Ministry of Labour announces employment platform 'Ouqoul' to provide AI-powered services

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, in collaboration with Google Cloud and Mannai InfoTech, has announced the launch of its new initiative, the Ouqo...

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, in collaboration with Google Cloud and Mannai InfoTech, has announced the launch of its new initiative, the 'Ouqoul' platform, an innovative platform powered by artificial intelligence. This platform aims to provide exceptional services for graduates from universities in Qatar and companies in the private sector.

The advanced platform relies on the power of Google Cloud and AI technologies to streamline the recruitment process, making it easier for students to find jobs that match their skills and career aspirations.

Commenting on the announcement of this new initiative, Assistant Undersecretary for Migrant Labour Affairs at the Ministry of Labour Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al-Thani said, "Qatar offers the opportunity to graduate from world-class universities, and the 'Ouqoul' platform aims to harness the talents of those university graduates, ensuring the retention of highly skilled individuals in the local labor market and recognizing the hard work and dedication of graduates from universities in Qatar. By linking these skilled individuals with local opportunities, we seek to achieve a better match between the supply of qualified graduates and the demand in our labour market. This initiative not only supports local universities but also strengthens a more robust and resilient local economy."

"The launch of the 'Ouqoul' platform is part of the ministry's wider strategy to enhance workforce productivity and leverage competencies, complementing efforts to promote and employ the national workforce in the private sector, in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030," she added.

For his part, Google Cloud Regional Director at Qatar Ghassan Costa said that "this groundbreaking platform showcases the transformative power of AI in facilitating the recruitment process and enabling graduates and businesses to connect and thrive," adding that "Google's advanced cloud technologies are designed to enable innovation and growth, and we are committed to driving positive change in the digital landscape in Qatar."