All publications: Saudi Arabia
Gender and statistics in the world of work in the Arab States Region
The Brief on Gender and Statistics in the Arab States region examines the critical role of quality, disaggregated labour statistics in advancing gender equality and inclusion in the world of work across the Arab States. It reviews the availability...
GB.356/INS/15(Rev.2)
Complaint submitted under article 26 of the ILO Constitution alleging non-observance by Saudi Arabia of Conventions Nos 29, 95 and 111
In version Rev.2 of 30 March, paragraphs 17, 18 and 23 of the Appendix were corrected.
NDC 2.0 Review in the Arab States
Regional report of the integration of just transition themes in the Nationally Determined Contributions across the Arab States
This report reviews the second editions of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) as submitted to the UNFCCC NDC portal by July 2024, according to the 9 policy areas of the guidelines, as per the ILO Guidelines for a just transition to...
GB.355/INS/17/1/Decision
Decision concerning the complaint alleging non-observance by Saudi Arabia of Conventions Nos 29, 95, 111, 143 and 155
GB.355/INS/16/7 - Seventh Supplementary Report
Report of the Committee set up to examine the representation alleging non-observance by Saudi Arabia of Convention No. 29 and its Protocol...
GB.355/INS/17/1 – Reports of the Officers of the Governing Body
First report: Complaint submitted under article 26 of the ILO Constitution alleging non-observance by Saudi Arabia of Conventions Nos 29,...
New ILO-GCC joint report
Wage Protection Systems in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: A regional analysis
This report, developed by the ILO in close collaboration with the GCC Executive Bureau, addresses a critical knowledge gap concerning the design and operation of Wage Protection Systems (WPS) in GCC countries. Drawing on public documentation and...
Fact sheet
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: The Employment, Environment, Climate Nexus Factsheet
Corridor Studies: Labour Migration in the Horn and East Africa: Uganda to Saudi Arabia, Kenya to Somalia, and Ethiopia to South Sudan...
This report is a collection of Corridor Studies focused on examining the governance and dynamics of three specific labour migration pathways in the East and Horn of Africa (EHoA): Uganda to Saudi Arabia, Kenya to Somalia, and Ethiopia to South...
ILO report
Navigating the digital and artificial intelligence revolution in Arab labour markets
The labour market in the Arab States is at a crossroads, facing persistent challenges while navigating a new era of digital transformation. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of these dynamics. It projects that while the risk of...
Policy Brief
Facilitating transition between social assistance and social insurance in the Arab Region: Conceptual framework and review of global good...
The Arab Region faces dual challenges: high labour informality (51%) and low social protection coverage (30–36%), exacerbating vulnerabilities. This study explores policy mechanisms to integrate social assistance and insurance systems, addressing...
Facilitating transition between social assistance and social insurance
Conceptual framework and review of global good practices for countries in the Arab Region
Regional Report
Assessment of Labour Migration Statistics in the Arab States
This Assessment of Labour Migration Statistics in the Arab States: Regional Report takes stock of existing data sources on labour migration and migrant workers in the Arab region, drawing on individual country profiles. The report aims to evaluate...
Resource
Sector skills councils - Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Regulatory framework governing migrant workers
The country briefs map the key legal provisions dealing with migrant workers in eight Arab countries, summarizing the legal rules about who pays for recruitment, whether passport confiscation is prohibited by law, minimum working conditions...
Social protection for migrant workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: A regional mapping of provisions on paper and in practice
Social protection coverage for national and migrant workers in the formal private sector in the GCC countries.
The infographic charts the systems of social protection available for workers in the private sector in each country of the GCC.
Review of National Social Protection Legislation and Legal Frameworks for Migrant Workers in the Gulf Countries
Extending social protection to migrant workers in the Gulf Countries
Reforming end-of-service indemnity for migrant workers in Member States of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC)
Policy options for the progressive realization of international social security standards
Social protection coverage for national and migrant workers in the Arab World