diff --git a/.gitlab-ci.yml b/.gitlab-ci.yml
index d969cab6b9..94a26c3f78 100644
--- a/.gitlab-ci.yml
+++ b/.gitlab-ci.yml
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ include:
     ref: master
     file: private.yml
 
+variables:
+  BUILD: "yes"
+
 empty:
   stage: create-vars
   script: