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Qatar participated in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Skills Summit in Istanbul, held under the theme ‘Unlocking Talent Across Generations’, featuring ministers of labour, senior officials, and international experts. His Excellency Minister of Labour, Dr Ali bin Samikh al-Marri chaired Qatar’s delegation to the Summit. The two-day summit brings together policymakers to exchange experience and best practice on education, vocational training and labour market development, as governments respond to structural shifts driven by digital transformation, artificial intelligence and the transition to a green economy. These developments are reshaping labour markets and redefining skills requirements across sectors. Qatar’s participation in the 2026 edition follows an OECD invitation to selected non-member countries, reflecting its expanding engagement in international dialogue on labour market governance and skills policy. In a ministerial session, HE Dr al-Marri said the summit addressed one of the most pressing global challenges: developing skills and empowering individuals across all stages of life amid rapid demographic and technological change. He underlined that Qatar places investment in human capital at the top of its national priorities, noting that this approach has been translated into a comprehensive package of labour market reforms aimed at promoting fair employment, enhancing workforce efficiency, attracting skilled labour and improving working conditions, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030. On rethinking education and training, HE the Minister of Labour said that Qatar was strengthening alignment between education outputs and labour market needs through expanded vocational and technical training systems and deeper private sector partnerships, to equip workers for digital and green economy transitions. With regard to adult skill development, HE the Minister highlighted the special attention the Ministry of Labour attaches to continuous training and upskilling programmes designed to improve productivity and employability. On labour market inclusion, HE the Minister noted efforts to increase women’s participation in the labour market, strengthen labour rights protections, improve dispute resolution mechanisms, and enhance wage protection systems. He added that Qatar introduced various reforms in recent years including the Wage Protection System, a non-discriminatory minimum wage, labour mobility allowing workers to change employers, the establishment of Qatar Visa Centers (QVCs), and the Workers’ Support and Insurance Fund. 

His Excellency Minister of Labour Dr Ali bin Samikh al-Marri met separately with Finland’s Minister of Employment, Matti Mattila, and UK Minister of State at the Department for Work and Pensions, Dame Diana Johnson, on the sidelines of the OECD Skills Summit 2026 currently being held in Istanbul. The meetings reviewed bilateral co-operation in the labour sector and ways to further strengthen and expand co-operation. 

Qatar is participating in the International Conference on Competition and Consumer Protection in Tbilisi, Georgia, bringing together heads of competition and consumer protection authorities and experts from around the world.The meeting, which will conclude Saturday, is being organised by the Georgian Competition and Consumer Agency, with the participation of leading international organisations, including the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the International Competition Network (ICN), and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).The Qatari delegation was headed by Hassan bin Sultan al-Ghanim, Assistant Undersecretary for Consumer Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The delegation delivered remarks on Qatar’s efforts to advance competition policies, promote fair markets, and safeguard consumer rights in line with global best practices.The conference discussed key themes, including the enforcement of competition law both in preventing and responding to anti-competitive practices, oversight of mergers and acquisitions, competition policies in regulated sectors, enhancing consumer protection, combating misleading commercial practices, and protecting vulnerable groups. It also addressed anti-dumping policies and ways to strengthen the resilience of national industries.He delivered insights emphasising the importance of exchanging international expertise and developing innovative regulatory tools to ensure a competitive economy that protects consumers and supports the investment ecosystem.Qatar’s participation in the conference reflects a commitment to strengthening international co-operation and benefiting from leading global expertise in developing effective systems of competition and consumer protection, in support of sustainable economic development.

HE Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari, Minister of Finance, held a bilateral meeting with Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), in France.During the meeting, various pressing subjects related to both parties were discussed, particularly in the areas of finance and economy. Moreover, both parties expressed their intention to co-operate meaningfully for mutual benefits and shared interests.

HE Ali Bin Ahmed al-Kuwari, Minister of Finance, held a bilateral meeting with Mathias Cormann, the secretary of The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), in France.During the meeting, various pressing subjects related to both parties were discussed, particularly in the areas of finance and economy.Moreover, both parties expressed their intention to cooperate meaningfully for mutual benefits and shared interests.