The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania will host the AU Member States–GCC countries, Jordan and Lebanon Labour Mobility Conference/Dialogue on 5 October 2026 in Dar es Salaam, following official confirmation received on 22 April 2026 by the Embassy of Tanzania in Doha.
The high-level forum will convene Ministers responsible for Labour from GCC countries including the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar, and the State of Kuwait alongside representatives from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Republic of Lebanon. It will also bring together government authorities, private recruitment agencies, development partners, and key stakeholders from Africa and the Middle East to strengthen cooperation and address shared labour mobility challenges.
Launched in May 2024 in Doha, the Dialogue is a permanent multilateral platform uniting 25 African countries, GCC member states, Jordan, and Lebanon. It aims to enhance labour migration governance, promote fair recruitment, and protect migrant workers’ rights, with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
The 2026 Conference will focus on key priorities including recruitment cost regulation, social protection, skills matching, protection of female workers, and improved labour market data sharing reinforcing labour mobility as a driver of sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
By hosting this Dialogue, Tanzania reaffirms its commitment to promoting decent work, strengthening international cooperation, and advancing effective governance of labour migration.