ILO Director-General Gilbert F Houngbo calls for dignified job creation and youth skilling at the Global Labour Market Conference in Riyadh.

The International Labour Organisation on Wednesday called on all policy-makers to keep creation of "dignified jobs" at the centre of their policy-making and also emphasised on "skilling and reskilling" of youngsters in the era of evolving technology and artificial intelligence.

The International Labour Organisation highlighted the importance of creating dignified jobs and investing in the skilling of youth amid technological advancements. At the Global Labour Market Conference,

Policymakers, industry leaders, and experts from over 100 countries gather in Riyadh for the Global Labor Market Conference to discuss challenges and opportunities in the labor sector.

Opening the second edition of the Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC), His Excellency Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, emphasized Saudi Arabia's unwavering commitment to fostering international collaboration and driving innovative solutions to address global labor market challenges.

Policymakers, industry leaders, scholars, innovators and field experts from the labour sector on Wednesday gathered here in Saudi Arabia to participate in a global conference to discuss challenges and

The UN labour agency's director general praises constructive ties with Saudi Arabia during an investigation into rights abuses linked to the 2034 World Cup.

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) engages with Saudi Arabia as it investigates labor rights abuses related to the 2034 World Cup host. ILO chief Gilbert Houngbo highlights ongoing constructive relations and aims to send more experts to Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia has launched the Global Labor Market Academy in partnership with the World Bank, reinforcing its commitment to global transformation and addressing labor market gaps. The announcement was made by Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi during the second edition of the International Labor Market Conference,

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) calls on policymakers to prioritize dignified job creation and focus on skilling and reskilling youth in the era of evolving technology and artificial intelligence.

Opening the second edition of the Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC), His Excellency Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, Minister of Human Resources

The Global Labor Charter outlines a vision to enhance labor market flexibility, tackle youth unemployment, and ensure sustainable, inclusive growth. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 29, 2025