Doha, Qatar: The GCC Consultative Lab for Training and the Knowledge Economy Sector was launched yesterday at the Sheraton Doha Hotel, organised by HH International Training Center in cooperation with Qatar Chamber.
The one-day forum brought together experts and specialists from GCC countries to discuss the current and future landscape of vocational training in the private sector, exchange regional experiences, and explore ways to align training systems with labor market needs and future skills.
Head of the Training Department at Qatar Chamber, Fatima Issa Al-Kuwari, emphasised the importance of partnership and integration among government entities, chambers of commerce, the private sector and training providers.
She noted that Qatar Chamber plays an important role in connecting the private sector with vocational training by identifying companies’ needs and skills gaps and helping guide training programs toward actual labor market requirements. Participants also highlighted the importance of continuous learning, international standards in training content, effective tools for measuring training impact, specialised vocational training, and clearer governance and regulatory frameworks for the private training sector.
The discussions concluded with recommendations including strengthening trainer development programmes, equipping training providers with impact-measurement tools, and establishing clearer pathways for lifelong learning.
