Labour Forum 2025 opens in Salalah
More than 1,000 participants from Oman and abroad are attending the event, which aims to shape the future of Oman's labour market in line with Vision 2040.
The forum features 33 working papers addressing employment challenges, skills development, new technologies, and global labour trends. Speakers include senior officials, business leaders, and international experts.
'Oman is moving forward with bold reforms to build a competitive and inclusive labour market,' said Nasser al Hadhrami, Director-General of Labour in Dhofar.
The event runs until August 14, with sessions on youth innovation, government transformation, and occupational safety. Strategic partners include the Oman Chamber of Commerce, the General Federation of Oman Workers, and the Arab Labour Organization.
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