Labour Ministry holds second roundtable for construction sector
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI), held the second roundtable for the construction, building materials and wood sectors, building on the discussions and outcomes of the inaugural roundtable held in December 2025.</p> <p>The roundtable forms part of Qatar's continued efforts to further develop its labour relations framework…
Doha, Qatar - The Ministry of Labour, in collaboration with Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI), convened a second roundtable discussion for the construction, building materials, and wood sectors. This meeting followed the inaugural roundtable held in December 2025, building on the previous discussions and outcomes.
The roundtable aimed to strengthen Qatar's labour relations framework and promote constructive social dialogue across key economic sectors. Representatives from government entities, employers, and workers gathered to discuss sector-specific challenges, share expertise, and explore practical approaches to enhancing labour relations and cooperation.
Key topics of discussion included the implementation of joint committees, worker participation, communication channels, wage protection, occupational safety and health, and measures to boost sector-level cooperation. The meeting also served as an opportunity to review progress since the inaugural roundtable and to build upon the recommendations and priorities identified during that event.
Speaking at the meeting, Assistant Under Secretary for Migrant Labour Affairs, Hamed Faraj Dalmouk, reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to social dialogue as a cornerstone of labour market development. He emphasized the importance of joint worker committees as a means of strengthening worker participation and facilitating direct communication between workers and employers.
Dalmouk highlighted the importance of safe and healthy workplaces, occupational safety and health procedures, and continuous engagement among stakeholders to improve working conditions and productivity.
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