Switzerland: A delegation from the UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), headed by Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, participated in the 112th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. This event gathered governments from ILO member states, as well as representatives of employers and workers.
Al Awar delivered a keynote address at the Conference, where he said that, “The International Labour Conference is taking place at a time of mixed backdrop of optimism for economic recovery, driven by technological innovations, investments in renewable energy and the green economy, and the notable efforts being made to achieve sustainable development globally.”
He added, “These factors all align with the sustainable vision of the United Arab Emirates, which, under the directives of its wise leadership, remains committed to investing in people – the most vital and sustainable of all investments. This, in turn, sets the stage for driving significant development across all government initiatives and projects, serving as the basis for making government decisions, as well as a metric for measuring their success.”
He highlighted the UAE’s leadership on the world stage in terms of addressing the economic challenges of our time. “The UAE is steadily progressing in its transformational journey towards a diverse economy based on knowledge and innovation, fulfilling one of the most ambitious goals of UAE Centennial 2071 Plan,” he noted in his speech. “This progress has enabled sustainable economic growth, supported by a range of agile and competitive labour market laws and policies that enhance the economy’s ability to create millions of job opportunities, firmly positioning the UAE as a global destination for living, working, and investing, according to various international reports.”
The UAE delegation includes Jamal Al Musharakh, UAE’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Other International Organisations in Geneva; Shayma Al Awadhi, Assistant Undersecretary for Communication and International Relations at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE); Farida Al Ali, MoHRE’s Assistant Undersecretary for National Human Resources Employment; Khalifa Khamis Al Kaabi, Member of the International Labour Organisation’s Board of Directors representing employers; and Counsellor Zayed Saeed Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Coordination Committee for Professional Associations, along with other MoHRE officials, business leaders, and representatives from non-governmental organizations in the UAE.
Up until June 14, 2024, the International Labour Conference will address issues including fair employment, the welfare economy, and the growing significance of the social compact, which needs to be continuously renewed in light of the structural, geopolitical, and economic difficulties of the modern world.