Qatargas CEO 2011 Forum

At the Qatargas CEO 2011 Forum, the Qatargas Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Thani, has encouraged young Qatari nationals who have joined the world's largest LNG producing company, to make the best use of the available learning and development opportunities, by taking responsibility for their own personal development.

The CEO was speaking at the annual Qatargas CEO 2011 Forum with Developees organised by the Learning & Development department in Qatargas.

The Forum focuses on the development of Qatargas' Qatari National employees; and their contribution towards achieving the company's Vision 2015. The 2015 Vision set for Qatargas is to be the world's premier LNG Company, known for its people; innovation; operating excellence and corporate citizenship.

This Forum is traditionally one of a number of platforms, which provides an opportunity, for Qatari National graduates and trainees, to address the QG management, contribute to decision making and gives them a chance to feel that their voices continue to be heard.

During this Forum the Qatargas CEO Khalid Bin Khalifa Al Thani reinforced this message and stated that, "Qatargas is a remarkable place to work, as the pioneering LNG Company in Qatar and now the largest LNG producing Company in the world,. Today, here in Qatargas there are many unique opportunities for our employees, whether nationals or expatriates, not only here in Qatar, but also overseas, to realise their potential."

He added, "In QG, along with my Management Team, I am committed to ensuring all paths are accessible to support our people, for their continuation, their purpose and for their fulfillment in sharing in the common pursuit of the Qatargas vision. For our Qatari young professionals they are encouraged to take this responsibility; the responsibility towards, our company Vision 2015 and in turn, play their role in the wider Qatar National vision 2030 as envisioned by H.H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani and directed by H.E. Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry."

Commenting on the event, Ghanim Al Kuwari, Qatargas Chief Operating Officer - Administration, said, "The Forum, which forms part of the company's award winning Qatarization drive, seeks to increase understanding and awareness of company issues among the national graduates, and to encourage graduates and trainees to contribute to addressing the needs of the company. The Forum is also designed to encourage young nationals communicate issues and suggestions that will enhance the process of national training and development in the company."

The Forum, held on June 5 and 7, was supported by all levels of QG management and was facilitated by the company's Qatarization Division.

Qatargas continues to foster an innovative, rigorous pursuit of excellence in the industry. The CEO Forum at Qatargas represents a fine example of the commitment made by the company's senior management to its National workforce and it helps forge a strong relationship between the young professionals and their coaches.