All news: Arab States
Transnational Company Agreements in 2025 focused on fundamental rights, safety at work, and due diligence
The recently updated section of the ILO Repository on Cross-Border Social Dialogue identified environmental issues and technological changes as priorities.
The United Arab Emirates ratifies the Protocol to Convention No. 29, reaffirming its commitment to fight against forced labour
The United Arab Emirates becomes the sixty third country worldwide and the second among members of the Gulf Cooperation Council to ratify this instrument.
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PROSPECTS Partnership in Jordan: Highlights from the year
Since 2019, the PROSPECTS Partnership has been strengthening opportunities for refugees and host communities across Jordan—supporting skills, jobs, protection, and resilience for a more inclusive future.
Occupational safety and health
Building a safety culture in Lebanon’s greenhouse sector
New OSH guidelines and on-site awareness sessions are helping greenhouse manufacturers and installers adopt safer practices across Lebanon.
From displacement to employment: Syrians build better lives through decent work in Jordan’s Zaatari Camp
ILO employment services are helping Syrian refugees like Hanan and Malika access training and secure jobs, while also supporting Syrians wishing to return to their country.
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Between work and school: The struggle of children in Lebanon’s agricultural fields
The ILO, through the PROSPECTS partnership, is supporting Lebanese and Syrian children, families and communities to combat child labour across Lebanon’s agricultural areas.
Oman hosts the Gulf region’s first training workshop on monitoring and evaluating social protection systems
The training advances inclusive social protection in Oman, including for migrant workers, by strengthening monitoring and evaluation capacities for social protection systems.
ILO constituents and partners strengthen knowledge on the social and solidarity economy to advance social justice
The ILO convened a technical knowledge-sharing event in Turin, bringing together constituents and partners from countries where it has been actively supporting the promotion of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) for social justice. Participants...
Labour migration
From registration to return: Strengthening overseas employment governance in Bangladesh with ILO support
Oman’s labour reform momentum sets a strong example for the region, says ILO Director-General
Gilbert F. Houngbo commends Oman’s rapid progress on labour law implementation, social protection expansion and structured social dialogue during an official visit to the Sultanate.
Arab States strengthen labour governance through first regional tripartite workshop on international labour standards
The ILO Director-General took part in the meeting, where governments, employers and workers developed a shared understanding and capacity to apply international labour standards in a changing world of work.
ILO workshop presents new insights on labour force participation and informality
The Labour Supply Microsimulation Model provides insights into the role of policy incentives in labour market outcomes.
Employers’ and business membership organizations
Chamber of Commerce of Aden and ILO join efforts for humanitarian relief and economic recovery
The ILO is building the institutional capacity of employers’ organizations like the Aden Chamber and Yemeni Chambers of Commerce and Agriculture (FYCCI), enabling them to lead dialogue, advocate for business interests, and drive inclusive recovery...
Historic alleyways restored in Lebanon’s coastal city of Jounieh, creating jobs and reviving heritage
Germany and the ILO's partnership improved urban infrastructure in Jounieh, provided thousands of workdays for local vulnerable workers and preserved the city’s old town character.
Employers and Business Membership Organization - capacity building
ILO Bureau for Employers’ Activities concludes two online validation workshops on strengthening labour functions in employers’...
Strengthening labour functions in employers’ and business membership organizations in the Arab States
Qatar Foundation and the International Labour Organization partner to help shape the future of Qatar’s workforce
Insights from Qatar Foundation alumni will be harnessed to develop policy briefs covering key employment areas – from skills gaps and talent retention to gender equality
International Day of Persons with Disability
A chance to work again helped Raymond Khoury reclaim his independence
A former shop owner lost his business after sustaining a disability. But through the ILO’s German-funded Employment Intensive Infrastructure Programme in Lebanon, he discovered that inclusive workplaces can restore dignity, independence and...
International Day of Persons with Disability
From overlooked to job-ready: Training equips jobseekers with disabilities for decent work in Lebanon
Testimonies from persons with disabilities in Lebanon tell of how training provided by the EU-funded ENABLE Programme helped them regain confidence, develop skills and pursue decent work opportunities.
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ILO strengthens employment services and labour-market links in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region and Ninewa province
Training series equips Public Employment Services and Career Development Centres to improve job matching and workforce support.
ILO, Ministry of Youth and UNICEF train facilitators to support young job seekers in Iraq
Intensive programme builds national capacity to deliver effective employment support for Iraqi youth.
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