Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of Hail Region and Chairman of the Board of Hail Development Authority, and in the presence of His Excellency Eng. Ahmad bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH) signed two memoranda of cooperation with Hail Development Authority and the University of Hail. The memoranda aim to expand cooperation and partnerships, promote the exchange of expertise and knowledge, and support joint initiatives and programs in occupational safety and health. NCOSH was represented at the signing of both memoranda by its Deputy Secretary-General, Eng. Rayan Alzoreki. This step forms part of the Council’s efforts to build effective strategic partnerships with development and academic entities and expand cooperation with relevant stakeholders, ensuring that their roles complement one another and enhancing awareness and preventive practices in workplaces. The memorandum of cooperation with Hail Development Authority covers several areas of joint work, including developing training and awareness programs, implementing occupational safety and health initiatives, exchanging expertise, and benefiting from the Council’s specialized programs. It also provides for supporting the Authority with specialized training programs, including the Cadres Program and the program for investigating occupational accidents and injuries. The memorandum also includes cooperation in organizing meetings, workshops, and specialized programs, as well as exploring opportunities to provide advisory and training services to relevant projects and entities. This cooperation supports the integration of occupational safety and health concepts and requirements into development projects and programs, promotes preventive practices, and enhances readiness and efficiency. On the academic front, the memorandum of cooperation with the University of Hail includes strengthening cooperation in training and awareness, exchanging knowledge and expertise, implementing joint programs and initiatives, and organizing specialized forums, seminars, conferences, and workshops in occupational safety and health. The memorandum also includes the University’s participation in awareness campaigns and initiatives implemented by the Council and drawing on both parties’ academic capabilities, knowledge, and expertise. This cooperation contributes to raising occupational safety and health awareness among university personnel, promoting a culture of prevention among students and the community, and supporting the transfer of specialized knowledge and professional practices. NCOSH works to strengthen strategic partnerships as a key enabler for developing the Kingdom’s occupational safety and health system. Through cooperation with government, development, and academic entities, the private sector, and other relevant stakeholders, the Council seeks to unify and integrate efforts, exchange knowledge and expertise, develop national capabilities, and promote the implementation of best practices in workplaces. Through these partnerships, the Council also seeks to broaden the impact of national occupational safety and health programs and initiatives, support capacity building, enhance awareness and prevention, and encourage entities to adopt more efficient and sustainable practices in managing occupational risks and protecting workers. The two memoranda of cooperation with Hail Development Authority and the University of Hail reflect this direction by bringing together the development dimension and the academic and knowledge dimension. This approach expands the reach of specialized programs and initiatives and strengthens the integration of occupational safety and health concepts into projects, workplaces, and educational institutions. This step builds on the Council’s role in developing an integrated national occupational safety and health system, promoting a culture of prevention, and strengthening cooperation and coordination among relevant stakeholders. It contributes to creating safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplaces and supports the Kingdom’s goals of developing an attractive and sustainable labor market and improving the quality of working life

Eng. Majed bin Ibrahim Alfuwaiz, Secretary-General of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH), accompanied by the Council’s delegation, met with H.E. Mr. Hatem Alghamidi, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of Argentina, at the Saudi Embassy in Buenos Aires. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Council delegation’s visit to participate in the 26th International Congress on Occupational Risk Prevention (ORP 2026) in Rosario. During the meeting, cordial discussions were exchanged, and the Secretary-General expressed his appreciation to H.E. the Ambassador and the Embassy team for their warm hospitality, commending the Embassy’s role in serving Saudi citizens and supporting official Saudi delegations in carrying out their missions. The Council delegation also visited the King Fahd Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, accompanied by Mr. Sultan Alarfaj, Acting Director of the King Fahd Cultural Center in Argentina. The Center is one of the Kingdom’s prominent cultural and Islamic institutions in Latin America. Established by order of the late King Fahd bin Abdulaziz and inaugurated by the late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz in 2000, the Center plays a cultural and educational role in serving Muslim communities and showcasing Saudi Arabia’s culture and rich heritage across the region

The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health participated in the 6th National Occupational Safety and Health Conference and Exhibition, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain on 22–23 September 2026, under the patronage of H.E. Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the participation of a number of organizations, experts, and specialists in occupational safety and health.The Council’s delegation was headed by H.E. Secretary-General Eng. Majid bin Ibrahim Al-Fuwaiz. The participation formed part of the Council’s efforts to strengthen regional cooperation and exchange expertise and practices in occupational safety and health, while showcasing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s experience in developing its national occupational safety and health system and supporting joint efforts to provide safer, healthier, and more sustainable working environments.The conference addressed a range of topics related to the future of occupational safety and health, including the application of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence, the promotion of mental health in the workplace, sustainable development, and the advancement of occupational safety and health culture, with the participation of leading specialists and experts from GCC countries.On the first day, the Council’s General Manager of Projects and Strategic Transformation, Eng. Mustafa Al-Duraihem, participated in a panel discussion titled “Workers’ Mental Health: The Foundation for a Sustainable Work Environment.” The session addressed legislation, policies, and systematic approaches to integrating mental health and wellbeing into the workplace, as well as the role of emerging technologies and proactive solutions in supporting workers’ health.The session also highlighted a number of GCC experiences and practices. The Council presented the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s experience in promoting workers’ mental health and integrating it into the occupational safety and health system through prevention and measurement methodologies, improvement programs, and the use of digital solutions and emerging technologies to support workers’ health and wellbeing.On the second day, Eng. Faisal Al-Qahtani, Team Leader of the Council’s Technical Committees Unit, participated in a panel discussion titled “Effective Leadership in Promoting an Occupational Safety and Health Culture.” The session explored the role of leadership in building and embedding an organizational culture that supports occupational safety and health.Eng. Faisal Al-Qahtani also delivered a workshop titled “The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health’s Experience in Promoting Occupational Safety and Health Culture,” during which he presented key aspects of the Council’s experience in promoting a culture of prevention, as well as the role of leadership and institutional action in embedding occupational safety and health practices and enhancing awareness and compliance in the workplace.On the sidelines of the conference, the Third Meeting of the Executive Committee of the GCC Strategic Framework for Occupational Safety and Health was held under the chairmanship of H.E. Shaikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Assistant Undersecretary for Labour Relations at the Ministry of Labour in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The meeting formed part of efforts to strengthen coordination and integration among the Gulf Cooperation Council states and to follow up on the implementation of the GCC Strategic Framework for Occupational Safety and Health 2025–2030, one of the key tracks of joint GCC action in this field.The Council’s participation in the conference reflects its continued efforts to strengthen its regional presence and cooperation in occupational safety and health, facilitate the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and practices, and build partnerships with relevant stakeholders. These efforts support the continued development of occupational safety and health systems and contribute to establishing safe, healthy, and sustainable working environments.