Global labour leaders on Monday signed more than 45 cooperation agreements at the opening of the third Global Labour Market Conference (GLMC) in Riyadh, aiming to create thousands of training and employment opportunities across Saudi Arabia and participating countries.
The deals, involving government agencies, private platforms and training institutions, focus on expanding flexible and digital work, strengthening skills development, deploying artificial intelligence in labour systems and linking training more closely to high-growth sectors such as tourism, entertainment and sports.
Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al Rajhi, minister of Human Resources and Social Development of Saudi Arabia, said partnerships with platforms including Bayt.com and Shiftat would support modern work models, while agreements with bodies such as the Financial Academy and the Saudi Retail Academy would help align national talent with evolving labour market needs.