Sheikh Khalifa: Arab private sector is key driver of investment, jobs

Qatar Chamber's Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al-Thani underscored the private sector's vital role in driving investment and job creation across the Arab region. Speaking ahead of the chamber's involvement in the '52nd session of the Arab Labour Conference', set to take place in Cairo until September 20, Sheikh Khalifa stressed the need for enhanced public-private partnerships and supportive policies to stimulate business growth and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Organized by the Arab Labour Organisation, the conference brings together ministers of labour and representatives from governments, employers, workers, as well as regional and international bodies. Sheikh Khalifa, leading the chamber's delegation, which comprises advisors and officials from various departments, highlighted the conference's focus on the socio-economic impacts of climate change on the working environment and the role of startups in digital transformation.

The discussions aim to showcase how entrepreneurial ventures can foster economic diversification, reduce unemployment, and promote sustainable job creation throughout the Arab region. Sheikh Khalifa emphasized that the conference functions as a crucial forum for dialogue and collaboration among the Arab world's production pillars, fostering unity in addressing labor market challenges.

He pointed out that the current phase requires stronger joint Arab action and the exchange of best practices to cultivate more resilient and competitive labor markets, capable of adapting to rapid global transformations.