Global Labor Market Conference Opens In Riyadh With Minister Ahmed Al-Rajhi

Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi has opened the third Global Labor Market Conference in Riyadh, bringing together more than 40 labor ministers, over 200 international speakers and about 10,000 participants, to examine current labour market conditions and debate how global workforce systems respond to economic, social and technological change.

In his address at the Global Labor Market Conference, Ahmed Al-Rajhi stated that labour markets worldwide are undergoing fast change, driven by new technologies, shifts in population structures and evolving skills needs, noting that these pressures affect policy choices, business models and workers’ prospects across many regions.

Ahmed Al-Rajhi explained that the Global Labor Market Conference also serves to present Saudi labour market developments achieved under Vision 2030, pointing to reforms that aim to increase participation, enhance job quality and align skills with economic priorities, while using the event as a platform to compare Saudi experience with international practices.

Alongside the main Global Labor Market Conference sessions, a ministerial meeting gathered participating labor ministers to examine shared labor market challenges, including technological transformation, the growth of the informal economy, the need to upgrade skills, empower youth and women, raise job quality standards and strengthen overall labour market inclusivity across different income levels.

During this ministerial discussion at the Global Labor Market Conference, ministers underlined that investment in human capital remains essential for sustainable economic growth, urged more flexible labour policies to cope with fast-moving labour market trends and highlighted the importance of converting forum discussions into concrete initiatives through joint programmes and partnerships with international organisations.

The Global Labor Market Conference programme features more than 50 sessions and side events, positioning the gathering as a regular international venue for shaping debate on the future of work, while also reflecting Saudi Arabia’s interest in engaging with global labour market policy discussions and sharing experiences with partners inside and outside the Kingdom.

With inputs from SPA