Qatar ranks second in MENA in Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2025

Doha: Qatar has reinforced its position as one of the world s most competitive destinations for global talent, ranking second in the MENA region and 3...

Doha: Qatar has reinforced its position as one of the world’s most competitive destinations for global talent, ranking second in the MENA region and 35th globally in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2025 published by INSEAD in partnership with the Portulans Institute.

The report, titled, “Talent and Resilience: Navigating an Era of Disruption”, assessed 135 economies on their ability to enable, attract, grow and retain talent. It placed Qatar firmly within the top tier of high-income countries navigating an increasingly disrupted global labour market.

With an overall score of 53.87, Qatar performs above many peers in the Northern Africa and Western Asia region and continues to benefit from strong institutional foundations, openness to international talent and world-class digital infrastructure. The 2025 edition of the GTCI, themed, “Talent and Resilience: Navigating an Era of Disruption,” places renewed emphasis on adaptability, soft skills and workforce resilience in the face of technological change and geopolitical uncertainty.

Qatar’s strongest performance comes in the Attract pillar, where it ranks an impressive 7th globally.

This reflects the country’s exceptional openness to international talent, underpinned by its 3rd-place ranking in External Openness. Qatar ranks first worldwide for migrant stock and international student inflows, highlighting its role as a major global hub for skilled professionals and learners.