Minister of Labor Participates in the Global Labor Market Conference in Riyadh and Presents Palestine's Vision for the Future of Work

SadaNews - Minister of Labor Dr. Inas Al-Atari participated in the Global Labor Market Conference held in Riyadh on January 26-27, 2026, where she highlighted the main features of the Palestinian vision for the future of labor markets amidst rapid global transformations.

Dr. Al-Atari emphasized that the future of work is no longer a theoretical topic but has become a reality that requires an immediate response through enhancing the ability of labor markets to keep pace with changes, ensuring fair opportunities, and achieving decent work. She noted that labor markets are undergoing rapid transformations due to technological advancements, demographic changes, and economic instability, which necessitates a shift to more effective proactive policies.

Al-Atari underscored the importance of enhancing labor market governance based on data by developing modern information systems that support decision-making based on actual market needs, alongside the necessity of linking education and vocational training with labor market needs through work-based learning and on-the-job training.

She also affirmed that justice and inclusion are at the core of labor market policies, focusing on empowering women, youth, and the most vulnerable groups, and ensuring equal access to job opportunities. She presented Palestine's experience in developing a comprehensive digital system for the labor market, which includes labor market information systems, job opportunity platforms, databases of job seekers, and anticipating future skill needs.

In the same context, the doctor emphasized that regional and international cooperation is a strategic necessity for building more integrated, flexible, and resilient labor markets, reaffirming Palestine's commitment to working collaboratively with regional and international partners for inclusive and equitable labor markets based on decent work and human dignity.

It is worth noting that the Global Labor Market Conference is considered a high-level international platform, featuring the participation of over 10,000 participants from nearly 100 countries and more than 40 labor ministers, and included dozens of dialogue sessions discussing the future of work, skills development, digital transformation, and inclusive employment policies.