The Kingdom of Bahrain maintained its leading position within (TIER 1) in the U.S. Department of State’s report to classify countries in the field of combating trafficking in persons, for the fifth consecutive year, which is a prestigious human rights achievement and the highest rank of classification. Continue reading
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) conducted an inspection campaign which targeted a number of work sites in the Northern Governorate. The clampdown was coordinated with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs of the Ministry of Interior and Northern Governorate. Continue reading
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) conducted an inspection campaign in the Capital Governorate, in cooperation with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs of the Ministry of Interior and Capital Governorate Directorate that included a number of Governorate work sites. Continue reading
A number of illegal expatriate workers are to be deported in compliance with the law, said the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA). Continue reading
Manama, July 9 (BNA): Labour and Social Development Minister, Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Chairman H.E Mr. Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, received outgoing Philippine Ambassador Alfonso A. Ver and commended his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation. Continue reading
Manama, Apr. 20 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today issued Royal Decree 51/2021, appointing Jamal Abdulaziz Abdul Ghaffar Al-Alawi as Chief Executive Officer of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) for a three-year term. Continue reading
Hourly-paid workers posing as nurses and care assistants, who are neither trained nor licensed, are being offered illegally by rogue manpower agencies and putting lives at risk. Continue reading
Manama, July 29 (BNA): Bahrain’s Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) today announced that it will start accepting requests for new work permits starting from August 9th, 2020, following its temporary suspension in March due to COVID-19 disruptions. Continue reading
Manama, July 12 (BNA): Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs and Fiscal Balance, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, today issued an edict, exempting businesses adversely affected by the repercussions of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from paying some fees imposed by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA). Continue reading
