RIYADH: Abdullah Abuthnain, Saudi Arabia’s vice minister of human resources and social development for labor, led the Kingdom’s delegation to the executive council meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Labour Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Sep. 23 and 24.
The meeting included ministers and senior officials from OIC member states and addressed issues including employment and social protection, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
It also examined the major challenges facing labor markets across the Islamic world and explored opportunities for growth and sustainable employment.
In his remarks, the minister highlighted the pivotal role of the OIC’s Labour Centre in coordinating efforts and facilitating the exchange of expertise among member states.
He underscored the need to sustain this cooperation to overcome labor market challenges, strengthen social protection, and promote sustainable development across the Islamic world.
