Guide for expat workers on way

By Sandeep Singh Grewal

MIGRANT workers will soon receive a complete guide compiled in their native languages on Bahrain’s labour laws and regulations in a bid to prevent exploitation. The multilingual employee guide will also create awareness among labourers coming to Bahrain, who are mostly illiterate. Continue reading

Bahrain’s Capital Club hosts

Capital Club, Bahrain’s premier private business club, recently hosted an evening with the Indian Ambassador, His Excellency Dr. Mohan Kumar, providing club members and guests a unique opportunity to participate in an exclusive interactive session which highlighted the excellent and cordial bilateral trade and investment ties enjoyed by India and Bahrain. Continue reading

International delegation visits LMRA

 Manama, May 15 (BNA) — labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) received, yesterday, an international expert delegation in the field of technical and vocational education, who were accompanied with the director of the Center for Excellence in Technical and Vocational Education Dr. Salah Al-Hamad. Continue reading

No missing amounts

Manama

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) yesterday issued a joint statement with Tamkeen stating that there are no variations or “missing amounts” in the financial accounts of Tamkeen. LMRA and Tamkeen stressed in the statement that there was no scope for missing amounts because of the developed financial accounting systems that they use. Continue reading

LMRA Chief Executive receives Jordanian delegation

Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Chief Executive Osama bin Abdullah Al Absi received today an official Jordanian delegation representing the labour sector which was headed by the expert of Beirut-based International Labour Organisation (ILO)’s Arab States Regional Office for Labour Inspection and Vocational and Health Safety Affairs Dr. Amin Al-Waridet. Continue reading

We must work together

Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) team is working on liaisoning domestic workers and employment agencies in Bahrain to ease the agony prevailing in the sector, it has been revealed.

This role has been part of the LMRA’s responsibility by law, however, it has not been assumed since its inception, noted LMRA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ausamah Al Absi. Continue reading

Free medical camp for 250 workers

MORE than 250 workers are expected to benefit from free medical checks being organised by the Indian Community Relief Fund (ICRF) tomorrow.

Examinations will be given from 7pm at the labour accommodation of Mohammed Ahmadi Company, in Buquwara, by senior medical consultants who will also provide health awareness and safety tips. Continue reading