Egyptian Minister of Labor Mohamed Gobran affirmed that the Egyptian state is moving forward with steady steps toward building a modern and balanced labor market that achieves sustainable development and keeps pace with global changes, under the wise leadership of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.
This came during Egypt’s address, which was delivered Monday at the opening session of the third edition of the Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC), held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from January 26 to 27, 2026, with the participation of a number of ministers and more than 200 speakers from around the world, under the patronage of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The minister explained that the conference is being held at a critical time, as the world is witnessing rapid transformations in labor markets due to accelerated technological development, demographic changes, and global economic challenges, which necessitate strengthening international cooperation and exchanging expertise to formulate more flexible and sustainable labor policies.
He noted that the issuance of the new Labor Law no. 14 of 2025 represents a historic step toward modernizing Egypt’s labor system, achieving a balance between the rights of workers and employers, and adhering to international labor standards, thereby helping to create an investment-attractive work environment that supports economic growth.
He stressed the Egyptian state’s commitment to the principles of social protection and non-discrimination, supporting women’s participation and ensuring their sustained presence and advancement in the labor market, in addition to focusing on the economic empowerment of youth, linking education and vocational training to labor market needs, expanding technical and digital training programs, and strengthening partnerships with the private sector.
GLMC features the participation of 40 ministers from various countries to discuss solutions and policies related to labor market issues at both the regional and international levels.
The conference program includes six main themes addressing the impact of technological transformations and artificial intelligence on the workforce, the new skills required to keep pace with labor market changes, issues facing workers in the informal economy, workforce flexibility, and aligning labor markets with the pace of continuous advancement.
Held under the slogan “Shaping the Future,” the conference brings together a distinguished group of decision-makers, business leaders, labor market experts, and representatives of international organizations, with the aim of contributing to shaping the future of work, providing a platform for dialogue and cooperation, and developing forward-looking solutions to the most prominent challenges facing global labor markets.
