In collaboration with IOM and UNODC The Regional Center of Excellence for Capacity Building in the Field of Combatting Trafficking in Persons Launches its First Training of Trainers Program Targeting 8 Governmental and Non-governmental Agencies..AlAlawi: Capacity building of first responders is a main pillar of combating this phenomenon

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority’s Chief Executive Officer H.E Mr. Jamal Abdulaziz AlAlawi said that the issue of trafficking in persons in all its forms is considered an organized crime and handling it requires a special set of capabilities and skills. Continue reading

As part of the continuity of the Authority’s efforts in combatting the illegal practices..“LMRA” Conducts Inspection Campaign in “Northern” Governorate and Deporting Violators

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) conducted an inspection campaign in the Northern Governorate, in cooperation with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs of the Ministry of Interior and the Northern Governorate Directorate that included a number of Governorate work sites. Continue reading

On the sidelines of LMRA participation in the meetings of the Session (112) of the Council of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).. Al-Binali meets IOM’s Senior Regional Advisor for Middle East and North Africa to discuss the efforts taken to combat trafficking in persons and forced labour

Geneva – The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA)’s Advisor for Planning & Development, Mr. Duaij Khalifa Albinali met with the International Organization for Migration (IOM)’s Senior Regional Advisor for Middle East & North Africa, Mr. Othman Belbeisi, following LMRA’s participation in the 112th Session of IOM Council that took place in Geneva. The two parties discussed ways to further strengthen and develop the relation between the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in fields of mutual interest. Continue reading

LMRA CEO: 100% of the targeted establishments in the first phase have joined the Wage Protection System, 87% in the second phase to date, with a compliance rate of more than 80%.

His Excellency Mr. Jamal Abdulaziz Al-Alawi, the Labor Market Regulatory Authority’s (LMRA) CEO, confirmed that the authority is working on the phased implementation of the wage protection system, which plays a key role in preserving the rights of employers and workers. Continue reading

LMRA Launches the First Regional Center of Excellence for Capacity Building in the Field of Combatting Trafficking in Persons in Presence of GCC’s UNODC and IOM: Workshop on Combatting Forced Labour

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), H.E Mr. Jamal Abdulaziz Al Alawi launched Regional Center of Excellence for Capacity Building in the Field of Combatting Trafficking in Persons, as part of the strategic partnership with United Nations Office for Drugs & Crime (UNODC), in presence of the Chief of Mission of the International Organization of Migration (IOM) and the Acting Resident Coordinator of United Nations Activities in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Continue reading

As part of the continuity of the Authority’s efforts in combatting the illegal practices.. “LMRA” Conducts Inspection Campaign in Southern Governorate

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) conducted an inspection campaign on expatriate employees gathering places and number of shops in Southern Governorate, on Monday, November 29, 2021, in cooperation with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs of the Ministry of Interior and the Southern Governorate Directorate. Continue reading

On Bahraini Women’s Day coinciding with the 20th Anniversary of SCW Founding AlAlawi: (55%) The Percentage of Women’s Presence in LMRA A Clear Mark of the SCW in Creating a real Gender balance

Chief Executive Officer of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), H.E Mr. Jamal Abdulaziz AlAlawi, extended his sincere congratulations and blessings to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and to HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, consort of His Majesty the King and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), on the occasion of Bahraini Women’s Day coinciding this year with the 20th anniversary of the founding of the SCW. Continue reading