Training duty
Do we have to train Qatari staff?
The situation
Employers must train Qatari nationals for their roles.
The law
- Law No. 12 of 2024 on localisation of private sector jobs: Priority to Qatari job seekers, sector targets set by MOL, vacancy and biannual reporting, penalties
What it means for you
Employers must train Qatari nationals to build the skills their roles need. The law does not set hours or amounts in the sources we read. Keep training plans and attendance records as evidence.
What to do
- Write a training plan for each Qatari employee.
- Deliver and record training.
- Review progress yearly.
- Keep evidence for MOL.
We can do this for youQatarisation compliance review under Law No. 12 of 2024: QAR 3,000