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In a groundbreaking move, Qatar’s Ministry of Labor, in collaboration with Google Cloud and Mannai Infotech, has announced the launch of the innovative “Aqoul” platform. This advanced platform leverages artificial intelligence to provide exceptional and swift services to university graduates in Qatar and private sector companies.
Harnessing the power of Google Cloud and cutting-edge AI technologies, Aqoul aims to streamline the recruitment process. This will significantly ease the job search for students, aligning their skills with career aspirations in the local job market.
Sheikha Najwa bint Abdulrahman Al Thani, Assistant Undersecretary for Expatriate Labor Affairs at the Ministry of Labor, emphasized that Qatar offers world-class educational opportunities. Aqoul is designed to retain high-caliber skills in the local workforce, recognizing the dedication of graduates from Qatar’s universities. “By linking these skilled individuals with local opportunities, we aim to achieve a better alignment between the supply of qualified graduates and the demand in the Qatari job market. This initiative not only supports local universities but also bolsters a more robust and resilient local economy,” she remarked.
The launch of Aqoul aligns with the ministry’s strategy to enhance workforce productivity and harness competencies, complementing efforts to promote national workforce integration in the private sector in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
Ghassan Costa, Regional Director of Google Cloud in Qatar, highlighted the transformative power of AI in simplifying the recruitment process. “This pioneering platform showcases how advanced Google Cloud technologies can enable innovation and growth, empowering graduates and companies to connect and thrive,” he said.
Bino M.R, Senior Vice President at Mannai Infotech, declared that this project marks a significant step towards supporting the career ambitions of Qatar’s aspiring workforce, reaffirming the company’s commitment to fostering innovation and enhancing community-beneficial partnerships.
Key Features and Benefits of Aqoul
The primary goals of the Aqoul platform include creating a user-friendly interface, increasing job opportunities for expatriate graduates, and improving the efficiency of their employment processes. Some of the platform’s robust features include:
- Identity Verification Systems: Ensuring secure and authentic user profiles.
- Job Posting Capabilities: Allowing companies to post job openings seamlessly.
- Advanced Search Functions: Enabling users to find jobs that match their skills and aspirations.
- Admin Dashboard: Offering sophisticated management tools for overseeing the platform’s operations.
- AI-Driven Resume Processing: Automatically matching candidates’ resumes with available job positions.
- Automated Chat Support: Enhancing interaction and support for users.
The platform caters to three distinct user groups: expatriate university graduates in Qatar, private sector companies, and universities. Graduates can create profiles using their university IDs, build AI-based skill resumes, search for suitable jobs, and apply directly through the platform. AI tools also assist candidates in achieving career goals by suggesting necessary courses and conducting personality assessments to determine the best career paths.
Private sector companies benefit from posting job opportunities, searching for the ideal candidates, and managing quick recruitment processes, aligning with the ministry’s strategy to localize jobs. AI matching algorithms help companies find the best candidates, conduct online interviews, and provide written feedback.
Aqoul’s Impact on Universities
The Aqoul platform also serves as a valuable resource for universities in Qatar. Connected to the Labor Market Information System, it provides universities with lists of in-demand skills, enhancing graduate employability and allowing them to refine their curricula to meet market needs. University supervisors will play a crucial role in monitoring platform activity, ensuring its overall integrity and functionality, and will receive expedited electronic services from the Ministry of Labor.
Conclusion
Recently, the Ministry of Labor has launched several electronic services and platforms, such as “Istimar” and “Basher”, to simplify the employment procedures for Qataris and children of Qatari mothers in private sector companies. Aqoul represents a significant advancement in the ministry’s policy to develop smart electronic services, elevating the service ecosystem in the labor sector, and serving the workforce more effectively.
Source: QNA
