Amman, Sept. 1 (Petra) — Transport and Labor Minister Nidal Qatamin
and Arab Labor Organization Director General Fayez Mutairi discussed
preparations for the 52nd Arab Labor Conference, scheduled to be held
in Cairo from September 13 to 20, 2026.

The meeting focused on arrangements for Jordan to chair this year’s
conference under Qatamin’s presidency, as well as ways to strengthen
cooperation with the organization on labor and workers’ issues.

The two sides also exchanged views on key challenges facing Arab
labor markets amid current developments.

Qatamin reaffirmed Jordan’s commitment to participating in the
conference’s annual sessions and highlighted the importance of joint
Arab action, while expressing appreciation for the organization’s
decision to select Jordan to chair the current session.

Mutairi praised Jordan’s support for Arab causes and noted that its
chairmanship of the conference reflects its commitment to issues of
common Arab interest.

The meeting is part of a series of consultations being held by the
organization ahead of the conference, which brings together
representatives of governments, employers, and workers from across
the Arab world.

//Petra// AO