Doha:The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, welcomed the winners of the first Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award 2026 on Wednesday, in recognition of their achievements in both sector-specific and cross-cutting categories.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Prime Minister expressed his congratulations to the winners, commending them for their accomplishments and contributions toward advancing nationalisation within the private sector. He encouraged the winners to persist in their efforts to enhance the participation of national talent throughout various economic sectors.

The Prime Minister emphasized the significance of the Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award as a program that acknowledges outstanding companies and individuals, highlighting successful experiences and best practices in nationalisation. This initiative is aimed at empowering national talent and increasing its presence in the labor market.

The meeting highlighted the focus on recognizing exceptional companies and individuals while encouraging the private sector to continue its pivotal role in achieving nationalisation goals. It also supports the development of successful and sustainable career paths for Qatari citizens.

The inaugural award edition attracted 426 applications from both individuals and entities, with individuals making up 59 percent and entities 41 percent of the applicants. Ultimately, awards were given to 14 entities and eight individuals across nine major sectors in the competition's sector-specific and cross-cutting categories.