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Jordan News
4 days ago
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Minister of Labor Heads Jordanian Delegation at the International Labour Conference in Geneva - Jordan News
Dr. Khaled Al-Bakkar, Minister of Labor, is leading a Jordanian delegation that includes representatives from the three social partners—government, employers, and workers—at the 113th session of the International Labour Conference 2025, held in Geneva from June 2 to June 13. اضافة اعلان Delegates representing governments, workers, and employers from the organization's 187 member states will address a wide range of issues of ongoing importance to the world of work. The conference will discuss the report of the International Labour Organization's Director-General Gilbert Houngbo on "Jobs, Rights, and Growth." The conference will also cover several topics, including protection against biological hazards at work, decent work in the platform economy—where the first discussions on standard-setting will take place—as well as an innovative approach to addressing the informal economy and promoting formal employment. The Jordanian delegation, headed by Minister of Labor and Chairman of the Labor and Social Development Committee in the Senate, Senator Issa Murad, includes Senator Fadel Al-Hamoud, Senator Sharhabil Al-Madi, the Chairman of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry Engineer Fathi Al-Jaghbeer, the President of the General Federation of Jordanian Trade Unions Khaled Al-Fanatsah and his deputy Khaled Abu Marjoub, along with several heads of labor unions.
Jordan News
7 days ago
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Minister of Labor Inaugurates Phase One of the Northeastern Badia Vocational Training Institute - Jordan News
Dr. Khaled Al-Bakkar, Minister of Labor and Chairman of the Board of the Vocational Training Corporation, inaugurated on Thursday the first phase of the integrated Northeastern Badia Vocational Training Institute project. اضافة اعلان The institute will be constructed in three phases: the first phase was completed this year, while the second and third phases are scheduled for completion in 2026 and 2027, respectively. In its initial phase, the institute offers training programs in sewing, beauty, digital skills, and modern agriculture (specifically vegetable and fruit drying). The scope of programs will expand over the next two years. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Mafraq Governor Firas Abu Ghanem, Senator Rakan Al-Fawwaz, Director General of the Vocational Training Corporation Dr. Ahmad Gharaibeh, board members, the mayor of Al-Salihiyah Municipality Eng. Najeh Al-Safyan, and a number of local dignitaries and residents. Minister Al-Bakkar stated that the launch of the first phase of the Northeastern Badia Institute reflects the government's commitment to advancing vocational training programs to become high-quality pathways for preparing young men and women for modern labor market demands. This initiative aligns with the Economic Modernization Vision and the Public Sector Modernization Roadmap, both of which emphasize the importance of enhancing the quality of education and training. He affirmed the government's belief that human capital is Jordan's most valuable resource, highlighting that youth in the Badia region, like their counterparts in major cities, possess potential and ambition worthy of investment to generate local employment opportunities. Al-Bakkar also emphasized that the top priority of the Ministry of Labor and affiliated institutions is to employ Jordanians across all regions and promote decentralized development, tailored to the competitive advantages of each governorate. He noted that preparatory work is underway for agricultural training programs in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, set to begin next month. He added that registration is now open for youth in the region to enroll in the current training programs, with more than 150 applicants already registered. The minister urged young people to pursue vocational and technical training, which can open doors to employment across a wide range of sectors.
