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Qatar tribune Tribune News Network Doha Minister of Labour His Excellency Dr Ali bin Samikh Al Marri participated in the opening ceremony of the 51st session of the Arab Labour Conference (ALC) in Cairo, Egypt, on Saturday. The event brought together heads and members of delegations from 21 Arab countries, alongside representatives from Arab and international organisations. The opening ceremony honoured 25 distinguished figures in Arab labour, recognising their significant contributions and dedicated efforts in advancing labour issues and promoting development and productivity across the Arab world.
Among the honourees was His Excellency Dr Sultan bin Hassan Al Dhabit Al Dosari, nominated by the Ministry of Labour. Dr Al Dosari, currently a member of the Shura Council, has previously held several key positions, including Minister of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture, Minister of Civil Service and Housing Affairs, and Minister of Labour and Social Affairs. This recognition reflects his pioneering role in the labour sector at both the national and regional levels.
The 51st session of the Arab Labour Conference addresses critical issues directly impacting labour markets in the Arab region. Discussions include the Director-General’s report on promising economies in Arab countries and economic diversification as a pathway to development. The report also examines the relationship between economic complexity, human development, and innovation, highlighting the importance of public-private partnerships and the role of social dialogue in supporting diversification policies.
The report also explores growth opportunities in emerging sectors such as the digital and green economies and calls for consensus on a declaration of principles regarding “Enhancing Economic Diversification and Transitioning Towards Promising Economies”. The conference also reviews the activities and programmes implemented by the Arab Labour Organization over the past year, in line with its approved plan to meet the needs of its constituents. This includes various training courses, seminars, forums, and conferences, as well as the organisation’s participation in numerous Arab, regional, and international events.
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