Why is this important
Foreign employment agreements expand legal employment channels for Uzbek specialists and reduce the risks of informal migration. The attraction of medical workers and other qualified personnel reflects the stable demand for professional competencies from Uzbekistan in the international labor market. In addition, such agreements can increase the income of migrants and ensure the inflow of foreign currency into the country.
What happened
- Qatar plans to employ medical professionals from Uzbekistan.
- Agency head Bekhzod Musayev held talks with Abdulhadi Bakhit Barkan, director of the Qatari recruiting company Jusour, regarding the implementation of a partnership agreement.
- The agreement was signed during the January visit of the Uzbek delegation to Qatar.
Numbers and facts
- The Qatari side expressed a high demand for specialists in the fields of IT and telecommunications, construction, as well as junior medical personnel, including nurses.
- The Qatari government intends to provide so-called “golden visas” to surgical specialists.
- During the meeting, the integration between the Xorijda Ish platform and the Qatari service Tawzeef was discussed.
Context
- Uzbek medical workers and specialists in other sectors may have additional legal employment opportunities in Qatar.
- The provision of “golden visas” to surgeons indicates Qatar’s long-term interest in attracting highly qualified personnel.
- Integrating digital platforms can simplify and speed up the recruitment and hiring process.