Ammon
05-05-2025
- Business
- Ammon
Labor Minister meets Bangladeshi counterpart in Riyadh
Ammon News - Jordan and Bangladesh have agreed to strengthen cooperation on labor issues, with a particular focus on the rights and protections of Bangladeshi workers in the Kingdom, according to a statement by the Ministry of Labor on agreement came during a meeting in Riyadh between Minister of Labor, Khaled Al-Bakkar, and Bangladesh's Minister of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment, Asif Nazrul. The two officials held talks on the sidelines of the 7th International Conference on Occupational Safety and Health, currently taking place in the Saudi discussions centered on improving legal awareness among Bangladeshi workers in Jordan, with an emphasis on educating them about their rights and responsibilities under Jordanian labor law. Both sides agreed on the importance of the Bangladeshi embassy in Amman taking an active role in outreach and guidance a bid to enhance workplace safety, the ministers also discussed launching training and awareness programs in Bengali to explain occupational safety and health regulations in Jordan. These efforts aim to ensure that workers are informed and protected in line with national labor talks also covered the handling of labor complaints. The two sides explored mechanisms for tracking and resolving grievances through diplomatic and consular channels, with the goal of improving transparency and response the ministers examined prospects for recruiting skilled labor, particularly in the agricultural sector. The idea is to match the needs of Jordan's labor market with workers who possess specialized capabilities, thereby improving productivity and filling labor gaps. Petra
Jordan News
15-03-2025
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Al-Bakkar: We Are Working to Provide the Necessary Workforce for the Continuity of Production in Industrial Facilities
Minister of Labor Khaled Al-Bakkar confirmed that the ministry's priorities include regulating the labor market through collaboration with the private sector across its various industries. During a meeting with the Chairmen and members of the boards of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry on Thursday, a number of demands from the industrial sector were discussed. اضافة اعلان Al-Bakkar emphasized during the meeting that the ministry's priority is to create job opportunities for Jordanians. However, in line with the ministry's commitment to forming a true partnership with the private sector, it is working to strike a balance between ensuring the sustainability of industrial operations and meeting the need for foreign workers, after studying the requirements of each sector in relation to the commitment to employing Jordanians in these sectors. He pointed out that the ministry understands the importance of the industrial sector in supporting the national economy and providing employment opportunities for Jordanians, and is keen to provide skilled and specialized labor necessary for the continuity of production operations. For his part, the Chairman of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry, Engineer Fathi Al-Jaghbeer, appreciated the Minister of Labor's responsiveness to the chambers' requests regarding the provision of foreign workers for certain sectors. He also commended his dedication to addressing industrial issues related to the ministry's work, emphasizing that the industrial sector gives priority to employing the local workforce. During the meeting, it was agreed to organize job fairs in industrial areas such as Sahab, Al-Muwaqqar, Al-Qastal, and Marka, aimed at networking between factories with available job opportunities and job seekers from those areas.
Jordan News
25-02-2025
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Al-Bakkar: Over 46,000 Employment Contracts Signed Through the National Employment Program - Jordan News
Minister of Labor, Dr. Khaled Al-Bakkar, confirmed that the number of employment contracts supported through the National Employment Program reached 46,223 contracts, half of which were for women. اضافة اعلان In an interview with the Jordan News Agency (Petra), Al-Bakkar stated that the number of contracts supported through the National Employment Program for recipients of national aid reached 5,196 contracts, with 2,228 contracts signed with women. He added that the Ministry of Labor, in coordination with the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, is holding discussions with the World Bank to restructure the National Employment Program to improve its effectiveness, expand the scope of beneficiaries, and extend the program's duration to ensure continued efforts in providing job opportunities for Jordanians across all sectors. Al-Bakkar pointed out that the "Sajil" platform, launched by the ministry in 2019, serves as the national employment platform to strengthen networking between the public and private sectors. Job seekers and employers are encouraged to update their data on the platform. He urged those who have not registered to do so, allowing the ministry to market Jordanian talent to the labor market both domestically and internationally through collaboration with friendly and brotherly countries. Regarding the productive branches initiative, Al-Bakkar explained that it is one of the ministry's best programs, a royal initiative that started in 2008. The initiative has created 2,556 new jobs, bringing the total number of employees in the productive branches and units across the governorates to around 10,000 by the end of 2024. Al-Bakkar also noted that three new productive branches were opened in Umm al-Jamal in Mafraq, Al-Jadida in Karak, and the expansion of the Souf branch in Jerash. Efforts are ongoing to establish five new productive branches and provide necessary infrastructure in locations such as Al-Faisaliah in Madaba, Al-Fuheis in Balqa, Eastern Mafraq, Al-Mujib in Karak, Wadi Aniza in Ma'an, and Mghar Sarhan in Mafraq. To reduce dependence on foreign labor and achieve stability in economic sectors, Al-Bakkar explained that the ministry is implementing projects in line with the Executive Program for Economic Modernization, which includes increasing the number of Jordanians in the labor market by raising worker productivity and promoting vocational and technical work. The ministry is also strengthening partnerships between the public and private sectors, civil society organizations, and international bodies to improve labor governance and quality services. A notable initiative is a partnership with the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company to establish training academies in the mining sector, with discussions underway for an academy with the Jordanian Bankers Association. Additionally, the ministry is working on strengthening career guidance services, updating national strategies for vocational and career guidance, enhancing training infrastructure, and keeping pace with global technologies through the establishment of specialized vocational centers. Al-Bakkar concluded by emphasizing that the Ministry of Labor is keen on organizing the labor market, especially in agriculture, construction, and industry sectors, to ensure the employment of Jordanians in positions that were traditionally held by foreign workers. The ministry continues to review policies for employing foreign workers while promoting the skills of the Jordanian workforce.
