Labour Minister, Board of Directors Chairman of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, has led the kingdom’s delegation to the 49th Arab Labour Conference, held here on May 22-29, under the patronage of Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
Arab labour ministers, labour organisations’ heads, representatives of labour and trade unions, as well as Bahraini Ambassador to Egypt, Fawzia bint Abdulla Zainal, were present.
The kingdom’s delegation also comprised Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) Chairman, Sameer Abdulla Nass, in addition to representatives of the Bahrain Free Labour Unions Federation (Al Hurr), led by Executive Council Chairman, Yaqoob Yousef Mohammed, and the General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions (GFBTU), led by Deputy Secretary-General, Hassan Abdulla Al-Halwachi.
The report of the Arab Labour Organisation (ALO) on social dialogue, the future of social insurance and the vocational and technical education policies in light of modern technological developments will top the agenda of the to the 49th Arab Labour Conference.
On the occasion, Labour Minister stated that the kingdom is participating in the conference out of its constant keenness to enhance joint Arab action, contribute to developing ALO’s general policies, and exchange expertise and experiences with ALO member states in creating job opportunities and developing human resources.
He stressed that employing youth and integrating them in the labour market are essential for the stability and development of Bahraini societies.
Minister Humaidan praised the conference’s interest in developing tripartite social dialogue among production parties, given its importance in improving work environments in the Arab countries.
Heh also affirmed that Bahrain has made major strides in providing the elements of a decent work environment that stimulates production, growth and the creation of more job opportunities.
Source: Bahrain News Agency