Abstract
One of the most global indices used to assess a country’s human development is the Human Development Index (HDI) developed by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which examines the three facets or dimensions of human development, health, knowledge, and a decent standard of living. In this policy paper, we will delve into a thorough examination of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and illustrate the status of human capital and development in this region. The paper, then, proceeds to shed a microscopic view on one of the GCC countries, Qatar, for a detailed inspection of the prevailing human development practices within its borders. The study asserts the implications of current human capital and development practices in the GCC region and provides a platform for further deliberation for public policy makers. Our exploration seeks to engage stakeholders and prompt thoughtful contemplation, driving progressive changes in policies concerning human capital and development within the GCC region.