Al-Asimi: Digital transformation and artificial intelligence pose a challenge to the Arab labor market - Sarmad
The Director General of the Public Authority for Manpower, Engineer Rabab Al-Asimi, emphasized the importance of Kuwait’s participation in the proceedings of the 52nd session of the Arab Labour Conference in Cairo, describing it as an important platform for exchanging expertise and enhancing cooperation on labor and employment issues and human resource development.
Speaking while chairing Kuwait’s delegation to the conference, Al-Asimi stated that the participation underscores the country’s commitment to supporting the trajectory of joint Arab labor efforts and contributing to the development of labor market policies, in line with rapid economic and technological transformations.
She added that the conference, organized by the Arab Organization for Labor from September 13 to 20, represents a significant opportunity for Arab countries to exchange experiences and expertise, discuss common challenges facing labor markets, and explore ways to enhance employment opportunities and reduce unemployment.
Al-Asimi noted that the current session is focusing on the theme “Sustainable Economic Growth: Toward Inclusive and Equitable Social Development in Arab Countries,” a topic directly linked to the future of labor markets and the necessity of balancing the requirements of economic growth with social development objectives.
Al-Asimi highlighted the importance of the conference’s key topics, which include skills development and alignment with labor market needs, enhancing employment opportunities, and human resource development. She stressed the need to keep pace with rapid developments in the labor market and leverage modern technologies.
She considered that digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and technological advancements pose new challenges and opportunities for Arab labor markets, necessitating skills development, improved workforce efficiency, and enhanced institutional capacity to adapt to these changes.
She further mentioned that the conference proceedings also address the impacts of climate change on the work environment, occupational safety and health, the transition to a green economy, and the role of startups and entrepreneurship in supporting labor markets and creating new job opportunities.
Al-Asimi reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to strengthening its active presence at Arab and international forums concerned with labor issues, and learning from successful experiences and practices to contribute to the development of the labor and employment system and to foster a sustainable and inclusive work environment.
The Kuwaiti delegation participating in the 52nd session, led by Engineer Rabab Al-Asimi, includes representatives of the three production partners: governments, employers, and workers.
Jordan is presiding over this session, which discusses several issues related to the future of work and development in Arab countries, as well as enhancing cooperation, exchanging expertise, and sharing experiences in the fields of labor, employment, and human resource development.
