Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Riyadh will host the ministerial meeting of the second International Labor Market Conference under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the 29th of January, 2025.
According to a recent press release by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, the event will bring together over 45 labor ministers and leaders from global organizations, including the International Labor Organization (ILO), the World Bank, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and the Misk Foundation.
It serves as a premier platform uniting decision-makers, officials, experts, and prominent speakers from across the globe. The conference seeks to lead global dialogue on the future of labor markets, establish itself as a leading platform and intellectual hub for labor market research, stimulate dialogue and knowledge exchange, and contribute to building an inclusive global labor market ecosystem.
Chaired by Ahmed Al-Rajhi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, the meeting aims to foster international collaboration, highlight innovative initiatives, and address the evolving demands of global labor markets driven by technological and economic shifts.
Held in partnership with the ILO, World Bank, and UNDP, the conference will convene at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center from January 29–30.
With over 200 speakers from 100+ countries, discussions will focus on six key pillars: skills development, workforce mobility, youth empowerment, technological innovation, SME support, and green economy initiatives. The event promises to drive meaningful action for a resilient and inclusive global labor market.