All news: Oman
South-South and Triangular Cooperation Knowledge Sharing Workshop
The Beirut workshop focused on mainstreaming Decent Work in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Arab Region
ILO fosters South-South cooperation on decent work and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
The workshop brought together tripartite constituents from six Arab States to exchange country experiences to integrate sustainable development goals, decent work and employment into the national policy planning processes.
Middle East and North Africa
Conflict and mass displacement increase child labour
Conflict and crisis in the Middle East and North Africa has led to an increase in child labour across the region, including in children’s involvement in armed conflict and other illicit activities, a new report finds.
Domestic workers
“Thank you Soma”: ILO documentary explores relationship between migrant domestic workers and Arab youth
On the occasion of International Migrants Day, the ILO premieres a new documentary that aims to challenge common perceptions about migrant domestic workers.
Domestic workers
“Thank you Soma - شكراَ صوما”: ILO documentary explores relationship between migrant domestic workers and Arab youth
On the occasion of International Migrants Day (18 December), the ILO will premiere a new documentary film that aims to change the narrative about migrant domestic workers in the Arab States region.
ILO and Oman renew partnership to advance decent work in the Sultanate
A new Decent Work Country Programme for Oman is officially launched in Muscat.
Decent Work in Arab States
ILO and Oman pledge to continue advancing decent work in the Sultanate
The ILO and tripartite partners sign a Memorandum of Understanding on the sidelines of the International Labour Conference in Geneva to develop new Oman Decent Work Country Programme for 2017-2019.
ILO’s Asia Pacific labour conference agrees to enhance labour migration governance in the interrelated regions of Asia and the Arab States
The meeting discussed issues affecting employment and the world of work in the Asia, Pacific and Arab States including labour migration.
ILO encourages unions to adopt new approaches to communication
ILO, regional Arab trade unions re-think communication strategies and practices in a fast changing media landscape.
Apprenticeship systems
Technical seminar plans ahead for improvement of apprenticeship systems in some Arab States
The ILO and representatives from across the Arab region agree on new plans to bolster apprenticeship systems and address youth unemployment.
Decent Work in Arab States
ILO and Oman pledge to continue joint promotion of decent work in the Sultanate
The ILO and tripartite representatives sign an agreement to extend the Decent Work Country Programme in Oman until 2016.
ILO: Apprenticeships can be a route to decent work for Arab youth
Regional seminar brings together employer, worker and government representatives to upgrade apprenticeship systems in the Arab states.
ILO workshop on Good Labour Inspection Practices in GCC Countries
A workshop to exchange good practices on labour inspection was held in Suhar, Oman from 27 to 29 January 2013.
Decent Work
Sultanate of Oman signs Decent Work Country Programme, the second Gulf country after the Kingdom of Bahrain
The Decent Work Country Programme for the Sultanate of Oman was launched today at the 99th session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva.