Dubai : Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf, Minister of Labour and Minister of Legal Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), participated in the 8th Ministerial Meeting of the Abu Dhabi Consultation, held in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates from January 31 to February 1, with the participation of ministers responsible for labour affairs, alongside a number of specialised regional and international organisations.
The meeting addressed several strategic themes related to strengthening labour cooperation frameworks among participating countries, including labour mobility, skills pathways and productivity to support a just transition towards the green economy, the legal, social and professional dimensions of temporary migrant workers in the platform economy, climate change, the role of skills and diversity in labour productivity, and future labour market trends in member states.
The Abu Dhabi Consultation aims to align policies and perspectives on labour markets and promote constructive dialogue between labour-sending and labour-receiving countries, in support of shared interests and sustained economic growth. This is achieved through the development of balanced labour policies that respond to market needs, safeguard workers’ rights, and ensure safe and supportive working environments, while keeping pace with labour market transformations, particularly emerging professions requiring advanced skills, and prioritising optimal investment in human capital and the integration of citizens into promising sectors and future jobs.
