المملكة: Under the patronage of the King, decision makers and international experts discuss tomorrow’s global business challenges in Riyadh
Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – may God protect him – the third edition of International Labor Market Conference, which is held under the slogan "We shape the future"With high-level participation from decision-makers, thought leaders and experts from various countries of the world.
His Excellency the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Engineer Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, stressed that holding the third edition of the International Labor Market Conference under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques – may God protect him – embodies the Kingdom’s commitment to its international role in supporting the global dialogue on the future of work, and confronting the common challenges that are reshaping Labor markets at the world level.
Wide international presence
He explained that the conference represents a global platform that brings together various actors to exchange experiences and build common visions that contribute to developing more flexible and comprehensive policies, enhancing workforce readiness, and achieving a balance between economic growth and quality of life. In line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
The conference this year witnesses a wide international presence, including more than 10,000 participants from 100 countries, in addition to the participation of more than 40 labor ministers, representatives of international organizations, the private sector, and academic institutions, in addition to the participation of more than 200 speakers in more than 50 dialogue sessions.
The conference will be held over the course of January 26 and 27. 2026, at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center, organized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, and strategic partnerships with a number of international organizations, including the International Labor Organization, the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the King’s Trust International Organization, and the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk); In a way that enhances the international character of the conference and enriches its outcomes.
Major Transformations in Global Labor Markets
The conference, in its third edition, focuses on six main axes that reflect the major transformations taking place in global labor markets, including trade transformations and their impact on employment, informal economies, the new global skills landscape, the real impact of artificial intelligence on jobs and productivity, building flexible labor markets in times of crises, and enhancing the quality of jobs, with special attention to youth issues as they are the main pillar. For the economy of the future.
The conference includes a number of accompanying events, the most prominent of which is the ministerial meeting of labor ministers, which brings together ministers from more than 40 countries to discuss practical and immediate paths for employment in light of global transformations, in addition to signing agreements and memorandums of understanding, organizing bilateral meetings, and launching new initiatives.
The conference this year witnesses the graduation of the first batch of the Labor Market Academy, in a step aimed at building the capabilities of policy makers, developing specialized competencies in labor markets, and enhancing Exchanging international experiences in this field.
The International Labor Market Conference is one of the most prominent global platforms specialized in labor issues. It aims to transform international dialogue into practical policies and initiatives, enhance cooperation between countries, and support the building of more adaptable and sustainable labor markets. Which contributes to enhancing economic competitiveness locally, regionally and globally.
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