Cairo, September 20 (BNA) Labor Minister Jamil bin Muhammad Al-Humaidan affirmed that the economic recovery initiatives contributed to raising employment rates, reducing unemployment among citizens and continuing work to support the national economy and develop the labor market and promising sectors. and attract more investment.
These developments are in line with the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and followed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
The minister was speaking at the 48th session of the Arab Labor Conference in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on September 18 and 26.
He stressed that the government has paid great attention to enabling the labor market to keep pace with digital development and support artificial intelligence with initiatives that are in line with the requirements of progress and the diversity of labor market needs in the productive and service sectors.
He pointed out that the advanced electronic services provided by the Kingdom contributed to facing the repercussions of the Corona virus pandemic on the economy and the labor market.
He added that Bahrain also achieved many successes and was considered a global model, as this policy was able to ensure the stability of national employment and avoid layoffs by providing financial support packages to private sector institutions.
The minister touched on Bahrain’s efforts in promoting human resource development, noting that the Kingdom has harnessed many resources and capabilities to qualify human resources and development programs in line with future needs.
The Kingdom also launched the National Labor Market Plan 2021-2023, which seeks to turn current challenges into opportunities.
The plan will contribute to shaping the future policies of public and higher education institutions as well as developing education outcomes to serve the changing needs of the labor market.