Ejada system achieves goals by over 60%
The session hosted the Minister of Labour, who confirmed that the Ejada system has achieved its objectives by more than 60 percent, has witnessed improvements and the introduction of new features, and work is underway to further develop and modernize the system.
He explained that "Individual Excellence" has been activated in 67 government agencies, and that government units will be evaluated based on operational speed, leadership level, and job satisfaction.
During the session, the minister highlighted the Ministry of Labor's efforts to provide qualification programs and job opportunities for job seekers, as well as ambitious initiatives that boost productivity and open up prospects for a competitive and sustainable labor market.
He explained that the Ministry aims to provide 45,000 job opportunities within the 2025 operational plan, including 11,000 training and qualification opportunities for job seekers, around 10,000 job opportunities in the government sector, and 24,000 opportunities in the private sector.
On the other hand, the Minister of Labor explained that the draft Civil Service Law (formerly the Civil Service Law) is in its legislative stages in preparation for its adoption in the next phase.
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