He met under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the king of the country’s great country, held the General Union of Bahrain Trade Unions and the Free Union of Bahrain Trade Unions, today, Wednesday, their celebration, respectively, on the occasion of International Workers Day, in the presence of Youssef bin Abdul Hussein Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs Minister of Labor, Fayez Ali Al -Mutairi, Director General of the Arab Labor Organization, representatives of the three parties of production, and a number of members of the House of Representatives Shura, economic and commercial events in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
During the two concerts, a group of outstanding workers was honored, in appreciation of their distinguished giving and their contribution to the comprehensive development process witnessed by the Kingdom of Bahrain during the prosperous era of His Majesty the King.
At the beginning of the two concerts, Youssef bin Abdul Hussein Khalaf, Minister of Legal Affairs, Minister of Labor, delivered a speech during which he conveyed to the attendees and all the workers of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the greetings of His Majesty the King of the country, and his appreciation to the cadres working as the main pillar in the comprehensive national development process, and also conveyed the greetings of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and His Highness’s appreciation to all the cadres working in various work and production sites His Highness is proud of its continuous contributions to support the process of building and progress.
The minister stressed that the celebration of International Workers Day is an occasion to embody pride in the vital role played by workers in building the national economy and consolidating the pillars of growth in the labor market, as it represents an opportunity to highlight the efforts of the Kingdom of Bahrain to devote the principle of effective social dialogue, and to provide a balanced work environment that preserves the rights and gains of all parties to production, especially in light of the unprecedented acceleration in the world And artificial intelligence applications, indicating in this context that these rapid technical transformations, despite the promising opportunities they carry, impose at the same time growing challenges on the labor market, which require double efforts in preparing the workforce and enabling them to future skills, and enhancing their readiness to keep pace with the transformations in operating and production patterns, stressing the Kingdom’s commitment to develop legislative frameworks and national policies to ensure achievement The balance between technological development and the protection and sustainability of jobs.
In this context, the Minister stated that in recent years a number of initiatives and projects that contribute to building an advanced knowledge economy, support the stability and growth of the labor market, stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship, and create more qualitative opportunities for citizens, led by the national labor market plan for the years (2023-2026), and modern legislation has been issued in line with international labor standards, in a way that ensures sustainability Productivity, the continued growth of the national economy, the promotion of competitiveness, and the market attractiveness of the specific value -added investments.
His Excellency explained the importance of strengthening the frameworks of constructive social cooperation and dialogue between the government and representatives of workers and business owners, in a manner that ensures achieving balance and stability in the labor market, pointing out that this requires the continuation of joint work in the spirit of partnership and responsibility in order to create an environment that stimulates creativity and innovation, keeping pace with the aspirations of the next stage and meets the aspirations of citizens.
In turn, Mr. Fayez Ali Al -Mutairi, Director General of the Arab Labor Organization, delivered a speech at both parties, in which he praised the workers of Bahrain, the glorious who wrote their dedication, created the stories of achievement, considering that each worker is an icon of giving, stressing that the Kingdom of Bahrain led by His Majesty the King of the country, may God protect and preserve him, has made the Bahraini person the focus of its strategies, so it invested in his education and qualifying him to be a partner Acting in the economic and social renaissance industry.
Al -Mutairi pointed out that the Arab Labor Organization continues to support work issues and safeguard workers ’rights and gains, pointing to the organization’s role in strengthening the safe and healthy work environment and raising the readiness of the cadres working to keep pace with technological developments and qualify them to align the needs of labor markets.
For their part, Muhammad Abdul -Jabbar Al -Kohaji, the second deputy head of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Know Ahmed Hajras, the financial secretary of the Chamber, said in the two words of the Chamber at the two parties, that celebrating this occasion reflects the firm affirmation of the high position that the national workforce enjoys, and is considered a real estimate of its inexhaustible giving, which constitutes the main pillar in building the national economy and pushing the wheel of progress in various fields, Noting the competencies, giving and professional discipline of Bahraini workers, noting in partnership with the union federations to create a stimulating and consistent work environment with the aspirations of all parties in sustaining the growth of the labor market, calling for continuing to work in the spirit of one team for the power of the national economy and preserving the gains and achievements at various levels and levels.
In turn, Mr. Abdul Qadir Abdel Karim Al -Shehabi, Secretary General of the General Union of Bahrain Workers Syndicates, in his speech during the ceremony organized by the General Union, raised the highest verses of thanks and gratitude to the position of His Majesty the Great King, may God protect and preserve him, for his preference for his lofty sponsorship of these annual celebrations, which reflect the keenness of His Majesty, may God bless him, to support the work process, stressing the importance of the policies that protect the workers. By enhancing the dialogue that makes them partners in decision -making, preserving labor gains and rights, and supporting union work, praising the national forearm and its pivotal role in advancing production and development in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
While Mr. Yaqoub Youssef Mohamed, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Free Union of Bahrain Trade Unions, expressed in his speech during the free union ceremony his sincere thanks and great gratitude for the position of His Majesty the Great King, may God protect and preserve him, for his generous sponsorship of this annual occasion, stressing the importance of supporting policies that protect workers’ rights and enhance their participation in decision -making, and to preserve their gains and union rights, praising the role of national competencies, praising the role of national competencies In the active contribution to push the wheel of development in the Kingdom.
