Cairo:Egypt has been unanimously re-elected to chair the Arab Labor Organization's (ALO) Board of Directors for a third consecutive term. This tenure will extend until October 2027, with Labor Minister Hassan Raddad representing the country.
According to State Information Service Egypt, the election took place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, during the board's 105th session in Cairo. The session was attended by representatives of Arab governments, employers, and workers, as well as the Arab League.
Raddad expressed gratitude towards the ALO representatives for their confidence in Egypt's leadership. He pledged continued efforts to strengthen joint Arab cooperation, promote employment and vocational training, expand social protection, and support decent work across the region.
In addition to the election, the meeting also addressed the conditions of Palestinian workers in occupied territories, and discussed various organizational, financial, and administrative issues.