Doha, Qatar – The US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, have unveiled the ‘1001 Stars, Qatar 2025’ initiative, aimed at addressing unemployment and workforce disparities across the Arab region.
Also known as 1001 Stars Initiative – Phase II (1001S-II), the initiative leverages USQBC's regional expertise and IFC's global experience to drive sustainable job creation and inclusive economic development. The program seeks to mobilize the private sector to create employment opportunities for vulnerable groups, including women, youth, individuals with disabilities, and displaced persons.
Aiming for Large-Scale Impact
By aligning with Qatar’s National Development Strategy (NDS), 1001S-II will focus on:
Human development
Workforce enhancement
Social integration
The initiative is projected to create 60,000 direct jobs, along with training and financial inclusion opportunities, while generating an additional 70,000 indirect employment opportunities across Qatar and the region.
1001 Stars Forum, Qatar 2025
A key highlight of the initiative is the ‘1001 Stars Forum, Qatar 2025’, set to take place in spring 2025. Themed ‘Harnessing the Private Sector to Build Sustainable Employment and Inclusive Futures in the Middle East’, the forum will:
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Showcase effective solutions to unemployment
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Align initiatives with national and regional development goals
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Foster strategic partnerships to drive inclusive economic growth
A Comprehensive Strategy for Employment Growth
USQBC and IFC have also released a detailed concept note outlining the initiative’s objectives and strategic direction. The document provides an in-depth look at how 1001 Stars, Qatar 2025 will support the private sector's role in shaping an inclusive labor market and enhancing workforce skills.
For more information or to explore partnership opportunities, contact: dohaoffice@usqbc.org.
