Sign In

Social and Economic Development

    ​

    Enabling our people​

    People are at the heart of not only our business strategy, but also our sustainability strategy. We believe our investment in creating a talented and diverse workforce that knows everyone has a voice, will contribute to employees reaching their full potential and implant a culture of care – care for the wellbeing of others and the world at large. Our highly capable and motivated workforce has a diverse composition of individuals, each contributing their unique skills and capabilities to our collective success.

    Our People Agenda focuses on developing world-class human resources and capabilities- critical enablers of our corporate strategy. 

    The People Agenda centers on three priorities:

    • ​Growing talent and resourcing
    • Driving organizational excellence
    • Enhancing employee well-being and engagement.


    Qatarization

    In support of QNV 2030, Qatarization is an integral part of QatarEnergy’s strategic workforce planning and a key element of our talent strategy.

    Our five-year workforce plan aims to ensure that the right positions are available at the right time for our Qatari talent. It also enables us to assess the demand for Qatari nationals over the planning period and to design recruitment, development, and succession plans to meet this demand. The plan emphasizes developing Qatari nationals for key positions in the company by applying competency-based training and development.

    Our approach to Qatarization is centered on attracting, recruiting, and training Qatari high school and university graduates for positions in QatarEnergy and in other energy sector companies. We offer scholarships to Qatari nationals and then guide their development through mentoring, supporting their academic performance, and providing professional training. Furthermore, QatarEnergy facilitates their placement, career progression and professional growth, and designs individual development plans as part of our Leadership Development Framework.

    Read our latest Sustainability Report​ for more information about our approach to enabling our people.

    Creating and growing value​​

    ​Working with our suppliers

    At QatarEnergy, we recognize our responsibility and our role as an energy transition partner. We understand that success depends on building strong, respectful, and mutually beneficial relationships with our supplier community.

    Our policies reflect our commitment to working with suppliers and contractors who share our values. Through our Supplier Principles of Conduct, we pave the way for collaboration that strengthens economic, environmental, and social responsibility across our operations.

    The Supplier Principles of Conduct cover the following:

    • Safety at work
    • Fairness and integrity
    • Respect and human rights
    • Protection of the environment
    • Action on climate change
    • Promotion of local economic and social development

    To learn more, see: Supplier Principles Of Conduct​

    Read our latest Sustainability Report​ for more information about our approach to operational excellence and digitalization.

    Tawteen

    About Tawteen

    Tawteen is the Supply Chain Localization Program for the Energy sector in Qatar led by QatarEnergy with the participation of all the other companies operating in this sector. The Program consists of three key pillars: new investment opportunities, supplier development initiatives, and In-Country Value (ICV) policy.

    Objectives of Tawteen are: 

    • ​Support Qatar National Vision 2030 by attracting businesses focused on knowledge and technology
    • Develop sustainable, competitive in-country supply chains to meet the energy sector’s needs in Qatar
    • Contribute to the diversification and growth of Qatar’s economy

    Supplier development through Tawteen

    Through Tawteen joint industry initiative, QatarEnergy and key energy sector players provide comprehensive business support, capability building, talent development, and strategic assistance to local suppliers and entities. This ensures cooperation, integration, and the development of an efficient and capable local supply chain.

    Investment opportunities through cluster development

    QatarEnergy’s cluster development team aims to strengthen and develop the supply chain base by developing investment opportunities, thus localizing products and services in various fields to support the energy sector. This is achieved by creating and awarding investment opportunities in the areas of subsurface operations, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), digital technologies, chemicals and metals, engineering services as well as light equipment, business services, and other services across the energy sector supply chain. The opportunities cover a wide range of services such as drilling inspection services, recycling, and maintenance.

    In-Country Value

    The aim of the In-Country Value (ICV) Program as part of Tawteen is to create more local value in the supply chain by incentivizing companies to use local goods and services and contribute to the local economy. This initiative is a critical component of QatarEnergy’s commitment to localizing Qatar’s energy sector and supporting QNV 2030. To achieve this, Qatar’s first digital ICV portal was launched in 2020. The portal provides a comprehensive baseline to assess suppliers and monitor their performance over time. Suppliers’ ICV contributions are measured using a formula that considers local purchases, the development of local human and business capabilities, and capital investments. Participation in the ICV Program rewards suppliers who invest in ICV by providing them with a commercial advantage when bidding for tenders offered by QatarEnergy or Tawteen partners.

    Visit Tawteen's website​ to learn more.​

    Sharing with others​​​

    ​As a major player in the energy sector, QatarEnergy acknowledges the effect our actions have on communities and the broader society of Qatar. We intentionally channel our investments in social responsibility to enhance the well-being of communities around our operations, fostering the creation of sustainable communities and empowering resilient living. Our commitment ripples out further, as we seek to make meaningful and impactful contributions that resonate with the needs and priorities of the broader social fabric in the State of Qatar. Purposefully implementing social responsibility projects and programs on both fronts, we aim to create a lasting and positive presence and legacy for our local communities and broader society and therefore contribute to Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030 ambitions of a just and caring society, capable of playing an active role in sustainable development.

    Corporate social responsibility programs and initiatives

    We embrace our responsibility to contribute positively to the communities in which we operate. Sharing our achievements and benefits with others demonstrates our dedication to sustainability and societal well-being, extending beyond our core business operations. In 2022, we established five key focus areas for our corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, which will continue to direct our efforts in delivering impactful, sustainable, and measurable initiatives in the coming years. These focus areas are: education and awareness, capability building, community well-being, environment and sustainability, and identity.

    Read our latest Sustainability Report​ for more information about our approach to corporate social responsibility programs and initiatives.​

    Last updated in November 2025

    ​​​

    ​​​​​