KSA highlights labor reforms at Cairo conference
RIYADH: Abdullah Abuthnain, vice minister of human resources and social development for labor, led Saudi Arabia's delegation at the 51st Arab Labor Conference, taking place in Cairo until April 26.
The conference brings together labor ministers and representatives of employers and workers from member states of the Arab Labor Organization, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
Saudi Arabia's participation reflects its ongoing efforts to support joint Arab initiatives in labor and its key role in fostering trilateral dialogue among governments, employers and workers.
The agenda includes discussions on social policies for economic inclusion, economic cluster strategies for sustainable development, and adapting labor laws to economic and technological changes.
In his speech, Abuthnain highlighted the ministry's initiatives to develop the Saudi labor market and boost its competitiveness locally and globally, in line with national economic diversification goals.
The Saudi delegation also took part in the 62nd coordination meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council's Council of Ministers of Labor and Social Affairs, held on the sidelines of the conference.
GCC labor ministers discussed shared priorities, labor market developments, and enhanced cooperation with international and regional organizations.
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