Minister of Labor Khaled Al-Bakkar confirmed that the ministry's priorities include regulating the labor market through collaboration with the private sector across its various industries. During a meeting with the Chairmen and members of the boards of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry on Thursday, a number of demands from the industrial sector were discussed.
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Al-Bakkar emphasized during the meeting that the ministry's priority is to create job opportunities for Jordanians. However, in line with the ministry’s commitment to forming a true partnership with the private sector, it is working to strike a balance between ensuring the sustainability of industrial operations and meeting the need for foreign workers, after studying the requirements of each sector in relation to the commitment to employing Jordanians in these sectors.
He pointed out that the ministry understands the importance of the industrial sector in supporting the national economy and providing employment opportunities for Jordanians, and is keen to provide skilled and specialized labor necessary for the continuity of production operations.
For his part, the Chairman of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry, Engineer Fathi Al-Jaghbeer, appreciated the Minister of Labor’s responsiveness to the chambers’ requests regarding the provision of foreign workers for certain sectors. He also commended his dedication to addressing industrial issues related to the ministry’s work, emphasizing that the industrial sector gives priority to employing the local workforce.
During the meeting, it was agreed to organize job fairs in industrial areas such as Sahab, Al-Muwaqqar, Al-Qastal, and Marka, aimed at networking between factories with available job opportunities and job seekers from those areas.
