National Council for Occupational Safety and Health Participates in the 6th National Occupational Safety and Health Conference and Exhibition in the Kingdom of Bahrain

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.