The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, and Chairman of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, announces the launch of the seventh edition of the global Conference on Occupational Safety and Health Riyadh hosts leaders in occupational safety and health from governments, academia, and the business sector to shape the future of this vital field Monday, March 24, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – His Excellency Eng. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development and Chairman of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, today announced the launch of the seventh edition of the Global Occupational Safety and Health Conference (GOSH7), in the presence of prominent leaders in the field from government entities, the private sector, and academic institutions, both from within the Kingdom and abroad. The global Conference on Occupational Safety and Health will be held over three days at the Four Seasons Hotel Conference Center in Riyadh from May 4 to 6, 2025. It serves as a scientific platform to present key topics related to the future of occupational safety and health, along with the challenges and opportunities facing global labor markets. GOSH7 aims to promote a global culture of occupational safety and health by enabling constructive conversations about the latest trends and innovations, exploring best practices and exchanging vital knowledge. The conference will also focus on the development of policies and preventive measures to support OSH excellence, and the role of technology in improving work environments and enhancing OSH awareness. In a statement marking the occasion, His Excellency Eng. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Chairman of the National Council, said: “The Kingdom is proud to convene the seventh edition of GOSH7 in Riyadh, as we explore key issues facing work environments and develop progressive frameworks. “The conference has become an important annual event for OSH leaders, and we look forward to the seventh edition being the most international one yet. GOSH7 is an important milestone in elevating global discussions about occupational safety and health, and continuing the critical job of improving compliance with OSH standards here, regionally and around the world.” For his part, His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Nasser Abuthnain, Vice Minister for Labor, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development ,Vice Chairman of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health said: “Strong and resilient labor markets are the backbone of economies around the world, and as work environments evolve it is critical that we collaborate closely to adapt to the challenges, grasp the opportunities, and enhance workplace health and safety. His Excellency added, “I look forward to welcoming our partners from around the world to Riyadh for the upcoming GOSH7 conference to discuss the key issues facing global labor markets, foster economic prosperity and seek to build safe, sustainable and future-ready work environments.” An exciting new element at GOSH7 is a hackathon that will bring together specialists from around the world to develop innovative solutions to enhance occupational safety and health practices. In addition, the hackathon is designed to identify and define practical ideas and solutions that contribute to raising global occupational health and safety standards. The final element driving GOSH7 is the creation of a framework for occupational safety and health for the world that is in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and that defines the Future of Occupational Safety & Health.
