All news: Arab States
World Environment Day
Three ways we promote nature-inspired work across the Arab States
This year on World Environment Day, the ILO Regional Office for Arab states is highlighting three examples of how decent work is a central element in the transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all.
Development cooperation programme
Saudi Arabia and ILO discuss ongoing cooperation aimed at advancing labour market development and worker protection
Report
Oman advances a new regional model for rights-based social protection
A new report by the ILO and Oman’s Social Protection Fund highlights how integrated, lifecycle-based social protection aligned with international labour standards can strengthen social justice and economic resilience.
Social dialogue and tripartism
50 years of ILO Convention No. 144: putting tripartism into practice
Marking 50 years since its adoption, Convention No. 144 remains a key instrument for promoting tripartism and effective consultation on international labour standards.
From skills to opportunity: How hands-on training is helping youth in Jordan access decent work
The ILO, through the PROSPECTS partnership, is providing young Jordanians and Syrian refugees with practical experience that links to real jobs in a changing labour market and expands opportunities for individuals choosing to return their home...
New report
AI-driven transformation puts jobs, inequality and skills at a crossroads in the Arab region
A new report outlines diverging AI futures for jobs, growth and inequality in the Arab region. Proactive and inclusive policy measures are needed today, ILO Regional Director Ruba Jaradat says during an Arab Forum for Sustainable Development special...
Middle East crisis weighs on global labour markets
Report finds rising risks to jobs, incomes and working conditions worldwide, with uneven effects across regions and growing pressure on migrant workers and remittance-dependent economies.
Video
Rebuilding Gaza through decent work
Thousands of Palestinians are repairing roads, restoring water and power systems, and rebuilding communities through ILO-supported emergency employment programmes. Decent work contributes to sustainable development and plays a critical role in...
Job-rich investment must be at the heart of Syria’s recovery agenda
Investments in decent jobs and local economic growth are essential for an inclusive and sustainable recovery, the ILO has told the Syria Partnership Coordination Forum.
IMRF stakeholders strengthen commitments to wage and social protection for migrant workers
A high-level dialogue at the International Migration Review Forum 2026 explored practical ways to include migrant workers in wage and social protection systems across the migration corridor between Africa, Asia and the Gulf, with the support of the...
News release
Jordan launches new Decent Work Country Programme to drive inclusive growth and a resilient labour market
Announcement made in an event held under royal patronage to mark International Workers’ Day, as tripartite partners and ILO build on numerous achievements to date.
Nepal advances for stronger social protection for migrant workers at home and abroad
National dialogue calls for better coordination across the migration cycle and closer alignment with destination-country systems.
Syria advances national recovery through public works programme design and strengthening labour market data systems
Consultative workshop in Damascus brings together national institutions and social partners to shape employment-led recovery and evidence-based policymaking.
Officers of the ILO Committee on maritime labour urge immediate action to protect seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz
Representatives of governments, seafarers and shipowners call on Member States to protect seafarers at a time of heightened violence at sea in the Middle East region.
Saudi Arabia strengthens national capacities in cooperative development
Saudi Arabia is strengthening its national capacities to promote cooperatives by building a pool of certified cooperative trainers to expand access to locally delivered training and advisory services across the country.
Learning event
ILO-led workshop supports countries to strengthen recognition of prior learning systems
Countries from Africa and the Middle East share practical solutions to strengthen recognition of prior learning and expand access to decent work.
Blog
Lasting shocks from the Middle East crisis: Emerging risks for the world of work
Beyond its human toll, the Middle East crisis is hitting jobs, incomes, and working conditions worldwide. Early action is critical to protect labour markets, especially for vulnerable workers, small businesses, and low-income households.
New momentum to build social protection capacities in the Arab region
New training modules support governments in the Middle East and North African region to build integrated, shock-responsive systems that expand coverage and protect vulnerable populations
ILO rainwater harvesting in Jordan boosts farm yields, cuts costs, and strengthens rural resilience
New impact study shows transformative benefits for women and men farmers amid climate-stress.
Joint Statement
Ministry of Social Affairs of Lebanon, UNICEF and ILO announce emergency cash support for children and persons with disabilities affected...
One-off assistance will reach around 6,000 families enrolled in Lebanon’s National Disability Allowance, helping vulnerable households cope with the impact of the ongoing crisis.
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