Katara Hospitality Receives Himmah Nationalisation Award in Tourism Sector

Katara Hospitality received the Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award (Himmah) in the Tourism Sector from the Ministry of Labour for its work developing Qatari talent. The Gulf Times reported the award on October 30, 2026. The company said the recognition reflects its commitment to creating career opportunities for Qatari nationals and supporting Qatar National Vision 2030.

Katara Hospitality's Himmah Award and Talent Programmes

The Himmah initiative recognises organisations that attract, develop and retain national talent while contributing to Qatar's economic growth and labour market sustainability. Katara Hospitality received the tourism sector award for building a workplace that supports professional growth, leadership development and long-term career progression across its corporate offices and hotel portfolio.

The company has implemented structured development programmes, mentorship opportunities, specialised training and partnerships with educational institutions to empower national talent. Katara Hospitality said investing in people is essential to building a sustainable and competitive hospitality industry.

CEO Fahad Abdulla al-Mana said: "At Katara Hospitality, we believe that the future of our industry begins with the people who shape it." He added that developing national talent is "not only an organisational priority, but a long-term investment in Qatar's future."

Al-Mana said the company's national heritage and international portfolio give it both the responsibility and the opportunity to connect global expertise with local ambition. "Through our continued investment in people, we aim to contribute to a hospitality sector that is competitive, resilient and future-ready," he said.

Katara Hospitality's Portfolio and Leadership

Katara Hospitality is a Qatar-based, QIA-owned global hotel asset owner and manager, according to akta.pro company records. The same records show a portfolio of 34 hotels and over 7,188 keys across 12 countries, spanning Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Lusail.

Fahad Abdulla Al Mana was appointed chief executive officer in July 2025, the same records show. Mohammed Saif Al-Sowaidi is chairman of the board.

Katara Hospitality's Sports Tourism Partnership

In January 2026, Katara Hospitality entered a strategic partnership with Visit Qatar for the Samla International Race 2026, alongside Qatar Insurance Group, Defender-Alfardan, Mazzraty and Asics, tying the hotel portfolio to Qatar's sports-tourism positioning, according to the same records.