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Saudi Human Resources and Social Development Vice Minister, International Labor Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo Open Second-Day of the Inaugural Global Labor Market Conference

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  • GLMC Platform Launches ‘Rayan,’ first ever AI tool designed to answer queries on labor markets
  • National Private Sector Training Program Pledge, ‘Waad,’ already 50% Toward its Target
  • ILO Director-General Implores Global Community to Support, Create Employment Opportunity for Youth.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — H.E. Dr. Abdullah Nasser Abuthnain, Vice Minister of the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development welcomed over 6,000 guests and 150 participants back to second day of the inaugural Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC).

After welcoming guests and highlighting the previous day’s successes, H.E. Vice Minster Abuthnain discussed the Kingdom’s focus on two critical areas: skills development and new forms of work.

The Kingdom has prioritized skill development to support economic diversification toward a more productive and knowledge-based economy,” said the Vice Minister. He pointed to Saudi Vision 2030 programs such as the Human Capability and Development Program, and the Labor Market Strategy, which have been established to drive skill development and address skill mismatches.

H.E. Vice Minister Abuthnain continued “We in the ministry have adopted a demand driven approach to skill development by forming partnerships with private sector and other stakeholders.” Successes he highlighted include the establishment of 12 sectoral councils with over 150 participating members and the creation of an overarching skill framework that has resulted in a complete standard definition for 300 occupations covering 2,000 skills.

H.E. the Vice Minister also highlighted the success of the National Private Sector Training Pledge Program, ‘Waad’ under which the private sector has committed to training 150,000 individuals by 2025, a target already 50% achieved. 

The morning also featured a keynote address from International Labor Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo. Speaking specifically to the path forward for young people in labor markets, Director-General Houngbo set the tone, saying “we all must double down on our effort to ensure that our next generation can flourish as productive members of society.” The Director-General framed the potential for youth cohorts, calling them “not mere beneficiaries, they are key stakeholders and the architects of the future labor market.” He went on to say of youth “They represent the driving force for change and innovation particularly as the world stands on the brink of unprecedented challenges exacerbated by climate change, rapid technology advancement, shifting demographics, and geopolitical tensions.

Director-General Houngbo emphasized the stakes for young people, sharing a number of datapoints: the global youth unemployment rate exceeds 3 times that of adults; more than 3 out of 4 young people are informally employed, 1 in 3 youth are working, yet still living in poverty. Imploring the audience, Director-General Houngbo declared “This cannot be the statistical reality of the future.”

Among possible solutions, Director-General Houngbo called for investments in internet infrastructure, policies to encourage inclusivity, a focus on digital literacy, and the potential of the green and blue economies, which by 2030 could create up to 8.4 million new jobs for young people.

Director-General Houngbo concluded with a message addressed directly to youth, calling on young people to “take the lead, to actively participate in your communities and make your voices heard in public fora, and on the issues that you care about, and the changes you want to see, the future we know belongs to you.”

In addition to speakers, GLMC Day 2 witnessed the unveiling of ‘Rayan,’ the first ever AI tool specifically concerning global labor markets. Trained on trillions of datapoints within billions of parameters, ‘Rayan’ is capable of providing up-to-date information and responses on all queries related to global labor markets. Introducing the tool, GLMC CEO Ohoud Al-Shamikh, demonstrated Rayan’s capability, asking “Tell me Rayan, with declining populations across the globe how can AI be used in the labor market to help adapt to these new realities?

The morning’s activities followed the opening day of the inaugural global labor market conference and continued its program of over 40 unique keynote addresses, informational panels sessions, fireside chats, and auxiliary events all aimed at addressing current challenges, future uncertainties, and opportunities for global labor markets.

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Day 2 features an equally impressive line-up of speakers and participants, including Saudi officials such as H.E. Dr. Hala bint Mazyad Al-Tuwaijiri, President of the Saudi Human Rights Commission, H.E. Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi, President of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, and Takamol Holdings CEO Dr. Ahmad Al-Yamani.

