young people’s readiness for the evolving needs of the labour market.
The agreement supports the implementation of Qatar’s National Youth Policy action plan and broadens cooperation between the two entities in career guidance and vocational readiness. It is designed to help prepare competitive national talent and advance Qatar National Vision 2030 by supporting the country’s transition toward a knowledge-based economy.
Under the MoU, the two sides will collaborate on career exploration programmes, joint capacity-building initiatives, and efforts to guide young people toward educational and career pathways that match their aspirations and the needs of the labor market. The agreement will also support the inclusion of persons with disabilities in training programmes and promote the exchange of expertise through specialized events and workshops.
The MoU further strengthens institutional coordination between the two entities through specialised programmes that equip youth-sector professionals with career development skills. It also introduces a stronger focus on impact measurement, with programme outcomes to be assessed through indicators such as beneficiary numbers, employment placement rates after training, and participant satisfaction with the quality of programmes delivered.
Commenting on the agreement, Assistant Undersecretary for Youth Affairs at MSY, Ahmed Mohammed Al-Harami said: “This MoU reflects the Ministry of Sports and Youth’s commitment to building purposeful strategic partnerships that strengthen youth empowerment and prepare young Qataris for the evolving demands of the labor market. It also supports the implementation of Qatar’s National Youth Policy action plan, which places youth development at the center of national progress. We believe that investing in young people’s skills, capabilities, and career awareness is a fundamental pillar of sustainable development.”
He added: “Through this cooperation, we look forward to launching innovative programmes and initiatives that help young people refine their skills, strengthen their competitiveness, and access broader opportunities for their future.”
Executive Director of QCDC, Saad Abdulla Al-Kharji said: “The signing of this MoU marks an important step in advancing our shared efforts to embed a stronger culture of career guidance among young people. By helping youth make informed educational and career decisions, this partnership contributes to developing national human capital that is prepared, adaptable, and capable of responding to the changing needs of the future.”
Al-Kharji added: “At QCDC, we believe strategic partnerships are essential to creating lasting impact. We look forward to working closely with the Ministry of Sports and Youth to deliver specialised programmes that support youth readiness and help prepare an empowered generation equipped to contribute to Qatar’s continued development.”
