HE Minister of Labor Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri stressed that the State of Qatar has taken a developmental approach to contribute to achieving its National Vision 2030 and reaching digital transformation in all institutions, noting that the digital transformation of labour sector services is one of the most important priorities given the challenges associated with the future of the labour market.
In his remarks during his participation in the opening session of the 5th Session of the Islamic Conference of Labour Ministers (ICLM), held under the theme "Innovative Solutions and Digitization of Labour and Employment Services in the OIC Member States", in Baku, Azerbaijan, His Excellency underscored the Ministry's dedication to enhancing the digital infrastructure in the labour sector and introducing a range of e- services. He noted the ongoing updates and developments in these services. The digital transformation strategy, he pointed out, is directed towards offering all services electronically, eliminating paper usage, thereby accelerating transaction processes and simplifying procedures.
His Excellency highlighted the crucial role of digital transformation in shaping policies pertinent to Qatar's labour market. He mentioned that the Ministry of Labour is in the process of creating an essential interactive database for the labour market, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance data gathering, analysis, and distribution to address present and future requirements.
Furthermore, HE the Minister noted that the Digital Transformation Management Unit within the Ministry of Labour is committed to developing, updating, and initiating close to 80 e-services and transactions. He unveiled plans for the introduction of a comprehensive electronic system for all services in the near future, particularly targeting companies that adhere to legal provisions.
His Excellency said: "The convening of the 5th Session of the Islamic Conference of Ministers of Labour comes, while the World is witnessing the massacres and atrocious violations of the provisions of international laws and international humanitarian law, which are repeatedly committed by the Israeli occupation forces against the Palestinian people in flagrant violation of their basic rights, foremost of which is their right to life." His Excellency stressed that the heinous crimes and violations committed against civilians in the Palestinian territories target their lives and destroy all the necessities of life, pointing out that these crimes are followed by economic repercussions that push workers and residents into an unprecedented spiral of deprivation and poverty and contribute to increasing the suffering of Palestinian workers, whether in the Gaza Strip or in the West Bank.
His Excellency added: "We followed with great shock the torture, humiliation, stripping of identity documents and forcibly returning them to the Gaza Strip without regard for their human rights." His Excellency urged the International Labour Organization (ILO) and international trade unions to initiate a thorough investigation into the ongoing violations and offenses against Palestinian workers, which have become intolerable. He emphasized the necessity for representatives of the global labour sector to fulfil their genuine and unbiased duty in opposing these transgressions.
His Excellency also called on ILO's three parties to file complaints against the crimes of the Israeli occupation against Palestinian workers in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank before international mechanisms, led by ILO.
HE Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri concluded his speech by stressing the State of Qatar's continuous support for the OIC in its efforts to respond to the needs and aspirations of member countries in the fields of work, hoping that the conference will be an opportunity to strengthen partnerships and cooperation in order to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development goals.
ICLM discussed the OIC Labour Market Strategy and the OIC Labour Market Report, ways to address the problem of unemployment, develop the capabilities of the workforce, enhance social protection, reduce poverty, improve workers' skills and develop human capital.
Qatar's participation, represented by the Ministry of Labour, in the work of the 5th Session of ICLM comes within the framework of its efforts to enhance communication with the OIC Member States and discuss the latest developments in the labour sector.
Source: Qatar News Agency