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Saudi Arabia

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been an ILO member state since 1976 and has ratified 19 ILO Conventions, including seven of ten core Conventions. The ILO Technical Cooperation Programme with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development is in its 2nd phase. Work is ongoing on employment policy, skills development, occupational safety and health, social dialogue, fundamental principles and rights at work as well as cooperatives. The ILO is an active member of the United Nations Country Team and works with the Federation of Saudi Chambers and the Saudi National Committee of Workers Committees.

The iconic COP16 Riyadh 2024 logo stands tall, set against a backdrop of innovative design and greenery, welcoming visitors from across the world.

ILO at COP16 in Riyadh

The iconic COP16 Riyadh 2024 logo stands tall, set against a backdrop of innovative design and greenery, welcoming visitors from across the world.

2-13 December 2024

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Ageing migrant populations require new approaches to social protection
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Voices and insights on social protection and migration in the South Asia–Gulf corridor

Ageing migrant populations require new approaches to social protection

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Tripartite partners

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Labour standards

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Labour statistics

Labour statistics information dashboard with overlay of workers

National labour market statistics for the last year from the ILOSTAT database

Projects and programmes

STREAM - Extending Social Protection to migrant workers and their families in the South Asia-Gulf Corridor

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STREAM - Extending Social Protection to migrant workers and their families in the South Asia-Gulf Corridor

STREAM - Extending Social Protection to migrant workers and their families in the South Asia-Gulf Corridor

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STREAM - Extending Social Protection to migrant workers and their families in the South Asia-Gulf Corridor

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Development Cooperation Dashboard
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Development Cooperation Dashboard

Screenshot of the ILO development cooperation dashboard

The dashboard offers interactive visualisations of ILO development cooperation projects in Saudi Arabia.

Publications

Gender and statistics in the world of work in the Arab States Region

Gender and statistics in the world of work in the Arab States Region

Regional report of the integration of just transition themes in the Nationally Determined Contributions across the Arab States

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

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Multimedia

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All resources

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Browse our catalogue of resources from or about Saudi Arabia and filter by topic or sector.

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Contact

Ryszard Cholewinski

ILO activities in Saudi Arabia are coordinated by the ILO in the Arab States Office, based in Beirut.

Aresco Centre - Justinien Street - Kantari
P.O.Box 11-4088 Riad Solh 1107-2150
Beirut – Lebanon