Bahrain marks Labour Day with tribute to workforce
Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Bahrain marked International Labour Day.
The General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions and the Bahrain Free Labour Unions Federation each held celebratory events.
The events were attended by His Excellency Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, and Fayez Ali Al Mutairi, Director General of the Arab Labour Organisation.
Khalaf conveyed the greetings of HM the King and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, highlighting workers' central role in economic growth and labour market stability.
He noted Bahrain's commitment to advancing social dialogue, adapting to technological change, and enhancing workforce skills.
The Minister also highlighted recent initiatives, particularly the National Labour Market Plan (2023–2026) and updated legislation aligned with international standards to support productivity and job sustainability.
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