The Indonesian Ambassador to Bahrain Chilman Arisman lauded the labour market system in Bahrain, commending the extraordinary efforts made by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA). Continue reading
Bahrainisation rates reviewed
The rates of Bahrainisation would be reconsidered following directives from the leadership to promote productivity and boost the economy. Continue reading
LMRA’s CEO Receives Stephanie Williams
Chief Executive Officer of Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Osama bin Abdulla Al-Absi recived here today the outgoing Deputy Chief of US Mission to Bahrain Stephanie Williams. Continue reading
LMRA: BD 70 million the estimated value of the market of unofficially-regulated workers
Manama: Dec. 30 – (BNA) A study, conducted by the Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) published on today’s Al-Bilad edition, revealed that the issue of unofficially-regulated expatriate workforce in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Continue reading
Bahrainisation revision soon
A revision of the Bahrainisation percentage in private sector is on the cards, under the royal directives of Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. Continue reading
LMRA fee freeze extended
The Cabinet yesterday decided to extend the freeze on the monthly Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) fee for an extra six months.
The freeze had started in April 2011 and was expected to end on December 31.
This brings the government’s moratorium to 27 months to further boost the national economy and support businessmen.
Public Invitation for participation in survey for regulating and licensing recruitment agencies
The LMRA intends to update the process for issuing licenses, regulate and monitor and recruitment agencies for both the household sector and the economic sector . Continue reading
LMRA chief executive Ausamah Al Absi has received the Best Interactive Facebook Account Award
Work permit guidelines for expats facing travel ban
MANAMA: The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) will soon develop a clearly defined mechanism for granting work permits to foreign workers facing travel ban. Continue reading
LMRA rules in favour of ‘mistreated employee
’Posted on : 2012-09-12
An Indian Engineer, who was slapped with an ‘illegal status’ and ban on mobility by his sponsor, said that he received a favourable verdict from Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA). Continue reading

