Qatar Chamber Advocates for Human Capital and Digital Transformation at International Labour Conference

Qatar Chamber is participating in the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference, which is taking place in Geneva until June 12. Representatives from governments, employers, and workers from 187 member states of the Organisation are attending the conference. The Qatar Chamber delegation includes Eng. Nasser Ahmed Al Meer, Abdulaziz Al Kuwari, and Hamad Ali Al Marri. Eng. Nasser Ahmed Al Meer serves as the Advisor to the Chairman of Qatar Chamber for Labour Affairs and is the employers' representative in Qatar. Abdulaziz Al Kuwari is the Director of the Legal Affairs Department, while Hamad Ali Al Marri is the Director of the Committees and Business Councils Affairs Department.

Key Priorities for Future Work

Eng. Nasser Al Meer praised the International Labour Organization's efforts, stating the body "praised the International Labour Organization's efforts to promote economic development, social justice, and decent work." He noted that rapid technological advances and digital transformation have made the development of human capital and future skills essential for economic growth and labor market competitiveness. Al Meer stated, "rapid technological advances and digital transformation have made the development of human capital and future skills essential for sustaining economic growth and enhancing labour market competitiveness."

He further noted that digital transformation is actively creating new professions. This shift requires employers to modernize work environments and adopt innovative solutions to address future labor market challenges and reduce unemployment risks. According to Al Meer, "digital transformation is creating new professions, requiring employers to modernise work environments and adopt innovative solutions to address future labour market challenges and reduce unemployment risks." Eng. Nasser Al Meer added that Qatar Chamber, representing employers, values the government's efforts to promote international cooperation, exchange expertise, and strengthen social dialogue among the three parties of production, while leveraging digital transformation and artificial intelligence to support sustainable development and create decent job opportunities for all.

Commitment to Social Dialogue

Eng. Nasser Al Meer stated that Qatar Chamber, representing employers in Qatar, values the government's efforts "to promote international cooperation, exchange expertise and best practices, and strengthen social dialogue among the three parties of production, while leveraging digital transformation and artificial intelligence to support sustainable development and create decent job opportunities for all." He also affirmed that Qatar Chamber renews its commitment to the principles of the International Labour Organization and supports the Palestinian people.

Call for Global Solidarity

Eng. Nasser Al Meer urged the international community to intensify efforts aimed at ending the suffering of Palestinian workers. He specifically noted the situation in Gaza, advocating for the protection of their right to work and to live a decent life. Al Meer previously articulated Qatar Chamber's stance, stating it "values the government's efforts to promote international cooperation, exchange expertise and best practices, and strengthen social dialogue among the three parties of production, while leveraging digital transformation and artificial intelligence to support sustainable development and create decent job opportunities for all." He also noted that "rapid technological advances and digital transformation have made the development of human capital and future skills essential for sustaining economic growth and enhancing labour market competitiveness."