For more on the global labor market conference and to utilize Rayan visit www.globallabormarketconference.com

About the Global Labor Market Conference

The Global Labor Market Conference is a platform that aims to convene experts, specialists, and representatives of labor market stakeholders to engage in discussions about current and future international market challenges and propose innovative solutions to address them. Launched in Riyadh by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this annual conference seeks to establish a forum for the exchange of ideas, collaboration, and as a driving force for positive changes in labor practices on a global scale.

The event will gather Excellencies, the Ministers of Labor from G20 countries, leaders of pertinent international organizations, high-ranking officials, and figures from government and private sectors worldwide. It will also draw participation from major investors in both local and international private sectors. The conference’s primary focus will be on policies and best practices related to labor markets, while emphasizing the pivotal roles of employers and governments in shaping a harmonious and inclusive labor market.

In addition to the core conference program, which will delve into topics concerning the future of labor markets, the ongoing transformations in the world of work, and the influence of globalization, several ancillary activities will take place. These will include specialized workshops, diverse events, the signing of numerous memorandums of understanding and agreements, and the recognition of distinguished institutions and organizations within the labor market through the “Labor Award.”

 

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Board the TOKEN2049 Treasure Express With Bybit and Dive Into an $80,000 Prize Pool

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DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, set out to make the community’s TOKEN2049 journey more rewarding. Gearing up for the most anticipated blockchain and Web3 event in the region, Bybit is thrilled to announce three bonus events to enable both attendees and remote fans to both be part of the experience.

The winning opportunities are open to both attendees of TOKEN2049 and followers from afar. Through trading and offline events, participants stand to get free tickets, a share of the $80,000 prize pool in airdrops and coupons, and Bybit merchandise.

Event 1: TOKEN2049 Treasure Express 

From now to Sep. 26, 2024, Bybit users may register for the event and complete tasks by depositing and trading assets to earn lucky draw tickets. The wheel of fortune will turn to one of the three prizes:

1. A pair of tickets to TOKEN2049;
2. A share of the airdrop prize pool valued at $50,000 featuring the hottest tokens, including DOGS, PEPE, SOL, XRP, TON and USDT; or
3. Up to 50 USDT in spot coupons.

Even more rewards await in referrals and social media giveaways. For details, visit: TOKEN2049 Treasure Express

Event 2: Share and Unlock

From now to Sep. 30, 2024, unleash your social media magic for a chance to win a 10 USDT spot trading coupon. Share a Bybit blog link and your thoughts on Bybit and Web3. Remember to tag @Bybit_Official and use the hashtag #UnlockWeb3Future and submit the form with us here: #UnlockWeb3Future at TOKEN2049 with Bybit

Event 3: Meet us offline at TOKEN2049

Spot our logo at TOKEN2049 and capture a photo at the Bybit booth (M50) to win Bybit merchandise. Remember to share to your social media channels and use the right hashtag. For details, visit: #UnlockWeb3Future at TOKEN2049 with Bybit

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An advocate for a sustainable Web3 ecosystem, Bybit will be featured prominently at TOKEN2049 on a series of keynote panels, thought leadership and community events, and booth M50.

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving over 40 million users. Established in 2018, Bybit provides a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions: the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.

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Bybit Expands Global Reach, Receives Formal Consent for Full Authorization in Kazakhstan

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DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is excited to announce it’s among the first to be granted consent to a full authorization by the Astana Financial Service Authority (AFSA). This milestone brings Bybit closer to becoming a fully regulated Digital Asset Trading Facility (DATF).

As part of a rigorous process, Bybit Kazakhstan has passed a full AML check, business conduct audit, and detailed compliance inspections. This is part of Bybit’s focus on securing new user opportunities in Kazakhstan and the broader Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region.

Kazakhstan has become a key player in the global crypto ecosystem, and we are thrilled to be expanding our services in such a dynamic market,” said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit. “We are committed to bringing our cutting-edge technology, security, and transparency to crypto traders in Kazakhstan, ensuring they can access the best possible tools and services to thrive in this fast-growing industry.”

