The MoU was signed by Tamkeen’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulelah Al Qassimi and LMRA’s Chief Executive Mr. Ali Radhi Continue reading
Category Archives: Newspapers
Fewer Bahrain work visas issued in Q2
Bahrain has issued 37.4 percent fewer new work visas during the second quarter of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 Continue reading
Major step with reservations
The liberalisation of job markets in GCC countries has always been an issue of heated debate, whether at the domestic level or the level of global organisations, especially the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Continue reading
Step up war on trafficking
BAHRAIN could face an influx of illegal workers if it does not face up to human trafficking, a leading rights activist has warned. Although the problem of immigrants attempting to gain access to the country’s shores is not major now, it could soon become a significant issue in the Gulf, said Migrant Workers’ Protection Society action committee head Marietta Dias Continue reading
Expatriates allowed to shift jobs without sponsor’s permission
Dubai, Aug 3 : Bahrain’s move to allow expatriates to shift jobs without sponsor’s permission has been widely welcomed by overseas workers but employers said it would kill businesses Continue reading
Bahrain Expats Welcome Labour Reforms Businesses Wary
MANAMA — Bahrain’s launch of labour friendly initiatives allowing expatriates to change jobs without no-objection certificates from sponsors has received a thumping welcome from workers, while businessmen pressed on with their reservations about the reform Continue reading
Era of sponsorship ends in Bahrain
Expat tax strike planned across Bahrain
HRW praises Bahrain labour law reforms
Bahrain scraps sponsorship system, Gulf first
Bahrain on Saturday became the first Gulf state to abolish controversial labour laws that restrict the free movement of workers amid praise from rights groups and criticism from local industry Continue reading
Labour fees ‘forcing shops to shut down’
HUNDREDS of shops could have been forced to close as a result of the government’s “crippling” labour market fees, it has been claimed.
Bahrain’s small and medium-size business owners say the burden of the BD10 monthly charge for foreign workers has driven many to pull the plug on their enterprises Continue reading
Bahrain most business friendly despite fee – official
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zoomBUSINESS CITY: Manama is one of the most business friendly cities in the Gulf, according to a top official Continue reading
How LMRA can save millions in training
recently read about Tamkeen and Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) helping small and medium enterprises in Bahrain to develop and improve their organisations Continue reading