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Saudi Arabia ratifies the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187)
Ratification ceremony of Convention No. 187 on 4 June 2024: Mr H.E. Eng. Ahmad bin Sulaiman AlRajhi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development of Saudi Arabia  and Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO

International Labour Standards

Saudi Arabia ratifies the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 2006 (No. 187)

Fostering cooperative development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
A local produce seller displays his dates to clients at an exhibition.

Fostering cooperative development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

In June 2023, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) signed a letter of intent to launch the second phase of their Development Cooperation...

ILO Director-General: Saudi labour market reforms pivotal for advancing social justice and development in the Kingdom
Meeting of Director-General Houngbo and ILO delegation with Saudi Arabia Minister of Labour H.E. Ahmad bin Sulaiman AlRajhi.

Official visit

ILO Director-General: Saudi labour market reforms pivotal for advancing social justice and development in the Kingdom

ILO Launches Flagship Study on Extending Social Protection to Migrant Workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries
A migrant worker cuts through a metal rod at a construction site.

ILO Launches Flagship Study on Extending Social Protection to Migrant Workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries

ILO and IsDB share progress on joint work on socioeconomic and policy impacts of Just Transition in MENA region
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ILO and IsDB share progress on joint work on socioeconomic and policy impacts of Just Transition in MENA region

Strengthening Data of Ethiopian Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia
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Strengthening Data of Ethiopian Migrant Workers in Saudi Arabia

A returnee raised her income and improved her skills
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A returnee raised her income and improved her skills

Development cooperation between ILO and Saudi Arabia enters new phase
From left to right: Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for International Affairs of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development Adnan Al-Nuaim, ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development H.E. Ahmed Al-Rajhi and and ILO Regional Director for Arab States Ruba Jaradat.

Development cooperation between ILO and Saudi Arabia enters new phase

ILO Regional Director for Arab States completes official visit to Saudi Arabia
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ILO Regional Director for Arab States completes official visit to Saudi Arabia

ILO and Saudi Arabia launch a new phase of technical cooperation
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ILO and Saudi Arabia launch a new phase of technical cooperation

The Arab States and Asia Pacific Employers Leaders Network held for first time in Saudi Arabia
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The Arab States and Asia Pacific Employers Leaders Network held for first time in Saudi Arabia

ILO leads MENA leadership programme to promote a just transition to a green future of work
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ILO leads MENA leadership programme to promote a just transition to a green future of work

ILO Constituents Re-affirm the Importance of Social Dialogue as a path towards formalization and Decent Work for Youth in the Middle East...
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ILO Constituents Re-affirm the Importance of Social Dialogue as a path towards formalization and Decent Work for Youth in the Middle East...

ILO Jordan holds second project advisory meeting for RDPP Research Partnership for Improved Livelihoods of Jordanians and Syrians
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ILO Jordan holds second project advisory meeting for RDPP Research Partnership for Improved Livelihoods of Jordanians and Syrians

Saudi Arabia reinforces its commitment to eradicate forced labour in all its forms
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Forced Labour

Saudi Arabia reinforces its commitment to eradicate forced labour in all its forms

Saudi Arabia ratifies ILO conventions setting out safeguards with crucial importance for the response to COVID-19
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Saudi Arabia ratifies ILO conventions setting out safeguards with crucial importance for the response to COVID-19

ILO Regional Office welcomes announcement of Saudi reforms on labour migration
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ILO Regional Office welcomes announcement of Saudi reforms on labour migration

Community changemakers help Pakistan’s migrant workers avoid exploitation
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Our impact, their voices

Community changemakers help Pakistan’s migrant workers avoid exploitation

Arab States pledge to reduce gender pay gap in the region
A mixed delegation from ILO, UNWOMEN and OECD pose for a group photo

Arab States pledge to reduce gender pay gap in the region

FAIRWAY produces easy-to-read factsheets on laws governing migrant workers in the Arab States
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FAIRWAY produces easy-to-read factsheets on laws governing migrant workers in the Arab States