The Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) CEO Osama Abdullah Al-Absi received here today the Jordanian Ambassador to Bahrain Mohammed Ali Abdulhameed Siraj. Continue reading
Sim cards for workers
EXPAT workers arriving in Bahrain from Wednesday will be given a free mobile Sim card with BD1 credit, the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced yesterday. Continue reading
Decree on LMRA fees is blocked
A MOVE to increase the government’s share of revenues generated from fees levied on the private sector has become the first Royal decree to be blocked by both the Shura Council and parliament in Bahrain’s 11-year legislative history. Continue reading
Labour reforms in focus
LABOUR Market Regulatory Authority chief executive Ausamah Al Absi received Nepalese Foreign Secretary Arjun Bahadur Thapa. They discussed co-operation in issuing work permits for Nepalese expatriates in Bahrain. Continue reading
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LMRA refers 8 cases of Trafficking in persons to the public prosecutor
Chief Executive of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Ausamah bin Abdulla Al Absi revealed that for the first time since its establishment the LMRA has referred 8 cases of suspected trafficking in persons cases to the Public Prosecution. Continue reading
Bill to scrap expat levy is rejected
SHURA Council members yesterday rejected a parliament bill to scrap monthly fees for foreign workers in low paid jobs.
Public and private sector companies have to pay BD10 for every expatriate on their books or BD5 if they employ less than five. Continue reading
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756 illegal expatriates arrested
Authorities arrested 756 illegal expatriates during the period from January to November 7, said the Assistant Undersecretary for Exits, Search and Follow-up. Continue reading
LMRA hailed
The Gold, Pearls and Jewellery Committee yesterday praised the responsiveness of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) in removing obstacles faced by businessmen and provide more facilitations in compliance with the directives of Kingdom’s wise leadership.
This came during a meeting held between Gold, Pearls and Jewellery Committee and LMRA at its premises.