Doha: Three exceptional members of staff from Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) have become the first graduates of a joint training initiative developed in collaboration with Siemens WLL Qatar, entitled ‘The Qatar Foundation and Siemens Talent Training Programme’.
QF partnered with Siemens in September 2015, in an agreement to provide comprehensive professional training for selected individuals over six months.
Up to six QF employees will participate in the second phase of the programme beginning next month.
The achievements of QF employees — Ahmed Al Sumaiti, Haya Al Khater, and Aisha Al Mohannadi — were celebrated at a ceremony attended by H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO, QF; Fahad Al Qahtani, President, Community Development, QF; Janina Kugel, Member, Managing Board, and Head, Human Resources People & Development, Siemens AG; and Fatih Sakiz, CEO, Siemens WLL, among other guests.
The inaugural ‘Ceremony of Talent’ showcased active and sustained efforts of both companies to further unlock human potential in Qatar by investing in human capital.
The three QF staff were selected as high potential individuals who could benefit professionally from the enriching work environment of the global technology company.
Their commitment was recognised by QF and Siemens, as they received certificates of commendation from Al Qahtani and Kugel, and praised as exemplary programme participants.
Al Qahtani said: “We are delighted to be honouring this first group of QF employees, who have set the standard for this six-month training programme. The initiative advances the knowledge, experience and transferable skills of our staff, who enrich our organisational culture, and will contribute to the advancement of professional best practice within QF.
“We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and we are proud of their achievements,” he added.
Al Mohannadi said: “The training was an invaluable professional experience, but I feel it also developed me personally. I was shy when I entered the programme, but I came out of my shell with the encouragement of my Siemens mentors. I have benefitted immensely from all events and activities, and I am certain this experience will allow me to better serve QF.”
Sakiz said: “It was our pleasure to train these high-calibre QF employees as part of our partnership with it. The agreement to provide six-month training programmes is mutually advantageous and utilises our combined resources to further enhance Qatar’s development and workforce.
“The ‘Ceremony of Talent’ demonstrates the success of the initiative, and we look forward to welcoming the second group next month.”
The programme is the latest initiative jointly created by QF and Siemens. Both are already collaborating on QF Tram System and working to transform QF’s flagship development, Education City, into an environmentally-friendly ‘smart city’.
The partnership is helping fulfil Qatar National Vision 2030, facilitating Qatar’s transition into a knowledge-based economy, while fostering an advanced, prosperous society.
The Peninsula
