UAE minister, ILO director discuss cooperation

UAE Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, Saqr bin Ghobash Saeed Ghobash, and Director-General of the International Labour Organisation, Guy Ryder, on Thursday met to discuss issues on the agenda of the 105th Session of the International Labour Conference, which began on 30th May. 

The parties discussed the UAE's new labour laws, which took effect on 1st January and include standard labour contracts. 

They also discussed cooperation between the UAE and the ILO in technical fields including innovation in governance of labour market. 

They stressed that the new rules are aimed at ensure a transparent, balanced and productive contract-based relationship between employees and employers. 

Ryder praised the new rules and said they reflect the UAE's regional stature in terms of preserving labour rights. 

Source: WAM