Immigration 

Qatar | The Ministry of Labour launches “Ouqoul” employment platform 

Summary

Qatar’s Ministry of Labour has announced the launch of the first phase of the “Ouqoul” platform.

The detail

“Ouqoul” platform is a user-friendly digital recruitment tool aimed at streamlining private-sector hiring for university graduates in Qatar.

The platform has been developed using advanced technologies to improve recruitment efficiency and connect skilled expatriate graduates with private employers.

The key features includes:

• AI-powered chatbot: A standout feature which assists employers in crafting precise, bespoke job descriptions on demand. It helps employers create tailored job descriptions using natural language processing and real-time feedback.
• Flexible job posting solutions: Companies can upload documents or create job specs directly on the platform, granting maximum flexibility.

The graduate registration will be launched as part of the second phase and will be announced shortly, allowing university graduates to register and build their profiles. The eligibility will be restricted to alumni of Qatari universities that have established form links with the platform.

What this means

The launch of the “Ouqoul” platform reflects Qatar’s evolving approach to workforce planning, balancing nationalisation goals with the need to attract and retain skilled talent. While the platform supports hiring for roles outside the strict scope of the Qatarisation law, it complements the broader national strategy by:

• Creating clearer, tech-enabled pathways for university graduates particularly from Qatari institutions, to enter the private sector;
• Ensuring that labour market needs are met through streamlined and merit-based hiring processes; and
• Enhancing collaboration between education and employment sectors to better align graduate skills with business demands.

By targeting expatriate graduates, Ouqoul also serves as a tool to manage demographic and economic priorities, ensuring that local talent is prioritised where needed, while still enabling access to international expertise in non-Qatarised roles.

Contact us

For a deeper discussion on the above, please reach out to your Vialto Partners point of contact, or alternatively:

Anir Chatterji
EMEA Immigration Partner

Antoine Salloum
Senior Manager, Qatar Immigration Lead 

Marilyn Serrao
Senior Associate, Middle East Immigration

Contact us on the following address: me-immigration@vialto.com

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