Category Archives: Gulf Daily News

Update contact details call

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AUTHORITIES are urging expatriates in Bahrain to update their contact details to receive the latest information on their legal status.

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority has posted an alert on its official website, www.lmra.bh, advising residents to submit their mobile phone numbers so they could receive text messages about the expiration status of their passports and residence permits, among other notifications.

“We have looked into the contact details in our system and found that many contact numbers/e-mail addresses are not correct,” it said on its website.

Guide for expat workers on way

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By Sandeep Singh Grewal

MIGRANT workers will soon receive a complete guide compiled in their native languages on Bahrain’s labour laws and regulations in a bid to prevent exploitation. The multilingual employee guide will also create awareness among labourers coming to Bahrain, who are mostly illiterate. Continue reading →

Free medical camp for 250 workers

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MORE than 250 workers are expected to benefit from free medical checks being organised by the Indian Community Relief Fund (ICRF) tomorrow.

Examinations will be given from 7pm at the labour accommodation of Mohammed Ahmadi Company, in Buquwara, by senior medical consultants who will also provide health awareness and safety tips. Continue reading →

Protection vow

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A NEW push to increase protection of domestic workers has been rolled out by labour chiefs from Bahrain and across the region during a major forum in Manila, the Philippines.

They have agreed to fast-track repatriation of migrant workers, particularly women, at times of security crisis and assign government teams to closely monitor the recruitment of labourers. Continue reading →

A welcome step

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Posted on » Saturday, March 17, 2012
 
It is a welcome step by LMRA in taking action to bring in more safeguards to protect the interests of domestic workers. A substantial number of people are involved and their contribution to day-to-day life is very significant. A uniform policy to cover the rights and duties of these people will no doubt bring cheer to the lives of these workers. Continue reading →

371,183 Registered Foreign Workers

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Posted on » Thursday, March 15, 2012
FOREIGN workers registered with the LMRA have reached 371,183, according to the latest figures. They include 8,205 (5,942 men and 2,263 women) in the government sector, the majority of who are aged between 35 and 39. Another 351,314 are employed in the private sector (329,165 men and 22,149 women) – with the majority in the 25-29 age group. Continue reading →

Expats urged to update status

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EXPATRIATE workers risk becoming illegal if they fail to update their details with the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), a top official has warned. Many people mistakenly assume their boss has renewed their work visa only to later find out it never happened, said chief executive officer Ausamah Abdulla Al Absi. Continue reading →