DOHA, QATAR – The Ministry of Labor (MoL) launched the “Istamer” digital platform, which deals with employing Qatari retirees wishing to work in the private sector.
The unveiling of the Istamer platform is a key component of promoting the National Program for Job Localization in the Private Sector.
Its purpose is to aid retired individuals who are keen on re-entering the workforce to find jobs in private institutions aligned with their expertize.
Retirees can set up profiles, enabling platform administrators to gauge the number of persons keen on rejoining the workforce and assess their skill set and expertize.
This will help matching them with appropriate institutions or companies for potential employment.
The platform streamlines the entire recruitment process, from application submission to interviews and final job offers, which is all conducted online.
This ensures transparency for job applicants regarding available roles in the private sector, while also offering businesses a broader pool of potential candidates during the hiring phase.
Director of Qualifying and Skill Development at the MoL Abdulrahman Telfat said that the platform is the first of its kind in Qatar as it supports the feature of artificial intelligence.
This comes in line with the ministry’s desire to harness the information technology infrastructure to achieve the objectives of the localization program in the private sector.
During the launch, Telfat highlighted that since outlining its roles in 2021, MoL has been dedicated to developing efficient strategies to boost the localization of employment within the private sector.
The objective is also to enhance training for national talents to elevate their productivity.
He said that retirees have accumulated experience that must be used within the framework of enhancing the presence of national cadres in private sector institutions.
Telfat also called on private sector companies and institutions to contribute to the success of the platform and provide appropriate job opportunities for retirees.
Moreover, he highlighted that the platform would not affect job prospects for job seekers.
This is because it will operate in partnership with 300 entities, including government corporations, energy sector businesses, major companies and public benefit private institutions.
Telfat stressed that a retired citizen from civil or military authorities has the right to work in the private sector without his pension being affected, in accordance with the Social Insurance Law No. 1 of 2022 and the Military Retirement Law No. 2 of 2022.
The MoL has set up a dedicated hotline at 40488061 and an email, [email protected], to address inquiries and questions related to the platform.
The inception of the “Istamer” digital platform is a testament to the collaborative efforts of the MoL, relevant agencies, and the Digital Transformation Unit.
Their shared goal is to foster a Qatari workforce poised for outstanding performance, aligned with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Qatar’s Minister of Labor Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri, among other dignitaries.