All resources: Arab States

Jordan launches partnership to expand social security protection for own-account workers

Norway-funded project will support more flexible and accessible social insurance arrangements for workers with independent work and irregular incomes.

November 2026

Decent Work and Recovery Programme for the Occupied Palestinian Territory 2026–2029: Summary

This summary presents the ILO’s Decent Work and Recovery Programme for the Occupied Palestinian Territory (2026–2029), outlining its approach to advancing decent work and socio-economic recovery in Gaza and the West Bank. It sets out the programme’s...

November 2026

Results 2023–2026: Decent Work Programme for the Occupied Palestinian Territory

This report highlights key ILO achievements under the Decent Work Programme for the Occupied Palestinian Territory (2023–2026), including emergency response and recovery interventions following the outbreak of war in Gaza. It showcases progress in...

Article

ILO expands decent work opportunities for returnees and communities in Syria

As Syrians return to their communities, the ILO is working with partners to help people rebuild livelihoods while strengthening institutions that can support a sustainable recovery.

November 2026

Decent Work and Recovery Programme in the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Priority interventions

This collection of ten fiches presents the ILO’s ongoing and proposed interventions in line with the Decent Work and Recovery Programme in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (2026–2029). Covering key areas including employment creation, private...

Country studies

Impacts of heat stress on jobs and productivity in Lebanon

This study examines the current and projected impacts of heat stress on employment, labour productivity and economic activity in Lebanon. It provides sector-specific estimates of productivity losses and policy recommendations to protect workers,...

ILO Brief

Pathways to Resilience and Economic Recovery in Lebanon: Rapid Market Assessment of the Agrifood Sector

This brief examines Lebanon’s agrifood sector, highlighting market trends, value-chain constraints, skills gaps and employment challenges. It identifies opportunities to strengthen competitiveness, improve skills development, promote inclusive...

ILO Brief

Pathways to Resilience and Economic Recovery in Lebanon: Rapid Market Assessment of the Tourism Sector

This brief examines Lebanon’s tourism sector, assessing market challenges, skills needs and employment opportunities. It highlights potential for growth in cultural, rural and ecotourism, alongside priorities for digital and green skills, work-based...

ILO Brief

Pathways to Resilience and Economic Recovery in Lebanon: Rapid Market Assessment of the Solid Waste Management Sector

This brief examines Lebanon’s solid waste management sector, highlighting market constraints, skills gaps and working conditions. It identifies opportunities for green job creation through recycling, composting and circular economy activities,...

ILO Brief

Pathways to Resilience and Economic Recovery in Lebanon: Rapid Market Assessment of the Construction Sector

This brief examines Lebanon’s construction sector, assessing the impact of the economic crisis and conflict on employment and market activity. It explores emerging opportunities in rehabilitation, maintenance and green construction, while...

ILO Brief

Pathways to Resilience and Economic Recovery in Lebanon: Rapid Market Assessment of the Garment Sector

This brief examines Lebanon’s garment sector, highlighting challenges related to competitiveness, skills development and working conditions. It identifies opportunities in sustainable production, digital commerce and market access, alongside...

Y-NEET project

Jordan brings young people and employment counsellors together to improve employment services

With support from the European Union and the ILO, the Ministry of Labour is preparing to pilot practical tools to better reach and support young people outside employment, education and training.

Jordan and ILO sign new agreement to strengthen labour governance and support decent work and a resilient garment sector

New partnership will form a central part of a broader, holistic intervention, combining sector- and factory-level support with action to advance labour rights, strengthen workers’ access to support and labour justice, and reinforce national labour...

STREAM

Oman launches dialogue with diplomatic missions to strengthen migrant workers’ access to social protection

The Social Protection Fund of Oman and the ILO brought diplomatic missions and national institutions together to support the implementation of social protection reforms for migrant workers.

Factsheet (September 2026)

PROSPECTS Partnership Lebanon: Supporting stability amid crisis

This factsheet outlines how the PROSPECTS Partnership is supporting Lebanon amid overlapping displacement, economic and social challenges. It focuses on strengthening protection and social protection, decent work and livelihoods, education and...

Factsheet (September 2026)

PROSPECTS Partnership Jordan: Promoting Resilience, Decent Work and Social Cohesion

This factsheet outlines how the PROSPECTS Partnership is supporting Jordan’s efforts to promote resilience, decent work and social cohesion for refugees and host communities. It focuses on strengthening protection, education, livelihoods and...

Factsheet (September 2026)

PROSPECTS Partnership Iraq: Building Pathways to Inclusion and Opportunity for Forcibly Displaced People

This factsheet outlines how the PROSPECTS Partnership is supporting Iraq’s efforts to expand inclusion and opportunity for refugees, IDPs and host communities. It focuses on strengthening protection, education, livelihoods, social protection and...

September 2026

PROSPECTS Partnership Factsheets

The country factsheets provide an overview of the key interventions and results of PROSPECTS programme implementation.

Doha Dialogue 2026

ILO backs action to advance sustainable labour mobility between Africa and Arab States

High-level dialogue brings African and Arab states together to advance cooperation on skills, worker protection and sustainable labour mobility.

STREAM

New monitoring and evaluation framework in Oman advances evidence-based social protection

The framework and its dashboard will support evidence-based decisions, greater accountability and continuous improvement in social protection across the life cycle for both national and non-national workers.