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Qamar Group

  • Greatness isn't hired,
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    Welcome to Qamar Group

Why We Started Qamar

At Qamar, we started with one simple question: Why is finding the right talent in the Middle East still so hard, for both companies and candidates?

After countless conversations with business owners, HR leaders, and job seekers across the region, one thing became clear: the frustration is mutual. HR managers are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of CVs, often struggling to identify candidates who are not only qualified but truly driven to grow within an organization. On the other hand, there is a large pool of highly educated, experienced professionals - many of whom held senior roles in their home countries - who find it nearly impossible to break through the noise and secure meaningful roles after relocating to the Middle East.


Qamar Was Created to Bridge That Gap

We combine cutting-edge AI with deep human insight to offer smarter, more targeted recruitment. But we go beyond filling roles. We empower companies with tools to retain talent and help their people grow from within. At the same time, we support candidates in developing the skillsets and mindset needed to stand out, adapt, and advance in today’s dynamic job market.

Because we believe HR is more than hiring and payroll. HR is the beating heart of every company. And with Qamar, we're building a more connected, strategic, and human-centered future of work: one placement, one career, one company at a time.


What Can We Do for You

Qamar helps companies grow by finding the right people and empowering them to thrive. 

In a fast-moving environment like the Middle East, we understand that long-term success depends on more than just hiring: it’s about alignment, engagement, and purpose. We go beyond recruitment to create meaningful connections between individuals and organizations, ensuring every team member is equipped to lead, perform, and stay. Our approach combines smart tools with deep human insight to build teams that are resilient, committed, and built for impact. 

Because when people are empowered to do their best work, companies rise with them.


Qamar Talent

Discover how Qamar Talent redefines talent acquisition in the Middle East.


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Qamar Academy

Unlock your team's full potential with Qamar Academy.


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Qamar Emiratisation

Bridge the gap between intention and integration with our Emiratisation program.


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Qamar Services

Elevate your HR strategy with our bespoke gap analysis and cutting-edge tools.


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The Founders

When Frederick Verhelst and Katleen Penel founded Qamar Talent, they shared one clear purpose: to put people at the heart of business success. Hiring new talent should never be just about filling a position, it’s about understanding people, potential, and long-term fit. Because when people grow, companies grow.

Combining decades of experience, both founders bring complementary strengths to the table, in every step of the process. Katleen is all about structure, depth, and a talent for reading people; whereas Frederick adds speed, strategy and the ability to see fit where others might miss it. Together, they offer something different, something new: a blend of empathy and decisiveness, gut feeling and grounded process.

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50+

Years  of combined experience

25,000+

People positively impacted

Hear the voices of those we've helped grow.

Testimonials

"I look back on the collaboration with you and the colleagues at Smart Solutions with great pleasure."


Sophie Naessens to Frederick Verhelst
Founder SoConsultancy


"I can’t thank you enough for our collaboration , your drive , your energy , your go get mentality brought a lot of clarity for me."


 Ayse Korkmaz to Katleen Penel 
HR director MSC 

former head of HR at Manuchar

"Katleen’s HR expertise and clear vision always stand out, especially in areas like training, HR management, and budgeting.

She aligns seamlessly with project goals and values input from both employees and partners.
I look forward to working on future projects with someone as driven and dedicated as Katleen."

Dirk Cludts
Owner BI Architect