Labour Minister challenges heat

Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan paid several surprise visits to worksites across the Kingdom on Tuesday.The visit was made to ensure companies’ commitment to the ministry’s summer work ban, which prohibits outdoor labourers to work between 12pm and 4pm in July and August.During the visit, Mr. Humaidan met worksite supervisors and discussed their observations and requirements. Continue reading

Sharp drop in maid abuse cases

There has been a drop in the number of foreign housemaids coming forward with allegations of abuse during Ramadan. In previous years, extended working hours and allegations of general mistreatment during the Muslim holy month were blamed for large numbers of domestic workers fleeing their employers and seeking shelter. Continue reading

Summer Ban Implemented

More than 98 per cent of companies in the Kingdom have implemented the Labour Ministry’s ‘Summer Work Ban,’ which came into effect by the beginning of the month. Labour Ministry Undersecretary Sabah Al Dossary stated on Tuesday that the ministry officials paid inspection visits to 3077 establishments last week. Continue reading

Labour Market to see growth

Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan yesterday said that Bahrain will follow the examples shown by the world in developing the labour market of the Kingdom. Highlighting small and medium sector as the next major job provider, the minister affirmed that the new employment opportunities will be developed by the Kingdom in the retail and hospitality sectors. Continue reading