Employment among Bahrainis increased during the height of the unrest, according to a new report from the kingdom’s Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA).A total of 141,263 were in work between January and April, an increase of 2.1 per cent compared with the same period last year, figures released by LMRA show. Continue reading
HRH Premier Thanked by Dignitary
06 : 46 PM – 22/09/2011 Manama, Sept. 22. (BNA) –
His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa today received a cable of thanks from the Board Chairman of the Bahraini Families’ Businesses Association (FBA) dignitary Khalid Mohammed Kanoo. Continue reading
Decree-by-Law
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Monarch of the Kingdom of Bahrain also issued Decree-by-Law No. (32) for the year 2011 regarding rescinding and replacement of clause (E) of article (42) of Act No. (19) for the eyar 2006 regarding organizing LMRA as follows:
E- The LMRA shall deduct 50% from the total fees it collects and deposit the amount so deducted into the state’s public account in compliance with the procedures to be agreed upon between LMRA and the Ministry of Finance.
Fees exemption
Bahrain companies will be exempted from paying fees to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) until the end of this year. The Cabinet yesterday decided to extend the grace period till December. Payments of LMRA fees were frozen last April.
99% employers obey law
Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan said 99 per cent employers in the Kingdom adhered to the afternoon work ban this year. He said the percentage has increased by 1pc from 98 last year.The minister said the result was achieved because of the cooperation that existed between the ministry and contractors for the past four years.
National Plan to Develop the National Work Force Discussed Share |
Manama, July 27. (BNA) –
Labour Minister and Board Chairman of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan met here today the CEO of the Economic Development Board (EDB) and Board Chairman of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa. Continue reading
LMRA targets market reforms
Labour Market Regulatory Authority intends to re-launch its business to satisfy all clients’ needs and enhance its achievements, Labour Minister and LMRA president Jameel Humaidan said yesterday.This came as he met LMRA senior management in the presence of chief executive Osama bin Abdulla Al Isa.
Jobs for over 60s?
We read with interest the news item ‘Saudi Job Push’ (GDN, May 31), wherein they advised that the work permits of foreign workers who have spent more than six years will not be renewed. Continue reading
New LMRA chief
MANAMA: Osama Abdulla Al Absi has been appointed Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) chief executive officer for a three-year term, according to a decree issued by His Majesty King Hamad yesterday.
Bahrain Centre for Excellence to hold arbitration programme
Manama, June 16 (BNA)
Bahrain Centre for Excellence will hold on Saturday activities of its arbitration committee as part of its various programmes for establishments and ministries. The announcement was made during a meeting held at the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) in the presence of the arbitration group (A). This event would continue for three weeks and would include Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and the Ministry of Works. Continue reading