Qatar takes part in ministerial roundtable at Global Labour Market Conference

Riyadh: The State of Qatar took part yesterday in the ministerial roundtable session of the third Global Labour Market Conference (GLMC), currently un...

Riyadh: The State of Qatar took part yesterday in the ministerial roundtable session of the third Global Labour Market Conference (GLMC), currently underway in Riyadh.

The two-day summit has drawn policymakers, business leaders and labour experts from across the world, with participation from over 120 countries. Minister of Labour H E Dr Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri chaired Qatar’s delegation at the meeting. 

In his address to fellow ministers and senior officials, Dr Al Marri underscored the need to move swiftly from broad policy frameworks towards tangible implementation. Against the backdrop of rapid economic and technological change, he emphasised the importance of transforming theoretical strategies into practical, operational solutions that effectively respond to evolving labour market dynamics.

Drawing on Qatar’s experience, the Minister highlighted the value of aligning institutional reform with targeted capacity-building and partnership-driven approaches.

He noted that careful balancing between robust worker protections and market flexibility has been key to fostering a more resilient and adaptable labour market.