Sunday 13 / September / 2026
Cairo: The Sultanate of Oman is taking part in the 52nd session of the Arab Labour Conference being hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt until 20 September 2026.
The conference is organised by the Arab Labour Organisation under the theme "Sustainable Economic Growth: Towards Inclusive and Equitable Social Development in Arab Countries". It deals with measures to promote sustainable economic growth, equitable social development, climate change and its impact on the work environment.
The conference also underlines the role of startups in supporting entrepreneurship, generating new employment opportunities and boosting productivity.
The event seeks to align skills with labour market needs and support the formulation of labour policies that are capable of keeping pace with economic, technological and social transition.
The conference studies means of enhancing Arab cooperation in the fields of labour and employment and to facilitate the exchange of expertise and successful experiences among Arab countries.
Faisal bin Abdullah Al Rawas, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), said that the Sultanate of Oman’s participation in the Arab Labour Conference responds to rapid developments taking place in labour markets. These changes, he observed, stress the need to develop labour policies and consolidate the role of the private sector in supporting sustainable growth and providing high-quality employment opportunities.
Al Rawas pointed out that the next stage requires a focus on developing skills so that they could align with labour market needs and meet the needs of digital transition and the green economy.
He added that the next stage also calls for supporting startups and developing their ability to garner innovation and growth.
He stressed the importance of constant cooperation and the exchange of expertise among Arab states to help improve the work environment and boost the ability of Arab economies to adapt to developments and achieve sustainable growth in accordance with the goals of Oman Vision 2040.
On the sidelines of the conference, the Ministry of Labour participated in the 65th meeting of the GCC Council of Labour Ministers.
