The International Labor Organization praises the legislation and policies applied in the UAE labor market

His Excellency Giblert Hongbo, Director of the International Labor Organization, praised the legislation and policies applied in the UAE labor market and the UAE’s keenness to create a pioneering system that achieves balance between the two sides of the labor relationship, appreciating at the same time the innovative policies and programs that the country has recently adopted to enhance social protection for workers in the UAE..

This came after the ILO delegation, during a meeting held in Dubai, in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and the ILO delegation, were briefed on the system of legislation and policies of the UAE labor market and their impact on enhancing its competitiveness and ensuring the rights of both parties. A balanced work relationship and providing a social protection umbrella for the workforce in the country.

During the meeting, His Excellency Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Awar stressed the keenness of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation to strengthen cooperation relations with the International Labor Organization, noting the UAE’s keenness to modernize and develop labor market legislation and policies in line with international standards, stressing at the same time that this cooperation highlights the qualitative leap. What the UAE has achieved in improving labor market governance, whether with regard to legislative and social protection measures for workers or in order to enhance the flexibility and competitiveness of the labor market and its ability to adapt to accelerating global economic changes and challenges..

His Excellency pointed out that the UAE labor market has witnessed strategic transformations over the past two years as a result of fundamental amendments to its legislation and policies in accordance with a comprehensive vision that aims to be a competitive market possible for Emirati cadres and attractive to international talents in a way that meets the requirements of the ambitious future vision of the UAE, which hosts millions of workers from different cultures. And more than 200 nationalities in the labor market, which is considered one of the most important global markets, flexible and dynamic, and providing decent work opportunities..

For his part, Director-General of the International Labor Organization, Giblert Hongbo, expressed his appreciation for the UAE’s announcement of its approval to join the Global Alliance for Social Justice, which was launched by the Director-General of the organization, and the Council of Ministers approved the country’s accession to it in January of this year..

He stressed the organization’s readiness to provide support and technical expertise to contribute to enhancing the competencies and capabilities of the ministry’s human resources, especially in the field of oversight and inspection, enhancing the work environment, raising the competitiveness of the national workforce, and qualifying and training it to meet the needs of the ministry and the labor market..

The meeting included a presentation on the pioneering reality of the labor market in the country, its growth rates and competitiveness in light of global challenges, and the most prominent national initiatives and legislation and their contribution to achieving the goals and strategies of the UAE Centennial 2071, as the UAE labor market witnessed a growth of 14.5% in companies, and a growth of 9% in the workforce. It also issues a set of global competitiveness indicators related to business fields.

Policies supporting raising women’s participation rates in the labor market and enhancing its flexibility, stability and attractiveness were reviewed. The two sides also discussed issues of common interest, labor market developments, challenges and opportunities, and the UAE’s main role in supporting international humanitarian trends, enhancing communication and dialogue and providing support to partners to achieve the desired progress in Labor market areas.

The meeting discussed the UAE’s pioneering initiatives to improve the work environment and enhance the flexibility of the labor market, in addition to reviewing the country’s experience in implementing job nationalization programs and empowering national competencies..

The meeting was attended by His Excellency Khalil Khoury, Undersecretary of the Ministry for Labor Market Operations and Emiratisation, His Excellency Maqsoud Cruz, Chairman of the National Commission for Human Rights, His Excellency Shaima Al-Awadhi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Communications and International Relations Sector, and a number of officials in the Ministry, in addition to representatives from the Federation of Emirates Chambers, members of the organization. International Labor for the category of employers, and representatives of Emirati workers’ organizations that are members of the organization.

The meeting was also attended by the organization, Her Excellency Dr. Ruba Jaradat, Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Arab Countries at the International Labor Organization, and Dr. Fawzi Qassouma, Senior Advisor to the Director-General for Arab Countries..

On the other hand, His Excellency the Director-General of the International Labor Organization held bilateral meetings with the three production parties, where he met with representatives of employers who are members of the organization, represented by His Excellency Humaid bin Salem, Secretary-General of the Federation of Emirates Chambers, His Excellency Ahmed Jama Al-Qaizi, Assistant Secretary-General of the Federation of Emirates Chambers, and Hind Bin Sulaiman, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the International Labor Organization, alternate member, and another bilateral meeting was held with representatives of workers’ organizations in the Emirates, represented by representatives of the Coordination Society of Professional Associations operating in the country, His Excellency Dr. Zayed. Al Shamsi, His Excellency Mohammed Al Hammadi, Dr. Mohammed Butti Al Shamsi, Dr. Hessa Al Tunaiji, and Salah Al Hosani.