(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Maersk Oil Qatar (MOQ) recently held its annual Qatarisation event, recognising its employees and programmes that support efforts to recruit and develop high-calibre Qatari professionals into future leaders of the oil and gas industry.
During the event, MOQ's Leadership Team presented awards to 14 Qatari employees in five categories: leadership, individual, departmental, academic and special recognition. Besides, there were appreciation awards for high performance and long service at MOQ.
A panel discussion, where employees shared their experiences from international assignments at Maersk Oil's headquarters, was also held at the event.
A number of employees who have played a significant role in advancing Qatarisation, as mentors or managers were recognised at the event, which was attended by representatives from Qatar Petroleum, Supreme Education Council, Qatar University, Texas A&M University at Qatar and College of the North Atlantic - Qatar.
In his opening address at the event, MOQ managing director Lewis Affleck said: "Our focus remains not only on increasing the number of Qataris in our workforce but also on recruiting the most talented Qataris on the market and increasing the number of nationals in leadership and offshore positions."
In 2015, MOQ focused on quality development efforts and the provision of further educational opportunities to employees.
The company's drive resulted in an increase in the number of Qatari nationals in leadership positions and offered a number of Qatari employees the opportunity to undertake international assignments to help broaden their expertise, according to a statement.
MOQ also saw an increased participation in the company's various tailor-made development programmes.
Moza al-Naimi, MOQ's head of Qatarisation, said: "We are firmly committed to recruitment, retention and providing the best career development opportunities for nationals to support Qatar's future generation of technical and business leaders."
The Qatari Leadership Talent Pool, MOQ's flagship leadership development programme, also saw a rise in participation. This included new, external recruits joining the company as identified talents.
The Qatari Development Programme, a two-year rotational programme that supports fresh graduates in bridging the gap between academic and professional life in the early stages of their career, completed its first full cycle with 14 employees graduating in 2015.
A second intake of 10 Qatari employees started in 2014.
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