QATARI YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT: EVALUATING QATARI GOVERNMENTAL INITIATIVES: QATARIZATION POLICY THROUGH BEDAYA CENTER

Abstract

Youth unemployment in the MENA region has become a case of academic interest and debate. More specifically, youth unemployment in Qatar has become one of the most controversial challenges for the economic development of the state. However, there is still a lack of evaluation of the outcomes of the policies adopted to overcome these challenges and provide a better future for the economic development. This qualitative study evaluates the Qatarization Policy and its role in youth unemployment in the private sector. Accordingly, the study will review Qatar’s policies toward Qatari youth unemployment in the private sector through Qatarization Policy only since Qatarization is the oldest and most broad governmental initiative to balance the fragmentation of the labor market in Qatar. This study also will look into role of Bedaya center in empowering youth skills and qualifications for the private sector.