GCC Labour Ministers meet in Bahrain to discuss regional cooperation

Labour and human resources ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states convened in Bahrain for the 12th meeting of the Labour Ministers Committee on October 8. The meeting focused on regional cooperation, labour market development, and addressing emerging challenges such as evolving skills requirements and technological changes.

Abdulrahman Al Awar, the UAE Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, emphasized the necessity of knowledge-sharing to build labour markets capable of responding to economic shifts. He highlighted the importance of balancing competitiveness and worker protection with market stability and digital transformation.

The gathering was hosted by Bahrain as part of its preparations for the 46th session of the GCC Supreme Council, also referred to as the Bahrain Summit. The participating ministers were received by Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, HH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, at Al-Qudaibiya Palace.