A Labour Ministry official yesterday urged workers to opt for certified labour accommodation so that the authorities can intervene and take necessary action during emergencies. Ministry’s Assistant Undersecretary Dr Mohammed Al Ansari said the ten people who died yesterday in Riffa fire were ‘irregular/illegal workers’ in the Kingdom. Continue reading
timely help from lmra
After two months of agony and uncertainty, two Indian workers left for their homes in India, thanks to the timely efforts by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA). The LMRA helped Dipu Dev and Mustafa Mohammed secure their ‘eligible’ air tickets from the sponsor. The workers flew back to India (Trivandrum) last night. Continue reading
Update contact details call
AUTHORITIES are urging expatriates in Bahrain to update their contact details to receive the latest information on their legal status.
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority has posted an alert on its official website, www.lmra.bh, advising residents to submit their mobile phone numbers so they could receive text messages about the expiration status of their passports and residence permits, among other notifications.
“We have looked into the contact details in our system and found that many contact numbers/e-mail addresses are not correct,” it said on its website.
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
‘LMRA fee reduction unjust’
A businessman in the Kingdom yesterday said that the government’s ‘unilateral’ decision to reduce the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) fee should not have been limited to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Continue reading
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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
