Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank recently launched the Barzan Leadership Development Program on February 16, 2025, at its Media Hall, located within the Commercial Bank Plaza. This initiative, which aligns perfectly with the bank's mission of empowerment and growth, is set to significantly benefit employee skills enhancement and leadership development. Khalifa Al Rayes, the bank's Executive General Manager and Chief Human Capital Officer, emphasized, "Launching Barzan Leadership Development Program showcases our dedication to empowering employees and especially national talent, not just by providing financial guidance for their success, but also by equipping them with the..." Unlike anything seen before, the program aims to create a culture of learning and lasting organizational performance, and promote succession planning to nurture Qatari leadership potential.
According to Commercial Bank's Head of National Development, Mohamed AlHammadi, "The term Barzan refers to the highest part of a structure and perfectly embodies our commitment to empowering CB talents..." Through this program, the bank seeks to cultivate decision-making, strategic thinking, and effective communication skills among its employees, particularly Qatari nationals.
Meanwhile, Teach For Qatar (TFQ), backed by ExxonMobil Qatar, has recently launched the Diwan Al Taaleem platform which aims to provide educators with high-quality resources. This digital platform is equipped with innovative lesson-planning tools and instructional support aimed at enhancing the overall educational experience for students. Nasser Yousef al-Jaber, CEO of TFQ, stated, "We’re proud to partner with ExxonMobil Qatar... Their sponsorship of Diwan Al Taaleem demonstrates a shared commitment to elev..." This strategic alliance reflects both organizations' efforts to promote STEM education and improve the quality of education across Qatar.
The longstanding partnership between TFQ and ExxonMobil Qatar has flourished since 2014, achieving remarkable successes. Through various training opportunities, including programs aimed at strengthening STEM teaching skills at Qatar University, ExxonMobil has positively impacted thousands of students and continues to alter the educational background of Qatar.
Moving beyond educational initiatives, Qatar Airways is poised for innovation within the aviation sector as it prepares to introduce its newly enhanced first class cabin by late 2026 or early 2027. Badr Mohammed al-Meer, CEO of Qatar Airways, revealed, "I will only give you an idea about... we are talking about multiple projects on multiple areas, on multiple platforms." This new first class experience will leverage the latest technology and digitalization, aiming to create new benchmarks for the airline industry. By implementing AI within various aspects of the passenger experience, including catering and online bookings, Qatar Airways intends to significantly refine its customer service capabilities.
To cap off this array of innovative initiatives, Visit Qatar has signed a memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft at Web Summit Qatar 2025. The agreement aims to drive digital transformation within the tourism industry. Abdulaziz Ali al-Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar, stated, "The goal is to explore the next generation of technologies..." This collaboration is set to build upon Visit Qatar’s successful GenAI Travel Concierge platform, which combines AI-powered solutions to improve visitor experiences. Following its successful track record, including major awards for its efforts, Visit Qatar aims to utilize innovative digital tools to significantly bolster its tourism offerings.
Through these progressive initiatives being implemented across various sectors, Qatar is making significant strides toward achieving its National Vision 2030 objectives, focusing on human capital development and sustainable practices. These partnerships and programs collectively reflect the nation's commitment to nurturing talent and fostering innovative solutions to face contemporary challenges.