Once the full license is in place, Bybit Kazakhstan will offer various digital assets related products and services. The expansion into Kazakhstan aligns with Bybit’s mission to provide reliable and transparent services, catering to the unique needs of crypto traders and investors in the region.

This development follows Bybit’s receipt of its initial operating and custody licenses from AFSA in June 2023, reinforcing its commitment to local regulatory requirements. Bybit’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in Kazakhstan underscore its belief in responsible growth and ensuring a compliant and secure trading environment.

Kazakhstan has quickly emerged as a hub for crypto innovation, and Bybit is proud to play a leading role in fostering this development. For example, Bybit hosted a “Foundations of Blockchain, Web3 and Crypto Exchange Activities” course for Banks of Kazakhstan in 2024. This event was part of Bybit’s drive to make blockchain education more accessible in the CIS region.

By securing this full authorization, Bybit is poised to enhance crypto adoption, provide institutional-grade security, and offer advanced trading features to its growing regional user base.

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving over 40 million users. Established in 2018, Bybit provides a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions: the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.

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Integrum ESG and CSRHub enable fund managers to monitor both long-term trends and short-term movements in ESG ratings for companies, across a 10-year time series

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LONDON, Sept. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Integrum ESG, the leading alternative ESG data provider, has today announced the launch of their Consensus ESG Ratings module.

Just as investors monitor movements in consensus earnings estimates or credit ratings, investors now are aware of the demand for the ability to monitor long-term trends and short-term movements in consensus ESG ratings.

This new feature enables Integrum ESG’s asset manager clients to now see the consensus ESG score for any company, either as an absolute rating or a relative percentile ranking, across a 10-year time series.

These scores will indicate to any investor what the capital markets have ‘priced in’ for a company’s ESG performance, allowing users to quickly understand the market’s view on a company and easily conduct relative ESG analysis on the positions they hold within their Portfolio.

This regularly updated data is provided by CSRHub, the world’s leading provider of consensus ESG ratings. CSRHub has spent years aggregating and normalising a vast range of licensed sources – from large ESG ratings firms such as MSCI, ISS, S&P Global, and Sustainalytics to specialists such as CDP and Better World Companies.

Shai Hill, Founder and CEO of Integrum ESG, commented: “Many investors have told us they want a sense of ‘what is priced in’ in terms of a company’s ESG performance, so they can compare this to what anyone ESG ratings firm is saying. CSRHub is the only firm to have credibly achieved this, thanks to a model refined over years and a vast data lake – so we are delighted to be partnering with them.”

Bahar Gidwani, Co-Founder of CSRHub, added: “Investors need to fine tune their ESG-related investment strategies to improve their returns and better match the preferences of their clients. Combining CSRHub’s expert outside-in, consensus view of ESG with Integrum ESG’s detailed real-time data stream provides a strong solution for these needs.”

About Integrum ESG

Integrum ESG is the leading alternative ESG data and ratings platform for investors, blending human analysis and award-winning artificial intelligence models to capture, verify and display granular and relevant ESG data for analysis and assessment. Their Platform allows clients to dissect ESG scores, real-time sentiment, and more with a variety of unique-to-market features, empowering industry professionals and investors and giving them complete oversight of ESG risk across their portfolio.

For more information, visit www.integrumesg.com

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About CSRHub

CSRHub offers the most comprehensive global set of Consensus ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ratings, information, and tools. CSRHub’s business intelligence system measures the ESG business impact that drives corporate and investor sustainability decisions. Founded in 2007, CSRHub covers 56,545 public and private companies, and provides ESG performance scores on over 37,899 companies from 135 industries in 210 countries. Our Big Data platform uses algorithms to aggregate, normalize and weight ESG metrics from 957 sources to produce a strong consensus signal on corporate sustainability performance.

For more information, visit www.csrhub.com

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