Doha: HE Minister of Labor Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri chaired the 61st coordination meeting of the Ministers of Labor of the GCC countries, on the sidelines of the ‘Doha Dialogue on Labor Mobility between Gulf and African Countries’ held in Doha on May 21st and 22nd.
The meeting highlighted aspects of coordination among GCC countries in terms of enhancing national manpower development in the GCC, improving occupational safety and health mechanisms, regulating the labor market, and developing and empowering GCC cadres.
During the meeting, Their Excellencies the ministers reviewed the strategy of the Executive Office of the GCC Labor Ministers Council for 2024-2029, to identify national priorities of GCC member states regarding labor and manpower to enhance policies, partnerships and implement common projects in line with the improvement of labor environment within the GCC countries.
The meeting addressed matters related to the Doha Dialogue on labor mobility between Gulf and African countries, emphasizing
the necessity to enhance consultation mechanisms. Additionally, there was a focus on coordinating agendas for the upcoming 112th session of the International Labor Conference to be held in Geneva from Jun. 3rd to 14th. The aim was to align the positions of GCC countries in this regard.
Source: Qatar News Agency