Posted on » Thursday, July 15, 2010
I read the letter ‘Business crippled by labour rules’. The employer seems to be a good man and I hope he hires good people. However, he has failed to understand the LMRA and expatriate mentality. Continue reading
Category Archives: Gulf Daily News
LMRA launches hi-tech multilingual website
Posted on » Monday, July 12, 2010
BAHRAIN launched a cosmopolitan multilingual website which can be translated into more than 50 languages.Labour Minister and Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) chairman Dr Majeed Al Alawi yesterday patronised the launch ceremony. Continue reading
Ernst & Young backing for Tamkeen scheme
osted on » Monday, June 28, 2010
MANAMA: Ernst & Young has signed an agreement to act as a service provider for Tamkeen’s Mohasaba scheme which offers accounting and audit support. Continue reading
Easy Exit scheme explained
HUNDREDS of people came forward to learn more about an amnesty for illegal workers during Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) roadshows yesterday. Continue reading
LMRA names raffle winners
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has announced the winners of its Easy Exit Scheme raffle draw, held in conjunction with Bahrain Duty Free. Continue reading
LMRA launching new visa sweep
AUTHORITIES hope to send home or legalise more than 40,000 “irregular” workers in Bahrain by the end of the year, it emerged yesterday.They have already slashed the number of illegal workers from 48,000 to 43,000 in the past three months. Continue reading
‘Amnesty’ welcomed
My heart was overwhelmed with joy when I read the report ‘Drive launched to pardon illegal workers’ (GDN, May 26).I am beyond words to express gratitude that doors have been opened and illegal expatriates can leave after paying a one-off petty penalty. Continue reading
‘Don’t employ runaways’ call
A WARNING went out yesterday for people to stop hiring runaways as housemaids and other domestic staff.It came as officials revealed that 322 domestic workers fled their sponsors last year, plus a further 42 so far this year.
Amnesty a lifeline for illegals
By Begena P Predeep , Posted on » Saturday, May 29, 2010
The Indian Embassy yesterday urged illegal workers to take advantage of a newly-introduced campaign by labour and immigration authorities to weed out illegal workers. Continue reading
LMRA in fee collection deal
LMRA in fee collection deal
Posted on » Friday, May 28, 2010
MANAMA: The Labour Market Regulatory Authority yesterday announced the signing of an agreement with Ahli United Bank (AUB) to provide services in respect to the payment of fees to LMRA by employers and institutions. Continue reading