Hi salamalikum2!
Sure, they can start their courses now but it's about 15 years too late, Nevertheless, it's a good start for the next generations of Qataries. And I hope that as a special favour to the aviation industry the Little Big Chief would tag along too! It never too late!
I know you've been here a while too and we've seen this story over and over again...I believe more money is coming!
@South Prince
You are right, there is no pilot shortage - there's just a shortage of pilots!
Here's some reading for you;
Airlines hire pilots as shortage looms